Hey Gang,
Just a heads-up on a free interview with me that you can download at Superhuman Radio. It's episode #168 - and we discussed Maximum Strength in detail.
Enjoy!
Great news for the female readers of my blog - especially those in New England:
Cassandra Forsythe and I will be presenting on the afternoon of Sunday, June 29 on the topic of nutrition and exercise for women. Cass and I will cover a lot of new research as well as easy practical applications of this information. For more information on the seminar, you can download the registration brochure at the following link:
21st Century Nutrition and Exercise for Women
Spaces are limited, so don't delay. Hope to see you there!
Q: I recently purchased your e-book, The Art of the Deload, and really enjoyed it. You did a great job of outlining several different methods that I plan on using in the months to come. I did have one follow-up question on the "Exercise Reduction Week" deloading approach. You talked about making some modifications to go from four days per week to three days per week during the deloading period. Are there certain people for whom this work would better than others?
A: Great question - and the answer is ABSOLUTELY!
I like the frequency reduction deloading strategy for athletes in particular. Many of them already have a lot of training going on with lifting, conditioning, movement training, tactical work, and sport practice. Simply dropping volume of these sessions doesn't really "deload" their hectic schedules. Many of them would rather go to 2-3 full sessions per week than they would keep the four and do less volume in each appearance.
However, for the ordinary weekend warrior for whom lifting is the only form of exercise he gets, I think the frequency is valuable. It favorably affects the endocrine, cardiovascular, and immune systems. Additionally, each time that lifter goes to the gym, it's a chance to do some mobility, activation, and foam roller work that can help to keep him healthy long-term.
So, to recap, if you're a busy athlete, you can reduce your frequency. If you're lifting as your only form of exercise, keep the frequency up.
Learn more about The Art of the Deload.
Things are pretty crazy as we get the ball rolling for summer training at Cressey Performance, but I was lucky to have some content "in the well" from an interview I recently did for Jen Sinkler at Experience Life Magazine. Check it out:
Eric Cressey is Unbalanced
Eric’s the version 2.0 of the sports and conditioning expert and entrepreneur. He has tremendous credentials, has published a book, trains high-level athletes, and has now opened his own major training facility. He’s really living the dream and setting the standard of what seems to be everyone’s ideal career path in fitness these days.
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After two years of searching, I've established a good network. But you as a Testosterone reader don't have that luxury when your shoulder is throbbing. With that in mind, here are seven tips to help you be an advocate for your cause as you visit a physical therapist.
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