If you’re into bodyweight training, you’re no doubt spending a lot of time on your hands. And while we might not normally pay them a lot of attention, your hands are kind of a big deal. In fact, a quarter of the motor cortex in the human brain (the part of the brain that controls […]
Stretching Made Simple (by Al Kavadlo)
I’m psyched to bring you this guest post by one of my favorite fellow bodyweight athletes, Al Kavadlo. He’s not only a lead instructor for the Progressive Calisthenics Certification (PCC), but is a prolific author (see below for links to my reviews). His latest book on flexibility and stretching is a must-read for anyone into […]
Wrist Exercises: Stretching and Mobilizing Matters!
Wrist mobility exercises and stretches are an important tool for anyone who is into bodyweight training, hand balancing, or, of course, Animal Flow. This week’s video was inspired from a recent experience in my own personal journey. It’s fair to say that if you plan on dedicating yourself to practicing bodyweight training, you will be […]
The Tornado Jump Lunge: One Killer Leg Exercise!
The basic jump lunge is a fantastic plyometric exercise, and it gets even better with the variations we add this week to create the “Tornado Jump Lunge.” Using plyometric movements in bodyweight training is an incredible way to add variation to your program or a specific exercise. The tempo of a movement can completely change […]
Low Back Pain Treatment and Stretches
Low back pain hits us all at some point, so we are very excited that Ann Wendel has written us this great article about treating low back pain (LBP), including her excellent photos demonstrating targeted stretches. Ann is a Licensed Physical Therapist and offered to give us a little info on her experience with treating […]
Foam Rolling for better performance
It seems as if there just aren’t enough hours in the day. I know we all attempt to walk the delicate balance between work, relationships, responsibilities, workouts and of course a little bit of fun when we find the time. Even with these busy schedules, most fitness enthusiasts make the time to get their workouts […]
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!!
Happy New Year from all of us at GBT! With the start of 2011, we’re excited to get our members involved in training and fitness activities around the world. So send us your fun training pictures, and follow us on Facebook for daily tips and tricks!
MAINSTREAM MEDIA EMBRACES LOW-CARB SCIENCE
Well, well, well, it seems as if Christmas has come early this year. I couldn’t keep from sporting a triumphant grin as I opened the email containing a link to a Los Angeles Times article. It looks as if the mainstream media may finally be publicizing some solid nutritional info, in place of the customary […]
THE WORLD IS OUR PLAYGROUND-MIAMI
There are people all over the world who are conditioning their bodies outside of the average gym or health club. Whether it’s due to the geographical location of the city, or the culture of the people who live there, we want to explore non traditional styles of exercise all over the world! Each month […]
