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100 no-equipment workouts

100 no-equipment workouts

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Persistence hunting – humans running antelope to death A while ago I watched a David Attenborough documentary that showed a bushman man running a Kudu to death. It was pretty amazing stuff – by persistently chasing the kudu through the heat of the day he was able to exhaust it to the point of collapse. (Watch that part of the documentary on YouTube – 7 minutes) I was very impressed (and sorry for the Kudu) but assumed that this was highly unusual.

The Advanced No-Gym Bodyweight Workout [INFOGRAPHIC] Think bodyweight training can’t get intense? Our favorite no-equipment moves are getting a whole lot more kick-ass — from head to toe. Designed by Greatist Expert and trainer Jonathan Angelilli, this advanced bodyweight workout stacks exercises in back-to-back circuits to keep the heart rate up while building strength and speed. From handstand push-ups to single-leg planks, 30 minutes is all it takes to put the mind and body to the test — no heavy weights or machines necessary. Before performing any of the advanced bodyweight moves below, Angelilli recommends having a foundation of at least one year of strength training under your belt (on top of being healthy and injury-free, of course). And to stay that way, be sure to adequately warm-up.

Breathing exercises for your sports training Posted on July 30, 2011 by Breathing Trainer Breathing is a process which is critical to humans to stay alive as it is a process that helps us function properly. A process that does not require thinking it is just automatic and part of everyday life. Breathing allows us to bring oxygen into our bodies then use the oxygen as energy. printer It’s the morning after a whiteout, and you’re the first one off the chair. There’s a virgin landscape of lush powder ahead of you, ripe for the plundering, and you’ve got two choices: Shred like a madman all day long and collapse into the hot tub, spent and stronger for it; or start sucking wind after a couple of runs, fold like a hotel maid, and sulk in said hot tub until your fingers resemble giant raisins. You picked the first one, right? Then read on. We’ve cherry-picked five exercises that will train your muscles from every angle, speeding growth and improving stability.

What is Interval Training Interval training is basically exercise which consists of activity at high intensityfor a period of time, followed by low intensity exercise for a period of time. These 'sets' are repeated. Sprint Intervals The high intensity portion are called Sprint Intervals. Sprint intervals are measured either by time or distance. The Scientific 7-Minute Workout Photo Editors’ note: Here’s one of our favorite stories from the archives with a helpful tip for Smarter Living. For a greater challenge, see “The Advanced 7-Minute Workout.”

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