Everyday Systems

Good point!

Come to think of it, it doesn't make a whole lot of sense to put a rest interval at the end of the sequense, either. I mean, rest 10 sec before you're done?

I must have been really tired when I did the math..

Now that I've actually taken the time to test this, I've found that it for some bizarre reason starts with the "rest" interval (10 sec).

Not so useful after all..

I love tabata intervals! They're brutal, but very, very efficient. I've used them for biking, running, weight training, calisthenics..

Check out this link http://www.t-nation.com/readTopic.do?id=490160 to an article by T-Nation's wise old man, Dan John. "Thrusters" are fun, in a twisted way ...

Rest assured - this does work!

Sure, it works even better if you try to eat at least moderately "clean", but by avoiding sugar and just eating your three squares there's simply a limit to how many calories it's possible to consume. The type of food is not the issue, the amount you eat of it is ...

. But 5 lbs in one week seems a little ridiculous, considering the amount of water/fluids I'm drinking.

Cam

My guess is, this weight-loss is probably mostly water.

Drinking lots of water makes the body less likely to retain water. Plenty of fluids = no draught, so no need to lug it around ...

I agree that pounding the tire every day could be a little too much. Alternating with SGing or other types of slow/controlled weight training is probably the best alternative.

Heretic that I am, I'm trying to gain a bit of weight. Using tire bashing and walking as my preferred modes of GPP/cardio ...

Kevin: "Tire Iron" sounds real good! It's got a nice ring to it.

What size tire do you use? I've got a friend who works at the junkyard, so I can get my hands on anything up to and including tractor-size tires. Not that I've got room for anything that big.. ;)

Reinhard: The neighbors probably ...

I guess I like the fact that there is actual impact involved.. This is to SG what heavy bag work is to shadowboxing.

Hello, people!

I don't usually post 'round here, but I do lurk and read.. Anyway, I found this link on working with sledgehammers: http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/inmag10.htm , and wanted to share it.

Admittedly, it's more of a summertime-workout, but it's something to look forward to, I guess ...

Hello, everyone!

I don't Shovelglove or follow the No-S-diet. I do walk a lot, but I would hardly consider myself doing Urban Ranger, either. I eat well (and often), my weight and muscle to fat ratio is good and getting better, I have a sensible, flexible, effective and (most importantly) enjoyable ...