Athletic Fitness - 3 Ways to Construct an Athletically Fit and Functional Body!

I had a friend the other day that was just starting back into working out and he asked me "what is the best thing for me to do to get back into shape?" He is an ex-athlete like myself and I asked him if he remembered how hard his workouts were in college. He, of course, said yes and I proceeded to tell him that he needs to start training like an athlete again. Why, he asked? I followed up by asking him at what point in his life was he in the greatest shape and he replied "when I was doing preseason workouts for football in college." I rest my case. Most of the time people don't want to revert to doing what they used to because they have forgotten how, they are lazy, or maybe they have never had an effective training regimen in their life.

Step 1: The first step in building the ultimate Greek-god or goddess-like body is to implement Olympic Lifting into your strength training program. The three main lifts that people are familiar with in Olympic lifting are the snatch, clean, and jerk. All three lifts are incredible in developing explosive power, strength, and animal-like resiliency. By including these lifts and variations of them into your strength program you will find that you will get a much quicker workout because of the intensity of the lifts. Also, these lifts can be structured into your workouts as a primary lift which can be readily combined with the remaining lift and workout strategies I will explain in Steps 2 and 3.

Step 2: The second step in your journey for elite fitness status involves the inclusion of Kettlebells. Yes, kettlebells are a tremendous way to supplement your Olympic Lifts that you might execute with barbells and bumper plates, but with kettlebells, certain Olympic lifts can be executed as well. Because of its shape and size many different lifts with different objectives can be executed readily with the bell. This allows you to bypass a normal training obstacle that occurs frequently with other free weights like having to slow down to change around weights, racking plates, and having to move to a different area for another lift. In other words, there is no interruption of your workout, therefore your intensity level stays in HIGH GEAR! The bell can be used for heavy explosive type lifts, conditioning-oriented lifts, and slower lifts that create tremendous muscular tension! All are effective for constructing your body and getting to Greek-god status.

Step 3: The third step in getting ridiculously quick results in your program is making sure to add in Plyometrics. Plyometrics involve completing intense quick explosive movements that stretch and shorten the muscles rapidly. They stimulate the nervous system causing the muscles to react quicker so athletic movements like sprinting, jumping, and agility can be effectively executed. This is also a great way to gain tremendous conditioning and to reduce the risk of injury by stressing the body in this manner.

Remember that none of these three steps should be included into your program unless you are 100% confident in your technique. Don't be a knucklehead and do something that would injure you and put you out of commission. However, you should take the time to study, research, and flawlessly practice these steps. Once you do your INSANE BODY CONSTRUCTION PROJECT will be completed way before anyone else's deadline!

To learn more about Kettlebells, Fitness, and achieving Total Mind-Blowing Strength come and visit me at http://www.efandps.com To be one of my members and to receive more tips on INSANE BODY CONSTRUCTION please visit me at:http://www.efandps.com/www.efandps.com/Brandons_Members_Newsletter.html I'm Brandon Richey the Strength and Conditioning Pro!

Kettlebell-Plyometric Combo - One Evil System of Total-Body Power!

I have written many articles on kettlebells and kettlebell training. I have also done as much about plyometrics. This particular article is going to be an informative piece on both awesome training options.

To begin, I want to say that between performing kettlbell lifts and executing plyometric drills an individual with an agenda can transform his or her body into one amazing athletic piece of work! I want to talk about a method of how to combine the two training variables into a hard-hitting workout. This can be done many different ways. I only want to address a couple of methods in which you can take and put your own spin on it, or modify it the way you want it to fit your program.

One way to combine both methods is to superset the two exercises. For this you will want to execute a kettlebell exercise and then immediately without rest execute your plyometric drill. You will find this method to be hugely effective. A second method would be to execute almost a circuit or mini-obstacle course of physical torture. This method could be set up with as many exercises as you like with you alternating between kettlebell and plyometric drills. This way you go from one thing to the next in a continuous circuit. This way you get huge development from lifting with the kettlebell and then explosive movement from hitting the plyometric drill. You will also obtain insane conditioning from this training method!

There is no doubt that your cardiovascular conditioning, strength, and overall fitness will be significantly developed from a plan like this one. Put this into action and quickly learn why it is one evil system of total-body power!

To learn more about Kettlebells, Fitness, and achieving Total Mind-Blowing Strength come and visit me at http://www.efandps.com To be one of my members and to receive more tips on INSANE BODY CONSTRUCTION please visit me at:http://www.efandps.com/www.efandps.com/Brandons_Members_Newsletter.html I'm Brandon Richey the Strength and Conditioning Pro!

Incredible Plyometrics - 2 Plyometric Drills to Perform on a Single 18 Inch Box!

Did you know that you can develop tremendously explosive leg power by including an effective plyometric program into your strength and conditioning regimen. For starters, if you don't include these athletic performance based drills you are doing yourself a disservice. Allow yourself a moment to look at these 2 simple drills that I guarantee will add to your vertical jump, speed, quickness, and overall fitness. The beauty of it is that they both can be done on a simple 18 inch box.

1. Standard Box Jumps: For this particular drill all you will need to do is stand about a foot in front of the plyometric box. Make sure your feet are about shoulder width distance apart. From here you will want to execute a perfect form squat jump. Make sure you do this by initiating a counter-movement with your arms by swinging your arms back at the same time you bend at the hips and knees. Next, you will want to immediately extend at your hips and knees explosively jumping off of the ground. You should land on top of the box still with your feet shoulder width apart and squatting to absorb the landing on the box. You want to land heel to toe! Simply step off of the box and get back into position to start all over again.

2. Step Single-Leg Box Jumps: For this drill you will want to stand to one side of the box. For the description lets assume it is your right leg. So begin by standing beside the box with your right foot placed up on top of the box with your left foot still placed on the ground. From here explosively utilize your arms to assist you in a vertical jump while thrusting off of the box with the right leg. You are primarily exploding up with your right leg off of the box and you will land on both feet on the ground beside the box. Remember to land with your feet shoulder width apart and to squat to absorb the impact.

To learn more about Kettlebells, Fitness, and achieving Total Mind-Blowing Strength come and visit me at http://www.efandps.com To be one of my members and to receive more tips on INSANE BODY CONSTRUCTION please visit me at:http://www.efandps.com/www.efandps.com/Brandons_Members_Newsletter.html I'm Brandon Richey the Strength and Conditioning Pro!

The Kettlebell and Plyometrics - A Combination For a Rock Hard Body!

Kettlebells are one of the most intense forms of training that I have ever done. The other intense form of training that can almost be as challenging is plyometrics. Together when both of these elements are combined the result of your body transformation is mind-blowing!

To begin, I am going to talk about a cool workout that is structured to combine both elements of kettlebell training and plyometric training. This workout can be performed in your back yard, at a local park, or at your local recreational fields. Just make sure that the surface that you are going to work on is flat and spacious! To begin, you will need to use a relatively heavy bell (I would recommend one you could swing for at least 30 repetitions). Start by performing at least 30 double-arm swings with the kettlebell.

Once you are finished then simply put the bell down and then execute 20 body-weight squat jumps. Make sure your squat jumps are done with perfect form and in rapid succession. This combination totals 50 body-blasting reps! As you start this program try to execute 6 rounds (300 reps) of this intense regimen. Work to get better by changing your kettlebell drill or plyometric drill for variations in intensity.

You will quickly see just how effective this little program can be once you have done it on a regular basis. After about 4 to 6 weeks of this you will see a drastic change in your body. Just make sure that you stay consistent and maintain a high level of intensity in order to optimize your overall fitness!

To learn more about Kettlebells, Fitness, and achieving Total Mind-Blowing Strength come and visit me at: http://www.efandps.com To be one of my members and to receive more tips on INSANE BODY CONSTRUCTION please visit me at:http://www.efandps.com/www.efandps.com/Brandons_Members_Newsletter.html I'm Brandon Richey the Strength and Conditioning Pro!

Athletic Fitness - 3 Ways to Construct an Athletically Fit and Athletically Functional Body!

I had a friend the other day that was just starting back into working out and he asked me "what is the best thing for me to do to get back into shape?" He is an ex-athlete like myself and I asked him if he remembered how hard his workouts were in college. He, of course, said yes and I proceeded to tell him that he needs to start training like an athlete again. Why, he asked? I followed up by asking him at what point in his life was he in the greatest shape and he replied "when I was doing preseason workouts for football in college." I rest my case. Most of the time people don't want to revert to doing what they used to because they have forgotten how, they are lazy, or maybe they have never had an effective training regimen in their life.

Step 1: The first step in building the ultimate greek-god or goddess-like body is to implement Olympic Lifting into your strength training program. The three main lifts that people are familiar with in olympic lifting are the snatch, clean, and jerk. All three lifts are incredible in developing explosive power, strength, and animal-like resiliency. By including these lifts and variations of them into your strength program you will find that you will get a much quicker workout because of the intensity of the lifts. Also, these lifts can be structured into your workouts as a primary lift which can be readily combined with the remaining lift and workout strategies I will explain in Steps 2 and 3.

Step 2: The second step in your journey for elite fitness status involves the inclusion of Kettlebells. Yes, kettlebells are a tremendous way to supplement your Olympic Lifts that you might execute with barbells and bumper plates, but with kettlebells, certain olympic lifts can be executed as well. Because of its shape and size many different lifts with different objectives can be executed readily with the bell. This allows you to bypass a normal training obstacle that occurs frequently with other free weights like having to slow down to change around weights, racking plates, and having to move to a different area for another lift. In other words, there is no interruption of your workout, therefore your intensity level stays in HIGH GEAR! The bell can be used for heavy explosive type lifts, conditioning-oriented lifts, and slower lifts that create tremendous muscular tension! All are effective for constructing your body and getting to greek-god status.

Step 3: The third step in getting ridiculously quick results in your program is making sure to add in Plyometrics. Plyometrics involve completing intense quick explosive movements that stretch and shorten the muscles rapidly. They stimulate the nervous system causing the muscles to react quicker so athletic movements like sprinting, jumping, and agility can be effectively executed. This is also a great way to gain tremendous conditioning and to reduce the risk of injury by stressing the body in this manner.

Remember that none of these three steps should be included into your program unless you are 100% confident in your technique. Don't be a knucklehead and do something that would injure you and put you out of commission. However, you should take the time to study, research, and flawlessly practice these steps. Once you do your INSANE BODY CONSTRUCTION PROJECT will be completed way before anyone else's deadline!

To learn more about Kettlebells, Fitness, and achieving Total Mind-Blowing Strength come and visit me at http://www.efandps.com To be one of my members and to receive more tips on INSANE BODY CONSTRUCTION please visit me at:http://www.efandps.com/www.efandps.com/Brandons_Members_Newsletter.html I'm Brandon Richey the Strength and Conditioning Pro!