Monday, March 8, 2010

Volume and intensity - inversely related

In 1999 I wrote, published and claimed copyright on this concept (bolding added now):

Most train hard and long, and with high frequency. Unless one is supported by a incredibly higher recovery system (natural or chemically enhanced), this approach will result in over-training and non-achievement of goals.

....I have very firm beliefs on this topic. Volume and intensity are inversely related. When one is up, the other is forced down. You cannot do a high volume workout (i.e. a high number of sets) and have as high an intensity as you would have with a lower number of sets. Many kid themselves on this, but you cannot avoid reality.

I was conducting research and I came upon the following exercise in a publication copyright claimed by another 'author' at a subsequent date (bolding added):

…but you cannot train hard and long. I agree with this statement. Volume and intensity are inversely related. When one is up, the other is down. Most trainers, quite honestly, seem unaware of this simple concept, or are perhaps in denial as regards this, but it is an irrefutable fact.

And I said to myself: “That looks familiar!” So I cross-referenced it and I said to myself: “Wow! No wonder that looked familiar!”

And I came upon this wording another one more times by the same 'author' in different publications - in the absence of credits or references to the origin or permission to use from the original author (myself), and that the 'author' claimed copyright....

NSCA history

In 2000 I wrote, published and claimed copyright on this concept (bolding added now):

As I understand it, in about 1978, a small group of people including Ken Kontor and Boyd Epley worked to create what was initially known as the ‘National Strength Coaches Association’ (NSCA). Again from what I understand, this group was formed in the mid-west area of America (around Nebraska), initially with the intent primarily to service college level strength coaches, employed at that time at the various educational institutions.

The next interesting development I highlight is the name change of this organization. In about 1982 they changed from being the ‘National Strength Coaches Association’ to being the ‘National Strength & Conditioning Coaches Association’. They were able to change the name, refocus it to include all aspects of ‘conditioning’, without needing to change the acronym of NSCA. And there you have it - the birth of the title ‘strength and conditioning coach’!

I was conducting research and I came upon the following exercise in a publication copyright claimed by another 'author' at a subsequent date (bolding added):

The NSCA started in  1978 and its called the National Strength Coaches Association – in order to expand its membership and attract personal trainers and physical therapists they moved to call themselves the National Strength and Conditioning Association just so they wouldn’t have to change the acronym – the NSCA……

And I said to myself: “That looks familiar!” So I cross-referenced it and I said to myself: “Wow! No wonder that looked familiar!”

And I came upon this wording another one more times by the same 'author' in different publications - in the absence of credits or references to the origin or permission to use from the original author (myself), and that the 'author' claimed copyright....

The concentric phase - the need for speed

In 1999 I wrote, published and claimed copyright on this concept (bolding added now):

Where I believe most get it wrong is this. For those concerned about power (rate of force development), I don’t recommend using anything less than a fast or attempted-to-be-fast concentric contraction for some 80-90% of total training time. A lack of awareness of the ‘need for speed’ (attempted acceleration) in the concentric phase in the power athlete may result in an adaptation to a non-specific rate of force development. This is the same non-effective and perhaps detrimental training effect that occurred when athletes first started using strength training and using the bodybuilding methods way back decades ago – a total lack of awareness of the need for a fast/attempted-to-be-fast concentric contraction. Therefore the power athlete cannot afford to spend more than 10-20 % (as a generalization) of their total strength training time using numbers greater than 1 as the third number.

I was conducting research and I came upon the following exercise in a publication copyright claimed by another 'author' at a subsequent date (bolding added):

As an important consideration however is the use of tempo with power athletes. For anyone concerned with power or speed, anything less than an explosive (or an attempt to be explosive) is not recommended for the bulk of your training. While it is fine for a general fitness client or an aesthetic driven client to use slow concentric it is largely determinantal for the explosive power athlete as it is non-specific to the development of power. So for the explosive athletes a rep tempo will either end in a ‘1’ or an ‘X’.

And I said to myself: “That looks familiar!” So I cross-referenced it and I said to myself: “Wow! No wonder that looked familiar!”

And I came upon this wording another one more times by the same 'author' in different publications - in the absence of credits or references to the origin or permission to use from the original author (myself), and that the 'author' claimed copyright....

Training age - influence on number of sets

In 1998 I wrote, published and claimed copyright on this concept (bolding added now):

The influence of training age on number of sets:

a beginner is not likely to need any more than one to two sets per exercise to gain a training effect. It could be argued that the more advanced a trainee becomes, the more sets required. I believe this is true up to a point. There is a point in time where further increases in volume (no. of sets) will not benefit, and the search for further training effects should be limited to increases in intensity.

I was conducting research and I came upon the following exercise in a publication copyright claimed by another 'author' at a subsequent date (bolding added):

Training Age: a beginner to strength training is unlikely to need exposure to more than 1-2 sets of a given exercise….. And clearly the more advanced trainee needs greater volume, however this is only true up to a point. There is definitely a point of diminishing returns when it comes to total sets, and at this point further progress can only be made by increases in intensity.

And I said to myself: “That looks familiar!” So I cross-referenced it and I said to myself: “Wow! No wonder that looked familiar!”

And I came upon this wording another one more times by the same 'author' in different publications - in the absence of credits or references to the origin or permission to use from the original author (myself), and that the 'author' claimed copyright....

Multiple work sets - anatomy of

In 1999 I wrote, published and claimed copyright on this concept (bolding added now):

In a nut-shell, if you are lifting the same load for say three sets of ten, it is unlikely it was your maximum in set one. In fact, if you are able to complete three sets of ten at the same load, even if you reach exhaustion on the tenth rep of the third set, it is unlikely that even the second set was at or near your maximum.

I was conducting research and I came upon the following exercise in a publication copyright claimed by another 'author' at a subsequent date (bolding added):

In a nutshell if you are still able to lift the same load for three sets, it is likely that you have selected loads based on the facts you are doing three sets – i.e. you didn’t use your maximum load.

And I said to myself: “That looks familiar!” So I cross-referenced it and I said to myself: “Wow! No wonder that looked familiar!”

And I came upon this wording another one more times by the same 'author' in different publications - there was an unusual exception in this copying however - some loose credit was given to Ian King....however the copied text was not placed in parentheses.

The third work set - anatomy of

In 1999 I wrote, published and claimed copyright on this concept (bolding added now):

The third and subsequent work sets - How you respond to the third and subsequent work sets may be influenced by many factors including:
• your entry level recovery (as reflected by your resting stores of metabolic and neural substrates);
• your level of specific conditioning (ability to tolerate this volume);
• nutritional/ergogenic effects on your rate of substrate/neural chemical replacement; and
• how close to maximum effort and fatigue you went on the prior two work sets.

I was conducting research and I came upon the following exercise in a publication copyright claimed by another 'author' at a subsequent date (bolding added):

A third set at the same load as sets one and two is becoming an exercise in endurance. It is influenced by recovery status, nutritional status, substrate availability and to be honest residual fatigue from sets one and two.

And I said to myself: “That looks familiar!” So I cross-referenced it and I said to myself: “Wow! No wonder that looked familiar!”

And I came upon this wording another one more times by the same 'author' in different publications - there was an unusual exception in this copying however - some loose credit was given to Ian King....however the copied text was not placed in parentheses.

The second work set - anatomy of

In 1999 I wrote, published and claimed copyright on this concept (bolding added now):

The second work set - This set is potentially the ‘best’ set. The second work set benefits from the first work set - in what can be described as ‘neural arousal’, or greater neuro-muscular innervation. Provided the rest periods between sets has been adequate (relative to your training goal), your nervous system iswoken up’ by the exposure to load in the first. The neural inhibition level (the loading level at which the body automatically shuts down to prevent injury) is raised. Psychologically, you have benefited from the exposure to the load of the first set - now you are ready, anticipating the load.

I was conducting research and I came upon the following exercise in a publication copyright claimed by another 'author' at a subsequent date (bolding added):

The second set however tends to benefit from the first set in terms of neural innvervation – the body isawake’ now. At the end of the second set, psychologically you now ‘own’ the weight.

And I said to myself: “That looks familiar!” So I cross-referenced it and I said to myself: “Wow! No wonder that looked familiar!”

And I came upon this wording another one more times by the same 'author' in different publications - there was an unusual exception in this copying however - some loose credit was given to Ian King....however the copied text was not placed in parentheses.

The first work set - anatomy of

In 1999 I wrote, published and claimed copyright on this concept (bolding added now):

The primary effect of the first work set is shock. The body, subject to the laws of homeostasis and innate protective mechanisms, rarely functions optimally during the first work set.

I was conducting research and I came upon the following exercise in a publication copyright claimed by another 'author' at a subsequent date (bolding added):

... the first set of a workout tends to be a ‘shock’ to the body. The body rarely functions well during the first work set of an exercise.

And I said to myself: “That looks familiar!” So I cross-referenced it and I said to myself: “Wow! No wonder that looked familiar!”

And I came upon this wording another one more times by the same 'author' in different publications - there was an unusual exception in this copying however - some loose credit was given to Ian King....however the copied text was not placed in parentheses.

Training in too narrow a rep bracket

In 1998 I wrote, published and claimed copyright on this concept (bolding added now):

The message is clear - irrespective of the specific goal, training in too narrow a rep bracket may not be as effective as alternating or mixing with different rep brackets. The key is not which reps to use, rather how much time to spend in each different rep bracket.

I was conducting research and I came upon the following exercise in a publication copyright claimed by another 'author' at a subsequent date (bolding added):

The underlying message is obvious variety alone can accelerate your process and regardless of your goal, the main premise to understand is that it is not merely which rep brackets to use, but also how long to stay within each rep bracket.

And I said to myself: “That looks familiar!” So I cross-referenced it and I said to myself: “Wow! No wonder that looked familiar!”

And I came upon this wording another one more times by the same 'author' in different publications - in the absence of credits or references to the origin or permission to use from the original author (myself), and that the 'author' claimed copyright....

Repettions - defined

In 1998 I wrote, published and claimed copyright on this concept (bolding added now):

A repetition in strength training is one full cycle of the contraction modes involved.

I was conducting research and I came upon the following exercise in a publication copyright claimed by another 'author' at a subsequent date (bolding added):

A repetition….can be thought of as one full cycle of the contraction modes involved.

And I said to myself: “That looks familiar!” So I cross-referenced it and I said to myself: “Wow! No wonder that looked familiar!”

And I came upon this wording another one more times by the same 'author' in different publications - in the absence of credits or references to the origin or permission to use from the original author (myself), and that the 'author' claimed copyright....

Influence of anabolics on strength training program design

In 1997 I wrote, published and claimed copyright on this concept (bolding added now):

I firmly believe that strength training program design has been historically influenced by anabolic steroids. If you accept the influence that bodybuilding, weightlifting and powerlifting have had on program design, and you understand the role drugs play in these sports, you gain a fuller appreciation of this influence. In brief if you take drugs you can handle higher volumes (higher number of sets).

I was conducting research and I came upon the following exercise in a publication copyright claimed by another 'author' at a subsequent date (bolding added):

I firmly believe that program design has been greatly influenced by the bodybuilding world and steroid users - Training on drugs makes it difficult to assess which is working - the anabolics or the program.

And I said to myself: “That looks familiar!” So I cross-referenced it and I said to myself: “Wow! No wonder that looked familiar!”

And I came upon this wording another two more times by the same 'author' in different publications - in the absence of credits or references to the origin or permission to use from the original author (myself), and that the 'author' claimed copyright....

Gender differences in strength levels

In 1998 I wrote, published and claimed copyright on this concept (bolding added now):

Women have been found to be able to do a greater no. of reps at a given %age of their RM than men

I was conducting research and I came upon the following exercise in a publication copyright claimed by another 'author' at a subsequent date (bolding added):

Gender – at a given %age of 1RM a woman will always perform more reps than a man.

And I said to myself: “That looks familiar!” So I cross-referenced it and I said to myself: “Wow! No wonder that looked familiar!”

And I came upon this wording another one more times by the same 'author' in different publications - in the absence of credits or references to the origin or permission to use from the original author (myself), and that the 'author' claimed copyright....

Olympic lifts

In 1998 I wrote, published and claimed copyright on this concept (bolding added now):

Olympic lifts : the Olympic lifts (cleans, snatches and variations of these) are excellent and universally popular exercises for the development of explosive power

I was conducting research and I came upon the following exercise in a publication copyright claimed by another 'author' at a subsequent date (bolding added):

For the explosive athlete I am a big believer in the Olympic lifts and their variations for power development.

And I said to myself: “That looks familiar!” So I cross-referenced it and I said to myself: “Wow! No wonder that looked familiar!”

And I came upon this wording another one more times by the same 'author' in different publications - in the absence of credits or references to the origin or permission to use from the original author (myself), and that the 'author' claimed copyright....

Unilateral and bilateral, and single and double/multi-joint exercises

In 1998 I wrote, published and claimed copyright on this concept (bolding added now):

My next and final step is to divide all the above into unilateral and bilateral, and single and double/multi-joint exercises

I was conducting research and I came upon the following exercise in a publication copyright claimed by another 'author' at a subsequent date (bolding added):

Exercises can be progressed as follows:

* Single joint to multiple joint
* Unilateral to bi-lateral.

And I said to myself: “That looks familiar!” So I cross-referenced it and I said to myself: “Wow! No wonder that looked familiar!”

And I came upon this wording another one more times by the same 'author' in different publications - in the absence of credits or references to the origin or permission to use from the original author (myself), and that the 'author' claimed copyright....

Speed endurance subquality - Repetitive speed endurance - defined

In 2000 I wrote, published and claimed copyright on this concept (bolding added now):

Repetitive speed endurance : is used in sports that are conducted over a longer and fixed time e.g. game sports, played in half’s or quarters. There is no change in duration of play. Athletes in these sports alternate between sprinting, walking, jogging, standing, sprinting and so on. An example of this would be the football codes. The metabolic and neuro-muscular requirements of this type of speed endurance are significantly different that the other two - yet invariably training for these speed sports is conducted with methods that may be more appropriate to the first two!

I was conducting research and I came upon the following exercise in a publication copyright claimed by another 'author' at a subsequent date (bolding added):

repetitive speed endurance – most applicable to sports – where you may be walking jogging and sprinting repeatedly in a quarter. There is no change in the duration of play (ie. A half, quarter etc).

And I said to myself: “That looks familiar!” So I cross-referenced it and I said to myself: “Wow! No wonder that looked familiar!”

Published in the absence of credits or references to the origin or permission to use from the original author (myself), and that the 'author' claimed copyright....

Speed endurance subquality - Intermittent speed endurance - defined

In 2000 I wrote, published and claimed copyright on this concept (bolding added now):

Intermittent speed endurance : is used in sports that are continually in motion, typically subject to timing from start to end, and alternating between medium to very fast. This occurs in sports such as middle to long distance events e.g. 1500 m to the marathon. The type of training used to replicate this requirement is fartlek - know as ‘speed-play’, or the link between speed and endurance.

I was conducting research and I came upon the following exercise in a publication copyright claimed by another 'author' at a subsequent date (bolding added):

intermittent speed endurance (longer distances where the athlete is continually in motion but alternating between medium to very fast speeds – 1500m etc), and

And I said to myself: “That looks familiar!” So I cross-referenced it and I said to myself: “Wow! No wonder that looked familiar!”

Published in the absence of credits or references to the origin or permission to use from the original author (myself), and that the 'author' claimed copyright....

Speed endurance subquality - Continual speed endurance - defined

In 2000 I wrote, published and claimed copyright on this concept (bolding added now):

Continual speed endurance : applies when there is no break or reduction in the attempted speed, and the athlete is required to minimize the reduction in maximum velocity. This occurs in events such as the 100 to 800 meter sprints in track and field.

I was conducting research and I came upon the following exercise in a publication copyright claimed by another 'author' at a subsequent date (bolding added):

continual speed endurance (where there is no break in the attempted speed – more applicable in track and field),

And I said to myself: “That looks familiar!” So I cross-referenced it and I said to myself: “Wow! No wonder that looked familiar!”

Published in the absence of credits or references to the origin or permission to use from the original author (myself), and that the 'author' claimed copyright....

Speed endurance - defined

In 2000 I wrote, published and claimed copyright on this concept (bolding added now):

Speed endurance

Speed endurance is the ability to maintain high levels of speed.

I was conducting research and I came upon the following exercise in a publication copyright claimed by another 'author' at a subsequent date (bolding added):

Speed endurance:

the ability to maintain high levels of speed.

And I said to myself: “That looks familiar!” So I cross-referenced it and I said to myself: “Wow! No wonder that looked familiar!”

Published in the absence of credits or references to the origin or permission to use from the original author (myself), and that the 'author' claimed copyright....

Maximum velocity - defined

In 2000 I wrote, published and claimed copyright on this concept (bolding added now):

Maximum velocity

As stated above, the point at which one ceases to accelerate is ones maximum velocity.

I was conducting research and I came upon the following exercise in a publication copyright claimed by another 'author' at a subsequent date (bolding added):

Maximum Speed:

the point at which you cease to accelerate

And I said to myself: “That looks familiar!” So I cross-referenced it and I said to myself: “Wow! No wonder that looked familiar!”

Published in the absence of credits or references to the origin or permission to use from the original author (myself), and that the 'author' claimed copyright....

Acceleration - defined

In 2000 I wrote, published and claimed copyright on this concept (bolding added now):

Acceleration

The athlete’s speed component focus following the first few movements is on acceleration - provided the sporting action has the distance and time frame to cope. If the action or event is over within one to two seconds, the need to fully exploit acceleration is absent

I was conducting research and I came upon the following exercise in a publication copyright claimed by another 'author' at a subsequent date (bolding added):

Acceleration:

the ability to increase speed and approach maximum speed. This is less important in short distance sports as the action is typically over in 1-2 seconds and the need to fully exploit acceleration is absent.

And I said to myself: “That looks familiar!” So I cross-referenced it and I said to myself: “Wow! No wonder that looked familiar!”

Published in the absence of credits or references to the origin or permission to use from the original author (myself), and that the 'author' claimed copyright....

Agility and co-ordination - defined

In 2000 I wrote, published and claimed copyright on this concept (bolding added now):

Agility and co-ordination

The first few movements following the reaction to the stimulus rely on agility and coordination. They may be leg movements (i.e. running, jumping or cycling), or hand movements (e.g. paddling, pushing/pulling, or throwing).

Sports where this sub-quality of speed correlate highly with success (i.e. they are very important qualities), include sports where the distances moved and time frames involved are short e.g. small court sports such as basketball, netball and so on.

I was conducting research and I came upon the following exercise in a publication copyright claimed by another 'author' at a subsequent date (bolding added):

Agility and co-ordination:

This is the first few movements following the reaction to the stimulus

This is basically speed with multiple direction changes – extremely important for sports where the distances moved and the time frames involved are quite short

And I said to myself: “That looks familiar!” So I cross-referenced it and I said to myself: “Wow! No wonder that looked familiar!”

Published in the absence of credits or references to the origin or permission to use from the original author (myself), and that the 'author' claimed copyright....

Reaction - defined

In 2000 I wrote, published and claimed copyright on this concept (bolding added now):

Detection of and reaction to stimulus

The first sub-quality of speed can be said to be the ability to detect and react to stimulus. This is usually the first action in a chain of speed responses.

I was conducting research and I came upon the following exercise in a publication copyright claimed by another 'author' at a subsequent date (bolding added):

Reaction time:

The ability to detect and react to a stimulus. This usually the first action in a series of speed responses.

And I said to myself: “That looks familiar!” So I cross-referenced it and I said to myself: “Wow! No wonder that looked familiar!”

Published in the absence of credits or references to the origin or permission to use from the original author (myself), and that the 'author' claimed copyright....

Speed - components of

In 2000 I wrote, published and claimed copyright on this concept (bolding added now):

Detection of and reaction to stimulus
i. Auditory stimuli
ii. Kinesthetic stimuli
iii. Visual stimuli

Agility and co-ordination

Acceleration

Maximum velocity

Speed endurance
i. Continual speed endurance
ii. Intermittent speed endurance
iii. Repetitive speed endurance

I was conducting research and I came upon the following exercise in a publication copyright claimed by another 'author' at a subsequent date (bolding added):

Reaction time
i. Auditory
ii. Visual
iii. Kinesthetic

Agility and co-ordination

Acceleration

Maximum velocity

Speed endurance
i. Continual speed endurance
ii. Intermittent speed endurance
iii. Repetitive speed endurance

And I said to myself: “That looks familiar!” So I cross-referenced it and I said to myself: “Wow! No wonder that looked familiar!”

Published in the absence of credits or references to the origin or permission to use from the original author (myself), and that the 'author' claimed copyright....

Speed - defined

In 2000 I wrote, published and claimed copyright on this concept (bolding added now):

Speed can be defined as the time taken between two points.

I was conducting research and I came upon the following exercise in a publication copyright claimed by another 'author' at a subsequent date (bolding added):

Speed can be defined as the time taken between two points.

And I said to myself: “That looks familiar!” So I cross-referenced it and I said to myself: “Wow! No wonder that looked familiar!”

Published in the absence of credits or references to the origin or permission to use from the original author (myself), and that the 'author' claimed copyright....

Sports scientists are more like sport historians

In 1997 I wrote, published and claimed copyright on this concept (bolding added now):

When I say research, Lyn Jones, who is a former Australian now a Directors or National Coaching Director of US Weightlifting suggests that sports scientists are more like sport historians because they take what others have been doing for some time and prove it.

I was conducting research and I came upon the following exercise in a publication copyright claimed by another 'author' at a subsequent date (bolding added):

History versus Science. Lyn Jones the director of USA Weightlifting has often been quoted as saying that sports scientists are really more like sports historians. Sports scientists are often researching what coaches have been doing for years - current research is more on sports training history than current programs - researchers are often trying to validate (or invalidate) what most coaches are already doing.

And I said to myself: “That looks familiar!” So I cross-referenced it and I said to myself: “Wow! No wonder that looked familiar!”

And I came upon this wording another three more times by the same 'author' in different publications - in the absence of credits or references to the origin or permission to use from the original author (myself), and that the 'author' claimed copyright....

Transfer

In 2000 I wrote, published and claimed copyright on this concept (bolding added now):

The principle of transfer focuses on what effect on performance occurred from the training used. In other words, this principle places more importance on doing the training that gives the best result as measured by performance, than it does on conforming with specificity for the sake of specificity.

I was conducting research and I came upon the following exercise in a publication copyright claimed by another 'author' at a subsequent date (bolding added):

this principle focuses on to what degree each quality trained in the gym or in practice actually TRANSFERS to an on-the-field or in-the-ring performance. This principle therefore places more importance on doing the training that gives the best result as measured by sports performance, than it does on conforming to specificity for the sake of specificity. For example – will the time taken to achieve a 400lb squat as opposed to a 300 lb squat actually be worth the time invested when you step into the ring?

And I said to myself: “That looks familiar!” So I cross-referenced it and I said to myself: “Wow! No wonder that looked familiar!”

Published in the absence of credits or references to the origin or permission to use from the original author (myself), and that the 'author' claimed copyright....

Specificity - the SAID Principle

In 2000 I wrote, published and claimed copyright on this concept (bolding added now):

The principle of specificity suggests that your adaptation to training will be very specific to the nature of the training you are doing. For example if you are doing a number of long, slow jogs per week, your physical capacity to do that specific activity may be enhanced. An acronym that appears to have lost popularity but is quite illustrative of this point is the SAID Principle - specific adaptations to imposed demands.

I was conducting research and I came upon the following exercise in a publication copyright claimed by another 'author' at a subsequent date (bolding added):

The SAID principle – specific adaptation to imposed demand. This principle suggest that your adaptation to training will be specifice.g. long slow running will enhance your ability to run long and slow – but is unlikely to enhance your ability to run short and explosively.

And I said to myself: “That looks familiar!” So I cross-referenced it and I said to myself: “Wow! No wonder that looked familiar!”

And I came upon this wording another one more times by the same 'author' in different publications - in the absence of credits or references to the origin or permission to use from the original author (myself), and that the 'author' claimed copyright....

Reversibility

In 2000 I wrote, published and claimed copyright on this concept (bolding added now):

This principle simply states that once you remove the stimulus of training, the physical capacities developed as a result of training will diminish, go away. Simply put, if you don’t use it, you lose it.

Understanding this principles will assist you to determine issues such as how many days the athlete can afford to take between sessions of the same type, how many weeks the athlete can take off in the transition phase of the year, and how infrequently the athlete can afford to expose him/her self to specific training to maintain that quality but not lose it.

,,,Another term you may seen used as a synonym is detraining.

I was conducting research and I came upon the following exercise in a publication copyright claimed by another 'author' at a subsequent date (bolding added):

This is the use it or lose it principle. Understanding this principle will allow you to determine the different phases of training, transition times, recovery weeks etc. This is also known as detraining and is a key component behind the success of undulating periodization programs.

And I said to myself: “That looks familiar!” So I cross-referenced it and I said to myself: “Wow! No wonder that looked familiar!”

Published in the absence of credits or references to the origin or permission to use from the original author (myself), and that the 'author' claimed copyright....

Sunday, March 7, 2010

Recovery

In 2000 I wrote, published and claimed copyright on this concept (bolding added now):

The principle of recovery recognizes that the training effect is not simply a result of training alone, but occurs from a combination of training and the subsequent recovery from training. It is only when recovery is allowed that we see the super-compensation effect, the unique phenomenon where the bodies physical capacity is elevated in response to training, in anticipation of another exposure to the same stimulus.

I was conducting research and I came upon the following exercise in a publication copyright claimed by another 'author' at a subsequent date (bolding added):

The principle of recovery recognizes that training alone does not produce any results. That’s right – you don’t get better by training - you get better by recovering from training....The training effect is a combination of training and the subsequent recovery from training. It is only when recovery is allowed that we see the super-compensation effect, when the body’s physical capacity is elevated in response to training. 

And I said to myself: “That looks familiar!” So I cross-referenced it and I said to myself: “Wow! No wonder that looked familiar!”

And I came upon this wording another one more times by the same 'author' in different publications - in the absence of credits or references to the origin or permission to use from the original author (myself), and that the 'author' claimed copyright....

Progressive overload

In 2000 I wrote, published and claimed copyright on this concept (bolding added now):

This principle stresses two issues. Firstly the need for overload in training, and secondly the need for progression in training overload.

I was conducting research and I came upon the following exercise in a publication copyright claimed by another 'author' at a subsequent date (bolding added):

This stresses two issues. Firstly the need for overload in training, and secondly the need for progression in training overload.

And I said to myself: “That looks familiar!” So I cross-referenced it and I said to myself: “Wow! No wonder that looked familiar!”

And I came upon this wording another one more times by the same 'author' in different publications - in the absence of credits or references to the origin or permission to use from the original author (myself), and that the 'author' claimed copyright....

Equal and opposite effect

In 2000 I wrote, published and claimed copyright on this concept (bolding added now):

This is a very interesting principle, a concept that I have created. One that upon mastering, will assist you to avoid negative outcomes from training. The concept is based on the belief that to every action (in training) there is a positive and a negative outcome, and that often the negative outcome is equal or as powerful as the positive outcome.

I was conducting research and I came upon the following exercise in a publication copyright claimed by another 'author' at a subsequent date (bolding added):

The concept is based on the belief that to every action (in training) there is both a positive and negative outcome, and often, the negative outcome is equal or as powerful as the positive one.

And I said to myself: “That looks familiar!” So I cross-referenced it and I said to myself: “Wow! No wonder that looked familiar!”

This was different! The 'author' gave credit to Ian King for the concept. But failed to place the subsequent text in parentheses...

And I came upon this wording another one more times by the same 'author' in different publications.

Individualization

In 2000 I wrote, published and claimed copyright on this concept (bolding added now):

This principle stresses that to optimize the training effect, it is necessary to take into account all the factors that the individual athlete presents. This suggests that each training program needs to be individualized. Modified to suit the individual, in each aspect of training - speed, strength, endurance, flexibility and so on.

I was conducting research and I came upon the following exercise in a publication copyright claimed by another 'author' at a subsequent date (bolding added):

To really maximize the training effect it is necessary to take into account every single individual difference that the athlete presents. Each training program needs to be individualized and modified to suit the individual. Many coaches know about this. Few actually apply it. You can give me all the excuses you want about time, etc. by you can’t ignore the fact you are short-changing the athletes by providing generic training programs.

And I said to myself: “That looks familiar!” So I cross-referenced it and I said to myself: “Wow! No wonder that looked familiar!”

And I came upon this wording another one more times by the same 'author' in different publications - in the absence of credits or references to the origin or permission to use from the original author (myself), and that the 'author' claimed copyright....

General to specific

In 2000 I wrote, published and claimed copyright on this concept (bolding added now):

This principle stresses the benefit of progressing from general training to specific training. This principle can be applied in both long-term planning (e.g. multi-year periodization) as well as short term planning (e.g. annual periodization). General to specific can viewed as opposite ends of a continuum, with relative points between (see Fig 1).

I was conducting research and I came upon the following exercise in a publication copyright claimed by another 'author' at a subsequent date (bolding added):

This principle explores the benefits of progressing from general training to more about sport specific training. This principle should be used both long term and short term when designing a conditioning program. General training to sport-specific training can be thought of as opposite ends of a continuum.

And I said to myself: “That looks familiar!” So I cross-referenced it and I said to myself: “Wow! No wonder that looked familiar!”

Published in the absence of credits or references to the origin or permission to use from the original author (myself), and that the 'author' claimed copyright....

Training is a process not a prescription

In 2005 (and on many other occasions) I wrote, published and claimed copyright on this concept (bolding added now):

Training is a process not a prescription

I was conducting research and I came upon the following exercise in a publication copyright claimed by another 'author' at a subsequent date (bolding added):

Training is a process, not a prescription

And I said to myself: “That looks familiar!” So I cross-referenced it and I said to myself: “Wow! No wonder that looked familiar!”

Published in the absence of credits or references to the origin or permission to use from the original author (myself), and that the 'author' claimed copyright....

An overreaction in the short term and an underreaction in the long term

In 2000 (and on many other occasions) I wrote, published and claimed copyright on this concept (bolding added now):

a new idea as an over-reaction in the short term and an under-reaction in the long term

I was conducting research and I came upon the following exercise in a publication copyright claimed by another 'author' at a subsequent date (bolding added):

an overreaction to anything new in the short term and an under-reaction in the long term

And I said to myself: “That looks familiar!” So I cross-referenced it and I said to myself: “Wow! No wonder that looked familiar!”

And I came upon this wording another six more times by the same 'author' in different publications - in the absence of credits or references to the origin or permission to use from the original author (myself), and that the 'author' claimed copyright....

Resist the temptation to conform when designing training programs

In 2005 I wrote, published and claimed copyright on this concept (bolding added now):

Resist the temptation in program design to conform to mainstream paradigms simply for the sake of conforming, no matter how dogmatically they are presented, or how much you may be ridiculed or ostracized for trusting your intuition over conformity.

I was conducting research and I came upon the following exercise in a publication copyright claimed by another 'author' at a subsequent date (bolding added):

When designing training programs, resist the pressure to conform to any tradition or system of beliefs, no matter how dogmatically that tradition or those beliefs are presented, or how much you get "slammed" for not conforming. This applies to training and life.

And I said to myself: “That looks familiar!” So I cross-referenced it and I said to myself: “Wow! No wonder that looked familiar!”

And I came upon this wording another one more times by the same 'author' in different publications - in the absence of credits or references to the origin or permission to use from the original author (myself), and that the 'author' claimed copyright....

Undulating periodization - advantages

I didn't even write about this, however that didn't stop this copying....

In 1998 I wrote, published and claimed copyright on this concept (bolding added now):

The advantages includes that it avoids the detraining issues involved in linear progression

I was conducting research and I came upon the following exercise in a publication copyright claimed by another 'author' at a subsequent date (bolding added):

Advantages: avoids the detraining issues involved in linear progression.

And I said to myself: “That looks familiar!” So I cross-referenced it and I said to myself: “Wow! No wonder that looked familiar!”

And I came upon this wording another one more times by the same 'author' in different publications - in the absence of credits or references to the origin or permission to use from the original author (myself), and that the 'author' claimed copyright....

Undulating periodization - disadvantages

I didn't even write about this, however that didn't stop this copying....

In 1998 I wrote, published and claimed copyright on this concept (bolding added now):

The disadvantages include that it requires to trainee to be experienced in load selection as the reps drop suddenly and significantly.

I was conducting research and I came upon the following exercise in a publication copyright claimed by another 'author' at a subsequent date (bolding added):

Disadvantages: requires a LOT of experience in load selection as the reps change quickly and significantly.

And I said to myself: “That looks familiar!” So I cross-referenced it and I said to myself: “Wow! No wonder that looked familiar!”

And I came upon this wording another one more times by the same 'author' in different publications - in the absence of credits or references to the origin or permission to use from the original author (myself), and that the 'author' claimed copyright....

Linear periodization - disadvantages

In 1998 I wrote, published and claimed copyright on this concept (bolding added now):

The disadvantages includes that the early stages may cause a detraining in neural adaptation, and the later stages may cause a detraining in metabolic adaptations.

I was conducting research and I came upon the following exercise in a publication copyright claimed by another 'author' at a subsequent date (bolding added):

Disadvantages: may cause a detraining effect in neural adaptation in the early stages, and a detraining effect in metabolic adaptation in the later stages.

And I said to myself: “That looks familiar!” So I cross-referenced it and I said to myself: “Wow! No wonder that looked familiar!”

And I came upon this wording another one more times by the same 'author' in different publications - in
the absence of credits or references to the origin or permission to use from the original author (myself), and that the 'author' claimed copyright....

Linear periodization - advantages

In 1998 I wrote, published and claimed copyright on this concept (bolding added now):

The benefits of this method include that it allows the trainee to develop load selection as a progression of reduced reps.

I was conducting research and I came upon the following exercise in a publication copyright claimed by another 'author' at a subsequent date (bolding added):

Advantages: allows the trainee to increase loading regularly and develop load selection as a progression of reduced reps, simply and effectively.

And I said to myself: “That looks familiar!” So I cross-referenced it and I said to myself: “Wow! No wonder that looked familiar!”

And I came upon this wording another one more times by the same 'author' in different publications - in the absence of credits or references to the origin or permission to use from the original author (myself), and that the 'author' claimed copyright....

Linear periodization - defined

In 1998 I wrote, published and claimed copyright on this concept (bolding added now):

Linear periodization : involves a linear progression in lowering reps and increasing load (representing the inverse relationship between volume and intensity).

I was conducting research and I came upon the following exercise in a publication copyright claimed by another 'author' at a subsequent date (bolding added):

Linear Periodization: involves a linear progression in lowering reps and increasing load (representing the inverse relationship between volume and intensity).

And I said to myself: “That looks familiar!” So I cross-referenced it and I said to myself: “Wow! No wonder that looked familiar!”

And I came upon this wording another two more times by the same 'author' in different publications - in the absence of credits or references to the origin or permission to use from the original author (myself), and that the 'author' claimed copyright....

Alternating periodization - disadvantages

In 1998 I wrote, published and claimed copyright on this concept (bolding added now):

The disadvantages include that it requires to trainee to be experienced in load selection as the reps drop suddenly and significantly.

I was conducting research and I came upon the following exercise in a publication copyright claimed by another 'author' at a subsequent date (bolding added):

Disadvantages: requires experience in load selection as the reps change quickly and significantly.

And I said to myself: “That looks familiar!” So I cross-referenced it and I said to myself: “Wow! No wonder that looked familiar!”

And I came upon this wording another one more times by the same 'author' in different publications - in the absence of credits or references to the origin or permission to use from the original author (myself), and that the 'author' claimed copyright....

Alternating periodization - advantages

In 1998 I wrote, published and claimed copyright on this concept (bolding added now):

The advantages includes that it avoids the detraining issues involved in linear progression (ie. reduces the concern of detraining metabolic or neural adaptations because of more frequent exposure to each).

I was conducting research and I came upon the following exercise in a publication copyright claimed by another 'author' at a subsequent date (bolding added):

Advantages: avoids the detraining issues involved in linear progression (due to more frequent exposure of neural and metabolic effects).

And I said to myself: “That looks familiar!” So I cross-referenced it and I said to myself: “Wow! No wonder that looked familiar!”

And I came upon this wording another one more times by the same 'author' in different publications - in the absence of credits or references to the origin or permission to use from the original author (myself), and that the 'author' claimed copyright....

Alternating periodization - defined

In 1998 I wrote, published and claimed copyright on this concept (bolding added now):

Alternating periodization: involves alternating between volume (another term used is accumulation) and intensity (again, another term seen is intensification).

I was conducting research and I came upon the following exercise in a publication copyright claimed by another 'author' at a subsequent date (bolding added):

Alternating Periodization: involves alternating between volume and intensity (accumulation / intensification)

And I said to myself: “That looks familiar!” So I cross-referenced it and I said to myself: “Wow! No wonder that looked familiar!”

And I came upon this wording another one more times by the same 'author' in different publications - in the absence of credits or references to the origin or permission to use from the original author (myself), and that the 'author' claimed copyright....

Periodization means planning

In 1998 I wrote, published and claimed copyright on this concept (bolding added now):

…..periodization. That means planning.

I was conducting research and I came upon the following exercise in a publication copyright claimed by another 'author' at a subsequent date (bolding added):

Periodization just means planning.

And I said to myself: “That looks familiar!” So I cross-referenced it and I said to myself: “Wow! No wonder that looked familiar!”

And I came upon this wording another three more times by the same 'author' in different publications - in the absence of credits or references to the origin or permission to use from the original author (myself), and that the 'author' claimed copyright....

Volume and intensity are inversely related

In 1999 I wrote, published and claimed copyright on this concept (bolding added now):

Volume and intensity are inversely related. When one is up, the other is forced down.

I was conducting research and I came upon the following exercise in a publication copyright claimed by another 'author' at a subsequent date (bolding added):

Volume and intensity are inversely related. When one is up, the other is down.

And I said to myself: “That looks familiar!” So I cross-referenced it and I said to myself: “Wow! No wonder that looked familiar!”

I noted that the use of this description was in the absence of credits or references to the origin or permission to use from the original author (myself), and that the 'author' claimed copyright....

Time magnifies errors in training.

In 1998 I wrote, published and claimed copyright on this saying (bolding added now):

Time magnifies errors in training.

I was conducting research and I came upon the following exercise in a publication copyright claimed by another 'author' at a subsequent date (bolding added):

time will magnify any and all errors in training

And I said to myself: “That looks familiar!” So I cross-referenced it and I said to myself: “Wow! No wonder that looked familiar!”

And I came upon this wording another two more times by the same 'author' in different publications - in the absence of credits or references to the origin or permission to use from the original author (myself), and that the 'author' claimed copyright....

All things being equal, and independent of any specificity demands

In 1998 I wrote, published and claimed copyright on this concept (bolding added now):

all things being equal, and independent of any specificity demands, the selection of exercises should show balance throughout the body.

I was conducting research and I came upon the following exercise in a publication copyright claimed by another 'author' at a subsequent date (bolding added):

All things being equal, and independent of any specificity demands, the selection of exercises should show balance throughout the body

And I said to myself: “That looks familiar!” So I cross-referenced it and I said to myself: “Wow! No wonder that looked familiar!”

And I came upon this wording another two more times by the same 'author' in different publications - in the absence of credits or references to the origin or permission to use from the original author (myself), and that the 'author' claimed copyright....

Friday, March 5, 2010

Neck lateral flexion/extension

In 2000 (and on a few other occasions) I published and claimed copyright on this exercise description (bolding added now):

Neck lateral flexion/extension:

Using a partner and a towel perform slow controlled lateral flexion and extension of the neck (i.e. face forward tilt the head to the left and right.

I was conducting research and I came upon the following exercise in a publication copyright claimed by another 'author' at a subsequent date (bolding added):

Neck lateral flexion/extension:

Using a partner and a towel perform slow controlled lateral flexion and extension of the neck (i.e. face forward tilt the head to the left and right.

And I said to myself: “That looks familiar!” So I cross-referenced it and I said to myself: “Wow! No wonder that looked familiar!”

I noted that the use of this description was in the absence of credits or references to the origin or permission to use from the original author (myself), and that the 'author' claimed copyright....

Jump Shrug

In 2000 (and on a few other occasions) I published and claimed copyright on this exercise description (bolding added now):

Jump Shrug :

With a medium overhand grip. Keeping a flat back, lower the bar down to just above the knees (the hang position) and immediately accelerate upwards, aiming to leave the floor as the shoulders shrug as high as possible maintaining straight arms throughout the technique.

I was conducting research and I came upon the following exercise in a publication copyright claimed by another 'author' at a subsequent date (bolding added):

Jump Shrug :

With a medium overhand grip. Keeping a flat back, lower the bar down to just above the knees (the hang position) and immediately accelerate upwards, aiming to leave the floor as the shoulders shrug as high as possible maintaining straight arms throughout the technique.

And I said to myself: “That looks familiar!” So I cross-referenced it and I said to myself: “Wow! No wonder that looked familiar!”

And I came upon this description another one more times by the same 'author' in different publications.

I noted that the use of this description was in the absence of credits or references to the origin or permission to use from the original author (myself), and that the 'author' claimed copyright....

DB Shrug Combo

In 2000 (and on a few other occasions) I published and claimed copyright on this exercise description (bolding added now):

DB Shrug Combo :

1) Standing, DB’s behind the body (actually behind the glutes), palms facing backwards, shrug shoulders, then

2) Standing, DB’s beside the body, palms facing thighs, shrug shoulders

3) Standing, DB’s in front of the body, palms facing body, shrug shoulders

I was conducting research and I came upon the following exercise in a publication copyright claimed by another 'author' at a subsequent date (bolding added):

DB Shrug Combo :

1) Standing, DB’s behind the body (actually behind the glutes), palms facing backwards, shrug shoulders, then

2) Standing, DB’s beside the body, palms facing thighs, shrug shoulders

3) Standing, DB’s in front of the body, palms facing body, shrug shoulders

And I said to myself: “That looks familiar!” So I cross-referenced it and I said to myself: “Wow! No wonder that looked familiar!”

I noted that the use of this description was in the absence of credits or references to the origin or permission to use from the original author (myself), and that the 'author' claimed copyright....

Barbell Shrug

In 2000 (and on a few other occasions) I published and claimed copyright on this exercise description (bolding added now):

Barbell Shrug :

With a medium overhand grip – shrug the shoulders as high as possible maintaining straight arms throughout the technique.

I was conducting research and I came upon the following exercise in a publication copyright claimed by another 'author' at a subsequent date (bolding added):

Barbell Shrug :

With a medium overhand grip – shrug the shoulders as high as possible maintaining straight arms throughout the technique.

And I said to myself: “That looks familiar!” So I cross-referenced it and I said to myself: “Wow! No wonder that looked familiar!”

I noted that the use of this description was in the absence of credits or references to the origin or permission to use from the original author (myself), and that the 'author' claimed copyright....

Tricep Pressdown Tri-set

In 2000 (and on a few other occasions) I published and claimed copyright on this exercise description (bolding added now):

Tricep Pressdown Tri-set :

Use the same principles as above. First position is an overhand or pronated grip with palms as close together as possible. The second position is a medium grip. The third and final position is the same width with hands reversed.

I was conducting research and I came upon the following exercise in a publication copyright claimed by another 'author' at a subsequent date (bolding added):

Tricep Pressdown Tri-set :

Uses the same principles as above. First position is an overhand or pronated grip with palms as close together as possible. The second position is a medium grip. The third and final position is the same width with hands reversed.

And I said to myself: “That looks familiar!” So I cross-referenced it and I said to myself: “Wow! No wonder that looked familiar!”

I noted that the use of this description was in the absence of credits or references to the origin or permission to use from the original author (myself), and that the 'author' claimed copyright....

Lying Tricep Extension

In 2000 (and on a few other occasions) I published and claimed copyright on this exercise description (bolding added now):

Lying Tricep Extension :

Lying on a bench – take an EZ bar and extend it fully to arms length. Keeping the upper arm stationary lower the bar to the forehead. Pause in this position and return to the extended position.

I was conducting research and I came upon the following exercise in a publication copyright claimed by another 'author' at a subsequent date (bolding added):

Lying Tricep Extension :

Lying on a bench – take an EZ bar and extend it fully to arms length. Keeping the upper arm stationary lower the bar to the forehead. Pause in this position and return to the extended position.

And I said to myself: “That looks familiar!” So I cross-referenced it and I said to myself: “Wow! No wonder that looked familiar!”

I noted that the use of this description was in the absence of credits or references to the origin or permission to use from the original author (myself), and that the 'author' claimed copyright....

Bicep Curls - Incline DB Tri-set

In 2000 (and on a few other occasions) I published and claimed copyright on this exercise description (bolding added now):

Incline DB Bicep Curl Tri-set :

The aim of these tri-set is to do all three exercises with minimal rest between (i.e. no more than 10-15 seconds). On the incline bench, keep the elbows still and behind the body. The first set is down with a hammer grip, which is palm inwards. The second is with a palm up grip, and the third is with the same grip but as you raise towards the top allow the elbows to drift outwards, reversing this in the lowering. Only do warm-up set if you feel you need to, and note the potential for using lighter DB’s in each subsequent exercise in the tri-set (as they go from strong to weak positions, and as fatigue sets in).

I was conducting research and I came upon the following exercise in a publication copyright claimed by another 'author' at a subsequent date (bolding added):

Incline DB Bicep Curl Tri-set :

The aim of these tri-set is to do all three exercises with minimal rest between (i.e. no more than 10-15 seconds). On the incline bench, keep the elbows still and behind the body. The first set is down with a hammer grip, which is palm inwards. The second is with a palm up grip, and the third is with the same grip but as you raise towards the top allow the elbows to drift outwards, reversing this in the lowering. Only do warm-up set if you feel you need to, and note the potential for using lighter DB’s in each subsequent exercise in the tri-set (as they go from strong to weak positions, and as fatigue sets in).

And I said to myself: “That looks familiar!” So I cross-referenced it and I said to myself: “Wow! No wonder that looked familiar!”

I noted that the use of this description was in the absence of credits or references to the origin or permission to use from the original author (myself), and that the 'author' claimed copyright....

Forearm Extension and Flexion - Barbell

In 2000 (and on a few other occasions) I published and claimed copyright on this exercise description (bolding added now):

Forearm extension and flexion :

Kneel on the ground and hold the bar with a medium grip. Rest the forearms on a prone bench, with the hands just off the side. The bar should be parallel to the long axis of the bench. You will have grip with the palms facing upwards (supine) for flexion and downwards (prone) for extension. Note the relatively slow speeds - this will reduce the amount of load required (you may be stunned by how light you need to go, especially in the extension!) Use a full range for both, and in flexion, allow the bar to roll to the end of the fingers (as far as you can go without losing it!). You may want to do a light warm up set, or even just do 2 work sets instead.

I was conducting research and I came upon the following exercise in a publication copyright claimed by another 'author' at a subsequent date (bolding added):

Forearm extension and flexion :

Kneel on the ground and hold the bar with a medium grip. Rest the forearms on a prone bench, with the hands just off the side. The bar should be parallel to the long axis of the bench. You will have grip with the palms facing upwards (supine) for flexion and downwards (prone) for extension. Note the relatively slow speeds - this will reduce the amount of load required (you may be stunned by how light you need to go, especially in the extension!) Use a full range for both, and in flexion, allow the bar to roll to the end of the fingers (as far as you can go without losing it!). You may want to do a light warm up set, or even just do 2 work sets instead.

And I said to myself: “That looks familiar!” So I cross-referenced it and I said to myself: “Wow! No wonder that looked familiar!”

And I came upon this description another three more times by the same 'author' in different publications.

I noted that the use of this description was in the absence of credits or references to the origin or permission to use from the original author (myself), and that the 'author' claimed copyright....