I get about 200 emails a day from various sources that 99% of the time I delete... but I take the time to sift thru them to find the 1% that are golden... this is one of them - from a training newsletter selling workout programs, and this one is about training to become a badass - I think every single point here is dead on for throwers, and a great reminder for masters athletes: 1) Be sure to TRAIN HEAVY, but train smart - train according to YOUR strength levels. Use lower rep sets in the 5-1 rep range while focusing HIGH quality reps. If youre form or technique break down, back up by lowering the amount of weight you use and perfect on being in control of the weight with good form. This will build true strength. 2) Consistency for Strength / Variety for Conditioning - If you want a ton of variety within your training, add in this in via different quick and fast conditioning finishers - this keeps things fresh but at the same time, doesnt take away from your consistent strength training results (a la #1) 3) Avoid going to FAILURE - this especially holds true for bodyweight training. If youre trying to gain more strength and even conditioning, always leave a few reps in the tank to keep yourself a bit fresh. Push it to the brink but dont overdo it. Youll thank me. 4) Always train FAST meaning, train EXPLOSIVE. Think about moving the weights as fast a humanly possible even when the weights are heavy. The more you take an aggressive approach like this towards your training, the better results youll get in the end as youll find your strength gains to be better and more consistent. Simply put - Train FAST ;) 5) Jump, Sprint, and Jump same more! If you want to become a lean, mean, athletic looking (and performing) machine, youve got to sprint and jump, a lot. Do some form of jumping or a small bit of sprinting a few times a week within your workouts in order to reap the benefits of jumping and sprinting. Youll LOVE the results. Trust me. 6) Treat your NUTRITON just as serious as you do TRAINING. If youre 110% all about hitting up the gym hardcore, youve got to be just as determined with your nutrition! Its not 50 / 50 or 80 / 20; its got to be 100 / 100 for both training and nutrition if you want to absolute BEST results possible. Of course, you can slip a little bit here and there with your nutrition, but dont slack on your training ;) 7) COMPETE for faster and better RESULTS! Yes, show up to your training sessions ready to compete against yourself. Look at that person in the mirror and make it be known that they will NOT be defeating you today. When you compete and challenge yourself overtime you train, your results will blow through the roof! Keep track of the loads that you use and times that you complete workouts and training sessions in so that next time you go at it again, its time to compete and break records! 8) Always focus on PROGRESSION. If you want to get consistent gains in strength and even conditioning, you need to follow a set of consistent progressions. Not many people are able to jump right from A to Z with different movements, especially if their complex movements. What youve got to do is accomplish the steps in between A and Z because its these steps in between that you take that will ultimately help build the all around strength and conditioning youll have gained in the end. Its about the journey. 9) In order to become Badass you much THINK like a Badass. So, in order for you to get the BEST results possible, you must have your mindset locked into SUCCESS MODE. You must not only have the confidence that youll be able to be successful, but you must BELIEVE that you will be. It all starts within the mind so if you can get yourself thinking as if youre already a badass, you become one no doubt!
Posted on: Thu, 06 Mar 2014 05:10:06 +0000
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