How does strength affect endurance? How does endurance affect strength? Find out how I think about these terms in the video below, and how you should too. First, it is important to realize that strength and endurance are not separate things but exist more on a spectrum. Extreme examples of …
Who Wins? Strength vs. Endurance
Kevin asks: “I would say the number one thing I am seeking is understanding how strength helps individuals with endurance events. Example, I did the Leadville Silver Rush 50 mile foot race and trained for a year. I am not a runner just hard headed. Well, then I could only …
The Problem with Crossfit
Crossfit is a strength and conditioning program which is very popular and for a large part I like what they are doing. A lot of bodyweight exercises, kettlebells and barbell workouts and generally well rounded program is something that I practice myself. Of course what I’m talking about here is …
Workout Training Journal
When the new year comes around most people make a resolution or two and abandon them within a week. That’s not me and I hope not you either. I find the new year is always a time for reflection as well as forward planning. And I spend significant time doing …
Progressive Conditioning
An important part of a complete training program is to do some sort of conditioning work. Of course, this can come in many shapes and sizes. Sprints, kettlebell swings and snatches, skipping rope, and high rep bodyweight exercises are a few of my favorites. And just like in any other …