Day 208 of 360 Power clean: 5 x 5 @ 75-80% of 2RM Rest as needed between sets. If sets require interruption, make a minor weight adjustment and continue. When the scheme is listed as “5 x 5″, it ... Continue Reading
Subversive Fitness: Day 207 of 360
Day 207 of 360 Back squat: 5 x 10 @ (up to) 60% of 2RM If a set requires interruption, make a minor adjustment prior to starting the next. When scheme is listed as “5 x 10″, it always refers to ... Continue Reading
Subversive Fitness: Day 206 of 360
Day 206 of 360 5 rounds of: 5 Tire flip 10 Kettlebell “Power swing” @ max 20lb. W, 30lb. M Set-up, positioning, and violence of action will define this drill; No lazy, casual lifts or reps. ... Continue Reading
Subversive Fitness: Day 205 of 360
Day 205 of 360 Bench press: 7 x 3 @ (up to) 85% of 2RM 1 x 9 @ 60% If sets require interruption at designated weight, make as minor an adjustment as needed and complete the next uninterrupted. ... Continue Reading
14 Day Swim Challenge – Week 1
Welcome to the 14 Day Swim Challenge! If you are jumping aboard this adventure, the goal is to take you from zero to swimming (freestyle) with comfort and competence in two weeks. It will be hyper focused ... Continue Reading
Subversive Fitness: Day 204 of 360
Day 204 of 360 Kettlebell suitcase deadlift: 5 x 7 @ as heavy as possible in each set Rest as needed between sets. If suitable weight is not available, get creative and make what you have work. ... Continue Reading
Subversive Fitness: Day 203 of 360
Day 203 of 360 Mace front pendulum: 5 x 20 @ as heavy as possible Begin as heavy as possible (or as heavy as available) and only scale down if mechanics break; If position stays strong but set ... Continue Reading
Subversive Fitness: Day 202 of 360
Day 202 of 360 Back squat: 3 x 5 @ 75% of 2RM 3 x 5 @ 65% 1 x 10 @ 50% When scheme is listed as “3 x 5″, it always refers to “Sets” x “Reps”. Reminder: Position and range of motion always ... Continue Reading
Subversive Fitness: Day 201 of 360
Day 201 of 360 Kettlebell push press: Using warm-up sets of no more than 2-3 reps per arm, and keeping total reps under 30 (15L, 15R) climb to and find your 1RM push press/ push ... Continue Reading
Subversive Fitness: Day 200 of 360
Day 200 of 360 Back squat: 3 x 5 @ 75% of 2RM 3 x 5 @ 65% 1 x 10 @ 50% When scheme is listed as “3 x 5″, it always refers to “Sets” x “Reps”. Reminder: Position and range of motion ... Continue Reading
Subversive Fitness: Day 199 of 360
Day 199 of 360 Full-range high pull: 5 x 5 @ as heavy as possible in each set 2 x 10 @ 50% of heaviest 5-rep from above Rest as needed between sets. If a set of 5 requires interruption, adjust ... Continue Reading
Short and Sweet: 4 New 6-Minute Workouts for Busy People
Did you know workouts lasting under six minutes can benefit you in more ways than one? Many of you may already know how fabulous snagging a short session can be for not only your mind, but also for the ... Continue Reading
Subversive Fitness: Day 198 of 360
Day 198 of 360 7 rounds of: 7 Bench press @ 60% of 2RM 7 Double kettlebell front squat @ as heavy as possible uninterrupted 1 minute rest Make minor weight adjustments as needed to complete ... Continue Reading
1 Kettlebell, 9 Workouts You Can Do Anywhere
Kettlebells are just a tool, but their myriad uses make them the best tool available. [Photo courtesy CrossFit Stars] Kettlebells are just a tool, but their myriad uses make them the best tool ... Continue Reading
Subversive Fitness: Day 197 of 360
Day 197 of 360 Deadlift: 3 x 3 (up to) 95% of 2RM 1 x 10 @ 65% (use double overhand grip) 1 x 15 @ 40-50% Rest as needed between sets. If sets require interruption, make as minor an adjustment ... Continue Reading
Subversive Fitness: Day 196 of 360
Day 196 of 360 Press: 3 x 5 @ (up to) 70% of 2RM 1 x 10 @ 50-60% 1 x 10 @ 30-40% Rest as needed between sets. If sets require interruption, make as minor an adjustment as needed and complete ... Continue Reading
Subversive Fitness: Day 195 of 360
Day 195 of 360 Front squat: 2 x 5 @ 80% of 2RM 2 x 10 @ (up to) 70% of 2RM Rest as needed between sets. If 5-rep sets require interruption, make as minor an adjustment as needed and complete ... Continue Reading
The Bar Method for Triathletes
The Bar Method is an excellent complement to your triathlon program because of its focus on posture, strength, and mobility. It makes your body capable of improved performance because your muscles are in ... Continue Reading
Subversive Fitness: Day 194 of 360
Day 194 of 360 Front squat: 2 x 5 @ 80% of 2RM 2 x 10 @ (up to) 70% of 2RM Rest as needed between sets. If 5-rep sets require interruption, make as minor an adjustment as needed and complete ... Continue Reading
Subversive Fitness: Day 193 of 360
Day 193 of 360 Pendlay row: 5 x 3 @ (up to) 95% of 2RM 3 x 3 (up to) 85% of 2RM 1 x 5 @ 75% Rest as needed between sets. If sets require interruption, make as minor an adjustment as needed and ... Continue Reading
Playground Workouts and Getting Fit Like a Kid
These days, it seems like every gym you walk into is the same. Most will have some free weights, a full line of weight machines, your choice of cardio equipment, and also some sort of “functional training ... Continue Reading
Subversive Fitness: Day 192 of 360
Day 192 of 360 9 rounds of the following kettlebell complex: 7 Deadlift 5 High pull 3 Full-range high pull (Up to) 1 minute rest Today, entire sequence is performed with one kettlebell- ... Continue Reading
Subversive Fitness: Day 191 of 360
Day 191 of 360 5 rounds of: 20 Mace front pendulum + :20 sec. hold 10 Underhand bodyweight row 10 Mace 360/ Kettlebell halo 5 Chin-up 1 minute rest Today, we will decelerate the mace at the ... Continue Reading
Subversive Fitness: Day 190 of 360
Day 190 of 360 Back squat: 3 x 5 @ 75% of 2RM 1 x max rep @ 75% of 2RM 1 x max rep @ 60% Rest as needed between sets. If sets of 5 require interruption, decrease weight for max rep set to 60%. ... Continue Reading