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That's F***in scary.

I liked it because it means Brett Favre has home field advantage next week.

(That post was 5 years ago.)

I agree to a point. The reason the samurai trained that way was obviously for combat, which is an ever changing environment that can't be predicted (hence the quote from Bruce Lee - flow like water so you can constantly adapt to the changing environment). In shooting, although the process is based on awareness and vision it is largely a predetermined activity through visualization and planning. Flowing like water is great if the shit hits the fan, but proper preparation and execution out weighs it all.

I was going to echo vrmn1's comment. Chances are it was user error - even if he may not have realized it. If you could truly hurt a gun by dry fire, I'm sure that Anderson, Myself, or PB would have done it several times.

I posted several over in this thread.

Hey it's your choice. I promise I won't say I told you so either. Reverse crunch is where you curl your lower half of your body upwards towards your torso. The reverse motion of a regular crunch. A Bastard Sit up is where you put a medicine ball (or anything that has weight) in between your feet (with your feet close to your butt) and sit up reaching as hard as you can to the ceiling. If you need support, squeeze your feet just enough to where it will allow you to get in the completed sit up position with arms extended above your head. A Bridge similar to the push up position but on your elbows, keeping your body as stable as possible. You can also work these side to side by turning and only having one elbow on the ground. A Planche is a supported position where your body is basically straight as a board while supporting your weight. (For example putting only your hands on the ground, tucking your elbows into your stomach and holding yourself elevated above the ground. A Superman is laying face down on the ground with your arms stretched forward, curling both your arms and upper back and legs upwards (looks like your flying...ie. superman). Lunges are simply walking and gently having the trailing knee touch the ground with every step. Keep your shoulders back and your upper body as stable as possible.

My average work out lasts 20 minutes a day....at home - with no weights. (Because I'm poor haha).

There are several exercises for strengthening the core. No-equipment needed - L-sit - Crunch - Reverse Crunch - Bastard Sit-up - Sit-up - Bridges - Planches - Superman - Push-ups - Lunges - Levers Equipment needed - L-pullups - Knees-to-elbows - Deadlift (or any olympic lift for that matter) - Back Extension - Ab Wheel - KB Swings - Medicine Ball Slams (or general throws) Notice I included exercises for the core (including the back). It's critical to not work muscles out in isolation (unless physical appearance is your main concern). I highly recommend starting an overall fitness program consisting of full-body multi-joint exercises or these problems will continue to manifest themselves in other areas of your body through time.

One other thing I'd like to add. Overtraining is a very real risk when is comes to Rhabdomyolysis. Basically that's a $50 word for what happens when you damage your muscles so much that the kidneys can't flush the waste out of your system fast enough. This is very potentially fatal. A big warning sign is if your urine turns a brownish color. If that should happen, get to the hospital as soon as possible. Ditto with excessive swelling. Make sure when you are starting out in an exercise program (such as CF) that you slowly ramp up your intensity over the period of several weeks or months.

Yeah I agree, which is why proper form and coaching is so critical - especially with olympic lifts.

I'd also like to add that I don't necessarily believe in over-training as the symptoms from over-training aren't caused by working too much, but by resting too little. Think of it as under-recovery more than over-training. My other recommendation is to forget about isolation exercises and 99% of machines. The body was meant to work against gravity in compound joint movements. If you are looking to improve functionality - you should train that same way. http://www.crossfit.com http://www.gymjones.com Here are a few links that anyone serious about their health and fitness should really take the time to check out. This is taken directly from that website: "CrossFit is in large part derived from several simple observations garnered through hanging out with athletes for thirty years and willingness, if not eagerness, to experiment coupled with a total disregard for conventional wisdom. Let me share some of the more formative of these observations: 1. Gymnasts learn new sports faster than other athletes. 2. Olympic lifters can apply more useful power to more activities than other athletes. 3. Powerlifters are stronger than other athletes. 4. Sprinters can match the cardiovascular performance of endurance athletes � even at extended efforts. 5. Endurance athletes are woefully lacking in total physical capacity. 6. With high carb diets you either get fat or weak. 7. Bodybuilders can't punch, jump, run, or throw like athletes can. 8. Segmenting training efforts delivers a segmented capacity. 9. Optimizing physical capacity requires training at unsustainable intensities. 10. The world's most successful athletes and coaches rely on exercise science the way deer hunters rely on the accordion." I have experimented with probably every diet and exercise regimen that I've ever come across. The CF mode of exercise (although it was obviously not invented by CF) is by far the best at creating all-inclusive true "fitness." 4 months ago 15 pull ups were difficult. Now I can do 40. 4 months ago I couldn't even come close to attaining a muscle up. Now I can do 10 consecutively and 30 in just over 5 minutes. My 40 yard dash times are steadily decreasing. My vertical leap numbers are steadily increasing. I'm leaner and healthier than I've ever been in my life. This isn't to say that I'm special or that I'm bragging, just that the results are there IF you are willing to work your ass off. There are several other CFers on this forum and I'm 100% sure that they will chime in echoing my comments.

Well that was a breathe of fresh air. Thanks for your post. I too would be willing to help anyone that is looking to improve their health and fitness.

I don't know if you have done it yet but give Henning a call. No one knows more about these types of guns and no one is better to work with. He'll get you squared away real quick.

Welcome back dudeski - hope you're feeling better.

Check out the search function. Everything you'd ever need to know is in the archives here. If you still have questions don't hesitate to ask them.

I get close to the edge of the bed, but instead of just trying to get moving by putting my feet on the ground and fighting against gravity, I hook my leg or foot on the edge of the table and propel myself forward with my arms and legs. This is by far the fastest method I've ever tried....and I've tried quite a few.

I didn't read the whole thread for time issues - but here are a few things off the top of my head. Get a Fiber Optic FS. Don't look directly at any light. Don't let trivial things distract you from shooting - The conditions don't matter if you follow the fundamentals.

So we have at least 4 crossfitters on the board. I don't know how many are going to Nationals - I don't even know if I am - but I think we should have a contest or a challenge until that match. Something to do with improvement as we all don't start at the same place. What do you guys think? You ridin' or you hidin'?

I think that this problem might actually take care of itself Dave. Your body is still adjusting to the intense effort you are expecting from it. By the time the season starts, your metabolic conditioning and overall strength will be much higher than it currently is. High capacity usually means better recovery. Also it's rare that people travel to matches and shoot the match on the same day - so you automatically have a rest day built in for travel. If you want to try and drop the intensity during the week of the match, what I would recommend is taking a half intensity week. This will be great because you will be totally fresh at the match and also will likely ensure that every so often you get the rest that your body naturally needs. It's not uncommon to actually come back stronger after taking a half intensity week.

I think Tabata Something Else is great. I remember you saying you were having trouble with pull ups - if you have the capability, try subbing in some 20 lb medicine ball slams for one of the exercises. Other than that the push ups, sit ups, and squats are fantastic.

Tabata Something Else 376. Kind of disappointed as I wanted over 400 - squats was my weakest area so I'm going to need to address that. With work I think I can hit 425 in a month. The squats at the end nearly sent me running to make an offering to the Porcelain God.

Squatting and pressing is my guess - like a thruster.

I've always said that religion and spirituality are 2 totally different things.

Nicely done. I would be unemployed.