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Gymchat 228 - In-Season Training for Hockey (Conor Doherty)
How do you go about it?
Ice Hockey - great sport. How do you train for it, particularly during the season itself? This week we'll be answering this exact question, with Personal Trainers Conor Doherty and Josh Hewett. If you've got questions for Conor or Josh, just swing by the event page for this Gymchat (during the discussion itself). Details below.
Details -
Who : Personal Trainers Conor Doherty and Josh Hewett Topic : In-Season Training for Hockey When : Wednesday Dec 11, 8pm EDT (the Event page shows what time that is in your local timezone) How : Watch the live stream, and ask questions, directly on the Event page. We'll also post the full video shortly after the Gymchat.See you there.
Looking At : Dec 8, 2013
What we were talking about this week : on Google+, Twitter, and the 'Paper'
During the past week we've discussed a number of great links; on Google+, Twitter, Facebook and so on. Here are a few of my favourites.
Video for Gymchat 227 - The Tempo Matrix (Karsten Jensen)
How fast?
Thanks again to everyone who watched and sent in questions for the discussion Gymchat 227 - The Tempo Matrix [with Strength Coach Karsten Jensen and Strongman and Strongman and Personal Trainer Josh Hewett] - much appreciated. If you haven't seen it yet (or simply want to go over a particular point again), here's the entire video.
Transformation Techniques V - Nutritional Basics 1 - Energy Requirements
What to eat, and when
Transformation.
Gymchat 227 - The Tempo Matrix (Karsten Jensen)
How fast?
When you're working out, how fast should each rep be? The same speed all the way through, or varying throughout? This week we'll be discussing this area in depth, with Strength Coach Karsten Jensen and Strongman and Strongman and Personal Trainer Josh Hewett. If you've got questions for Karsten or Josh, just swing by the event page for this Gymchat (during the discussion itself). Details below.
Details -
Who : Strength Coach Karsten Jensen, joined by Strongman and Personal Trainer Josh Hewett Topic : The Tempo Matrix When : Wednesday Dec 4, 8pm EDT (the Event page shows what time that is in your local timezone) How : Watch the live stream, and ask questions, directly on the Event page. We'll also post the full video shortly after the Gymchat.See you there.
Looking At : Dec 1, 2013
What we were talking about this week : on Google+, Twitter, and the 'Paper'
During the past week we've discussed a number of great links; on Google+, Twitter, Facebook and so on. Here are a few of my favourites.
Mike Jenkins
The freakishly strong Mike Jenkins (1982 - 2013).
Video for Gymchat 226 - Advances in Strength & Power Development (Craig Bongelli)
Ready to Become Seriously Strong?
Thanks again to everyone who watched and sent in questions for the discussion Gymchat 226 - Advances in Strength & Power Development [with Strongman and Strength Coach Craig Bongelli and Personal Trainer Josh Hewett] - much appreciated. If you haven't seen it yet (or simply want to go over a particular point again), here's the entire video.
Knee Rehabilitation Progression
Just finished talking to a friend of mine about a knee injury, and we discussed the exercise progression that Josh outlines in this video. If you haven't seen it yet - and find yourself recovering from a spot of knee surgery yourself - it's well worth checking out. Great progression. NB : this video is part of the article 'How to Fix Your Knees' over on Top Form Fitness. Nice one Josh.
Greg Kovacs
Canadian professional bodybuilder, the incredible Greg Kovacs (1968 - 2013).
Like to contribute something? I love hearing about how other people are training; if you’d like to write an article, record a video or tell us about a site you’ve discovered, get in touch.
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This week :
Gymchat 228 - In-Season Training for Hockey (Conor Doherty)
We hold these every Wednesday, starting at 9pm Eastern. See you there.
NB : if you'd like to be interviewed in an upcoming discussion, we'd love to hear from you. It's great to find out how other people train.
how to
Just getting started? Welcome.
Bending (Nails, Horseshoes)
Easily one of the most rewarding ways to train.
Clubs & Maces
A great way to get a top workout in, without wasting time.
Grippers
I love training with grippers. Beautiful things.
Kettlebells
Fantastic.
Ropes (Climbing/Dragging, Battling Ropes)
Have you got what it takes?
Sandbags
If you're ready to take your conditioning workouts up a notch, grab one of these.
Suspension Training
Perfect for outdoor sessions.
what we're saying
images of strength
Want more? Grab the wallpapers, and check out the Flickr group.
Want more ways to Get Your Fix? They're all here.
the team
There are some superb writers here, looking at the world of strength training from a number of angles. The regulars :
Scott Bird (@scottbird, +Scott Bird)
Writer and Fitness enthusiast
Josh Hewett (@TopFormFitness, +Josh Hewett)
Strongman, Personal Trainer and Host of the Gymchats
Conor Doherty (@sfactoryfitness, +Conor Doherty)
Educator and Personal Trainer
Derek 'D-Rock' Peruo (@DerekPeruoCSCS, +Derek Peruo)
Personal Trainer and Creator of the Renaissance Fitness Supplement Kits
Dean Coulson (@DeanCoulson, +Dean Coulson)
Strength & Conditioning Coach and Martial Artist
Jedd
'Napalm' Johnson (@jeddjohnson, +Jedd Johnson)
Grip champion and Strongman
Kat
'The Mighty Kat' Ricker (+Kat Ricker)
Bodybuilder and Writer
NB : It's a big team - full list here.
In addition, articles are submitted from across the globe. Got a piece you'd like to share? Let us know.
elsewhere
In addition to the articles on this site are a number I've written elsewhere. Including :
- Paleo Diet : Increased Mental Clarity
- The Art of Working Out Alone
- The Ultimate Guide to Freezing Food (part II)
- Rock the Kitchen: Plan for Diet Success
- Buying Your First Kettlebell
- Switching to Biphasic Sleeping? Start here.
reading
If you're new to the world of nail bending, this is the perfect book to get. It'll show you the exact techniques you'll need to get started right away. Written by world-class bender Jedd Johnson.
The Diesel Crew's Card Tearing eBook
This is a fantastic book. If you've ever considered learning this incredible strength feat, the Card Tearing eBook is the perfect place to start. Love it.
If you ever wake up with that 'just run over by a truck' feeling, you need a copy of Tim Hull's Functional Correction Manual. Not only will it help you to locate and repair the problem, it'll help prevent it happening in the future.
When it comes to body transformation - whether that's an increase in strength, packing on a bit of muscle or losing a bit of excess fat - this is the perfect place to start. Dr Berardi's Precision Nutrition.
This is a fantastic book. As Josh explains, it superbly shows what's going on while you train. Love it.
101 Fitness Myths [Kindle Edition]
A superb combination of fitness mythbusting and no-nonsense advice. If you're not quite sure where to start, grab this.
The Art of Expressing the Human Body
If you've ever watched a Bruce Lee film and marveled at his strength, speed, agility, endurance, flexibility or muscularity, this book should take pride of place in your collection. Unlike many other writings covering everything from Lee's training methods to nutrition, this book is based not on the recollections of people around him; but on Lee's own notes. Brilliant.
For a full list of what we're reading and watching at the moment, just head over to the Recommended Books & DVDs page. See you there.