Shoulder Work: Self-Assessment and Development
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The shoulder joint has the greatest range of motion than any other joint. It can twist and turn in more ways than it should and it's probably one that you have a love-hate relationship with. Training lifters and Crossfitters, I know that the shoulders get worked out more than any other joint and see more than their fair share of stress. So, I make it a top priority to make sure my trainees and athletes are familiar with correct patterns of movement, as well as knowing how to stretch and prepare their shoulders for the work that goes into a typical HIIT session.
Shoulder Work InstructionalIn the video below, Wade Maselich and I go through a three-step process: we start with an assessment first and some discussion of the fundamental structure of the anatomy of the shoulder, we follow that up with some mobility work and finally we get into stability work. Stability is often neglected because people become so focussed on mobility. That shouldn't happen.
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Old School Training with Mike Tyson
http://bit.ly/2DnUYrv If you follow my social media pages, you’ve likely seen me share videos that highlight the old school training approach of dominant athletes from the past. I’ve shared many examples over the years, but few attract as much attention as those of a young Mike Tyson. Under the tutelage of Cus D’Amato and Kevin Rooney, Mike Tyson became a 22-year-old world champion who was 35-0 with 31 knockouts. Unfortunately, Cus D’Amato passed away in 1985 and Kevin Rooney was fired in 1988 (under Don King’s influence). As a result, we will never know how good Mike Tyson could have been. What we do know however was that he was a dominant force in his short prime. And during that time, Mike Tyson was a product of the old school. His training approach was devoid of any fancy equipment or facilities. Mike Tyson Training CompilationBelow, you’ll find a training compilation of a young Mike Tyson. Within the video, you will see Tyson running, skipping rope, hitting the bag, sparring, performing calisthenics, and more. What you won’t find is anything fancy. Just a constant dose of hard work with the basics. Mike Tyson Hitting the PadsNext, you’ll see a more detailed look at Mike Tyson hitting the pads with his trainer Kevin Rooney. Notice how he repeatedly practiced various combinations, footwork, and defense. The emphasis was clearly on skill development and practicing the sport itself. As I’ve said before, the best way to become a better boxer is by spending more time boxing. And the same logic can be applied to any sport. Nothing is as important as sport practice. Everything else is secondary. Simplicity and the Old SchoolOne of the beauties of the old school was that no one was trying to sell athletes on the idea of an easier way. There weren’t constant advertisements for 30-day transformation programs or designer supplements that would catapult athletes to greatness. There was no easy approach. Instead, there were actually guarantees of a difficult road. It was expected that you would suffer. No one pretended otherwise. Coaches and trainers were also different. They didn’t spend their days dreaming up new ideas to market on social media. Instead, they were content to use what worked without concern over who was watching. As for the approach, it was simple, yet effective. Hard work was the norm, and sport practice took precedence over everything else. Take Home LessonAlthough this entry highlights the training of Mike Tyson, there is a take away lesson that is applicable to all. Regardless of your goals, hard work will always be the most important ingredient. Often, the methods that you use are less important than the effort put behind those methods. When you consistently bust your ass and give everything you have, good things tend to happen. Success is the byproduct of hard and consistent work. The work doesn’t need to be fancy or flashy. It just needs to be done, and it won’t always be fun. Final ThoughtsAs a professional boxing coach, my job description is simple. I prepare fighters to win. There are no bonuses for being different or original. In the sporting world, real athletes and coaches are measured by results. No one cares about what methods you use to achieve those results. It’s the end product that matters. Thus, I don’t have any hidden agendas when preaching the benefits of the old school approach. I don’t receive an old school commission check for training my fighters similarly to how many of the greats from the past trained. I am only using what I believe to be the most effective approach, and I’ve tried just about everything. In summary, don’t be so quick to assume that anything beyond a few years old is somehow outdated and archaic. Effective training techniques are everything but new. And as much as I remain open to new ideas, I’m experienced enough to know that improving on the past isn’t nearly as common as many in today’s’ era would like you to believe. Old school is still a great school. Related Entry: +++++
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New Research Links Marijuana Use to a Healthier Weight
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Compared to alcohol, which packs 7 calories per gram and is usually accompanied by sugar-laden mixers, marijuana is a diet-friendly, calorie-free way for folks to take the edge off. Plus, it's been shown to reduce inflammation and ease soreness and pain. But as anyone who's ever used marijuana will tell you, with toking up comes a ravenous desire to dive head-first into a bag of Cheetos, undoing the progress you've been making in the gym and kitchen. This phenomenon is known as the munchies...and it turns out that it's total BS. That's right, stoners and stonettes—marijuana use alone doesn't make you eat yourself up a waist size. In fact, according to new research from Michigan State University, people who smoke cannabis weigh less compared to those who don't. It wasn't much, but when researchers looked at the body mass indexes of 33,000 participants, they found that pot smokers weighed an average of two pounds less than non-users. The research, which was based on data from theNational Epidemiologic Survey of Alcohol and Related Conditions, also showed that cannabis users gained less weight than non-users in the long term. "Over a three-year period, all participants showed a weight increase, but interestingly, those who used marijuana had less of an increase compared to those that never used," said lead study author Omayma Alshaarawy, who was quoted by EurekAlert!. "Our study builds on mounting evidence that this opposite effect occurs." As for the cause of the difference, Alshaarawy isn't really sure. "It could be something that's more behavioral like someone becoming more conscious of their food intake as they worry about the munchies after cannabis use and gaining weight," she said. "Or it could be the cannabis use itself, which can modify how certain cells, or receptors, respond in the body and can ultimately affect weight gain. More research needs to be done." So, there you have it: Lighting up shouldn't affect your weight (that is, unless you choose to indulge anyway). But that doesn't mean we're telling you it's OK to spark up on the daily, and neither is Alshaarawy. "People shouldn't consider it as a way to maintain or even lose weight," she said. Plus, the jury's still out on the ways Mary Jane will change you in the long term.
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New Japan Pro Wrestling's Taiji Ishimori Talks Health, Fitness, and Taking Over Madison Square Garden
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You can barely walk down the street these days without seeing someone dressed in a Bullet Club T-shirt from New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW), and considering this pro wrestling faction with the cult-like following is unrelated to WWE, that's a pretty big deal. But with NJPW's stateside expansion paying off in recent years, these types of sights are becoming commonplace. The company's success in the West was recently given some serious mainstream spotlight when New Japan teamed with Ring of Honor to sell out one of the world’s most famous arenas, Madison Square Garden, in the same week that WrestleMania hit MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Alongside this mega event, titled G1 Supercard of Honor, a fan-fest was hosted where thousands lined up to get autographs and take selfies with their favorite superstars. NJPW’s current rise to prominence is an incredible feat when you consider that the majority of their shows are hosted back in the Land of the Rising Sun, and many of its top stars don’t speak English. That said, subscriptions are still skyrocketing for NJPW World, its official dedicated streaming service. NJPW offers wrestling enthusiasts a more serious, strong-style approach to the grapple game, and its influence can be seen in many stateside promotions. WWE's Finn Balor, Shinsuke Nakamura and A.J. Styles all had success in NJPW before Monday Night Raw or SmackDown. The language of pro wrestling is truly universal, and this is never more evident than when watching NJPW’s Junior Heavyweight Champion, Taiji Ishimori, in blazing action. Born in Tagajō, Japan, the 36-year-old re-joined NJPW as part of the Bullet Club in May 2018 and continues to captivate audiences all over the world with his combination of brute strength and cat-like agility. Taiji has a background in amateur wrestling and made his pro debut in 2002. Since then, he’s been causing a stir with his own brand of high-flying action. Through an interpreter, we caught up with the Bone Soldier in New York City for an exclusive insight into NJPW’s rapid growth, and his approach to physical fitness. M&F: As an established pro wrestler, you’ve wrestled all over the world before returning to NJPW. Now that you are back with the Bullet Club, how does this make you feel? Taiji: I’m pretty happy because of the current international expansion of New Japan. The major reason I signed was because I wanted to be more popular internationally and influence fans not just in Japan, but all over the world, so I’m pretty happy about that. Madison Square Garden is one of the world's most famous arenas. How was it performing there? This is something that I never thought I would have a chance to do. I’m humbled and honored. As IWPGP Junior Heavyweight Champion, are you excited about showing American audiences what you can do, which might be different from what they have seen before? I’m not going to try and do anything more special [than I would not normally do. I’ll do it] the same way I do it in Japan, and hope that something catches people’s minds and surprises them—to do something that will make fans want to watch more of my matches. You're very agile. How do you work on that? With training, I do 80 percent bodybuilding-type training, like lifting weights, and 20 percent maintaining agility, where I do CrossFit. Some of the moves that you do in the ring require great strength. How have you specifically trained for this? I lift, but I am not trying to seek the limits of what I can do. I just follow the routines. I deadlift 180kgs, sometimes 200kg. Considering that you weigh 75kg, that is very impressive! When it comes to training, which exercises do you enjoy--or not? [Laughs] I don’t have anything that I like particularly! I don’t really like squats, but I know it’s something I have to do. I don’t feel much joy from CrossFit, either, but I feel it’s my duty [to get my conditioning to where I want it to be].
Nutrition is important to stay flexible and fast, but it must be tough to get the right foods when you're on the road. How do you find the right balance? [I follow] simple rules. I try not to eat too much, or drink too much. I’m not a vegetarian, but I do try to eat a lot of vegetables. I get my carbs from rice, and I eat proteins, but I do try to keep my fat intake as low as possible. When I’m at home I usually cook. Are you a good cook? I’m OK [Laughs] You’ve competed with some legendary athletes and mentors like Ultimo Dragon and Keiji Muto. What have you learned to help you progress as a pro wrestler? The depth of pro wrestling. As I’ve wrestled for many years, I kind of started to feel like I knew everything about what pro wrestling is, but after working with some of those legends, I realized that there is still so much in pro wrestling that I must learn and acquire. With time, comes respect. When I started wrestling, and I was young, I wasn’t really interested in tomorrow, or any potential injuries that I might get. Now [at 36], I consider those things more, and I’m a little bit more careful about it. NJPW’s current growth is a very exciting time for you. Do you have any specific goals now? Well, I think it's just begun. Madison Square Garden [was] just the very first stepping stone of international expansion. Although I am reaching [a certain] age—and people kindly call me a ‘veteran’ sometimes—I think I can move as fast as the young guys, and I feel in myself that I am still evolving every day. I don’t feel like I have reached my peak yet, so I look forward to what will happen as I continue to wrestle for New Japan. I’m pretty excited about what I can show to the fans, and people all over the world – to lead the Junior Heavyweights of New Japan Pro Wrestling. On April 6, Taiji retained his Junior Heavyweight Championship in a fast-paced match at Madison Square Garden’s G1 Supercard. New Japan Pro Wrestling comes back to the U.S. for G1 Climax 29 at the American Airlines Arena in Dallas on July 6. For further information on NJPW: NJPW To subscribe to NJPW World: NJPW WORLD SUBSCRIBE Follow Taiji Ishimori on Instagram: Taiji Ishimori Instagram
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