10 Ways to Sustain a Training Effect in Your Strength and Conditioning Programs. Written on October 25, 2012 at 4:39 pm, by Eric Cressey I’m going to let you in on a little shocker: I really don’t train as hard as I used to train. Blasphemy, I know. Every strength and conditioning coach is supposed to constantly be pursuing a mythical level of fitness at all times. Because it’s my job to make people healthier and more athletic, I, in turn, am expected to be able to bench press 800, vertical jump 40 inches, complete a marathon in under three hours, and be able to fart lightning at a moment’s notice. While I can make a decent run at the last challenge after a batch of my mom’s famous calico beans recipe, I guess I’m just content with not making optimal progress. Now, don’t get me wrong; I haven’t let myself turn into a blob, and I’m still training 5-6 days a week. In short, I think I’m a lot like a solid chunk of the exercising population. Interestingly, though, I really haven’t wasted away like one might expect.
A few notes on the mock/impromptu meet: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. TheMill -- You Work - You Reap. Articles | RobPilger.com The #1 Authority for No BS Boxing Training Workouts Exercises Techniques Advice. Knowledge Throwdown: An Interview with Boxing/Fitness Expert Rob Pilger Article Source by John Izzo I’ve known of Rob Pilger for a few years. We met “virtually” through our old days on [the now defunct] SportSpecific.com discussion board. When I think of Rob Pilger, I think of a sponge. I’m not kidding. JOHN: Rob, how did you get started with boxing?
ROB: “I got started in boxing when I was a freshman in high school. My friend Charlie’s father owned a boxing gym and I started boxing with them which lasted 5 years until the program they ran died down. I trained in Syracuse, NY for 4 years and the skill training was awesome. There is a bad disease in boxing that strength training makes you slow. I’ve been a trainer at three National tournaments, and I coach as several state tourneys every year. I enjoy being literally 10 minutes from Westside Barbell where the often misunderstood Louie Simmons trains the stronger lifters in the world. ROB: “I would say shoulder and hand. Back to Top Panel: Mountain Athlete. Mark's Daily Apple. JimWendler.com - Jim Wendler's Homepage. EricCressey.com. SpeedAndStrengthCoach.com.