The Art of Bodyweight Training
Editors note - This is a guest post from Khaled Allen at Warrior Spirit. If you ask most people how to get stronger, they immediately recommend weight training, using barbells, dumbbells, or kettlebells. If you are starting from a very low level, pushups or situps might be recommended, but these are only as preparation for the serious business of heavy lifting. Once you’ve mastered the pushup, where do you go from there? Benefits of Bodyweight Training The benefits of bodyweight training are numerous. Principles and Methods Most people don’t realize that strength is much more than simply the amount of load a muscle can lift. The reason is simple: weight training relies on moving a load in the most efficient manner possible (a straight line), while bodyweight training tends to distinguish itself by utilizing disadvantaged positions. As an example, take the L-sit, a movement in which the athlete holds their legs out at a 90-degree angle from the body. • The one-armed pull-up • The planche 1.
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The Top 10 Psychology Studies of 2010
The end of 2010 fast approaches, and I'm thrilled to have been asked by the editors of Psychology Today to write about the Top 10 psychology studies of the year. I've focused on studies that I personally feel stand out, not only as examples of great science, but even more importantly, as examples of how the science of psychology can improve our lives. Each study has a clear "take home" message, offering the reader an insight or a simple strategy they can use to reach their goals , strengthen their relationships, make better decisions, or become happier. If you extract the wisdom from these ten studies and apply them in your own life, 2011 just might be a very good year. 1) How to Break Bad Habits If you are trying to stop smoking , swearing, or chewing your nails, you have probably tried the strategy of distracting yourself - taking your mind off whatever it is you are trying not to do - to break the habit. J. 2) How to Make Everything Seem Easier J. 3) How To Manage Your Time Better M. J.
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As long as you truly respect the other person, you can say whatever you want without hurting them. - A friend It's not a compliment, being called a nice guy. "Nice guys finish last" means that being nice is giving up ambition and assertiveness. Or maybe you've heard, "No more Mr. If you've ever been told by the woman you love that you're 'nice,' but she's just not interested, you know it feels like a punch in the gut. Niceness, in general, is overrated. People are Nice Because they are Afraid Nice guys hold back because they think that speaking their minds or acting from a place of power will alienate others. Being nice is a cop-out. Pickup artists realized this and made the obvious (if uninformed) decision that doing the complete opposite was the way to attract women and dominate social interactions. It's like the sheep-wolf-sheepdog distinction. There is a third choice. The Good Man acts on his principles, not others' expectations I see it another way. Not Just for Men
The Truth About My Training and Diet | Warrior Spirit
I'd rather be able to do this than have a fast Fran time. Source: Raphael Goetter on Flickr As a CrossFit trainer, I sometimes feel like I'm not allowed to use, much less espouse, alternative forms of physical training or diet. First off, I want to say that I honestly do think CrossFit is the best fitness program out there for the vast majority of people who are either out of shape, industrial athletes, or just want a general fitness program. Fitness Program That said, I found it to have certain shortcomings. So I looked for a way to make things more fun. Rest is key. So here is my training program. Day 1 Strength work: one arm pushup progressions, front lever progressions, single leg squats.Conditioning: Short (10 min or less) CrossFit style metabolic conditioning workout/interval training/circuit training. Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Rest. Day 5 Day 6 Strength work: Handstand holds (free balancing), muscle-ups and dips, glute-ham raisesCrossFit-style metcon (10 minutes or less)Gymnastics practice Day 7
