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Back to Search072 Muscle Mass and Long Term Strength Development
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Three separate studies conducted since 2020 have found significant correlations between lean body mass and performance in weightlifti…
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071 How to Improve your Conditioning
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1. Pick your test.
10 Minute Assault Bike
2k Row
10 Rounds for Time
Quarterfinal Workout 2
If it’s a mixed test, make sure the limiter is…
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070 Answering your Questions about Training
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In this episode, we answer the questions:
How do you define Zone 2? When in an ideal training day should you do Zone 2? How do I know …1 year, 10 months ago
069 How to Analyze Workouts
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Identify the separation.
1. Estimate time for each movement.
Separation becomes greater and more likely the more time you spend on ea…
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068 Master these if you want to become an elite athlete
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Strength
1. Lean Body Mass
M - 200 lbs @8-10% body fat. 185 lbs of lean mass.
F - 150 lbs @14-20% body fat. 125 lbs of lean mass.
2. S…
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067 Nutrition for Athletes
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First Principles of Nutrition for Athletes
1. Sufficient
Sufficient calories
Sufficient carbohydrates to replenish muscle glycogen and b…
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066 Are Elite Athletes Getting Bigger?
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In the last 5 years, the average bodyweight of a male Games Athlete has increased 5 lbs.
The median bodyweight has increased by 7 lbs…
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065 How Much Zone 2 Do You Actually Need?
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What is Zone 2?
Zone 2 is a proxy for moderate intensity exercise, and one of the most important characteristics of it is that it is p…
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064 Why I Don't Program Odd Objects
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Bottom line – SPECIFICITY
Less specificity than simple barbell training
When you have multiple training priorities (when you’re trying…
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063 Considerations for Masters Athletes
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Mobility, Speed, Metabolite Tolerance, Recovery and Preparedness
Peak biological ages by sport:
Middle Distance Runners – 24
Sprinters …
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