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    • Z
      zwer
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      What I meant is, I'm not sure about what your exercises comprise. So, do my (basic) traditional weigh lifting exercises compare to a typical kettle bell day or am I lacking in things like compound movements?

      Trying to figure out if I'm being efficient with my limited exercise time.

      Sorry for being so cryptic.

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      • DougNgD
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        Well, you didn't cover back, biceps or hamstrings

        Kettlebells work differently than barbells or dumbells. They move around in your hands, so you work out your supporting muscles more

        Also, Tabata doesn't count reps. It goes by time. It's more of a conditioning workout than a strength workout

        After the initial Skogg System DVDs, Virtual Skogg breaks down workouts into strength, conditioning and power

        Strength is slow twitch, high weight exercise

        Conditioning is stamina workouts

        Power is plyometrics, explosive power

        I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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        • DougNgD
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          Sumo yoyo-quads, calves, glutes, biceps and some traps
          Alternating suitcase deadlifts-hams, glutes, lower back, flutes
          Seesaw bent over rows-upper back, biceps
          Seesaw chest press-chest, triceps, shoulders
          Yoyo cleans-biceps, shoulders
          Seesaw presses-shoulders, triceps
          Yoyo tricep extension -triceps

          Also, because all the exercises are alternating, it forces you to work out your core and stabilizers

          I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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          • LuciferL
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            I recommend this for those who has not seen it: http://www.mobilitywod.com/

            Seize the day and don't you cry.

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            • DougNgD
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              Interview with Michael Skogg. Starts about 23 minutes in

              http://www.halfsizeme.com/?powerpress_pinw=2680-podcast

              Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

              I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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              • ChrisC
                Chris
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                Nice timing- I start the Skogg 60 Day Challenge tomorrow.  I'm sure this will help motivate me.

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                • DougNgD
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                  He seems very down to earth, makes me feel good to support his business

                  I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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                  • ChrisC
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                    I've changed my mind.  He's an evil bastard that hates me.  Why else would he recommend this:

                    2. Eliminate sugar from your diet. This means all sugar. Sugar and its effects on your body will be one of the weekly topics, so you will be given our reasoning behind this requirement. In the meantime, read labels. DO NOT use any food products that contain added sugar. Sugar is hidden in many products to make them taste good. Spaghetti sauce, ketchup, salad dressing, protein shakes and bars, desserts etc. all contain unnecessary sugar. Your best bet is to stay away from all processed food. But if you use these products, such as bottled salad dressing, make sure it is sugar free.

                    3. No alcoholic beverages. Alcohol has the same effect on your body as sugar and is high in empty calories.

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                    • DougNgD
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                      That's…kind of the first tenants of any diet plan...

                      I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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                      • zhivagoZ
                        zhivago
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                        I've heard about this concept before…currently looking into it myself

                        Zhivago

                        MM: "we all got to start somewhere"

                        G: "Never once did he bitch, moan or complain.  He just motivated the team and got on with it"

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                        • derivative666D
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                          It's working for me

                          "honorable mention to the bearded giant aka derivative666 for being a stand up dude & not changing with the seasons since i've been around these parts" Monday

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                          • simoncS
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                            Sugars and slow burning carbs; basically anything white, pasta, rice, potato etc.

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                            • ChrisC
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                              @DougNg:

                              That's…kind of the first tenants of any diet plan...

                              And that's why I don't diet.  No sugar?  That's just crazy talk.

                              However, I recognize that my methods don't work, otherwise I wouldn't be willing to give it a try.  Nonetheless, it's gonna hurt.  I love sugar.

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                              • zhivagoZ
                                zhivago
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                                just tried this. Holy shit is about all I can say. I did 10 secs on 10 secs off, 4x at the end of a normal work out.

                                the video is not me just to be clear.

                                Zhivago

                                MM: "we all got to start somewhere"

                                G: "Never once did he bitch, moan or complain.  He just motivated the team and got on with it"

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                                • DougNgD
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                                  I've used those before. Really good in developing speed in martial arts. I first used them when I started training in Kali. Very effective

                                  I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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                                  • DougNgD
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                                    @Chris:

                                    @DougNg:

                                    That's…kind of the first tenants of any diet plan...

                                    And that's why I don't diet.  No sugar?  That's just crazy talk.

                                    However, I recognize that my methods don't work, otherwise I wouldn't be willing to give it a try.  Nonetheless, it's gonna hurt.  I love sugar.

                                    If it's really killing you, you can sweeten your foods with honey. I don't know if Skogg allows it on his plan, but I have a couple of friends who sweeten some of their foods (oatmeal, coffee) with no detriment to their diet plan

                                    I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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                                    • Finn666F
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                                      @zhivago:

                                      just tried this. Holy shit is about all I can say. I did 10 secs on 10 secs off, 4x at the end of a normal work out.

                                      …

                                      the video is not me just to be clear.

                                      damn, would love to have a gym near my place to workout like that!…

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                                      • zhivagoZ
                                        zhivago
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                                        Just buy a rope…

                                        Zhivago

                                        MM: "we all got to start somewhere"

                                        G: "Never once did he bitch, moan or complain.  He just motivated the team and got on with it"

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                                        • seanoconoS
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                                          I looked into this, too. ~$100 on eBay, Finn.

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                                          • Finn666F
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                                            too easy! the problem is is that i then would have a rope and that´s about it…
                                            would love to do some sort of crossfit, but no chance to find one here!

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