Just a couple of dudes chatting about their obsession with Gymnastics Strength Training.
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Just a couple of dudes chatting about their obsession with Gymnastics Strength Training.
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1/16/2023
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February 21, 2024
GST Junkies PodCast Ep.11 Training on Holidays
<p>We had a good question from one of our listeners, Nick, in regard to training on holidays.</p> <p>The main topic of the conversation is training on holiday, and the hosts share their personal stories of training while travelling. They discuss the importance of avoiding overtraining before a holiday and the essential equipment to pack for training on the go. </p> <p>They also share a travel hack for packing carry-on luggage. The conversation ends with a discussion about airport security and the structure of training on holiday. In this part of the conversation, Erdi and StreTch discuss training on holiday and the benefits of taking time off. </p> <p>They also explore different approaches to training while travelling, including adjusting programs and finding creative solutions. They emphasize the importance of maintaining consistency in training and the potential for improved performance after a break. </p> <p>They also touch on the challenges of finding training partners and communities in remote locations. </p> <p>Finally, they discuss how to manage training when going on holiday mid-phase. They provide insights on how to gradually return to training after a break, emphasizing the importance of not overdoing it and considering individual factors. </p> <p>They also highlight the benefits of training in the morning and having a structured training schedule. The conversation concludes with a discussion about their plans and where listeners can find more information about them. Takeaways</p> <ul> <li>When going on holiday, adjust your training based on the type of trip and the resources available.</li> <li>Taking time off from training can be beneficial for recovery and overall well-being.</li> <li>Maintaining consistency in training is important, but it's also okay to prioritise rest during holidays.</li> <li>Finding training partners and communities can enhance the training experience while travelling.</li> <li>Managing training mid-phase may require a gradual reintroduction to the program and adjusting volume and intensity. After taking a break from training, it is important to gradually ease back into it to avoid overcompensation and potential setbacks.</li> <li>Training in the morning can help establish a routine and ensure that it gets done before other activities and distractions arise.</li> <li>Having a structured training schedule can help maintain consistency and prevent time from being eaten up by other activities.</li> <li>Stretch Rayner is launching Vitality Beyond 40, a health coaching program focused on nutrition, stress management, and gut health.</li> </ul> <p>Chapters</p> <p>00:00 Introduction and Settling in Sunshine Coast</p> <p>03:13 Challenges of Finding a Rental in Sunshine Coast</p> <p>06:19 Training on Holiday</p> <p>13:10 Training Stories While on Holiday</p> <p>18:32 Avoiding Overtraining Before a Holiday</p> <p>23:20 Essential Equipment for Training on Holiday</p> <p>28:00Travel Hack: Packing Carry-On Luggage</p> <p>30:31 Airport Security and Intimidating Experiences</p> <p>31:07 Structure of Training on Holiday</p> <p>36:22 Benefits of Holidays</p> <p>43:32 Adjusting Training During Holidays</p> <p>48:24 Training with Others</p> <p>53:35 Training in Remote Locations</p> <p>59:46 Managing Training Mid-Phase</p> <p>01:03:45 Returning to Training After a Break</p> <p>01:06:23 Importance of Training in the Morning</p> <p>01:07:23 The Benefits of Having a Structured Training Schedule</p> <p>01:09:24Wrap-up and Future Plans</p> <p><br></p>
November 27, 2023
GST Junkies PodCast Ep.10 Quality over Quantity Conundrum
<p>The debate about quality over quantity in the fitness industry, including gymnastics strength training, stems from differing perspectives on how to achieve optimal results and prevent injury. </p> <p><br></p> <ul> <li><strong>Quality Advocates:</strong> Emphasize the importance of proper form and technique during exercises. They argue that performing fewer repetitions with correct form is more effective for building strength, preventing injuries, and promoting long-term success.</li> </ul> <p><br></p> <ul> <li><strong>Quantity Advocates:</strong> Argue that volume and repetition are essential for skill development and muscle adaptation. They believe practising movements more frequently, even if it means occasionally sacrificing perfect form, helps improve overall proficiency over time.</li> </ul> <p>Are you quality over quantity or quantity over quality?</p> <p>Erdi and Stretch share their experience and insight.</p> <p>Ultimately, the debate between quality and quantity often comes down to finding a balance that aligns with individual goals, abilities, and preferences. Both aspects have their merits, and a well-rounded approach that considers both quality and quantity can be effective for overall fitness and performance.</p>
October 2, 2023
GST Junkies PodCast Ep.9 Flexibility Secrets
<p>Welcome back to another episode of GST Junkies.</p> <p><br></p> <p>This month, Erdi and Stretch share some less well-known flexibility secrets.</p> <p><br></p> <p>There are loads of great tips in this episode that you can experiment with in your own flexibility training.</p> <p><br></p> <p>How the environment you train in can impact your flexibility progress.</p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Some different flexibility methods:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Reach to Target</li> <li>Ballistic (or pulsing) stretching</li> <li>Bent-Joint to straight Joint (example is bent-knee to straight leg squat to pike)</li> <li>Bent-Knee to increase hip abduction as it takes tension out of the gracilis</li> <li>Super Set Agonist Ant-Agonist Muscle Groups (Tailor pose & Quadrupedal Hip Abductions)Contract-Relax-Agonist-Contract (CRAC) method</li> </ul> <p><br></p> <p>Along the way, we talk about pike flexibility, middle splits flexibility, shoulder flexibility and a lot more.</p> <p><br></p> <p><br></p> <ul> <p><br></p> </ul> <p><br></p>
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