In this episode Aido & Ren answers one of our listeners questions about weight belts.

We cover:

1. When to use them

2. How to use them

3. Where to get them from

I highly recommend checking out the range from Kinta Fitness. You can check them out here: https://www.kintafitness.com.au/category/accessories/weight-lifting/weight-lifting-belts/

1. Team Series

2. Apparel Update

3. All-stars Team Competition

I sit down with Youi and dive deep into our new strength cycle as well as the addition of our Advanced track.

In this episode myself and Youi discuss the difference between training and competing. It's important that we distinguish the difference so that when we are supposed to be training we're not operating at our competing intensity. This will help ensure you stay injury free and get the most out of your training.

Mastering the fundamentals is more valuable than worrying about the details. When you are just getting started, focus on three core principles:

1. Start too light: “It is only by focusing on volume, repetition, and easy weights in the beginning that you build the capacity to handle heavier weights later on.”

2. Be consistent: “If you want to make progress, you have to make a reasonable, sustained effort.”

3. Take small steps: “Tiny gains add up fast. Average speed can take you far if you just keep walking.”

“Break before you are broken” - The title article by Pat Sherwood @sherwood215 from the @crossfittraining Journal - October, 2016

“Perhaps all of us normal folks follow too many CrossFit Games athletes on Instagram and therefore put unrealistic/unnecessary expectations on ourselves.

Maybe the pressure is coming from somewhere else. I can’t pinpoint the source, but it’s out there.

Doing something unbroken does not necessarily mean you will do it faster.

Managing your personal tolerance of work-to-rest ratio will yield the greatest results for you.” - Sherwood

Knowing yourself, your ability and your tolerance with each exercise will allow you to build yourself a program where this week we do 15 reps with a 6/5/4 break up strategy and then in weeks/months, we progress to do 9/6 and then again in weeks/months, we progress to do 15 unbroken will allow us to enjoy the little wins and savour the process.

Not only will you be less miserable in a workout, you will do it easier and faster and see progress for yourself!

The title article by Pat Sherwood @sherwood215 from the @crossfittraining Journal - October, 2016

“Perhaps all of us normal folks follow too many CrossFit Games athletes on Instagram and therefore put unrealistic/unnecessary expectations on ourselves.

Maybe the pressure is coming from somewhere else. I can’t pinpoint the source, but it’s out there.

Doing something unbroken does not necessarily mean you will do it faster.

Managing your personal tolerance of work-to-rest ratio will yield the greatest results for you.” - Sherwood

Knowing yourself, your ability and your tolerance with each exercise will allow you to build yourself a program where this week we do 15 reps with a 6/5/4 break up strategy and then in weeks/months, we progress to do 9/6 and then again in weeks/months, we progress to do 15 unbroken will allow us to enjoy the little wins and savour the process.

Not only will you be less miserable in a workout, you will do it easier and faster and see progress for yourself!

In this episode we chat about how to get the most out of your workouts and make them more enjoyable by developing the skill set to know when to pull back or send it!! Essentially finding your gears.

🍏FRIDAYS FOOD FOR THOUGHT🍕

Strength is the ability to generate force

Conditioning is the ability to use that force efficeintly, so that you can sustain it for longer periods of time with less fatigue.

If you want to be able to use your strength for more than just lifting weights, you need conditioning.

Scaling should be used to improve conditioning by allowing for less rest and more work in a shorter time. Scaling is not just used for the less strong individual. Original Post from Joel Jameison.

In this ChalkBack Replay of a 5 Questions Friday segment I answer questions on: 

Diet - Protein, Fats & Carbs how much should I be eating of each? Check out this link http://bit.ly/accessnutritionbasics

Pre & Post Nutrition Timing, How important is it?

Pre Workouts, Ya or Nay?

Gut Right, Ya or Nay when fasting?

Foam Rolling, When to do it, is it beneficial? 

Collagen, should we be including this in our diet?