Monday, February 11, 2008

Get a competitive edge

This little tip is straight out of the advanced strength training kit coming out soon but can be applied to any exercise in the basic and intermediate training kits.

It's Oxygen Deprivation.

When doing any exercise, whether it's mountain jumps, back stretch # 2 or sprints. Hold your breath for as long as possible while still performing your exercise at maximum output.

You'll quickly realize how strength training this way will take you to the next level.

This is why some athletes train at high altitude and then compete at lower elevations when possible.

Some athletes sleep in an oxygen deprivation tent to increase the capacity of their lungs.
Their increased lung capacity enables them to absorb oxygen faster while competing and provide them with a competitive edge.

Surfers carry rocks and sprint under water using the same principle.

When trying this training method for the first time you might feel a little dizzy and uncomfortable but knowing that you're making your body (and lungs) more efficient at using oxygen the next time around, is a good trade-off.

You're depriving yourself momentarily to make big gains in stamina and energy later.

One thing you shouldn't deprive your muscles of is getting the right strength training information found in both the basic and intermediate training kits.

You can find it here.

Master Yourself,

Sibok Martin

P.S The only thing you shouldn't deprive yourself of is valuable information. Get your hands on it ASAP.

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