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Jump start your metabolism with REAL WORLD conditioning
I bet Conan didn't run on the treadmill or eat a bunch of crap!
How do I get rid of this?
How do I burn off these?
If I do this for 90 minutes a day, 7 days per week will I be ripped?
Do those fat burning pills really work?
I get asked these questions all the time from friends, family, and clients. Believe it or not I know when these questions are coming. I think I’m psychic! It usually begins with “…hey Jamie, let me ask you a question.” Undoubtedly what comes next is one of the questions above or a myriad of other questions pertaining to burning fat or “getting ripped.”
They usually don’t like the answer I give them. “That sounds hard.” “I can’t do that.” “I just love ____ too much.”
Well, you know what I say to that? Man up! If it’s REALLY important to you, you’ll find away.
Stop eating crap. Quit stuffing your face with grains and other empty foods that give you nothing nutritionally. Focus on eating lean meats, fruits, veggies, nuts, and seeds. Seems pretty simple right? I think so too.
Stop doing cardio and start doing conditioning. Quit pedaling that bike to nowhere. Try a little of this at the end of your workout. I promise, together with sound nutrition and lifting heavy, a few hard conditioning sessions a week will jump start your metabolism and help you burn more fat.
Upper Body Training at Real World Strength and Conditioning
Friday mornings are my time to release the stress from the week.
Since I rotate four training sessions through three days of lifting per week, I’m always hitting something different on Fridays and every lifting day for that matter.
Since going to a three days a week program my body feels great. Rotating sessions has really helped keep things fresh. My strength has gone up. I’ve added a little size, but most importantly I’ve been able to keep the intensity high on a consistent basis.
I’m not saying there’s never a lull in there, everyone has those, but the ability to stay focused and not have the “crap, I have to squat today” feelings have been greatly reduced.
Here a few highlights from last Friday’s upper body session.
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Three Training Rules I Live By
There is a ton of information out there on training rules. In fact, there is so much information out there it can be down right confusing. What movements should I include, how many reps per set, time under tension, rep speed, rest between sets, and the list goes on and on! I thought I’d add to the information out there but hopefully make it a little less confusing. Below are three training rules that I live by and follow to the letter.
1. The KISS Training Method – Training doesn’t have to be confusing. There are tons of toys in my war chest but I don’t bring them out all the time. For the most part I keep things simple with explosive/dynamic, big compound lifts, and tons of bodyweight movements. Start a training session with an explosive/dynamic lift, then pick a couple of compound lifts and finish it off with some bodyweight training.
2. INTENSITY – You have to bring this every session. Some days you will feel like crap but you have to find something to fire you up about that session. I’m a firm believer that the greatest training plan in the world can be rendered useless without bringing a consistent level of intensity to your training. In fact, I believe you should bring a high level of intensity to whatever you decide to do in life!
3. Destroy records – Notice that I didn’t say break records. You should strive to destroy your record each week. Just trying to break a record by one rep or 5 pounds is easy. Attack your records and destroy them. Go for 3 more reps or 10-20 more pounds. Keeping this mindset will also help with rule 2 above but it will also keep your training fresh. Strive to get better each week and your results will speak for themselves.
These are my favorite rules and what I live by when I wrestle with the iron.
Who is with me?
Below are my last two training sessions, that were simple, full of intensity, and record destruction!
Minimalist Training Wk 2 – Day 3
1 – Squat 5×6,6,5,5,3
2 – Deadlift 4×5,4,4,4
3 – Sled Sprint 6x2x75′ (30 sec rest after two back to back sprints)
4a – Recline Rows 3xsubmax
4b – Dips 3xsubmax
4c – Hanging Leg Raise 3×8
Minimalist Training Wk 3 – Day 1
1a – Power Clean + Throw 5×5
1b – Burpee + Broad Jump 5×5
2a – Zercher Squat 3×5
2b – Sandbag Clean 3×5
3a – Chins 3xsubmax
3b – Pushups 3xsubmax
3c – GHR situps 3×20
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