Archive for May, 2016


On the website Canadian Running:

Does 60 seconds of sprints beat 50 minutes of moderate exercise?

One Canadian-led study finds that 10 minutes of exercise including just 60 seconds of sprints beats 50 minutes of moderate continuous exercise for health and fitness gains.

Update: Just received an e-mail from an author of this post: 35 amazing health benefits of running (+10 tips for beginners). It is over 7,000 words and packed with practical tips and advice.

Mile run

2-min max sit-ups

Max pull-ups, 1 set

250m row

Max push-ups, 1 set

Max squat jumps

Compare results with previous efforts

Murph

For time:
Run 1 mile
100 Pull-ups
200 Push-ups
300 Squats
Run 1 mile

Break up the pull-ups, push-ups and squats as needed
If you have a 20lb vest, wear it.

Power clean 1-1-1-1-1-1-1

For time–15-12-9:
Left hand kettlebell snatch, 1.5 pood
Right hand kettlebell snatch, 1.5 pood
Ring dip

Couplet

AMRAP in 10 minutes:
50 double-unders
10 back squats, 135lb

AMRAP in 20 minutes of:
10 strict knees-to-elbows
20 one-legged squats, alternating
30-foot handstand walk

Post rounds completed to comments.