Interval training with kettlebells for combat sports [.pdf, 54kb] is an article by long-time wrestling coach (recently retired) David Morgan with a couple of very interesting points. These include a synopsis of why kettlebells are increasingly used in the training of combat athletes, and a sample workout illustrating their use.
David's blog on Enhanced Fitness is also well worth a read.
Interval training with kettlebells for combat sports [.pdf, 54kb] is an article by long-time wrestling coach (recently retired) David Morgan with a couple of very interesting points. These include a synopsis of why kettlebells are increasingly used in the training of combat athletes, and a sample workout illustrating their use.
David's blog on Enhanced Fitness is also well worth a read.
Matthew Perryman is a self confessed 'student of weight training'. His powerlifting blog is well worth a read.
Matthew Perryman is a self confessed 'student of weight training'. His powerlifting blog is well worth a read.
As it states on every page of his site, Jim Biancolo is not a doctor or fitness professional - just someone who keeps themselves in pretty good shape. The title of one of his posts last year, Low-Tech, High-Effect (a link to a Ross Enamait video which itself is well worth downloading), neatly summarises his training philosphy.
His blog, Lean and Hungry Fitness, is definitely worth a read.
As it states on every page of his site, Jim Biancolo is not a doctor or fitness professional - just someone who keeps themselves in pretty good shape. The title of one of his posts last year, Low-Tech, High-Effect (a link to a Ross Enamait video which itself is well worth downloading), neatly summarises his training philosphy.
His blog, Lean and Hungry Fitness, is definitely worth a read.
Despite making a few negative remarks in the past concerning a reliance on machines, my dad's current interest in adding a leg press to the home gym coincides nicely with a podcast on Bud + Nancy's Muscle Ventures site. The first podcast compares 4 leg press machines (at the one gym, no less); future videos promise to address some of the numerous variations commonly employed on such equipment. More than you might imagine.
On a side note, if anyone else is wondering just how to play the high-quality H.264 podcasts on a machine running an older OS (this machine is still happily using Win98SE, but the same applies to almost anything on Windows, MacOS or Linux), give the VideoLAN Client (VLC) a go.
Despite making a few negative remarks in the past concerning a reliance on machines, my dad's current interest in adding a leg press to the home gym coincides nicely with a podcast on Bud + Nancy's Muscle Ventures site. The first podcast compares 4 leg press machines (at the one gym, no less); future videos promise to address some of the numerous variations commonly employed on such equipment. More than you might imagine.
On a side note, if anyone else is wondering just how to play the high-quality H.264 podcasts on a machine running an older OS (this machine is still happily using Win98SE, but the same applies to almost anything on Windows, MacOS or Linux), give the VideoLAN Client (VLC) a go.
Despite Australia's recent love affair with that silly round ball game, Rugby continues to dominate the local sporting scene. Here are a few of the better Rugby-related sites I've noticed recently.
As you've no doubt already ascertained from the URL, this site is home to the most rugged-looking front squat assistance device I've seen (it's rated to 600lb, which isn't bad for a front squat). I wouldn't mind giving one a test run - if anyone's already tried one, let me know.
http://www.myoquip.com.au/
Whilst on the subject of equipment, check out the ScrumTruk. If you've ever watched a game of Rugby, you'll see how closely this replicates the action of a Scrum. Once again, if you've tried one of these, I'd love to hear your thoughts. Looks like a great bit of gear.
The MyoQuip blog also has some very interesting articles.
For a bit of news on the international Rugby scene, you can't go past scrum.com. It's as big as it sounds.
If you're looking to focus on the South African Rugby scene, take a look at http://www.keo.co.za/ or http://southafricanrugby.blogspot.com/.
Some of the articles on the http://www.rugbystrength.com site will give you an insight into the Rugby training world. It's a superb combination of powerlifting, strongman training and a gathering of great looking equipment.
Despite Australia's recent love affair with that silly round ball game, Rugby continues to dominate the local sporting scene. Here are a few of the better Rugby-related sites I've noticed recently.
As you've no doubt already ascertained from the URL, this site is home to the most rugged-looking front squat assistance device I've seen (it's rated to 600lb, which isn't bad for a front squat). I wouldn't mind giving one a test run - if anyone's already tried one, let me know.
http://www.myoquip.com.au/
Whilst on the subject of equipment, check out the ScrumTruk. If you've ever watched a game of Rugby, you'll see how closely this replicates the action of a Scrum. Once again, if you've tried one of these, I'd love to hear your thoughts. Looks like a great bit of gear.
The MyoQuip blog also has some very interesting articles.
For a bit of news on the international Rugby scene, you can't go past scrum.com. It's as big as it sounds.
If you're looking to focus on the South African Rugby scene, take a look at http://www.keo.co.za/ or http://southafricanrugby.blogspot.com/.
Some of the articles on the http://www.rugbystrength.com site will give you an insight into the Rugby training world. It's a superb combination of powerlifting, strongman training and a gathering of great looking equipment.
