Jake Di Vita

If you don't create the environment in your body where kidney stones develop, you won't have to worry about them. It's the same logic as: if you never want to get in a car accident...don't get in a car. I promise diet is more than just a contributing factor. Most people hate to hear this because it means they need to be disciplined about what they put in their mouth, but it's the truth. I've never seen nor heard of anyone having kidney stones who were on a low carb ketogenic diet and paid attention to their omega 3 - omega 6 ratio. Sure that doesn't mean it never happens, but I'd much rather take my chances on that side of the fence.

You obviously don't understand what kipping is because "flailing" has nothing to do with it. It is in fact a perfectly natural and controlled motion that when done correctly emphasizes shoulder strength and flexibility. If you hurt your shoulder kipping, it's your fault, not the movement's. Just the same way thousands of people hurt their backs picking things up off the ground - that doesn't make the deadlift unsafe. If you didn't gain any absolute strength, then quite simply there was a problem with your programming/nutrition/recovery. That isn't the norm and is a big red flag to any coach worth his/her salt. He may not put out the data, but I know what my data says. Yes it is a small sampling, but I do not foresee any complications with how things are looking now.

Even at the "elite" level for me at a bw of just over 150 that would be: 193# bench x 21 310# dead x 21 38# weighted pullups x 21 93# curls x 21 Those numbers really aren't that staggering. The benching would be tough for me, but then again, I haven't bench pressed in about 2 years. As far as a great test for s & c: Out of the 10 general physical skills (cardiovascular endurance, strength, stamina, flexibility, speed, power, coordination, accuracy, agility, balance) I only see 2 maybe 3 of those domains tested. Not a bad test, but not a very complete test.

Do you have any data to support this claim? I find it to be the exact opposite in myself and my clients. Again I'd like to see the data, also with information about your fueling and recovery. I saw a very strong link between my number of kipping pullups vs. number of deadhangs. With doing strictly kipping pullups for the last 6 months, I've increased my deadhang numbers from 9 to 21, and can do a weighted pull-up with more than 2/3rds bodyweight. This data would seem to fly directly in contrast with your claim? 5x5 weighted pullups definitely are a great supplemental exercise for a strength routine.

Dehydration has little to do with formation of kidney stones, that's just awkward timing. (The majority of people you see are at least slightly dehydrated). Kidney stones usually form in an environment where there is an excess of uric acid. What I would do is eat loads of green veggies, decrease my nut intake, supplement with a bunch of omega-3, and try and get the leanest meats I can. All these things combined should greatly lower the acidity level of your blood.

Sounds like you have a cortisol issue, likely with a nasty gluten intolerance. Have you seen a rheumatologist? There could definitely be some auto-immune issues in there. I'd start with a gluten free, dairy free diet (watch the omega 3 to omega 6 ratio...it should be around 1 to 1) that is extremely low on carbohydrates (less than 50-70g a day) for a month and see what happens. I'm encouraged because there have been great results with this type of diet with mitigating parkinson's. Drop an email towards Robb Wolf (link forthcoming). This guy knows his shit. Paleo Robb Wolf

Fear is meant to warn you of danger - not make you afraid of it.

Great news. Have you considered eliminating gluten? (or have you already done so)

FWIW, science is not about cause and effect. It is about having measurable, observable, and repeatable results. No one of these is less significant than the others.

In terms of running...there is no issue of safety or injury. In terms of vaulting something, it's easy enough to take a procedural and go around. People may argue that everyone should be able to compete "equally." The fact is, we compete to find the person who performs best throughout the course of the match. If your physical abilities limit your ability to negotiate the course of fire as intended, well you obviously aren't going to be the best performer at that match. Physical abilities can be improved in the same way as shooting abilities...through practice, determination, and hard consistent work. Lowering the standard to the lowest common denominator does nothing to further the sport.

Uhhh, how did you get your body composition checked? Unless you hit the genetic lottery, something isn't accurate. Anyone ever think that the DVC principle was about more than only shooting? Accuracy, Speed, and Power are all physical traits that could and should be challenged in a USPSA match as well.

That sums it up pretty well.

C'mon, you? Never.

I would try and set up a weekly 2 hour league kind of deal where you break down one technique per week, or something of that nature.

Center of gravity is usually located somewhere between pelvis and navel for the vast majority of humans (depending of course on your individual anthropometry). Unfortunately it's a simply fact of physiology that women are not build to be as strong or as powerful as men without some significant "hormone therapy." Keeping this in mind, on average most women have greater flexibility, less weight to move, and no problem getting into low ports when compared to a lot of men. The actual act of shooting is controlled by coordination, accuracy, agility, and balance. These skills are not preferential to either gender. The issue with most women I see (not all by any means, and obviously I see this issue with most men as well) is a lack of physical conditioning. Either to where controlling recoil is an issue, or simply falling out throughout the course of a match. I think that this issue is a significant reason why we haven't seen a female GM yet - although I'm sure it's coming soon. So when it comes to shooting, I think women are at a disadvantage when compared to men right out of the gate simply from a strength and conditioning standpoint. This can be addressed through training to where it should be a non-issue as I've trained with and competed against some pretty damn fit women that made me look like a little kid. I'd love to see a female D1 class athlete pick up a gun and give USPSA a try (which could already be happening that I just don't know about). I also think that women tend to take advantage of having a good mentality and focus when compared to most men. Afterall, every "guy" already knows how to shoot right? lol Also as to the comment of what muscles are used to control recoil, the answer is: Experienced shooters use all their muscles to control recoil. Grip, arm, and shoulder strength all do play a significant part though.

I don't disagree with anything you said....and that saddens me. Easy is not good enough. FWIW, my previous comment was almost entirely tongue in cheek lol. If you've read any posts I've made on fitness, you'd probably know that I believe this piece of equipment would serve a better use if it were melted down into manhole covers.

If you can't hit the target shot for shot (whatever that target may be), then it won't matter a damn bit how fast you shoot the stage.

Awesome brother, glad to hear it. If you have any questions when starting out, don't hesitate to contact me.

p90x is geared more towards making you look good. (If that is what you are after, cool) If you want fitness, and you like pullups (lol), try CrossFit. Really.

....sounds like a cause to me lol. Well gents, I've said what I needed to say in this thread and been ridiculed in PM's by physicians who "know better." As I responded in one of those PMs, I prefer to believe what I see is literally improving quality of life for myself and my clients every day. I'd rather use what I see working in real life than what someone tested in a lab under lab conditions. I want my data to be measurable, observable, and repeatable in real life. BTW, I never argued against seeing a specialist. Then again, I try to practice preventative maintenance and care of the human frame first. On that note, I'm done with this thread. All you who are in pain from tendinitis, I wish you the best in your recovery. I'd happily answer any mores questions privately.

I typed up a big long response to all of the physicians that have posted on this thread and deleted it several times. Instead, I'll say that whatever treatment you decide to go for, make sure it is geared towards treating the cause and not the symptom...The cause in 99% of the cases being inflammation. I hope all you Docs can agree with that (do I need to produce a peer reviewed study? lol ) For who said they tried an anti-inflammatory diet that didn't work, I'd like to go over at least a few days of your daily nutrition journal. (If you changed your diet in order to affect a change in your body, I sure hope you measured and recorded what changes you made).

I promise you that you aren't visualizing too much. You froze because you expected something to happen that didn't. Lose the expectations - lose the brain freeze.

Do NOT self medicate with NSAIDS (yes that means ibuprofen). Also you are trying to control inflammation and then stressing an obviously injured part of the body causing inflammation. Knock off the wrist curls. Ice massage. Twice a day gets you a "C". It is passing, but barely. How many Omega 3's are you ingesting daily? Are you eating bread, pasta, starches? All three of those greatly promote inflammation.

Im just glad I got to see the pats defense get nailed with 5 facemelters by Drew Brees.

I know you extensively tested it. Have another shooter or two shoot it out before you break out the file.