Try this quick blood pumping workout next time you wake up. It's even better than coffee! All you need is five minutes for this workout.
Thursday, September 26, 2013
Sunday, September 22, 2013
Motivational Pic Of The Day- Dream Big
Dream Big, Dare to Fail
Think about it. Reach for something that you don't think you'll be able to accomplish. You might be surprised at what you can do if you put your mind to it.
Think about it. Reach for something that you don't think you'll be able to accomplish. You might be surprised at what you can do if you put your mind to it.
Wednesday, September 18, 2013
World's Hardest Exercises- Review For Everyone
This is such a great book.
The World's Hardest Exercises is exactly what the title says it is: simply some of the hardest exercises in the world.
It's perfect for anyone who's hardcore about their workouts (like me). With that in mind, it's probably not the best workout routine for you if you're just starting out. There's nothing worse than overtraining before you're ready to ramp up the difficulty, and take it from me--if you watch something really cool, you're going to want to do it. At least that's the way I am. Like when I watch videos of Buddy Lee jump roping, and then I get all tangled up in the back yard thirty minutes later.
The World's Hardest Exercises isn't the longest book in the world, but honestly I prefer that in a workout program. I don't really care about the author's life story (in most cases; Tim Ferriss pulls that off pretty well), and what I really want is to just get right down to the workouts. If that's how you are, you'll be pretty comfortable with Hardest Exercises.
Check it out for more information.
Tuesday, September 17, 2013
5 Videos To Improve Your Double-Unders
Double-unders are a staple of CrossFit, but they can also be one of the most frustrating exercises in a routine. At some point in time, we've all had trouble getting the technique down for consistent double-unders—and it's the "consistent" that really matters. A jerky, stop-and-start jumble of 50 reps will never match the streamlined effectiveness of 50 perfect reps. So if you've been having trouble nailing that double-under technique, here are five videos CrossFit videos that might help.
Jump Rope and
Double-Under Basics
Before you jump into
double-unders, make sure your regular jump rope technique is where it
should be. MLS's easy six minute video shows you how to focus on
keeping your core tight and your back straight so that all your jump
energy is focused in the right places.
Key Points:
-Palms and thumbs face the
floor
-Shoulders pressed forward,
not backward
Double-Under Intro
Buddy Lee is one of the best
"jump rope technicians" in the business. His intro to
double-unders is the perfect starting point for wrapping your head
around both the technique and the mindset.
Key Points:
-Power jumps for height
(jump, jump, jump, EXPLODE)
-Body positioning
Chris Spealler- Double-Unders Explained
This quick two minute video
jumps right into the most common problem with double-unders: Swinging
with your arms instead of your wrists. It also touches on some
balance issues.
Key Points:
-Use your wrists to swing
the rope
-Focus on one point in front
of you for better balance
Mastering Double-Unders
Technique is one thing, but
this video covers some of the finer points that most people skip
over. For example, how long the rope should be. Also, jump to 1:50
for a great lesson in getting enough height for that double-under
pass, using Buddy Lee's "Jump, jump, jump, EXPLODE"
technique.
Kep Points:
-How to choose a rope
-Arm positioning
-Transitioning from the
single pass to the double-under
Triple-Unders
Ready to take it up a notch?
Triple-unders are the next progression from double-unders, and here's
best part—once you have the right technique (explained in the
videos above), it just comes down to a more explosive jump to add
more rope passes. Don't try these until you're ready!
Key Points:
-Higher jump
-Faster wrist speed
-Don't sacrifice body
mechanics just to get the rope around faster
In the end, the best way to
improve your double-unders is to perfect the single jump first. From
a single-under to a double-under, your wrist movements and body
positioning will not change, so it's vital to get those down before
moving to a harder progression.
Get more great exercises for athletes
Get more great exercises for athletes
Monday, September 16, 2013
Motivational Pic Of The Day: 8 Minute Morning Workout
Feeling tired in the morning? Sluggish? Slamming that alarm clock in a murderous rage? Try this quick pick-me-up workout to start your day. Mostly aerobics to help get your blood flowing.
8 Minute Morning Workout
-50 jumping jacks
-10 pushups
-20 situps
-20 bicycles
-20 mountain climbers
-30 second plank
Go through 3 cycles
