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← Older postsResistance Training Primer: Aligning Sets, Reps, and Rest Intervals
May 31, 2012
Today we’re going to take a quick look at resistance training and the role sets, reps, and rest intervals play in determining the training effect. While each parameter can be varied to a large degree, there is a general relationship … Continue reading
Posted in Articles | Comments Off2-Exercise High Intensity Tabata
May 10, 2012
Tabatas are high intensity interval circuits that improve conditioning and enhance body composition. The circuit consists of 20 of exercise followed by 10 seconds of rest and repeated for a total of 4 minutes. The Exercises: Burpees & Tuck Jumps … Continue reading
Posted in Exercise Circuits | Comments OffMixed Conditioning Ladder
April 19, 2012
This is a mixed ascending conditioning ladder. Each round is a timed progression that builds from 15 seconds up to 30 seconds of exercise. This circuit is great for building anaerobic endurance and inducing fat loss.
Posted in Exercise Circuits | Comments OffOne Minute Blast Circuit: Tuck Jumps, High Knees, Crab Kick
April 12, 2012
This blast circuit is ideal for both conditioning and fat loss. The exercise circuit consists of: Tuck Jumps, High Knees, and Crab Kick. Each exercise is performed back-to-back for 20 seconds without rest.
Posted in Exercise Circuits | Comments OffIntense Renegade Circuit: Dive Bomber Push-Ups, Lateral Bounds from Kneeling, Jump Rope
March 29, 2012
This is another sample renegade circuit from The Quest. Renegade circuits consist of three exercises performed back-to-back for twenty seconds. Complete three cycles of the circuit without rest for a total of three minutes of non-stop exercise. The exercises for … Continue reading
Posted in Exercise Circuits | Comments OffMixed core strengthening circuit add to your routine
March 22, 2012
This core strengthening circuit combines dynamic movements with static components to provide to a unique stimulus to the core musculature. The circuit consists of four exercises: Alternating Superman from Plank, Suitcase Sit-Up, Side Bridge w/Reach Through, and Side Lying Leg … Continue reading
Posted in Exercise Circuits | Comments OffMini jump training workout circuit to build explosive conditioning
March 13, 2012
Jump circuits are a great way to build explosive conditioning. The following circuit consists of Side Hops and Broad Jump. With Side Hops, you should focus on limiting ground contact to improve your ability to change direction quickly. The focus … Continue reading
Posted in Exercise Circuits | Comments OffIntense bodyweight exercise circuit
March 8, 2012
This bodyweight exercise circuit consists of two exercises, but it can be brutal. The two exercises are Thruster Push-Ups and Prisoner Squats. The circuit is performed as a repetition ladder. You start by performing 2 repetitions for each exercise and … Continue reading
Posted in Exercise Circuits | Comments OffIntensify your Jumping Jacks with this variation!
February 27, 2012
Jumping Jacks are great for conditioning. Take them up a notch with this variation!
Posted in Exercises | Comments OffPerformance Factor: Hydration
February 23, 2012
Hydration is an important factor in exercise performance. With so much attention given to training, proper hydration is often overlooked. This article takes a brief look at some of the effects dehydration has on performance and measures to take in … Continue reading
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