21 Factors Of Legitimate Performance Testing
Have you ever had to take a physical test that you really didn’t like? Most of us have had this experience. Did you ever wonder why you didn’t like it?…
The Truth About Military Fitness (Part 2)
Understanding The Human System & How To Make It Adapt Many years ago I used to think that physical training was nothing but a matter of “do this to get…
The Differences Between Front, Hibar and Lowbar Back Squats
Front squat – Hi-bar back squat – low-bar back squat. Note the differences in knee and hip deflection/movement allowing the bar to remain centered over the mid-foot balance point. Notice…
The Truth About Military Fitness (Part 1)
If you’re like most people, the subject of military fitness is a bit murky. On the one hand we all have this idea that because combat is a life and…
Training
I appreciate the athletics in their given field. Lately MMA has increased popularity in no small part to the efforts and success of Dana White. He put it on the…
Kettlebell Styles and Methods: Interpretation of AKC/WKC Method
A. LIFTING METHODOLOGIES AND MY UNDERSTANDING OF THEM. When someone demonstrates a lift, what matters are the mechanics of the exercise and how much weight. Bodybuilding: 7-20 reps with weight.…
Ass-Kickin Fitness Movement of the Month
The movement is actually a mobility movement we use every day. The banded hip distraction / stretching technique (video ref) is paramount to maintain and increase existing range of motion…
Pararescue Indoc Interval Training for Speed
Interval training can make you really fast, and prepared for your selection evals, but mind your conditioning. If you have a significant number of miles on your legs and want…
Technique Refinement: The Never-ending Process and What is Good Technique?
by Marty Farrell Valery Fedorenko is a World Champion kettlebell athlete from the former USSR who has records still standing after more than 20 years. A subject of early Soviet…
FOOD AS FUEL…Getting Lean With the Right Macronutrients
mac·ro·nu·tri·ent ˌmakrōˈn(y)o͞otrēənt/ noun BIOLOGY plural noun: macronutrients a substance required in relatively large amounts by living organisms, in particular. a type of food (e.g., fat, protein, carbohydrate) required in large…