If you believe in the 7 Cavemantraining principles and train like a Caveman, then you might be a modern-day Caveman! Check the list below and see how much of a Caveman or Cavewoman you are. wear clothes for comfortability eat for fuel and recovery regular sleeping pattern does not work but follows a passion […]
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What you have to understand about swinging a Steel Mace is that it’s more than just what goes on above the chest. I find that a lot of newcomers to Mace swinging don’t realize this and this is something that took me a long time to learn. My hope is that you can learn from my
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The kettlebell lunge windmill is one of my favourite exercise to use at the end of a hard workout. Major benefits Thoracic mobility Thoracic rotation Shoulder stability Shoulder strength Core strength Isometrics Isometric, meaning you keep the muscles contracted during the exercise: latissimus dorsi triceps gluteals pectorals abdominals obliques Pretty much full-body contraction. Key
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Some of the best ways to stay fit and burn calories is to work as many muscle groups and joints as possible. The most efficient ways to burn calories is to walk, jog, bike, and to do other forms of cardio. Another highly efficient way to stay in shape and burn energy is to row.
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Strength and Mobility with kettlebells, one tool, several goals met. The following workout I put together to meet several goals in one, have a go at it and post below. Pick one or several kettlebells to perform the following exercises and perform 6 slow controlled reps. chest press shoulder press bent over row Complete all
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If you got some fit buddies on Facebook, especially CrossFitters, then some of their fb lingo might go straight past you, we’re here to help with that through the following translation guide.
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I won’t leave you in suspense, the four awesome kettlebell muscle mass building exercises I chose for this article are: Racked Reverse Lunges Single Arm Chest Press Bent-over Row Single Arm Front Press Why Don’t You See Many Huge Kettlebell Enthusiasts? This is one of the questions I get asked a lot when I
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Lunging is considered something so simple, there is no book to be written or read about it, keep your knees above your ankles and that’s it! Wrong, this is exactly why so many people are experiencing knee pain because they or their trainers are not educated in the lunge. “Ask ‘Do you know how to
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Apart from a sexy toosh or rock hard buns, here’s the real reason you want to squeeze those buttocks. This article will be interesting for trainers and people that squat, especially if you experience lower-back pain or want to lift more weight with your weighted squat.
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If you’ve been in the personal training game for a while you will have heard all of these excuses before, over and over, by now you’re able to spot them a mile away. For those that can’t, below is a translation chart.
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You can train like a caveman and eat like a caveman but if you drink like a fish you might not experience the fitness gains you deserve. Over the last 2 years, I have helped thousands of people transform their bodies and minds via one simple habit change. Did cavemen abuse substances? A recent
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They say … “if you point out it’s wrong, then explain what’s wrong with it” how right they are, it just takes so much time to do, especially when they (CrossFit) should get it right the first time. I too make mistakes, I’m far from perfect, but I’m also not CrossFit with millions of dollars
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We got some great photos and motivational fitness quotes on Cavemantraining, most of them feature real people, ‘real people’ as in we did not hire models for them, they’re either from people we train or from our own trainers, and I think they’re awesome, but… they would be much greater if they featured YOU in
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I designed this 15 minute full-body kettlebell fat blaster because Eric Walmsley and I been talking for a while on Facebook, he told me about his bicep tear and struggles to get back into the swing of things, he then asked me if I could design something for him. So I designed this 15 minute
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This is a basic kettlebell workout that includes 3 of the best exercises for beginners. Goblet Squat Single Arm Swing (both sides) Front Press (both sides) You perform 5 reps of each and complete 5 rounds, rest when required. Alternatives The alternative for the single arm press is double arm one bell press, this is
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IF IT DOESN’T CHALLENGE YOU. IT WON’T CHANGE YOU. You’re free to use these motivational photos as you please, you can download the high res version by clicking on the photos itself. We would be grateful if you linked back to us. The photos have been made on one our kettlebell trips to the Algarve
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I was born and raised in the heart of Texas, Austin. Raised by two Mexican immigrants in a big family. I grew up with a really cool big brother who introduced me into mixed martial arts (MMA) and brazilian jiu jitsu (BJJ). I remember watching old school UFC and Pride FC on VHS recordings. I
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Whether you’re traveling locally or abroad, you are bound to encounter many different people along the way. In addition, you will be exposed to new environments and many pathogens that may compromise your immune system, leaving you prone to infections. However, there are multiple ways you can safeguard your health while on your travels. Apply
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If you’re like me and have done even a casual search for information about ketogenic diets before, you have probably come across an assortment of information that seems biased, inconclusive, contradictory, promotes myths or debunks them, is semi-authoritative, and mildly useful or just downright misleading. I think I pretty much just summed up most results
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