Today’s post goes along with the string of themed posts over at SAPTstrength.com about our new running program we’re launching next week. Yes, that’s right, a running program. But not just any ol’ running program where you plod seemingly endless mile after mile. It’s called RunFast… a simple name that explains exactly the purpose of this [...]
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Happy Friday! Let’s get a bit smarter today shall we? Here’s some links to keep you occupied for a little bit today. This is an article from EveryManTri (kinda cool if you’re a triathlete) that shows the scientific evidence that exercises is good for you at any age AND keeps you at that age. Want [...]
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I love overhead pressing. Well, love-hate. I love it because it makes me feel strong pushing a barbell (or kettlebell) over my head. I hate it because it continually reminds me at how weak I am when I push a barbell over my head. It’s complicated. Moving on from my tumultuous pressing relationship, I have been overhead [...]
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As regular readers of both SGW and SAPTstrength, you all know I love talking about poop. Not only is a never-ending source of entertaining jokes, it’s also a splendid indicator of your overall health. I think just about every athlete at SAPT has heard the cue, when learning how to squat, ” push your butt [...]
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Last post, I went over some of the terms and definitions of rate of force development (RFD). I also mentioned motor units (MU) and if, at this point, you have no clue what I’m talking about, go back and read it. It’s right here. Why should you care about increasing your rate of force development? [...]
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I alluded last week to the Rate of Force Development (RFD) of muscles and that it’s *kinda* important (read: essential to athletic performance). Today, we’re gonna learn why. Next post will be how to train to increase your RFD. So grab something delightful to munch on (preferably something that enhances brain function, like berries.) There’s a lot [...]
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Oh wait, I meant, “Ask the SAPT Coach.” Sorry, we were having a Zelda discussion with our interns the other day… “Is there a benefit to doing your strength workout under time? If you get your cardio somewhere else do you really need to rush?” – Supa Fly Runner Ok, that’s not really the name of the [...]
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This weekend a lot of college kiddos will be walking across the stage with parents, family, and friends watching them reach out and take their hard-earned diploma. Congratulations grads! Speaking of, I did that same walk four years ago (!!) and I thought I’d impart some of the wisdom I’ve picked up since then. Most [...]
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” What do you do when one limb feels stronger than the other, do you just work out that one limb?” Fantastic question! Short answer: no. Long answer: Everyone has one limb or side that’s going to be stronger, more adept, and easier to progress than the other. That’s the result of handed-ness (being right- [...]
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Admit it, when you either read or saw lembas bread in Lord of the Rings, you really wanted some. There’s several recipes out there for it, but I made up a protein and fiber-rich version for the nerdy-lifter that I am. *Disclaimer* I’m still tweaking the amounts, so this may not be perfect but it’ll at [...]
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