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July 25 2007
Robb Wolf
| July 25 2007 |
General
The post workout period is the preferred time to perform intensive stretching, as the tissues are still warm and pliable. Before you get jiggy with Pigeon Pose or Dead Bug, however, get your soft tissue primed for release and healing by using a foam roller. Foam rolling, like Active Release Technique and other similar modalities, break up adhesions and encourage the healing of scar tissue.......
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June 30 2007
Robb Wolf
| June 30 2007 |
General
The integrity and health of your soft tissue is vital not only to continued progress, but also to maximizing your longevity as an athlete, whether competitive or recreational. If you are plagued by aches, pains or limited range of movement, you may have significant scar tissue or adhesions that may improve with various modalities and interventions. One of the very best modalities is Active Release Technique. Pictured is Dr. John Fragoso.......
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June 9 2007
Robb Wolf
| June 9 2007 |
General
Check out Dr. Stephen Seiler’s Time Course of Training Adaptations. Don’t let the endurance slant scare you! The adaptations can describe most any training in many ways. Strength training causes initial biochemical and cellular changes (1st wave) but one must achieve remarkable efficiency to reach the top tier of strength athletics (3rd wave). ......
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June 7 2007
Robb Wolf
| June 7 2007 |
General
Is it really healthy to try to eat like a cave man? Won’t you be deficient in many nutrients if you do not make grains and legumes the basis of your diet? Take a look at Professor Loren Cordain’s work that proposes a Paleolithic diet composed of modern foods.
As a fun experiment, use some nutritional software and start deleting veggies, fruit and lean meats and start adding bread, rice pasta and beans. Look at what happens to the nutritional quality of your diet with the addition of......
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June 5 2007
Robb Wolf
| June 5 2007 |
General
Emu: The other Red Meat.......
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June 4 2007
Robb Wolf
| June 4 2007 |
General
Artie Dreschler wrote a phenomenal book called The Weightlifting Encyclopedia. This ponderous tome covers everything from technique development to program design and various forms of periodization. The appendix covering anatomy and physiology is worth the price of the book. Even you powerlifters have much to gain from this work. ......
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May 17 2007
Robb Wolf
| May 17 2007 |
General
Try this workout: 70M shuttle run, 10 D-ball slams, 10 pull-ups. 6 rounds. Record time for completion of each round and allow a 1-minute rest between rounds.......
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May 15 2007
Robb Wolf
| May 15 2007 |
General
Gluten intolerance is becoming ever more recognized as a legitimate and serious health concern for millions of people worldwide. This has relegated the celiacs amongst us to drinking unholy concoctions like mixed drinks and wine. NO MORE! Several lines of gluten free beers have hit the market and many more are on the way. If you happen to be in the UK you can check out the Gluten Free Beer Festival or you can get your fix via online vendors.......
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May 13 2007
Robb Wolf
| May 13 2007 |
General
Dr. Jim Martin paints a compelling picture to use it or lose it with regards to peak athletic performance. What are the key features of longevity and performance?
1. Maintain muscle mass.
2. Maintain intensity and consistency of exercise.
It’s interesting to note those objectives are intimately related.......
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May 10 2007
Robb Wolf
| May 10 2007 |
General
Safe, incremental sun exposure may reduce the incidence Multiple Sclerosis and many types of cancer due to increased levels of Vitamin-D. Construction workers and other people who spend most of the year working outside show decreased rates of these diseases. The key is to avoid burning and to slowly increase exposure. BE smart and don’t overdo it!......
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