The p90x system has popularized the phrase “muscle confusion” with claims, within the infomercial, referring to the “training science of muscle confusion.” My question is this: Is “muscle confusion” based in “training science?” Oh, and, what the heck is “training science?” Here is a portion of the p90x pitch: Alright, muscle confusion… sounds good. Let’s [...]
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A recent study: Anterior cruciate ligament laxity and strength of quadriceps, hamstrings, and hip abductors in young pre-pubescent female soccer players over time: a three-year prospective longitudinal pilot study. …whoo, long title… as I was saying, a recent study was published in Orthopedic Physical Therapy Practice that clearly demonstrates the timeframe and magnitude to which [...]
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This post is definitely a departure from SAPTstrength’s usual fare (and essentially the antithesis to Stevo’s Monday post). Not only are we diving headfirst into powerlifting preparation, but I’m talking about GEARED powerlifting! For the uninitiated, geared powerlifting involves using very snug fitting “shirts” and “suits” (think the tightest compression shorts or shirts you can [...]
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Lots of research has been conducted on how to elicit the greatest growth hormone (GH) response in the body. There are actually several GH isoforms, but by far, the most commonly studied is the 22-kD molecule that consists of 191 amino acids. If you’re attempting to get some more size on your frame, then you [...]
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So, you’re not sleeping? Ahh – neither am I. Here’s a list of things to keep your busy mind occupied and focused on something positive instead of dwelling on the issues that are probably keeping you up in the first place: Eat a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Why not? Who cares that it’s 2AM? [...]
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I want to give a few personal updates on my training these days. I am just over the half-way point with this pregnancy (21 weeks) and last week we found out we’re having a boy (yay!). Since I’ve already been through this process once before I know that the next 20 or so weeks can [...]
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Whether you call it the Beep, Bleep, or Yo-Yo Test all the names are all essentially synonymous. Jens Bangsbo, a Danish soccer physiologist, developed the beep test in the early 90’s. It is wildly popular with soccer teams worldwide, but has applications for all sports of intermittent nature. Who the Beep Test is for: Well [...]
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I’ve got a couple awesome announcements: For awhile now I’ve wanted to have a sister website to SAPTstrength.com. Over the years, I’ve noticed all the quality training related sites tend to be male-centric. Even at SAPTstrength.com, our readership is vastly male. For the few sites dedicated to females, I feel there is something left to [...]
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After dragging my brain through 41 pages of research on “The Influence of Frequency, Intensity, Volume and Mode of Strength Training on Whole Muscle Cross-Sectional Area in Humans” guess what the conclusion was on an extensive study designed to figure out the best way/combination of ways to increase muscle mass? Essentially, that all variables are [...]
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