http://shahtraining.com Live the Fit Life Fri, 21 Nov 2008 22:46:51 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Image by Crossfit LA, Rancho Park Intensity and time are related. The more intense a workout is, the shorter it will last. Two weeks ago, I presented to you guys a template on how to design an effective bodyweight training program. And all this week, I have been giving you ... http://shahtraining.com/6-methods-to-design-an-intense-body-weight-workout/ Image by A river runs through  The best way to make a workout even quicker is to time it, then set a goal to improve upon it. For example, if a workout takes you 8:23.19, then you can set a goal to complete the workout in under 7 minutes. I have ... http://shahtraining.com/make-your-quick-workout-even-quicker-by-timing-your-workouts/ Image by The Bunny Ears Network The Japanese show on the channel G4 titled "Ninja Warrior" is the perfect example of setting up obstacle courses to test strength, speed, and endurance. You don't need complicated equipment to set up your own obstacle course. What I've done in the past ... http://shahtraining.com/make-your-quick-workout-even-quicker-by-setting-up-an-obstacle-course/ Image by stationstudinyc A whole-body exercise is an exercise that works a majority of the body in one movement. Here a few examples of such exercises: Burpees Muscle Ups Thrusters Clean + Press Snatch Sumo Deadlift High Pull A hybrid exercise is when you combine two or more exercise to create a "hybrid." Here are a few ... http://shahtraining.com/make-your-quick-workout-even-quicker-using-whole-body-and-hybrid-lifts/ Silence. Photo by HaMeD!caL. There is a moment right between my warm-up, and workout. Sometimes it is brief, perhaps lasting a few seconds, but other times it is long, lasting almost ten minutes. It is a moment of silence. Of reflection. The quiet before a storm. The soothing nature of ... http://shahtraining.com/silence-for-intense-workouts/ Image by Somewhat Frank I spend a lot of time on this website talking about quick workouts. It's time to give you guys a primer on how to design such a workout: Step One: How long will the workout last? Determine how long you want the workout to last and make ... http://shahtraining.com/how-to-design-an-effective-quick-workout/ Image by d_vdm Last Month, I presented the first month of the 12-week Advanced Strength Program. This month, the first change we will be making is in the movements. The Front Squat will be replaced with the Back Squat, and the Bent Over Row will be replaced with the Bench ... http://shahtraining.com/12-month-advanced-strength-program-month-two-with-free-printable-workout-logs/ Image by imagine_this Yesterday was the last installment of the "How to Design an Effective Bodyweight Training Program" series. I hope that you guys have learned something from the series. I want you guys to keep commenting and emailing me your questions. I want to put what I presented in the ... http://shahtraining.com/3-bodyweight-training-routines-to-help-you-get-back-into-shape/ Image by Rockin' Rob In the last installment, we went over how to choose the right training split and how to organize your exercises based on that split. I hope now you have a rough schedule set up. The next step is to determine how many repetitions to perform ... http://shahtraining.com/how-to-design-an-effective-bodyweight-training-program-part-3/ Image by matchstickvideo In the first installment, we talked about determining the number of days and total time you will be exercising each week. I also presented a video which should have helped you determine how many exercises to perform in total. The next part is to take your list of ... http://shahtraining.com/how-to-design-an-effective-bodyweight-training-program-part-2/