Tuesday, December 27, 2011

3 Stopwatch Exploding Drills To Improve Your Linear Speed!

!±8± 3 Stopwatch Exploding Drills To Improve Your Linear Speed!

There are many methods to improve on your linear sprinting speed, but I am including 3 solid proven ones in this very article! If you are serious about getting results then stop wasting your time and start reading. Take the time to read and apply the elements I have included in this article for your training program and you will blow away the stopwatch and the coach holding it!

3 Ways To Improve Your Linear Speed!

1. A Relative Strength Lift: You have to have strength in order to perform most any athletic movement my friend. I have been a strength and conditioning specialist and professional trainer here in the Atlanta, Georgia area now for over 10 years and the one thing that all of my athletes understand is that in order to get fast you have got to get strong. Incorporating lifting into your speed program is essential, but not just any lifting. In order to build speed you have got to incorporate lifts that are relative for the purpose of improving your speed. This means that you must work on developing your big core muscles and the sprinting powerhouse of your posterior muscles (glutes, hamstrings, back, calves). Some of the best ways to do this is by incorporating an array of kettlebell and olympic style drills into your program. Lifts such as barbell cleans, kettlebell snatches, and swings all will ensure a solid foundation of your speed development. These lifts will integrate all of the major muscle groups in your body that are needed for propelling your body forward with fierce momentum!

2. Variations Of Resisted Running: Another effective way to generate some explosive speed development is to make sure you are incorporating some variations of resisted running or sprinting into your training program. This can be done in a number of different ways. You can create variations of resistance that prove to be very effective both with and without equipment. The good news with this is that if you are tight in the wallet right now then this won't have to break your finances. Resistance can be created by sprinting uphill and even up a set of bleachers or stadium steps. This explosive quality of training will help you to generate the leg power and force you need in order to get faster. The key to speed is training so that you trigger your nervous system to respond in like and this is a truly proven way to do it. Other ways to create resistance for running would be to invest in a weighted vest, a bungee and harness, or a speed belt to use with a partner. These methods are also highly effective in helping you to generate explosive linear speed and can also be used to assist in lateral speed, acceleration, and deceleration drills as well. It all depends on what you are doing and how you go about doing it in order to achieve those types of training stimuli.

3. Powerful Plyometrics: In order to be a faster sprinter you have got to work on developing your muscular power. Plyometrics are exercises that involve the short quick explosive contractions of muscles through the effort or quick reactions. Plyometrics involve the rapid stretching and contracting of the muscles during the participating drills otherwise known as the stretch shortening cycle (SSC). This particular response will aid in the overall scope of your linear speed development and also help you to be more resistant to injury. Some examples of these drills may involve hurdle bounds, box jumps, depth jumps, and even clapping push ups! If you want to get faster then you can't ignore plyometrics my friend.

Take the time to incorporate the following ingredients into your speed training program if you are serious about beating up on the competition. I for one don't like losing and prefer having both myself and my athletes better prepared and having the battle won before it is ever even fought! Keep training smart my friend.


3 Stopwatch Exploding Drills To Improve Your Linear Speed!

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Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Best Ever Whipped Potatoes

!±8± Best Ever Whipped Potatoes

The humble potato has traveled all around the world and every where it lands, it makes a lasting impression on the people who eat them. But there was a time when no one but the ancient Inca's were eating them. In fact the word potato is derived from the word batata which means sweet potato in Spanish.

The reason only the Inca's were eating them is because all the other civilizations new the potato to be a member of the nightshade family which are poisonous. So how did the Inca's eat them? Well, they learned how to domesticate them and essentially cultivated a variety that was not poisonous. Christopher Columbus brought them back to Spain in 1492 and from there they spread around the world.

In todays modern supermarket with super variety we can find dozens of kinds of potatoes. In reality there are only 3 kinds to be concerned with. The best way to group them is by the starch content. There are high, medium and low starch varieties. High starch varieties, like the russet and best for baking and making mashed potatoes. The medium starch varieties, like the yukon gold are good all purpose potatoes and they go well inside soups. The low starch varieties such as the norland red are best for boiling and making into potato salad.

So, for our recipe, we are going to need the high starch russets. In total you will need 2.5 to 3 pounds for 10 servings.

We first start out by peeling the russets. You want all the potatoes to be the same size so that they cook evenly so cut up the big ones to match the small ones. Next we add them into a heavy pot. Add just enough cold water to barely cover them. Bring the pot to the stove and salt the water liberally (at least 1 teaspoon or more). Turn the heat to high and cover the pot.

Now, don't go too far. When the water starts boiling, you need to turn down the heat. You don't want to have a rolling boil in the pot. That tends to break up the potatoes and turns the whole thing into soup. Once you have lowered the temperature check them every 2 minutes. The way to test for doneness is to squeeze one with a pair of tongues or 2 spoons. If the potato yields to the pressure and falls apart, then they are done.

While the potatoes are cooking, there is other work to be done. Everyone knows that you have to add dairy to mashes potatoes. Here is the best way to do this. Take 2/3 C of low fat buttermilk. Add to that 2 or 3 tablespoons of whipping cream. Take 2 or 3 garlic cloves and cut them into small pieces (about the size of a small pea). Add the garlic to the milk mixture and heat just to simmering for about 15 minutes. Do not overheat this mixture or the milk will curdle.

Now, you have your garlic infused milk and the potatoes are cooked and drained. The best way to mash them is with a mixer. But not just any mixer. You really should use a stand mixer like a Kitchenaid. They make short work of this arm twisting chore. Place the hot potatoes in the bowl of the mixer (if you want, you could have added the hot potato water into the bowl to heat it up first). Next using the flat beater and the mixer on speed 2 or 3 start mashing the potatoes. Gradually add the milk mixture (be careful not to add the chunks of garlic). You have to eyeball this part. The amount of liquid needed really depends on the potatoes you use. When you have added just enough liquid increase the speed to 5 or 6 and beat for about 1 minute.

Stop the mixer now, scrape the bowl if necessary and change the beater attachment to the whip attachment. Next we whip on speed 9 or 10 for 2 more minutes. We are almost done. Remove the bowl from the mixer.

It is decision time. We now have light fluffy whipped potatoes that are infused with garlic. If you like, at this stage you can decide to fold in some chives, some bacon bits or some Parmesan cheese. I would add 2 or 3 tablespoons. Of course you don't have to fold in anything because the potatoes will taste amazing by themselves.

Serve immediately with your favorite meal and enjoy the sounds of 'mmm' that are sure to come from your friends and family.


Best Ever Whipped Potatoes

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Thursday, December 8, 2011

[How To] Play Need for Speed Underground 2 Online Using Tunngle (No BS, Tutorial)

3-26-11: Download patch here: www.softwarepatch.com Wow, youtube says this video is blocked in some countries? That is a shame, because I know NFSU2 is a popular game among racers. Watch the tutorial to see how it works. Tunngle: www.tunngle.net Added blog article on 9-11-10 versatile1.wordpress.com

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