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Training Energy Systems

Apr

29

2014

If you really want to get down to it, training is about one thing – using a specific energy system. “What’s that” you say. Yes, when you are training, depending on the intensity and duration of the work you are doing, you are using a specific energy system. The result is what you’d expect from ...

Perfect Push-Up | Another Gadget Failure

Aug

30

2011

The fitness industry is filled, I mean completely filled, with gadgets espousing extraordinary benefits. These gadgets, often sold through late night TV, offer to be the instant cure to building muscle. The sad reality is that most are sheer bunk; worthless plastic sold through excessive hype. One of those gadgets is the Perfect Push-Up. This ...

Do you train people for snow sports? Let’s Talk

Aug

27

2011

Snow season is coming. I’m already anxious to wax my snowboard. But this is the season to do that last push of pre-season training. I am planning on doing a few interviews with trainers for their pre-seasons training suggestions just for snow sports. by Tom JZ Trainers – Signup To Give Your Advise The series will ...

GVT – day 9 – Heart Rate Zones Applied

Mar

2

2011

Today I worked through day 9 of the German Volume Training and wanted to spend time applying Heart Rate Training Zones. You will see why I love using kettlebells so much, since they let me combine strength training and cardio training. This is day 9, so this nearly the end of this portion of Mike ...

Heart Rate Zones

Feb

20

2011

[adrotate banner=”12″] What are training zones and why do they matter? Watching your heart rate as you exercise can help you get the most benefit from the time you take to exercise. Having a heart rate monitor gives you the ability to focus your efforts. I use a Garmin FR60. Training Zones Defined Zone 1 ...