The 6 pack abs, or a “washboard stomach”, seems to be the holy grail for the average non-athlete. For athletes, especially sprinters with above average muscle mass and below average body fat, a six-pack (or even 8-pack) appears to come with the territory. We don’t train for 6-pack abs. It just … [Read more...] about Most Effective Ab Workout? 2 Minutes or 1000 reps?
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Electrical Muscle Stimulation Benefits (EMS or NMES)
Its benefits are numerous: Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS), also known as Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES), or simply “electromyostimulation”. 3 Types of EMS Benefits EMS has really 3 types of benefits: Rehabilitation AS WELL AS Training and Recovery. In the US, people (used to) … [Read more...] about Electrical Muscle Stimulation Benefits (EMS or NMES)
Dynamic Isometrics & Sprinting: Explosive Strength Training (Part 6)
This is Part 6 in the series titled Plyometrics, Ground Contact Time, and Sprinting. Part 1 Plyometrics, Ground Contact Time, and Sprinting was simply to demonstrate the faster the movement, the shorter the ground contact time. Part 2 covered How to Weight Train without Weights and it focused … [Read more...] about Dynamic Isometrics & Sprinting: Explosive Strength Training (Part 6)
Track and Field 400 meter training = 100 meter swimming
3 years ago, I wrote about comparing 100 meter Freestyle in swimming and 400 meter Sprinting and running. So when I read and research swimming articles, it’s not because I am in love with Dara Torres. It’s because any swimming sprint (50m and 100m) resembles the 200 and 400m in Athletics … [Read more...] about Track and Field 400 meter training = 100 meter swimming
The Jump Rope Workout – A Particularly Effective Aerobic Workout
This article is guest blogged by FitnessHealthZone.com Kids do it all the time, but equally athletes, boxers, and wrestlers do it. Jumping rope or skipping as it is also known, is not just kid's play and athletes, fitness experts and regular adults have found that a jump rope workout can be a very … [Read more...] about The Jump Rope Workout – A Particularly Effective Aerobic Workout
How to Improve Acceleration Part 6: Weight Training Examples
This is Part 6 of a multi-part series. Part 1, which discussed hip mechanics, can be found here. Part 2 discussed several types of Resistance Running. Part 3 and 4 discusses The Role of Strength and Power Training in Part 3 and examples in Part 4, both written by Jim … [Read more...] about How to Improve Acceleration Part 6: Weight Training Examples
How to Improve your Bench Press, Squat, and Deadlift
If you are into Powerlifting, then the name Andy Bolton comes to mind. Even if you are interested in improving your lifts in the Bench Press, Squat, and Deadlift, then you’ll love these books. Of course, improving these numbers will carry over to the Olympic lifts such as Cleans (power … [Read more...] about How to Improve your Bench Press, Squat, and Deadlift
Masters Track is like a Car: It’s Mileage, not Age that Matters – Part 3
This is Part 3 of a 3 part series. Part 1 talks about being injury prone. Part 2 talks about expectations. Part 3 are my top recommendations. My Top 7 Recommendations I covered some of these topics two years ago in this article but I’ll elaborate more here. 1. Get Fit First GPP (General … [Read more...] about Masters Track is like a Car: It’s Mileage, not Age that Matters – Part 3
Which Comes First, Cardio or Weights (Book Review)
Alex Hutchinson’s first book Which Comes First, Cardio or Weights?: Fitness Myths, Training Truths, and Other Surprising Discoveries from the Science of Exercise is officially released today. Congrats to Alex, (being a distance runner), who beat me (a sprinter) in the race to publish their … [Read more...] about Which Comes First, Cardio or Weights (Book Review)
Speed Secrets? Don’t Forget The Psoas!
More and more coaches and rehab specialists are focusing on having a healthy psoas, or specifically, the healthy “iliopsoas” group, which are 3 muscles: psoas major, psoas minor and the iliacus. For more information on the psoas muscle and how to stretch and massage it, read The Psoas Major Muscle: … [Read more...] about Speed Secrets? Don’t Forget The Psoas!
