http://fightorflightfitness.com fitness that will keep you alive Sun, 12 Apr 2009 18:12:37 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en x Alex Hutchinson, over at Sweat Science, when discussing the article that came out (and covered by many blogs) about the optimal running pace, asked a question I have found interesting for a while: Well, I’ve often pondered the scenario where you’re stranded in the desert with no food, 100 miles from ... http://fightorflightfitness.com/2009/04/12/can-you-travel-100-miles-on-foot-without-food/ -- When you think about survival fitness, or just the ability to complete a marathon or an ironman you need to become aware of how much energy storage you have and of what type. And maybe more importantly how far these energy stores could take you if you are performing a ... http://fightorflightfitness.com/2009/02/02/how-much-energy-do-you-have-and-of-what-type/ Image by cote via Flickr Many of us want a very detailed layed out exercise program - but the reality is that if we just get off our butt and get out there and do something physical you are not only automatically better off that laying paralyzed on ... http://fightorflightfitness.com/2009/01/27/caveman-training/ A certain amount of the hurdle to obtaining a good level of fitness is maintaining your drive and enthusiasm. Inspiration can provide the boost when you are lacking the required motivation to get out there and exercise. Here is one video that I find useful: "I got soul but I am ... http://fightorflightfitness.com/2009/01/19/inspiration/ Image via Wikipedia ----- A 4 minute workout can improve your aerobic fitness to the level normally associated with 60 minutes per day (5-6 days a week). And you will also improve your anaerobic fitness which the traditional 60 minutes of moderate work (70% of Vo2 max) will not. Would ... http://fightorflightfitness.com/2009/01/18/4-minutes-a-day-can-dramatically-improve-your-aerobic-and-anerobic-fitness/ ------ Alan Couzens over at endurance corner writes a very good piece (click here for the full article) about the overall importance of including sprint intervals in your training even if your overall goal is an ultra endurance even like an Ironman. He gets into the detailed physiology as you can see ... http://fightorflightfitness.com/2009/01/12/interval-training-as-explained-by-alan-couzens/ Image via Wikipedia Now many companies are lined up with big advertising budgets to convince you to buy X, Y, of Z sports drink. Well Alan Argon over on body recomposition give a very thorough post on what drink is best when comparing a well know high-end energy recovery ... http://fightorflightfitness.com/2009/01/11/what-is-the-best-recovery-drink/ Fun video showing some real life sprinting. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UfWTQA6QPk4&feature=related[/youtube] Get out there and sprint. http://fightorflightfitness.com/2009/01/04/now-this-is-running/ Sprint intervals: One reason people give for not engaging in exercise is they do not have the time. Well if time is your main limiting factor sprint intervals is the perfect ticket for you. A currently equaling pressing issue for many people is lack of extra funds so they can not afford ... http://fightorflightfitness.com/2008/12/31/sprint-training-the-science-part-i/ Image via Wikipedia ----------- Yesterday's workout: 5 stair sprints of 5-6 floors, followed by an approximately 200 meter uphill sprint. 8 sets of push ups with a minute rest between sets. Today's workout suggestion: Try sprints again - slow gradual buildup so your body gets use to them. Chin ups. One of ... http://fightorflightfitness.com/2008/12/30/long-distance-flight/