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Uncomplicated Fitness, Part 2
Previously we defined energy systems, so now it’s time to look at how to define difficulty and complexity.
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Uncomplicated Fitness, Part 1
Fitness charlatans, influencers, and hucksters often use (A) confusing, verbose terminology and (B) proprietary "functional" methods. Even with the best…
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Duration Builds, Intensity Sharpens
Are you addicted to high-intensity? Maybe the opposite, you always want things to feel like a comfortable slog. The truth is that too much intensity…
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Train with Morpheus: 90-Day Review
Learning to do less with greater effect is an important skill. |\ Learning to do less with greater effect is an important skill. When you always want to…
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Rebound Training: Better Active Recovery
More is not always better, better is always better. Do you know your “engine” well enough to train every day and intuitively know which sessions are…
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Cardio-Metabolic Profile of BJJ
Grappling, like most combat sports, is best described in fitness terms as a “repeat sprint sport.” However, what contributions of strength, power…
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CrossFit vs. Conjugate for Grappling
Westside Barbell and CrossFit are two of the most well known, respected, and even controversial names in the fitness industry. Recently WOD Science…
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Work Capacity: How Much is Enough?
“Capacity” training, or metabolic conditioning, is simple in theory, but complex in practice. Describing “work” capacity as merely density or…
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Endurance: How Much is Enough?
“Conditioning” is a complicated topic.
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Strength: How Much is Enough?
The biggest lie in all of grappling, which became the sales hook for BJJ, is that “strength doesn’t matter.” In any physical endeavor, strength is never…
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Update Breath Work Materials from Shift!
A few months ago my friends at Shift Adapt gave their website and web/app a makeover.
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Efficiency vs. Performance: Stuck in Second Gear
Unlock performance potential with breathing optimization. Find the balance between efficiency and endurance for sustainable results.
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