Xene
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What questions are left?Fascinating stuff. Thank you to all contributors. 95% of my A+A questions we’re answered on this thread.
What questions are left?Fascinating stuff. Thank you to all contributors. 95% of my A+A questions we’re answered on this thread.
1) I've never used a heartrate monitor or paid any attention to my specific heartrate for kettlebell training. I know others have used heartrate monitors in various ways for A+A, but I've never felt the need. I think of A+A as power repeat training (focusing on the output), not necessarily cardio or energy system training (the physiological processes involved in producing the output).1) How do you know when your recovered enough to do the next set? I use a heart monitor...
2) Is there a time limit that if youre heart rate doesnt recover by that you finish for the day?
I'm certainly not qualified to answer questions 1 and 2, but the following from a recent SF newsletter should help with question 3:AHA! (busted) I was content to lurk and wait for others to ask but, here goes:
As for Grinds,
1) completed during same workout or separate workout?
2) if during the same workout, before or after A+A work?
3) Which grinds work the best with this protocol?
Q&D is not A+A, but hill sprints are mentioned in the book so I would think Farmers Carrys could probably fit.So going off this article you could in the Q&D program you could potentially swap the kettlebell swing with Farmer Carrys if done explosively?
What do you mean by explosive farmer carries?So going off this article you could in the Q&D program you could potentially swap the kettlebell swing with Farmer Carrys if done explosively?
Oh absolutely. I’m not seeing any way for some of those exercises to be done explosively, and indeed they were separated by categories “explode” and “grind” in the newsletter article.I did not interpret the recommended A+A grinds as having to be done explosively in every instance. For example, it specifically calls out Strength Aerobics (Clean, Press, FSQ) which is typically not done explosively.
I was referring more so to the Trap Bar Farmers Carry. Having a weight light enough that it becomes a fast movement and one that you could almost sprint a certain distance in say 25m in 15secs...Oh absolutely. I’m not seeing any way for some of those exercises to be done explosively, and indeed they were separated by categories “explode” and “grind” in the newsletter article.
Don‘t do that. This sounds pretty dangerous.I was referring more so to the Trap Bar Farmers Carry. Having a weight light enough that it becomes a fast movement and one that you could almost sprint a certain distance in say 25m in 15secs...
All my training is HR monitored I have 2 methods:How do you know when your recovered enough to do the next set? I use a heart monitor..
I been doing a lot of walking with a light KB in a suitcase carry (1hand only). I safely jog/walk and even take 10-20 step sprints. I wouldn't call it explosive...yetTrap Bar Farmers Carry
Agreed. If you managed to sprint or even run with a trap bar, the ability of the bar to move in any direction along a horizontal plane sounds like something your back would not enjoy. Walking or a fast shuffle with a heavy weight is the right dose for farmer carries in my humble opinion.Don‘t do that. This sounds pretty dangerous.
I am intrigued by this, on my "to do" list, for sure.- I start a rep at 62% of max HR, then stop when HR reaches 80%, recover to 62% etc.
I set my Polar beats app for a 'steady state' workout, it interrupts the music to warn that I reached 80%: "slow down". then I walk around until I drop back to 62%. I'm enjoyed this method when using the lighter KB to zone in on technique.
How well does this work for you without overshooting your higher HR? I find with kettlebells, my HR spikes about 15 seconds after I put the bell down, so I have never felt like it could be a steady state modality. My HR is way too spiky with a kettlebell for that.2. when I chase a heart rate zone
- I start a rep at 62% of max HR, then stop when HR reaches 80%, recover to 62% etc.
I set my Polar beats app for a 'steady state' workout, it interrupts the music to warn that I reached 80%: "slow down". then I walk around until I drop back to 62%. I'm enjoyed this method when using the lighter KB to zone in on technique.
There are many eligible protocols. Generally if you're already running a full A+A program then lower volume grinds is more likely a setup for success.the protocol for grinds that would *accompany* A+A work.
Doing a strength protocol for grinds after power work would be a preferred order if on the same day.how would additional grind work fit into the