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"The Magic Routine" You know, for decades, researchers, sport scientists, coaches, athletes, trainers, and the like have been studying exercise. They’ve all been on the quest for the same trophy – to either discover or create the “Magic Routine.” The routine that works so well, so quick, so amazing, that it must be magic. Well, the can all pick up their pads, pencils, and calculators, and go home. Why? Because I have the Magic Routine already figured out. The answer: Simple – Everything. Now, I can hear some guy out there grumbling: “Ok, what the hell is ‘Everything’ supposed to mean?” Fine. If you don’t like that answer, how about this one: Nothing. Now, I can hear that same guy out there: “Listen up, smart-ass…” Let me explain. You see, fellow trainee, there is no such thing as the “Magic Routine.” Why not? Because we’re all different, that’s why. Our bodies, while anatomically all the same, are each completely individual. That is why nobody has the same fingerprint and we all don’t look alike. It is because of this individuality that there is NO “Magic Routine.” Let’s digress for a moment…when we were in school (and some of us still are), didn’t (don’t) people learn differently? Some people need to write things down. Others are visual learners who benefit from the use of charts and graphs. Some need to talk out loud or recite to themselves (I did that a lot in college…but that’s another story…). Some can hear something and remember it. Then, there are those annoying types that can just gloss over something once and know it for life. And
just as we knew people who learned different ways, we also knew that
different people took different amounts of time in their individual
type(s) of studying to be adequately prepared or to learn. Well, training and exercise is the same way. Now, while certain programs or methodologies are most certainly more productive than others for certain people, just as there isn’t a universally “ideal” amount one must/needs to study, there isn’t a universally “ideal” amount of training that will maximize one’s efforts. Let’s look at another quick example. Have you ever seen somebody who just got a new routine (be it from magazine, internet, friend, etc.),and was all anxious to try it out, only to find that three or four weeks down the road, that he didn’t make nearly the same gains as did the source he got it from did? The reason? We’re all individual, thus we all respond to training differently. Now, you might be wondering: “What about that ‘Everything’ and ‘Nothing’ comment from before?” Well, I say “Everything,” because just about any routine might be the “Magic Routine” – but just for somebody else. I say “Nothing,” because you may actually never find your personal “Magic Routine.” Again, that DOES NOT mean you can’t or won’t make phenomenal gains…it just means you’re routine may never be “perfect.” How do you find your “Magic Routine?” The first thing to do is to start with a good, known to work program or methodology for a base. This could be any one of different approaches: my Singles & Doubles, Scott Sonnon’s Circular Training and Clubbells, or any of Tony Cecchine’s material. Using the basic tenants/facets of the program you choose, design and start using a “basic” program (relative to your training experience, of course) for yourself. Once you’ve “settled in” some on your “base” routine, start to experiment. Add sets, reps, change exercises, alternate training days…see what your body can and can’t handle. Don’t be afraid to “push the envelope” some (more people, I believe, under train than over train, but that’s another topic). If you’re still making gains, then continue to experiment. If your gains cease, go back and analyze your training (a training log can be helpful here) and figure out what changed and when they stopped. Adjust your routine accordingly. Find your own “Magic Routine.” Once you begin to think for yourself and control your training, then that’s when the really good gains will come. Train Hard, Rest Hard, Play Hard.
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"Hey man, that's so f@#$ing crazy
that you just emailed me, I'm reading your article about sand bags right
now on MMA Weekly! I would love to try one of your workouts. I've read
several of your articles, and I really like your approach...You've got
some great ideas, man. I really liked the sand bag article.Thanks again, and take care," Joe Rogan UFC Color Commentator BJJ Brown Belt US Open TKD Champion, MW & HW TKD Champion "I
have been training in MMA for a year and lifting weights for over two years
consistantly. I have trained in bodybuilding, crossfit, and powerlifting for
different aspects of conditioning. But NOTHING is like your MMA workout plan...As
far as my skills training goes this program has created a buzz by my team about
if I am on the "juice" or not. I am able to run through my partners
and keep going. The cardio work has allowed me to go a whole class without a
break, and then go to my next class and keep the intensity going...I LOVE this
workout plan and want to get some of my teammates going..." "Hey
man, I had my first mma fight in New York last weekend and ended up giving up
30 pounds to my opponent because he was the main event fighter and his opponent
backed out. They asked me to fight up in weight in the main event against this
guy and I won via arm bar submission in the second round. I just wanted to thank
you for the programs with the sandbag because I was stronger and better conditioned
then this guy who has apparently won the gold cup tae kwon do championship 7
out of the last 8 years. If it wasn't for my strength and conditioning, I probably
would have never gotten him to the ground and won. Just wanted to give you a
shout out and say thanks." "It's
cool to see you layout the rep schemes for the power complexes. And I liked
the section on healing shoulders, lots of guys out here have that problem...And
also, good to see you include MFD, I am still a huge proponent of that, I think
it's key." "...it's
like you reached into my head and pulled out what I've been attempting to accomplish
and I'm only on the first 20 pages...approaching conditioning from both ends
is f#cking genius. I was doing it from the intensity point of view only..." |