Cyclists should be doing heavy resistance training. The research – and common sense – make that very clear. Having worked with a lot of cyclists and runners, however, has proven how problematic this can be. First, most cyclists (except for us track sprinters) really aren’t built for heavy lifting. If your back doesn’t already bother… Continue reading Why Cyclists Should Use Sleds
Month: June 2018
No Lifting Follow Up Results
So I haven’t really “lifted” weights (other than loading my sled) for about six weeks now. I look and feel better than I ever have given all of the sled training, but I was concerned that my lifting numbers might be suffering. So I went to the gym to do some follow up testing. I… Continue reading No Lifting Follow Up Results
All the Equipment you Need to get Fit
Here is all of the equipment that you really need to get fit… Right… NOTHING. I can teach you how to get stronger, faster, and leaner with just bodyweight. Really, you could probably do it with just the three moves of our isometric warm-up. Lunge Isometric plank hold Rows or pull ups Or you… Continue reading All the Equipment you Need to get Fit
The BEST Athletes use Sleds
And so do my 10 year-old athletes, and my 70+ year old mother… Sleds are increasing in popularity as an amazing way to cultivate athletes. Here are just a few of the superstars that have incorporated sleds to their programs: Michael Phelps: Most decorated Olympic athlete of all time Mikaela Shiffrin: Multiple World Champion… Continue reading The BEST Athletes use Sleds
6 Days of Sleds Test Results
My 6 Days of Sleds experience was another success. I did 6 straight days of sled work to get a sense of what that kind of frequency would feel like. I know I can’t do 6 straight days of weightlifting, at least not if I want to walk any time soon. But as I discussed,… Continue reading 6 Days of Sleds Test Results
1% for the 1%
You hear a lot about optimization these days, at least I do. In the performance realm (business, sport, etc.), everyone is focused on optimization. Optimization is great. It is focused on the process, not the goal. Focusing on optimization means that we are focused on the steps we need to take, which is just what… Continue reading 1% for the 1%
Sisyphus Sleighs
Life is Sisyphean. Sisyphus was the poor schmuck from mythology who was damned to push a boulder up a hill only to have it roll back down again… endlessly. So why would anyone want Sisyphus as their role model? A better question might be “Is Sisyphus’ fate really that foreign to all of us?” Don’t… Continue reading Sisyphus Sleighs
Six Days of Sleds
So my next experiment revolves around frequency, hence I am doing six straight days of sled work, or at least trying, and will see how I feel. There are several reasons for this experiment. My body craves daily exercise. I get grumpy if I go too long without a good intense workout. My brain works… Continue reading Six Days of Sleds
Test Results: Just Sleds
“Just Sleds” month was a success, despite some setbacks. Yesterday I ran through some testing to see where I am, and was pleasantly surprised. I matched my best split snatch and my best power clean (though I admit that I did do a couple of technique sessions during the month just so I didn’t lose… Continue reading Test Results: Just Sleds
Sled Rx 