Hey guys, don't forget I'm still leading Active Recovery/Yoga sessions at CATZ twice a week. However, the times have changed just slightly. For all of those who wanted an earlier time, I've moved the Thursday 130pm session to 8am starting this Thursday, March 3rd. The Friday session remains at 1030am.
Also, remember that starting this week, the sessions will be $10 and you can make payment in cash or check made out to 'Tim Meyer.' To reserve your spot or ask any questions about the session, just email me at tmeyer@catzsports.com.
Hope to see you guys!!!
Monday, February 28, 2011
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Friday Funday Workout
Hey all, take a look at this clip from our Friday Funday workout last week. Just your basic full body obstacle course-type of workout. Here's the rundown:
Memory Card Matching-to get the mind focused on the task ahead
25lb Sled Push-Lower body strength and power development
Cup Stack-Dexterity and Coordination for the upper body
25lb Sled Drag-Poster Chain strength and power
Sit Up/Get Up-Core and Lower Body Strength
Single Leg Sandbell Toss-Balance and Stabilization
Bear Crawl-Core/Total body strength, Flexibility, and Mobility
Hope you enjoy the video! Any comments or feedback is always welcome from all of you!! Special thanks to Lance for filming and to Keri, Jason, and Clint for tearing up the workout like they always do!
Memory Card Matching-to get the mind focused on the task ahead
25lb Sled Push-Lower body strength and power development
Cup Stack-Dexterity and Coordination for the upper body
25lb Sled Drag-Poster Chain strength and power
Sit Up/Get Up-Core and Lower Body Strength
Single Leg Sandbell Toss-Balance and Stabilization
Bear Crawl-Core/Total body strength, Flexibility, and Mobility
Hope you enjoy the video! Any comments or feedback is always welcome from all of you!! Special thanks to Lance for filming and to Keri, Jason, and Clint for tearing up the workout like they always do!
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Don't Fear Strength!
I've recently noticed that many of my training clients have underestimated themselves when selecting weight for strength exercises in our sessions. I'll demonstrate which exercises we are going to perform, how long they will be expected to perform the exercise, and that the purpose of the series is "strength development", and yet still they choose weight that falls outside of the 8-12 rep range for the time given.
When I suspect this happening, I always ask the person how many reps they performed in that period of time. Sometimes I get answers like 16 or even 20 and I tell the person that they are selling themselves short. Clearly they are capable of pushing more weight as the focus of the movement is strength development, not endurance training.
What people sometimes forget is that strength is the base for all movement, whether routine or athletic in nature. If I don't have lower body strength, then how can I bend down and pick up my dog or hurdle past a defender trying to tackle the soccer ball from me? Strength (and flexibility!) allows me to move my muscles and bones through required ranges of motion for any activity you can think of.
In an athletic situation, if I don't have strength, then I don't have power, speed, or agility. I can't throw the football or kick the soccer ball if I don't have the strength to move the implement (arm or leg) trying to act on the ball. Once I am strong enough, then I can produce force and develop power. The more powerful I move my body, the faster I can become. So, in the end, strength is the foundation of the house of YOUR BODY and it is essential to your well-being, whether it is as a regular joe, or a stand out athlete.
When I suspect this happening, I always ask the person how many reps they performed in that period of time. Sometimes I get answers like 16 or even 20 and I tell the person that they are selling themselves short. Clearly they are capable of pushing more weight as the focus of the movement is strength development, not endurance training.
What people sometimes forget is that strength is the base for all movement, whether routine or athletic in nature. If I don't have lower body strength, then how can I bend down and pick up my dog or hurdle past a defender trying to tackle the soccer ball from me? Strength (and flexibility!) allows me to move my muscles and bones through required ranges of motion for any activity you can think of.
In an athletic situation, if I don't have strength, then I don't have power, speed, or agility. I can't throw the football or kick the soccer ball if I don't have the strength to move the implement (arm or leg) trying to act on the ball. Once I am strong enough, then I can produce force and develop power. The more powerful I move my body, the faster I can become. So, in the end, strength is the foundation of the house of YOUR BODY and it is essential to your well-being, whether it is as a regular joe, or a stand out athlete.
Saturday, February 19, 2011
Free Athletic Recovery Classes at CATZ Sports Austin
Hey guys, check out the changes to the blog site!!
I'm offering free Athletic Recovery classes at CATZ Austin on Thursdays at 130pm and Fridays at 1030am throughout the month of February. We'll be doing 45 minutes of Hatha-based yoga and 15 minutes of myofascial release using foam rollers, tennis balls, and stability balls. It's a great way to recover after a long week of hard workouts.
Contact me at tmeyer@catzsports.com to register for your free classes the month of February!
And keep a look out for more posts coming this week!
I'm offering free Athletic Recovery classes at CATZ Austin on Thursdays at 130pm and Fridays at 1030am throughout the month of February. We'll be doing 45 minutes of Hatha-based yoga and 15 minutes of myofascial release using foam rollers, tennis balls, and stability balls. It's a great way to recover after a long week of hard workouts.
Contact me at tmeyer@catzsports.com to register for your free classes the month of February!
And keep a look out for more posts coming this week!
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