Commenting guidelines
Hello lovelies,
As your comment moderatrix I have accumulated a few comments that contravene the vibe I try to promote at Stumptuous. Thus, I’d like to present you with some handy guidelines that will organize the way we do things here.
Training
Geoff and I did explosive training yesterday, plus some EST (energy system training – I’m learning so many new acronyms!) at the end. I also started reading a book that he gave me on functional strength training. Wow, it’s so much more involved than any other kind of training I’ve read about, and I’m getting […]
Kickin’ it Bang Fitness style
Geoff has posted a description of his goals for my program in the Bang Fitness blog. Check it oot. My second strength day is today and my forearms are shot from the grip work on Tuesday. What misery awaits at Bang Fitness? I’ll let you know. Also, as part of my recovery, I’ve found my […]
Physical activity intensity and breast cancer risk
It’s fairly well accepted that regular physical activity appears to lower breast cancer risk. Recent findings suggest that there is also an association between the difficulty of the exercise and the risk…
Fasting day
After having my ass kicked by Geoff last night (his choice implements of destruction were front squats, one-handed barbell rows and some wacked out crunches with my core contracted), I have embarked on my first fast of the cycle. Between 10pm last night and 10pm tonight my entire food for the day consists of 3L […]
Day 1: Pretty much like Day 0, except with soaking bath
Today John informed me that, due to my high volume of training in this program, it will be critical for me to focus on my rest and recovery. He prescribed a nightly care and feeding of the parasympathetic nervous system using techniques like a long, hot bath with candles and music. Best. Training program. Ever.
Mental fatigue affects physical performance
New findings suggest that fatigue may be as much about the brain as about the body.
Critical Bench interview with Robyn Blankenship
Great interview with powerlifter Robyn Blankenship here, plus some great shots and videos of stuff like a 275 lb bench press and 440 lb squat. All done “raw”, i.e. no assistive gear such as a bench shirt. You go girl!
More weight-loss research
In my previous post I considered some of the extrinsic, i.e. outside, factors that contributed to (or hindered) long term weight maintenance. A recent systematic review examines the intrinsic, i.e. internal, factors, that help people lose weight and keep it off. It confirms the findings of a 2005 review. Are you ready for the big secret?