Maybe your S.M.A.R.T Goals aren’t so Smart? I used to be a big proponent of S.M.A.R.T goals, in fitness and strength training, and other aspects of life too. For those of you not familiar with the acronym, S.M.A.R.T stands for the following: S – Specific M – Measurable A – Achievable R – Realistic T […]
Too S.M.A.R.T for your own good? Read More »
There is now a plethora of information available on efficient running and swimming. Techniques such as POSE and Total Immersion have garnered such a reputation that it is eventually starting to filter down into the mainstream, and people are beginning to realise that there is more to improving performance than just “trying harder” or “pushing
Efficient Cycling Technique Read More »
Yesterday I went along to a running seminar conducted by Teri Knight from Pure-Running hosted by Primal Fitness in Manchester. Unfortunately I was not able to participate myself as planned, due to still having the cast on my leg thanks to my broken foot! Despite this, it was still a great experience to be able
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We’re going to take a quick break from the scheduled programming to bring you news of a great new ebook from @ChrisHighcock of Conditioning Research Blog fame. If you’re not familiar with Chris’s blog, go over and subscribe now. I’ve been following his posts for a few years now, and he never misses a beat.
Recommended Reading – HillFit by Chris Highcock of Conditioning Research Blog Read More »
Image: Juan Gnecco / FreeDigitalPhotos.net Part of being Primal is being ready for anything. I’ve always prided myself on being up for doing anything and going anywhere – Whether it’s climbing a mountain, trekking through jungle, adventure racing, playing a sport or simply helping a friend shifting furniture or dig the garden. In reality though,
Caution: Slippery When Wet – Thanks to Dave @USwim! Read More »
High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) has been getting the thumbs up from the chaps in white coats a lot recently, with numerous studies hailing it as the most effective and efficient form of exercise1. According to the scientists, HIIT sounds like the perfect solution for time short, busy individuals – Just a few minutes per
Primal Fitness 2.0 – Part IV: Would you do anything for another HIIT? Read More »
Image: Idea go / FreeDigitalPhotos.net Part I of this series examined the efficacy of “functional training” and came to the conclusion that in reality there may be little benefit to athletes performing protracted free weights programs in the hope of improving their performance at their sport, and that they may in fact do better with
In Part I of this series “Is Functional Training a Myth?“, I challenged the conventional wisdom on strength and conditioning routines, and argued that training programs based around free weight exercises such as power lifts, Olympic lifts and other functional exercises do in fact have little transfer to other activities and sports. In short, squatting
Primal Fitness 2.0 Part II – From Functional to Practical: Free weights still rock! Read More »
It’s been quite some time since I’ve written a post on the movement/exercise component of evolutionary health and fitness. The main reason for this has been that over the past year or so, many of my long standing beliefs with regards to exercise/training/strength and conditioning (or whatever you want to call it) have been challenged,
Primal Fitness 2.0 – Part I: Is Functional Training a Myth? Read More »
Who would believe it? Several days of unbroken sunshine in Manchester! In case you missed it, check out this article on Rules for Primal Sun Exposure. Writing the above article, however, got me thinking about the similarities between tanning and training. Although these two activities may at first appear to have little in common, they
Hormesis. What can tanning teach us about training? Read More »