Q: I have a distinctive lordosis with slightly kyphosis, but no major problems with it. I’m wondering if I should do straight legs sit-ups as I’m not able to get my lower back in full contact with the ground with straight legs (I can still push a flat hand under my lower back). I also read that sit-ups are not good in general for bad postures like mine because of pulling with head and shoulders forward. Do you have an alternative exercise? I found a website where the author proposes your Turkish get-ups (among other exercises) to address to lordosis.
A: The straight leg sit up, aka Get Up Sit Up, is not like a regular sit up and is not hard on the neck and shoulders. Read more…
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I’ve been doing a lot of handouts since my mentorship at Mike Boyle’s. He uses them with great success and they are a good way to keep me from going overboard on the info. “If it won’t fit on a handout, don’t hand it out” has become my mantra.
Anyways, I did one on why I believe in barefoot training and what some good shoes are for staying true to the concept. I recently have had some people email me asking about my I am in my videos barefoot a lot of times and I have sent them the handout to explain. It dawned on me it might be something useful for everyone so here it is…
-James Wilson-
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Check out this news story that a local station did on a free clinic I recently put on at my facility…
Posted by | in Random Vids, Pics & Stories | 3 CommentsMost people think that they need to make frequent wholesale changes in their program on a regular basis in order to see results from their workouts. The theory is that you need to keep the body “confused” in order to keep it adapting and getting results. I personally do not think that is needed and unless you are a bodybuilder, it may in fact hinder your training.
One of my favorite pieces of training advice comes from Pavel Tsatsouline and goes something like “just do the same but different”. He is referring to the fact that you don’t need to completely change every exercise - you can slightly change one component of an exercise and create something new for the body to adapt to. For example, simply changing your foot width from narrow to wide on the deadlift creates a different movement that is still based on the same exercise.
By switching between minor variations of key exercises you accomplish two critical things. Read more…
Posted by | in Mountain Bike Strength Training | 2 CommentsLet me say right up front that I have nothing against single speeds (although single speed guy who’s whole existence is tied to his bike is a bit annoying). What I am talking about here is the reputation that they have developed for “training”. Riders who have experienced it will tell you how single speeding made them stronger and ride smoother on their regular bike. As a result of this anecdotal evidence a lot of riders are advised to get a single speed when they think about doing some training.
Here is the problem with this, though. There is nothing magical about single speeding, it simply taps into some training principles and methods most riders don’t take advantage of enough. By understanding what these are you can actually design a much more effective plan at improving your trail skills and endurance. Read more…
Posted by | in Mountain Bike Cardio Training | 9 CommentsQ: “I just found your blog and started your bodyweight workout program. Is this enough and what are your general recommendation for a rider who is looking to get into strength training?”
A: Here is some general advice for you: Read more…
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