Return Of the Kevlar Core…

by admin on July 29, 2010

Whether you’re a fan of Batman or not, the chiseled abdominal contours of his kevlar suit are fodder for the imagination. But there’s more to the Caped Crusader than his armor. The man beneath the suit — Bruce Wayne — forged his mind and body into a commanding crime fighting machine.
And much like the Dark [...]

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Can One Exercise Really Meet All Your Cardio Needs?

July 25, 2010
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We’ve been incredibly busy these past few weeks with the release of TACFIT Commando 2.0. I’m sure you’ve been following the online buzz, and you’ve already heard all about it. For those who don’t know, we co-authored the program with Scott Sonnon, founder of the Circular Strength Training system.
One of the things people like most [...]

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Improve Your Coordination and Agility with Bodyweight Exercise

June 29, 2010
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Coordination and agility are hallmarks of movement mastery. Success in the dynamic sphere of sport is often determined by your ability to turn the off-season strength, endurance, and speed gains you’ve built into complex, improvised movements on the field of play. That requires a different approach to training, one that focuses on channeling these attributes [...]

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Eating Healthy Food On A Budget

June 28, 2010

The most common refrain we hear from people when we coach them on their nutrition is, “I can’t afford to eat like that.”
But the truth is, you can’t afford NOT to eat like that. We hear what you’re saying though. It can be tough at first to figure out how to eat for health and [...]

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Diet Mistakes That Are Easy To Fix

June 27, 2010

There are thousands of diet myths floating around the internet and the popular media. So who do you listen to? How about people who are used to getting awesome results with their clients and their own bodies.
Our buddy Dave is one of those guys who walks the talk. He’s even gone to the extent of [...]

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Muscle Food That Tastes Great

June 27, 2010

Putting on new muscle or shedding unwanted fat takes hard work and discipline. You need to dial in your nutrition and your training if you want to achieve your goals. But you DON’T have to skimp on great tasting food. Not if you know how to cook that is…
Listen to this short [...]

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Muscle Mass Essentials – Audio Interview With Brad Pilon

June 16, 2010

Summer weather and beach vacations mean layers are being peeled off — for better or worse — exposing what’s underneath.
Many people are concerned with losing fat when faced with the prospect of summer attire (or lack thereof). But we also receive a TON of questions from people who are way more concerned with putting on [...]

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Posture – The Superhero Secret

June 14, 2010
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(This is a guest post from our friend and colleague Dr. Kathryn Woodhall, DC, CST — big things are coming from the Doc in the next couple months, so stay tuned)
Bruce Wayne’s mask, Tony Stark’s briefcase, Clark Kent’s glasses, Diana Prince’s bracelets and lasso — some of the coolest superheroes to ever grace the imagination [...]

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A Pushup with a Twist

June 11, 2010
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Let’s face it – no one likes repetitive exercise, and boredom a big reason why people fall off the fitness wagon. They simply get tired of doing the same old pushups and situps over and over and over again.
If you’ve been hanging around bodyweightcoach.com for a while, you know we like to mix things up. [...]

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Perfect Lunge Technique

May 27, 2010

The lunge an indispensable lower body exercise in any bodyweight training program. But learning perfect technique is essential. A lot of people are doing them wrong — stalling progress or even getting injured.
Not to worry, Dr K is back…
Our friend and trusted colleague Dr Kareem Samhouri shared the intricacies of the perfect push up with [...]

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