Compound Sets To perform a Compound Set, select two exercises that work protagonistic muscle groups. (push/push or pull/pull) Don’t allow for any rest between exercises. Synonyms of the word Compound: aggravate, exacerbate, worsen, add to, augment, intensify, heighten, increase, magnify;…
Supersets To perform a Superset, begin by selecting two exercises that work antagonistic (opposing) muscle groups. Move from one exrecise to the next with no rest. Supersets can be used to increase overall training intensity by performing more work in less time.…
The Double Progressive Method This system is called “Double Progressive” because you increase the number of reps until you hit a predetermined number and then you increase the weight and start again at a specified number of reps. The Details…
Cumulative Sets Select a weight that you can complete for 8-12 reps, in good form and at a controlled tempo. Begin the workout by completing one rep at your selected weight, followed by a :10 rest. Next, complete 2 reps…
The functional fitness movement was to some degree a backlash against the commercialization of fitness. The fitness industry was dominated by large corporate gyms who had moved increasingly towards machines and away from an integrated modalities approach to training. In…
Sat, July 21st (9a-4p) Iron Athlete Programming for Functional Fitness Taught by August Schmidt Hosted by El Jefe CrossFit Cost $229 Learn Programming: Foundational Principles of Training Principles of Warming Up Programming Metabolic Conditioning Programming for Strength and Conditioning Programming…
Previous articles have focused primarily on workouts based on completing prescribed distances. This time, we’ll take a look at workouts based on prescribed time domains. Links to Previous Articles: 9 Conditioning Workouts for the Sled More Fun with Sleds Measuring…
The H.I.T. (High Intensity Training) method was popularized in the 1970’s by Nautilus Equipment inventor, Arthur Jones. The foundational principles of H.I.T. are intensity and efficiency. The goal is not to see how much we can train, but rather to…
“The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.” ~Lao Tzu For the longest time, I thought these two words were synonymous- I had the belief that accepting where I was meant that I was being complacent. I…
Learn from the American Open Competitors: Coach Jeremy (Panda) Galo, Coach Meriah McLeish, Trevor Cuicchi and Elizabeth Zapata have qualified for the American Open Finals this December in Anaheim, CA. Proceeds for this clinic will help them alleviate the cost…