Don't just think it, Ink it!

Check out my friend and former client, professional baseball player, Matt Kata recalling how he used his training journal to get to MLB.

Part 1
http://baseballthinktank.com/inside-the-mind-of-a-ballplayer/

Part 2
http://baseballthinktank.com/inside-the-mind-of-a-ball-player-part-2/

-Writing and performing action in 2013

Not Yet

There are times when friends, family, classmates inquire as to the nature of my pursuit (strength training).  And they ask to what end do I daily toil.  I usually tell them simply that I aim to get stronger (leaving specific objective goals unless I see the spark in their eyes).  And then they sometimes reply that it seems I have arrived at that goal.  To which I respond, "I am not there.  Not yet."

Get Stronger,
MG


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SF9C3cklVIQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wAuzCjipF00&playnext=1&list=PLC2C80DD5CD50C8D4&feature=results_video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VBh-OS7gSr8

Coffee, Training, and WWII

Here's a nice ode to one of my long-time friends, the Americano.  The history behind it's creation during WWII is interesting as well.
http://www.primermagazine.com/2013/live/the-americano-your-new-go-to-coffee-order

And why not throw in some evidence to support the use of coffee as an ergogenic aid for training.  I took a good bit of coffee during my time as an NCAA Track athlete, to rev up before a serious workout on the tartan oval or a long run from 18mi outside the county line.  Now I don't miss a good, hot cup before my Squat, OHP and Deadlifts.  While the research definitely shows a fatigue-lessening effect there is less evidence to support maximal efforts or MVC (maximal voluntary contraction)... but anecdotally I can say coffee helps here too.  The third article below delves a little deeper into anaerobic performance effects of coffee consumption.

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov.libproxy.txstate.edu/pubmed/?term=coffee+enhances+strength+performance

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov.libproxy.txstate.edu/pubmed/1665890

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov.libproxy.txstate.edu/pubmed/19757860