Here is my latest article for Elitefts where I discuss whether or not to have carbohydrates Post-workout. The answer might surprise you. Peri-Workout Nutrition Part 2: To Carb or Not to Carb
Author: Anthony Mychal Are the Olympic Lifts as Good as PF Flyers? Part I Next to PF Flyers, nothing is said to make an athlete run faster or jump higher quite like the Olympic lifts. This idea came from a sports science study done during the 1964 Mexico City Olympic Games, which found Olympic weightlifters… Read more »
Here’s another great exercise for you to try. This is NFL player Scott McKillop performing banded hip thrusts. This is an easy accommodated introduction to the hip thrust which will not create adaptive stiffness. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARPgzSZwqD4&feature=plcp]
Here’s my latest article for Elitefts on Peri-Workout Nutrition. Go read it! <a href=”http://http://articles.elitefts.com/training-articles/peri-workout-nutrition-part-1/”>
What is Carb Cycling? I’m sure you have an idea about what carb-cycling is just by looking at the name. You simply cycle your carbs. Ok, so what does that mean and what is it useful for? Basically you alter the amount of carbohydrates that you eat day to day. Carb cycling can be used… Read more »
Here is some video of Coach X Buddy Morris training National Figure Competitor, Monica Duncan. All Exercises are 4 sets of 10 Seated Low Row 140lbs [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zhY0Tt4FVLQ&feature=plcp] Gravitron [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QnVUBr2MM_c&feature=context-cha] Straight arm pull downs 35lbs [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xr8y1wCWPMU&feature=plcp]
I remember the first time a nutritionist came and spoke to a class I took in undergrad. He was talking about meal frequency and how “6-8 small meals boost your metabolism.” He then gave us an example, he said if you are going to eat a pizza it would be better if you split it… Read more »
Diet, Fitness, and weight training needs are somewhat different for women than for men. Women have more body fat, estrogen, and less testosterone. Women are generally leaner in their early 30’s than in their mid 20’s because estrogen levels begin dropping and estrogen is basically a protective shield of fat. In body building competitions, the… Read more »
Ingredients 3 Bell Peppers 1 Onion (minced) 1 Tablespoon Garlic (minced) Handful of Fresh Parsley (chopped) 1 Pound Ground Turkey 3 Tablespoon ketchup/steaksauce 1 Egg Directions Pre-heat oven to 375 Slice off the tops of the peppers and discard them, clean out seeds, then cut them in half and place on a cookie sheet or… Read more »
Movement is the Foundation of Training By: James “The Thinker” Smith Portuguese Rugby Federation | Senior National Team Physical Preparation Coach The word athletic is used far too liberally in sports discussion. Most will accept that an athlete is someone who competes in a sport discipline; however, not all athletes are athletic. Coaches and appreciators… Read more »
When it comes to diet there is not a cookie cutter approach that works for everyone. We are all individuals and should be viewed that way. This becomes really clear when you prepare someone for a bodybuilding or figure show. You might see some clients who need a drastic reduction in carbs (maybe even 0… Read more »
In the movie Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Jason Segal’s character takes surfing lessons from Paul Rudd’s character. It’s one of my favorite scenes from the movie, because it says so much, especially with regards to training. In short, Rudd keeps telling him, “you’re doing too much, do less. Don’t try to surf, don’t do it. The… Read more »
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