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December 29, 2009

Strength Training for Hardcore Athletes

An under-recognized weight training program has long been yielding huge results for elite strength athletes. I’m talking about the 5×5 program, specifically the “madcow” version by Bill Starr. There are many variations on the 5×5 theme but this particular version has been used by a lot of hardcore strength/power athletes with great success. Here’s a link that outlines more about the program: http://www.wackyhq.com/madcow5×5/geocities/5×5_Program/Linear_5×5.htm

Make sure you download the templates they provide as it’s crucial to carefully track your daily progress if you are seriously implementing the program. I also suggest that you start with lighter weights than you might expect; the intensity of the program quickly ramps up and gets pretty brutal (in a good way, although be prepared to be sore even if you’re a veteran lifter). Especially take it easy on the squats and deadlifts which can really kill your back when you do them day after day.

August 6, 2009

Fitness Tips

Filed under: Fitness — admin @ 1:21 pm

Here are few tips which can help you to keep your body fit.

- Wake up a bit early, pull your pants up and start walking out. If not like an exercise, just walk out. Go where you like, spend sometime out in the morning. You can opt to buy milk, vegetables, newspaper or whatever… just go out. Slowly increase the speed of your walk.

- Don’t make a future plan for your exercise, if you have to do it, just do it now.

- Breathe in and breathe out deeply whenever your remember. Do simple stretching exercises.

- Follow the Golden Rule – Breakfast like a KING, Lunch like a Prince and Dinner like a PAUPER. Keep your dinner very light, avoid cheese, butter, curd or any other fat products.

- Last of all… Dont worry.. Be happy. Stress can cause lifestyle diseases. Be away from stress. Life is short, enjoy every moment of it.