I am not a nutritionist but it doesn't seem to require to be one in order to realize that something is not adding up when it comes to what nutritional/power drinks and bar companies are trying to sell you. As with most reading this blog entry, I too was told to use brand "X" or brand "Y" in order to get the best competitive advantage. 4 to 1 protein to carbo ratios, drink at least "X" ounces of brand "Y" sports drink while cycling in your next triathlon....We have all heard this. Again, many times even the coaches spewing this are well intentioned and are just telling you what they feel is the best advice available...However, where do you think they are getting this "advice" from? Right...the sports nutrition companies. Most research is performed by these companies and is skewed in their favor of course.
In addition to the questionable usefulness of these products, there is the expense. They don't come cheaply. The sugar content in most is not much better than your run of the mill candy bar (Milky Way, Snickers) and the ingredients are anything but healthy. Of course, we are sold the myth that there is some secret nutritional supplement that will give you the edge over your competition...Well, guess what???There isn't. Sorry to tell you that but it is the truth. On your next long ride take a banana or orange along with plenty of good old fashioned water. You will be further ahead nutritionally as well as financially due to the extra money you will save by not buying brand "X" nutritional bar/drink. If you want a real power drink take a few oranges and squeeze your own orange juice. If you want a real nutritional bar take a piece of fruit along with you on your next ride. It doesn't "look" cool...I know, but it works.
Thursday
One Arm Dumbbel Snatch
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One of my all time favorite moves in the gym. This just gets it all in one movement. Remember to first build stability then strength then power. This movement can only be done after you have first built up your stability and strength for several weeks or even months. Start out using light weight but once you have the movement down progress towards more challenging loads. Note the explosiveness of this movement. It encompasses balance, agility, strength, power, coordination, speed and quickness all in the same movement and all within a split second. This has to be one of the most athletic movements you can perform in the gym....and best of all...all you need is a dumbbell.
One of my all time favorite moves in the gym. This just gets it all in one movement. Remember to first build stability then strength then power. This movement can only be done after you have first built up your stability and strength for several weeks or even months. Start out using light weight but once you have the movement down progress towards more challenging loads. Note the explosiveness of this movement. It encompasses balance, agility, strength, power, coordination, speed and quickness all in the same movement and all within a split second. This has to be one of the most athletic movements you can perform in the gym....and best of all...all you need is a dumbbell.
Box Jumps
Please view this video to see the correct way to do box jumps. Also note the section on stepping down rather than jumping down.
Mt. Lemmon Ride
Click here to view the Google Earth path for the Mt. Lemmon climb. This is a great ride and will definitely get you ready for the season.
Nogales MTB Race Course
Click HERE to view and download the upcoming Nogales MTB race course coming soon. This is only half the course. Note...yellow line on the Google Earth video is the Mexican border. ALSO,,,be sure to click the little blue "play" circle on your Google video controller to view the entire course highlighted with a blue line.
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