TEEM Performance Training - HAHPN - July #5 2011: Some Summer Conditioning

Health and Human Performance e-Newsletter
- Video: Push-up Pivot and Rotation (Unedited)
- Summer Tempo

Video: Push-up Pivot and Rotation (Unedited)
Since it was accidentally left out of the last video posted, the "3rd ranked" TEEM push-up gets a video of its own in two positions. Enjoy!

The Vid

Summer Tempo
I understand that it has been really hot in some cities across the US. So, let us think about and include this tip in our workouts:

If we notice, long distance runners do most of their damage (activity) when the weather is cool. However, sprinters love warm weather. It makes sense from a neuromuscular perspective. So, since it has been hot this summer let us consider decreasing the duration of our workouts....Why?

For one, the longer we run the more we are exposed to the sun and its hot rays, leading to heat stroke and heat exhaustion. Plus, it seems as if the majority of individuals only like to run long distances. Now, I am aware that many runners cannot take the wear and tear on their joints by, basically, running faster (sprinting); therefore your plight is understood. On the other hand, if any of us is looking for a quick and effective way to burn fat, to increase stamina, and to escape the heat faster, the better bang for your buck workout is to practice sprints, hill runs, or tempo runs.

These types of runs guarantee an increase in heart rate. If any of us happens to be the individual who normally goes out on a long 7 mile run all of the time, but the results just are not showing, then rev up the workout and add in some quick short runs. At the very least, this type of runner portrayed can run 3.5 miles for two sets, fighting to run both sets in the same time or run the second set a little faster.

Yes, the conditioning world has changed from the past. Before signing off, the same idea mentioned above goes for walking. Brisk walks, which protect bad joints or bones, begin to work wonders.

Be fit,
Derek

Derek Arledge, CSCS
Founder TEEM Performance Training
Strength & Conditioning Specialist
www.teempt.com

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