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The Mellow Metcon: Conditioning For Strength Blocks

April 12, 2013 By Scott Paltos 10 Comments

By Scott Paltos Strength is king. Conditioning counts, too, though. For many of you, it counts a little too much. If you’re a good coach, or an athlete who knows what you’re doing, you’re always going to include some level of conditioning—whether it’s aerobic or anaerobic—in your programs. … [Read more...]

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How To Fix the Thanksgiving Damage: HIIT Training For Rapid Fat Loss and Muscle Gain

November 23, 2012 By DH Kiefer 7 Comments

When you're trying to fix the damage from your Thanksgiving feast, HIIT workouts combined with resistance training is your solution, but there are differences between men and women in this regard. In this video, Kiefer explains how to get back on track after Thanksgiving, using HIIT Training, Carb … [Read more...]

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