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The Hardest Part is the Mental
Many lifters are MORE then capable of lifting a certain weight, of hitting their PR. The strength can be there, but there is something else that is involved in those big lifts, those extra reps, one more round. The mental side of weightlifting is probably 40% of the lift, 60% being strength and ability. When [...]
Continue reading...And on The Seventh Day…..
31 January 2010
REST! Everybody needs a rest day and today is mine. Sunday is the perfect day to put down the weights, wake up a little past 8am, and maybe sneak in a leisurely walk. Yes, no matter where you are in your training or what your goals are, you need to relax at least once a [...]
Continue reading...Twas a Most Long Monday
25 January 2010
Such a long day from 7am to 8 pm, BUT….good news is I was able to sneak in 2 workouts. Well, one was just cardio. Still, with today being my speed upper body day, I decided to take the first workout as a long bike session. My afternoon was 2 rep speed benches @ 115 [...]
Continue reading...Good Morning Saturday!
23 January 2010
Saturday, though not a day off, is a day that is a little bit open as far as workouts go. I try to focus on my deadlifts and/or the ancillary workouts that will help me in my deadlifts. Today’s choice? Good mornings. They are a great lower back/ hamstring exercise and I think people feel [...]
Continue reading...Sweat the Small Stuff
22 January 2010
Through reading and my coach I’ve learned a very important point. Focusing on my major lifts, the bench, the deadlift, and the squat, is VERY important. One thing most people forget or don’t realize, is that those ancillary muscles are just as important and could be the difference between failure and a new PR on [...]
Continue reading...100 and Pushing Forward….
20 January 2010
As my 101 post, I want to make it a little lighthearted and address a topic of concern for ALL those who workout regularly. It’s the 2 week rush to success! Every January, for the first 3 weeks, all gyms see an influx of those “resolutionites”. That’s right, the people who are driving to reach [...]
Continue reading...Take a Rest Day
17 January 2010
Sine this is the first Sunday post vacation, I am feeling back in the swing of things. The next 6 weeks, it’s on! Let the training begin! Most people know they need to take a “rest” day but few know what they can really do to stay active. Just because it’s a rest day doesn’t [...]
Continue reading...In Preparation for Competition
15 January 2010
With 6 weeks to go to train and get my weights up to par, I am feeling the pressure to stay aggressive and focus my workouts on those activities that are going to help me achieve PR’s. With a schedule set and the initial “back from vacation pain” out of the way, let’s get going! [...]
Continue reading...Keeping Your Hips Actively Open
13 January 2010
Most people are spending more and more time at a computer or sitting at a desk during the workday. The price is paid by your hips! After being tightened and in the shortened position for such a long period, it can be difficult to get them to open up. Here are some solutions you can [...]
Continue reading...First Day of Feeling the Consequences
12 January 2010
So after my 2 week “break”, today was the day I felt the repercussions of my actions and it was not so good. Lesson learned? Vacation, like I have said before, is not a time to vacation from your workouts. Did some squatting with the chains, which isn’t necessarily adding some crazy weight, but instead [...]
Continue reading...Get Ready to Burn!
11 January 2010
If you’re like many people you get bored after 10 minutes on any cardio machine. Well, I am one of those people for sure! The solution? Intervals! Bored of running on the treadmill for 30 minutes, then change it up with minute sprints followed by a minute rest for 20 minutes. Bored on the bike? [...]
Continue reading...New To Working Out?
10 January 2010
Since it is January, that means that there will be a large population of newbies (people who are new to working out or returning after a long break) and it is hard to first get yourself motivated. Some people take the route of hiring a personal trainer, which I recommend. Others try it on their [...]
Continue reading...Euro Excursion
27 December 2009
Tomorrow I depart for my first international trip. I will be flying into Frankfurt, heading to Paris via train for New Years, then making the “wild card” trip to Amsterdam. Looking forward to getting there, not necessarily the flight. Have a happy New year and I will see you in 2010!
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