tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5186815140250716212.post4044481224610273913..comments2024-01-02T00:38:25.234-08:00Comments on It's How You Put it Together...: New Year's Resolution Workout Challenge!Steve Maxwellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00902095736214823013noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5186815140250716212.post-53165187466861495972009-04-30T10:56:00.000-07:002009-04-30T10:56:00.000-07:00westsailor,
I've used both. The JG is less compl...westsailor,<br /><br />I've used both. The JG is less complex than the TRX and I prefer it for that reason. - SteveSteve Maxwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00902095736214823013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5186815140250716212.post-19406227998544313482009-04-25T06:55:00.000-07:002009-04-25T06:55:00.000-07:00just wondered if you think,the lifeline JUNGLE GYM...just wondered if you think,the lifeline JUNGLE GYM,is as effective as thbe TRX suspension system.Are they both the same tool just different marketing concepts?westsailor28https://www.blogger.com/profile/04157476495207533487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5186815140250716212.post-61457602206322763312009-03-03T09:21:00.000-08:002009-03-03T09:21:00.000-08:00thanks steve i done 10 rounds in 30 mins and a bit...thanks steve i done 10 rounds in 30 mins and a bit the last session my form and mind went badly ( forgetting where i was up to with the 6 burpee counts) i wore my HRM and nearly all the time it was 150 to 161 !!!! thanks for work out coachAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5186815140250716212.post-44376624020643438982009-01-06T08:18:00.000-08:002009-01-06T08:18:00.000-08:00Sean, In the field of motor learning, there are 2 ...Sean, In the field of motor learning, there are 2 types of individuals: discriminators and non-discriminators. About 80% of the population are discriminators, while ~20% are non. Non-discriminators seemingly derive carry-over benefit from dissimilar exercises. They also can do partial-range movements and get strength throughout the full-range of the movement. You MAY be a non-discriminator and get benefit from the Pistol which carries over to your DL. The discriminator OTOH, which makes up the majority of the population, only gets very specific results. Dissimilar exercises won't benefit them, so for them, the Pistol would be one set of skills, and the DL quite another. They would see very little improvement without training both exercises. Write back and let us know your results! - SteveSteve Maxwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00902095736214823013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5186815140250716212.post-22770566581431631322009-01-06T08:07:00.000-08:002009-01-06T08:07:00.000-08:00Bam Bam, I don't have anything coming up in PHX. ...Bam Bam, I don't have anything coming up in PHX. Come to Sacramento 7 Feb. Airfare on Southwest is $110 each way. I keep telling you guys, Chip Conrad's gym, BodyTribe, is something very special. He's created something unique and it's going to be a great seminar. -SteveSteve Maxwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00902095736214823013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5186815140250716212.post-39526813453649380992009-01-06T07:57:00.000-08:002009-01-06T07:57:00.000-08:00Steve-I definitely agree, but I was thinking that ...Steve-<BR/><BR/>I definitely agree, but I was thinking that all things being equal, the guy with stronger legs is going to be better at pulling weight off the ground because of the additional explosiveness that comes from pushing the legs strongly in to the ground to get the weight moving. Also having strong glutes and knowing how to activate them will not hurt for pulling heavy weight. I can't think of a better way to get to know one's glutes than slow butt to the ground pistols.<BR/><BR/>I guess I'll find out next week when my gym access returns for a new DL cycle.Sean Schniederjan RKChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08031003728985231774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5186815140250716212.post-17732242275204152102009-01-06T06:54:00.000-08:002009-01-06T06:54:00.000-08:00Steve, Do you ever plan on coming to the Phoenix,...Steve, Do you ever plan on coming to the Phoenix, Arizona area. I'd love to attnd 1 of your seminarsBamBamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13806797078199700882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5186815140250716212.post-24764671780854573392009-01-05T08:47:00.000-08:002009-01-05T08:47:00.000-08:00If you want to learn the Pistol and some cool vari...If you want to learn the Pistol and some cool variations, sign up for my Body Weight Trainers certification! <BR/>http://www.maxbells.com/events.cfm <BR/>-SteveSteve Maxwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00902095736214823013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5186815140250716212.post-8787686028848345472009-01-05T08:44:00.000-08:002009-01-05T08:44:00.000-08:00Sean, Thanks for writing, I'm glad you like the bl...Sean, Thanks for writing, I'm glad you like the blog. BW training is indeed an extremely effective way to increase all parameters of fitness. AFA Pistols increasing the DL: they are 2 separate skills and in order to be good at either, you must practice each. Rarely does one exercise better another/different exercise. The way to get good at DL is to DL. The skills of DL and Pistol are very different. Pistols are a very good alternative to heavy BB Squats for overall leg development and strength. - SteveSteve Maxwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00902095736214823013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5186815140250716212.post-51848880584472851302009-01-05T08:32:00.000-08:002009-01-05T08:32:00.000-08:00Steve-I love this blog and have been sharing it wi...Steve-<BR/><BR/>I love this blog and have been sharing it with friends and family!<BR/><BR/>I've been using kettlebell/barbell mostly for the past couple of years but have been neglecting bodyweight exercises. I've been doing slow pushups and pistols in a doorway and I feel leaner and meaner from doing those than pushes and pulls with a KB/BB. I especially enjoy the unanchored situps you described. I feel a six pack coming on in the near future.<BR/><BR/>You'll see fat people lifting KBs and BBs, but not guys who can pump out high volume pushups, pullups, and pistols...its so obvious but I had never thought about that until hearing it from this blog...so many thanks for that! <BR/><BR/>I'll be getting back to the gym next semester and am anxious to see if this BW stuff will help me reach my goal of a 500lb DL. I have a feeling it will, especially the leg/glute strength from the pistols. Best,<BR/><BR/>SeanSean Schniederjan RKChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08031003728985231774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5186815140250716212.post-85076633785453925082009-01-03T11:49:00.000-08:002009-01-03T11:49:00.000-08:00Well done, David and it's never too late to ge...Well done, David and it's never too late to get in the workout! That WAS a good video, I'm glad you liked it. Good time and know that most people started gassing in the 6 & 7th rounds. - SteveSteve Maxwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00902095736214823013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5186815140250716212.post-37177090156554698372009-01-03T09:10:00.000-08:002009-01-03T09:10:00.000-08:00Did this workout yesterday. New Year's Day was fo...Did this workout yesterday. New Year's Day was for rest due to some very heavy moving at my parent's place the night before.<BR/>It took me 36:10. Pretty damn grueling especially after about the 8th set or so.<BR/>Thanks again and I look forward to bettering my time.<BR/>David Swanson<BR/><BR/>PS The burpee technique you demonstrate is awesome and it felt great when I did it that way.David Swansonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00064659757104872444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5186815140250716212.post-41705211297287111362009-01-02T18:14:00.000-08:002009-01-02T18:14:00.000-08:00That was a fun workout, just the way to bring in t...That was a fun workout, just the way to bring in the new year! It took me about just shy of 40 minutes to get it done, so it bolster my new years resolve to keep hammering at the bit. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5186815140250716212.post-36104250115548814362009-01-02T16:02:00.000-08:002009-01-02T16:02:00.000-08:00Coach,I would like to use this workout to get back...Coach,<BR/>I would like to use this workout to get back into shape. How many days per week can/should you do it?<BR/><BR/>Also any chance of an article on diet advice for losing fat and keeping/gaining muscle?<BR/><BR/>Your the best!Rick Rayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02471820232037321124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5186815140250716212.post-45526684778173653762009-01-02T07:58:00.000-08:002009-01-02T07:58:00.000-08:00Thanks, rambodoc! My resourceful aide isn't able ...Thanks, rambodoc! My resourceful aide isn't able find a widget to add on the blog page, but there is an email list option to which your email can be added. send your email to maxercise@gmail.com and she'll add it. Thanks for reading. - SteveSteve Maxwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00902095736214823013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5186815140250716212.post-44689936437274514242009-01-02T06:34:00.000-08:002009-01-02T06:34:00.000-08:00Thanks for this and many other posts. I have recen...Thanks for this and many other posts. I have recently started reading your blog and I have immense respect and admiration for your work. I want to subscribe to your posts by email (not G Reader, etc.) but couldn't find that widget. Care to insert that one?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5186815140250716212.post-51700208799993651942009-01-01T21:00:00.000-08:002009-01-01T21:00:00.000-08:00You guys keep reading and I'll keep on writing! - ...You guys keep reading and I'll keep on writing! - SteveSteve Maxwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00902095736214823013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5186815140250716212.post-42465068069657802662009-01-01T20:59:00.000-08:002009-01-01T20:59:00.000-08:00Great job, Aaron! Way to get the new year going! -...Great job, Aaron! Way to get the new year going! - SteveSteve Maxwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00902095736214823013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5186815140250716212.post-22880125166610138812009-01-01T20:34:00.000-08:002009-01-01T20:34:00.000-08:00Nice workout! I finished it in 24:50 using 50 jump...Nice workout! I finished it in 24:50 using 50 jumping jacks (I need to get a jump rope) and 10bodyweight rows (I also need to work on my pullups). Your blog is awesome, keep writing!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5186815140250716212.post-58097363017962056022009-01-01T15:31:00.000-08:002009-01-01T15:31:00.000-08:00Great job, Norm! It's going to be a great year an...Great job, Norm! It's going to be a great year and you've started it with the right attitude, setting a fine precedent. - SteveSteve Maxwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00902095736214823013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5186815140250716212.post-67939691717183523472009-01-01T15:10:00.000-08:002009-01-01T15:10:00.000-08:00Coach, As usual, you come up with the best. I co...Coach, As usual, you come up with the best. I completed it New Year's morning and for each month thought about the good things 2009 is going to bring my family and myself. Thanks for the workout and Happy New Year!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5186815140250716212.post-76936262260054699042009-01-01T14:38:00.000-08:002009-01-01T14:38:00.000-08:00Kevin B, get out there and thank me (or curse me) ...Kevin B, get out there and thank me (or curse me) later! - SteveSteve Maxwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00902095736214823013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5186815140250716212.post-4217859562524956542009-01-01T14:34:00.000-08:002009-01-01T14:34:00.000-08:00Tommy, I told my gf a real stud could get through ...Tommy, I told my gf a real stud could get through it in under 30 min! Tommy, you are in incredible shape--great job! - SteveSteve Maxwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00902095736214823013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5186815140250716212.post-74475126518594192752009-01-01T14:26:00.000-08:002009-01-01T14:26:00.000-08:00Steve,It seems like half a century since we met an...Steve,<BR/><BR/>It seems like half a century since we met and exchanged ideas at the RKC in April 06. I am enjoying your blog and wishing nothing but success and happiness for you in all of your endeavors. You're a true warrior so I know you will come out on top!<BR/>The workout was a total smoker, much tougher than I anticipated. I'm recovering from a shoulder injury so the burpees were slower than I would have liked. Total workout as prescribed: Just shy of 22 minutes. No puking either! <BR/>Happy New Year Bro!<BR/><BR/>TommyTommy Shookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11088713975528460913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5186815140250716212.post-87364962240114855912009-01-01T14:00:00.000-08:002009-01-01T14:00:00.000-08:00Thanks Steve... I think. :-)Thanks Steve... I think. :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com