Recent content by camau71

Great post Robb!

Could you provide a little more information? What are your current stats, height, weight and body composition at this point? You appear to be strength centric in your programming, but mention fitness as your primary goal, are you looking to be stronger or have better cardiorespiratory...

Yep, unbelted, bounced into the ceiling. That would go a long way to explaining those injuries.

If you do go to bodybuilding.com, check out Skip LeCour's stuff. He also has quite a bit on youtube as well. Bulking up in a good way has much to do with genetics. From the sound of it, gaining size will be a challenge and may take some time. Skip advocates a low volume style of training...

Having recently returned from several years in Lamoille, Nevada (elevation at my house, right at 6,000 feet) Temps in the winter usually stayed in single digits, but would drop to -20 F, at least once a year. At 20 degrees we stopped training animals. During this time I was competing in the...

Good advice on the squats and deads, but do incorporate work on cardiorespiratory and agility excercises as well. I tend to advocate a full body plan with emphasis on the above named lifts for EMS workers. As with all exercise, if you are new to this, be sure to get some competent training...

Metcon is short for metabolic conditioning. Typically a short duration (under 30 minutes), medium to high intensity workout that may be done using bodyweight exercises or a combination of weights and body work. Crossfit is a good source of information on this subject but for those starting...

I currently work as a conditioning and nutritional trainer for emergency response personnel; Fire, LEO and EMS. I have found the most effective method for initiating change in a population is by helping them to become aware of a few facts regarding what seems to be a confusing subject. The...

I would think something you might encounter in your locale. Ventura, maybe a tanker spill or something of that nature. For a EMT class, all your going to be teaching is scene size up, situational awareness and personal safety. I would stress that based on the dispatch and where your are...

Use the heavy bag as a heavy bag. You can do circuits of bodyweight exercises combined with 30 second to 1 minutes rounds on the bag. Try this: 30 jumping jacks 25 bodyweight squats 10 burpees 10 pull ups 20 situps 30 seconds on the heavy bag. Padded bag gloves at a minimum Rest...