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Structure of an Elite Personal Training Workout

The structure of a training session may be as follows:

  1. Dynamic Warm Up 10-mins
  2. Power/Skill Development 5-mins
  3. Strength 20-mins
  4. Functional Hypertrophy 15-mins
  5. Metabolic Conditioning 5-mins
  6. Recovery Cool Down 5-mins

You can structure your own workouts like this:

  1. Dynamic Warm-Up (10 minutes): The initial phase involves progressively practicing movement patterns that you will be training during the main workout. It’s crucial for preparing your muscles and joints, enhancing flexibility, which significantly reduces risk of injury. By practicing similar movements which you’ll perform later, your body becomes more efficient during the session.
  2. Power/Skill Development (5 minutes): After the warm-up, this portion of your workout focuses on fast-twitch muscle fibers, which are essential for power, speed, and supporting healthy aging. By utilizing short, intense bursts of intentioned movement, it improves neuromuscular coordination and explosive strength, translating to movement efficiency during daily activities.
  3. Strength (20 minutes): This is the core of your workout, focusing on major lifts like squats, deadlifts, chin-ups, or dips. There are many valid exercises to consider focusing on (like Bulgarian split squat vs. seldom doing bilateral squats). This phase is crucial for building overall muscle strength, joint health and bone density. By targeting your specific structure and aesthetic goals, it also helps in sculpting your physique as a highly functional being.
  4. Functional Hypertrophy (15 minutes): Here, the emphasis is on controlled repetitions to maximize time under tension. This promotes protein synthesis and muscle turnover (hypertrophy and atrophy natural processes) and also enhances muscular endurance and stability. It’s great for improving the functionality of your muscles in real-life scenarios, becoming functionally aesthetic in the process.
  5. Metabolic Conditioning (5 minutes): This high-intensity finisher boosts your metabolic rate, leading to increased calorie burn long after the workout (afterburn effect — gotta love it!!). It’s excellent for cardiovascular health, improving overall fitness levels and being bang for the buck timewise.
  6. Recovery Cool Down (5 minutes): The final phase is about gradually lowering your heart rate and relaxing your muscles. Start with standing stretching and then emphasize the areas of stretching which may be specific for you or related to the movements practiced during the workout. Plus, it is also an opportunity to decompress, enjoy the feeling of accomplishment, and then carry on in your powerful embodiment.

Just get moving.

Ultimately, you must believe in yourself to practice intentional movement because with consistency, you may embody both resilience and power.

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Howe Street Stairs Fitness & Exercise Review: Seattle’s Longest Public Stairway For over a Hundred Years!

Howe Street Stairs are basically an outdoor recreation center in Seattle.

Featuring an elevation gain of 160 feet and consisting of 388 steps with 13 flights, this is Seattle’s longest staircase and it is beloved by residents.

You will breathe!

There are a lot of health benefits to stair training exercise. In fact, stair training is possibly better than running for strength and cardio. It also requires less impact and repetitive stress.

Benefits of Stair Training Exercise:

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MiR Weighted Vest Review Short Adjustable 20-60 lbs: Training for Running, Workouts, and Fat Loss

The weighted vest could be the absolute best fitness investment, but ARE YOU READY for the hard work ahead?

I have had weighted vests in my arsenal for plenty of years now and they work. They absolutely work well and are effective by helping you overcome new levels of discomfort and become whatever you want to be whether fitter, faster, stronger, leaner, ripped, shredded, athletic, muscular, toned, or you just want to burn some serious body fat.

This article was written so that you can make the best buying decisions when it comes to complicated world of fitness. I’m also extremely passionate about exercise and helping others. The links are Amazon.com affiliated.

MiR Weighted Vest Review: Short Style for Workouts, Running, Fat Loss.

The benefit of short style weighted vests is that they keep the weight in a more centered area and your core does get stronger this way. The longer vests are for people who want to distribute the weight all around and perhaps the longer vests are better for people who are using it for walks.

MiR Adjustable Short Weighted Vest on Amazon.com

Even so, in most cases, the short style will be more suited to your needs. There are great options for women as well, though women can wear either based on their anatomy.

MiR Ajudstable Weighted Vest for Women on Amazon.com

I have heard really good feedback about this one as women are becoming increasingly interested in strength and health.

Weighted Vests have what scientific support?

When I dig through the research, I find some interesting articles about muscle activation and energy use from the military of multiple countries studying loaded carriage. What has been known for a long time is that the heavier the weight, the greater the energy use. It’s a way to burn more fat in a shorter time frame.

This is a video capture of Rich Froning in a MiR weighted vest. He is one of the fittest people of all time.

MiR Weighted Vest Cons:

Let’s start with some possible drawbacks:

  • Shoulder straps can become uncomfortable especially in longer workouts.
  • Can be challenging to put on the weighted vest (best to do it while laying on the ground).
  • Fits most people, but not all.

MiR Weighted Vest BENEFITS:

This list covers some of the features that help it stand above other weighted vest brands.

  • Very compact as it is designed for max mobility.
  • Lining is doubled throughout the shoulder with contoured padding for comfort.
  • Increments of smaller weights allow you to adjust to resistance to your needs.
  • The mid-chest belt will prevent the shifting or bouncing.
  • Adjustable straps help give it the perfect fit.
  • Handles usage well and could last a lifetime.

Weighted Vests are great for men and women.

 

Science Says: Weighted Vests Burn a Ton of Calories!

 

Most body types benefit from a weighted vest training program. The key is to start light and gradually build up. Let me repeat that, the key is the start light and gradually build up. That’s why MiR offers adjustable weights so that can take them out and put them back in as needed.

Weighted vests tone the body in a way that nothing else does. I’m not saying that weighted vests are necessary for an aesthetic look, but I seriously believe that working with vests can strengthen those deep core muscles and just make you a finer physical being.

Furthermore, a larger person who trains with the vest will notice their fitness has improved in everyday life when they take off the vest. Meanwhile, an athlete or recreational fitness person can gain respectable lean muscle by increasing strength against resistance and recovering from that process.

Weighted Vest FAQ:

Is the MiR vest good for running? Yes, because of the short style the vest will work well. Make sure to start with light weights, maybe 10% of your body weight or less loaded on the vest to start initially.

Will it help build lean muscle? I have no doubt that with enough consistency, you can gain lean muscle, yes for sure. I also really feel the muscles around the lungs!

Who is a weighted vest best for? Tactical athletes such as firefighters, people who lift weights, runners love weighted vests, yoga enthusiasts, and even people who play basketball, football, and soccer.

Weighted Vest Caution Safety and Prevention Tips:

Common injuries associated are associated with prolonged load carriage so make sure to progressively build up your efforts instead of over-doing it.Some things to be aware of are foot blisters, stress fractures, back strains, metatarsalgia (foot pain), and knee pain.

Preventative action is key, such as maintaining good posture and improving load distribution. Staying hydrated is another injury-prevention method.

For the foot comfort, closed-cell neoprene insoles and use of an acrylic or nylon sock, combined with a wool sock, reduce blister incidence.

Become who you were meant to be!

There is a good chance that a weighted vest would be an incredibly valuable tool for you — particularly the MiR Weighted Vest.

The question remains though, do YOU have what it takes?

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5 Mindsets of Elite Runners

Running is extremely important right now.

There are so many excuses to quit.

Heavy breathing, burning quads and the possibility for injury?

Please, explain the importance of running so that I can go out and expose myself to these uncomfortable forces for the greater good.

1. Running is freedom.

Take a moment to appreciate that you have the capacity to bipedal your way through this life as many others have not been offered such privilege or have had it taken away from them.

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Arizona. OTF class, 2013.

While running, there is freedom to express one’s authentic spirit and to traverse the gravitational vibes of Earth’s divine presence. I seek unlimited. With this comes the mindset that allows for inclusion and transformation of any and all things.

2. Running expands the mind, not just the body.

It is a mistake to try and think less while running, unless that’s working for you now.

I think it is better to open the mind to the possibility of greater rhythm and flow.

You can really feel the energy flowing through your body this way, especially as you run tall, elbows back and behind, engaging the core, lifting knees high off the ground, and kick back with excellent glute activation.

3. Realize that the question is more important than the answer.

Maybe, let go of telling your body what to do and do more about asking about what it can do.

For example, instead of saying, “I need to run faster, I can’t do this, it hurts,” perhaps it should be more like, “what is the deeper motivational reason to keep going?” “how centered or heart-focused am I right now, can I lift my chest a little higher? “does this effort bring me genuine, healthy pride?”

I don’t mean to be rude here, but the only reason average runners stay average is because they aren’t willing to go deeper. Going deeper means confronting vulnerable areas of your psyche. While we are all vulnerable, nobody is truly average so keep reading on.

4. Energy intake must have meaning.

When I speak of energy in this case, I am referring to the type of energy you put in your mouth.

Yes, food. Elite runners understand the importance of good nutrition.

Everything has a symbolic and spiritual nature.

First, let us expand on the idea of, to have meaning. This word has been used for over 700 years and it relates strongly to, “sense.” Additionally,  “the act of remembering,” and, “that which is intended to be expressed.”

Energy that is devoid of meaning has been stripped of its essence. It can be argued that it has lost some vital force that once gave it more meaning. The isolation of energy from purpose has stripped too many people of their health. Diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and many gut issues may arise because the foundational pillars of healthy normal function have crumbled.

Meaningless food example: refined sugar.

Refined sugar has been stripped of its original meaning which it was once symbolized by its plant form.

Now, take me back to my trip in Colombia, where I sipped on fresh raw sugarcane juice. Here, you have a different nutritional reality because the enzymes and other vital forces remain active in a fresh juice form. That’s not to say it was without a, “con,” as I’m sure it still raised my blood sugar more than needed.

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Colombia inspired my nutritional adventures by offering me fresh raw sugarcane juice on this scenic lake.

Rule of thumb: food should be recognizable to its original form.

I will go on much deeper into the DNA of healthy nutrition later, so stay tuned for that.

5. Recover.

I have a belief that survival is a deeper value than longevity. That is perhaps one reason why some people keep running day in, day out, even with nagging pains that they’re neglecting. Caution: even though pain often comes from a nagging area in the body, there are likely deeper imbalances that must be addressed.

Furthermore, boundaries must be set with relationships to yourself and others. I have been guilty of prioritizing my exercise and offering less time for other people in my life. This is an area that I am trying to improve upon.

You can be extraordinary if your mindset allows for freedom.

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3 New Ways to Deal with Injuries

Why do injuries happen?

Minor injuries like light muscular strains might actually be a good thing. If you can recover from a little something in 7-10 days, it’s certainly not the worst thing that could happen. I can think of way worse things.

There are worse things! We might just need to learn new ways.

So here is a short list of things that might help you in the process of recovery and wellness.

1. Muscular imbalances become apparent

It can be valuable to look for the root cause of a recurring concern. Often times we do need to strengthen the glutes more and get hip flexors feeling better.

2. Consider the neural component.

Our brain sends the signal that moves us. How we move is important, so it is important to be mindful of our movement.

Good to know about this.

Focus on posture, core, glutes.

3. Ankle and calf health shouldn’t be ignored.

It might be beneficial to perform barefoot exercises, especially including a balance component.

Apparently human ancestors have only been standing upright for 5 million years or less and the sun is several billions of years old.

It’s interesting to note that the human foot seems to have flattened out. The animals shown here appear to have hand-like function with their feet in some ways.

We did spend a lot of time barefoot which we certainly do less of in modern times.

Opportunity to Learn about the Self.

Mindfulness and mind-body connection support you in the process.

So long as you use it an opportunity to learn, then I think that you can heal from this.

Meanwhile, the cure may just be apparent in the process itself.

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