Ok, there is one question I've been getting a ton of lately, and it's high time I just addressed the masses with it.
First of all, the feedback on the "Working Class Cardio Workout" continues to be completely awesome. People that have it love, and people that don't seem to want it.
However, I keep getting asked if the "Working Class Cardio Workout" can be combined with (insert any other workout here) for maximum results.
And the answer is....
...usually not.
Here's why.
The "Working Class Cardio Workout" isn't just a set of 'cardio' workouts. It's not all about some new wazoo method of running on the treadmill or wasting time on the bike.
It's not traditional long-distance cardio, and it's not interval training (which is super-hard on your CNS, and will give you dismal results unless you train hard enough), either.
Rather, it's all about conditioning. Doing a ton of hard ass work.
It's circuit and complex training using dumbbells, a medicine ball, and bodyweight exercises. It's a complete S&C program that focuses on you working your ass off with as little rest as possible.
That's how you get such good cardio - b/c you're just always damn working, and working hard. And as a results, the harder you work, the better you get.
With the "Working Class Cardio Workout", there's no running, no hamster-like 'cardio' training, and no sprints. It's all about working. Strength work. Power work. Endurance work. Circuits. Complexes. Different kinds of GPP work. Bodyweight calisthenics.
All in a highly organized, structured, progressive, and cyclical set of workouts. You start out small, build up, back off, build up, back off, and continue that
until you're a total badass.
And the harder you work - the more effort you put in, the heavier you lift, the more explosive you focus on being, the less you rest - the better results you're gonna
get.
This was intended to be just a "cardio" program, but I'm having athletes, BJJ players and martial artists, wrestlers, fire dept/military/law enforcement, and more do this
workout, and they're getting into condition they never thought possible.
B/c they're putting in the work.
Will you put in the work?
=>IF YOU'RE READY TO PUT IN THE WORK, GET THE "WORKING CLASS CARDIO WORKOUT" NOW!!
Train Hard, Rest Hard, Play Hard-
Matt "Wiggy" Wiggins
MMA Training | MMA Workout | Cardio Workouts | Workout Plans
Sunday, March 14, 2010
Friday, March 12, 2010
The #1 Secret to Great Cardio
There is ONE main thing you gotta do when you wanna get your cardio better.
Listen up, b/c I'm about to reveal probably the #1 secret to getting results w/your cardio workout...
What's the main #1 most important thing you have to do to improve your cardio? It's probably not what you think...and it sure ain't what you wanna hear.
Is the answer to do traditional, long-distance cardio?
Nope.
Is the answer to do the now-popular interval training?
Wrong.
Is the answer to use a particular cardio machine?
*slaps forehead*
The answer...the one thing you've GOT to do to have awesome cardio, decreased bodyfat, a healthier heart and lungs, more vitality, even more muscle and a higher
work capacity is...
To work your friggin' ass off.
What's that I hear? Yeah...a collective groan from everybody reading. I thought so.
You were probably hoping for some sorta secret or something like that, right? Well sorry - there ain't one. The big secret is that everything all the infomercial giants, fitness "gurus" (i.e. - scammers), and other know-nothing jackasses out there tell you is for the most part...pure crap.
You know the old saying "there's no such thing as a free lunch"? That means nothing comes free...everything has a price.
Well your cardio workout ain't no different.
BUT!
That doesn't mean you can't be economical with your time, and can't get 2-3x the results if you go on a good cardio workout.
That's where the "Working Class Cardio Workout" comes in.
See, you could go on a traditional long-distance cardio plan, or you could even do interval training. Both are very good, and very valid methods of training in their own right. But for most folks, doing those and those alone is just an incomplete
program.
Most people don't have the time to do a separate strength program, in addition to their cardio workout. And to have complete health, you have to be strong. You have to develop strength and muscle in your body.
And cardio by itself won't do that.
But when you do the "Working Class Cardio Workout", you can accomplish a ton of different stuff at one time, b/c it's all based around different types of circuit and complex training.
This means you can not only improve your cardio, decrease your bodyfat, and all that other great stuff, but also build muscle, improve your endurance, increase your work capacity, and a ton more.
All you have to do is put the effort in. So if you're gonna be putting the effort in anyway, why not get more "bang for your buck"?
Makes sense to me.
=>GET THE "WORKING CLASS CARDIO WORKOUT" AND GET MORE RESULTS!!
Have a kickass weekend.
Train Hard, Rest Hard, Play Hard-
Matt "Wiggy" Wiggins
MMA Training | MMA Workout | Cardio Workouts | Workout Plans
Listen up, b/c I'm about to reveal probably the #1 secret to getting results w/your cardio workout...
What's the main #1 most important thing you have to do to improve your cardio? It's probably not what you think...and it sure ain't what you wanna hear.
Is the answer to do traditional, long-distance cardio?
Nope.
Is the answer to do the now-popular interval training?
Wrong.
Is the answer to use a particular cardio machine?
*slaps forehead*
The answer...the one thing you've GOT to do to have awesome cardio, decreased bodyfat, a healthier heart and lungs, more vitality, even more muscle and a higher
work capacity is...
To work your friggin' ass off.
What's that I hear? Yeah...a collective groan from everybody reading. I thought so.
You were probably hoping for some sorta secret or something like that, right? Well sorry - there ain't one. The big secret is that everything all the infomercial giants, fitness "gurus" (i.e. - scammers), and other know-nothing jackasses out there tell you is for the most part...pure crap.
You know the old saying "there's no such thing as a free lunch"? That means nothing comes free...everything has a price.
Well your cardio workout ain't no different.
BUT!
That doesn't mean you can't be economical with your time, and can't get 2-3x the results if you go on a good cardio workout.
That's where the "Working Class Cardio Workout" comes in.
See, you could go on a traditional long-distance cardio plan, or you could even do interval training. Both are very good, and very valid methods of training in their own right. But for most folks, doing those and those alone is just an incomplete
program.
Most people don't have the time to do a separate strength program, in addition to their cardio workout. And to have complete health, you have to be strong. You have to develop strength and muscle in your body.
And cardio by itself won't do that.
But when you do the "Working Class Cardio Workout", you can accomplish a ton of different stuff at one time, b/c it's all based around different types of circuit and complex training.
This means you can not only improve your cardio, decrease your bodyfat, and all that other great stuff, but also build muscle, improve your endurance, increase your work capacity, and a ton more.
All you have to do is put the effort in. So if you're gonna be putting the effort in anyway, why not get more "bang for your buck"?
Makes sense to me.
=>GET THE "WORKING CLASS CARDIO WORKOUT" AND GET MORE RESULTS!!
Have a kickass weekend.
Train Hard, Rest Hard, Play Hard-
Matt "Wiggy" Wiggins
MMA Training | MMA Workout | Cardio Workouts | Workout Plans
Thursday, March 11, 2010
The Best Core Workout Available Today
I dunno about you, but I can't stand the term "core work", "core workout", or "core" anything for that matter.
It's not that I'm against *doing* core work - that's not it at all.
It's that the fitness industry and infomercial do-gooders have come out with so many damn stupid gadgets and crap that now the just the term "core" makes me wanna gag.
Now, if you've ever read my stuff, you know that I've never been one to prescribe a ton of direct core work. Instead, I've always been a fan of doing heavy, compound
lifts that will force your core to be strong.
For example - if you get to where you can press or push-press your bodyweight overhead. Think you're gonna hold your bodyweight overhead w/o having a strong trunk, lower back, and the rest?
Nope.
What about doing squats with 2-2.5x your bodyweight? Same thing.
Well, what if could take the 'basics' like that, and ramp it up a notch?
Take hardcore, compound moves - and specifically design them to make your core strong?
And then, take it even a step further, and design those exercises to be specifically applicable to combat training?
Well, that's what my buddy Smitty over at the Diesel Crew did in his "Combat Core" manual.
Smitty - who is already one of the smartest dudes in the S&C industry, IMO - took his knowledge of anatomy & physiology, applied his awesome S&C knowledge, and put together EASILY the most complete and thorough core training manual available today.
There are at least 125 different exercises - all specifically targeting the core - using sandbags, kettlebells, bodyweight movements, decline benches, resistance bands, heavy bags, and almost anything else you can think of. Smitty has outlines specific programs, as well as how to integrate the work into your current workouts, as well as how to progress.
(So, in other words, if you're say already in the middle doing a kickass program - like the "Working Class Cardio Workout" for example - which TONS of people are getting amazing results with, you can take Smitty's core workouts and just implement them into your current workouts.)
Hell, just the people who've given their "thumbs up" to Smitty's "Combat Core" manual is like a who's who in the S&C industry to include my buddies Ross Enamait and Alywn Cosgrove, Jim Wendler, Rob Pilger, Joe DeFranco, and a ton more.
You know, I've rambled long enough - just go check out the book for yourself:
=>GET SMITTY'S "COMBAT CORE" MANUAL NOW!!
While you're there, notice all the bonuses Smitty will give ya if you hook yourself up with a copy of the "Combat Core" manual...those alone are worth the asking price.
And speaking of bonuses, b/c I really believe in this product and think you should get a copy, I'll even hook you up w/a bonus of my own!
When you get Smitty's "Combat Core" manual, forward me a copy of your order confirmation, and I'll get you in on my "poser-fr.ee" newsletter list, gratis. This is my "special" list that you either have to have been a prior customer or actually had to *pay* to get on.
My "poser-fr.ee" list gets training tips and ideas that I don't give to anybody else, gets discounts on products (as well as "first dibs" on my new stuff...which I'll have some new stuff coming out real soon), and gets a FR-EE copy of my "TCC" manual, which details my workouts and training I did while doing govt. contract work in Iraq, and how you can use this type of training to further your own goals.
You'll get that all for FR-EE if you just get yourself a copy of Smitty's "Combat Core" manual.
Trust me - you don't wanna pass this offer up.
=>GET SMITTY'S "COMBAT CORE" MANUAL NOW!!
More soon...still got that rant on "exercise in a pill" coming...
Train Hard, Rest Hard, Play Hard-
Matt "Wiggy" Wiggins
MMA Training | MMA Workout | Cardio Workouts | Workout Plans
It's not that I'm against *doing* core work - that's not it at all.
It's that the fitness industry and infomercial do-gooders have come out with so many damn stupid gadgets and crap that now the just the term "core" makes me wanna gag.
Now, if you've ever read my stuff, you know that I've never been one to prescribe a ton of direct core work. Instead, I've always been a fan of doing heavy, compound
lifts that will force your core to be strong.
For example - if you get to where you can press or push-press your bodyweight overhead. Think you're gonna hold your bodyweight overhead w/o having a strong trunk, lower back, and the rest?
Nope.
What about doing squats with 2-2.5x your bodyweight? Same thing.
Well, what if could take the 'basics' like that, and ramp it up a notch?
Take hardcore, compound moves - and specifically design them to make your core strong?
And then, take it even a step further, and design those exercises to be specifically applicable to combat training?
Well, that's what my buddy Smitty over at the Diesel Crew did in his "Combat Core" manual.
Smitty - who is already one of the smartest dudes in the S&C industry, IMO - took his knowledge of anatomy & physiology, applied his awesome S&C knowledge, and put together EASILY the most complete and thorough core training manual available today.
There are at least 125 different exercises - all specifically targeting the core - using sandbags, kettlebells, bodyweight movements, decline benches, resistance bands, heavy bags, and almost anything else you can think of. Smitty has outlines specific programs, as well as how to integrate the work into your current workouts, as well as how to progress.
(So, in other words, if you're say already in the middle doing a kickass program - like the "Working Class Cardio Workout" for example - which TONS of people are getting amazing results with, you can take Smitty's core workouts and just implement them into your current workouts.)
Hell, just the people who've given their "thumbs up" to Smitty's "Combat Core" manual is like a who's who in the S&C industry to include my buddies Ross Enamait and Alywn Cosgrove, Jim Wendler, Rob Pilger, Joe DeFranco, and a ton more.
You know, I've rambled long enough - just go check out the book for yourself:
=>GET SMITTY'S "COMBAT CORE" MANUAL NOW!!
While you're there, notice all the bonuses Smitty will give ya if you hook yourself up with a copy of the "Combat Core" manual...those alone are worth the asking price.
And speaking of bonuses, b/c I really believe in this product and think you should get a copy, I'll even hook you up w/a bonus of my own!
When you get Smitty's "Combat Core" manual, forward me a copy of your order confirmation, and I'll get you in on my "poser-fr.ee" newsletter list, gratis. This is my "special" list that you either have to have been a prior customer or actually had to *pay* to get on.
My "poser-fr.ee" list gets training tips and ideas that I don't give to anybody else, gets discounts on products (as well as "first dibs" on my new stuff...which I'll have some new stuff coming out real soon), and gets a FR-EE copy of my "TCC" manual, which details my workouts and training I did while doing govt. contract work in Iraq, and how you can use this type of training to further your own goals.
You'll get that all for FR-EE if you just get yourself a copy of Smitty's "Combat Core" manual.
Trust me - you don't wanna pass this offer up.
=>GET SMITTY'S "COMBAT CORE" MANUAL NOW!!
More soon...still got that rant on "exercise in a pill" coming...
Train Hard, Rest Hard, Play Hard-
Matt "Wiggy" Wiggins
MMA Training | MMA Workout | Cardio Workouts | Workout Plans
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
New Blog, a Rant, and Lotsa Burpees
I dunno about you, but I'm sick of people being pansy-ass pusses.
There's no reason you gotta be a wuss, even though in today's society it's not considered "cool" to be strong, tough, dedicated, a leader, of convictions, or the like.
Well, that's not the kinda person I am, nor is it the kinda person I wanna be around.
If you agree w/me, then check out my new blog over at GI Nutrition.
=>CHECK BLOG HERE
I talk about what it takes to be a "real man" in today's society, why I the best place to be a "real man" is with a real workout. I'm going to be discussing my own workouts as well.
(What are my own workouts? I'll be honest...it's like I've said before. I don't ask anybody to do something I wouldn't do myself. I recently just went back and started the "Working Class Cardio Workout" - the exact same thing I sell on my site. In fact, yesterday's workout was GPP then 125 burpees. Did the burpees w/no jump,
and tried to crank them out as quick as I could. Got them in just under 9 mins.
If that kinda workout sounds like your thing, then GO HERE TO SEE MORE.)
I'll be updating the blog hopefully a couple times/week, so be sure to watch for it.
Don't worry - I'll send you links when I do!
And while you're over at the GI site, be sure to check their "Ideal" line of supps. Awesome stuff at a great price (and I never thought I'd endorse supps). Use the promo code "WIGGY" when you check out to save 10%.
Again, go find out what it's like to be a "real man":
=>READ WIGGY'S NEW BLOG AT GI NUTRITION
Train Hard, Rest Hard, Play Hard-
Matt "Wiggy" Wiggins
MMA Training | MMA Workout | Cardio Workouts | Workout Plans
PS - Got some COOL stuff coming up in the coming days, including a review of probably the MOST COMPLETE core training manual ever produced, as well as a monster rant on this link a buddy of mine sent me about "exercise in a pill"...argh...
There's no reason you gotta be a wuss, even though in today's society it's not considered "cool" to be strong, tough, dedicated, a leader, of convictions, or the like.
Well, that's not the kinda person I am, nor is it the kinda person I wanna be around.
If you agree w/me, then check out my new blog over at GI Nutrition.
=>CHECK BLOG HERE
I talk about what it takes to be a "real man" in today's society, why I the best place to be a "real man" is with a real workout. I'm going to be discussing my own workouts as well.
(What are my own workouts? I'll be honest...it's like I've said before. I don't ask anybody to do something I wouldn't do myself. I recently just went back and started the "Working Class Cardio Workout" - the exact same thing I sell on my site. In fact, yesterday's workout was GPP then 125 burpees. Did the burpees w/no jump,
and tried to crank them out as quick as I could. Got them in just under 9 mins.
If that kinda workout sounds like your thing, then GO HERE TO SEE MORE.)
I'll be updating the blog hopefully a couple times/week, so be sure to watch for it.
Don't worry - I'll send you links when I do!
And while you're over at the GI site, be sure to check their "Ideal" line of supps. Awesome stuff at a great price (and I never thought I'd endorse supps). Use the promo code "WIGGY" when you check out to save 10%.
Again, go find out what it's like to be a "real man":
=>READ WIGGY'S NEW BLOG AT GI NUTRITION
Train Hard, Rest Hard, Play Hard-
Matt "Wiggy" Wiggins
MMA Training | MMA Workout | Cardio Workouts | Workout Plans
PS - Got some COOL stuff coming up in the coming days, including a review of probably the MOST COMPLETE core training manual ever produced, as well as a monster rant on this link a buddy of mine sent me about "exercise in a pill"...argh...
Tuesday, March 09, 2010
How to Get More Than Just "Cardio"
Evidently, some people think either I'm a liar or just making sh!t up.
The past couple days, I've been telling y'all about how the body doesn't really know what kind of work it's doing - it just knows that it has to work, how hard it has to work, etc.
And consequently, if you can find *better* ways to get similar results, that different types of training can give you benefits that you might not necessarily
expect.
Which, again, is why I keep telling you that to get all the benefits of cardio training, including:
-healthier lungs and heart
-more vitality
-more wind
-better endurance
-decreased bodyfat
-improved recovery time
-and a whole slew of other stuff...
You DO NOT NEED to do actual "cardio" work.
I'm gonna repeat that one more time, b/c I keep getting people that don't seem to believe me...
You DO NOT need to do "cardio" to get all the benefits of "cardio".
Yeah, I know it goes against the grain of everything you've read forever, but it's simply the truth. You can do other types of exercise - namely different types of
circuit and complex training - and get all the same benefits.
Here's the rub though...
When you're doing "cardio", you might get improved cardio and all the stuff I just mentioned. Which is great.
But when you're doing circuit and complex training, you ALSO get:
-stronger and more powerful
-more athletic
-develop a more muscular and better physique
-actually burn MORE calories (b/c of the increased muscle you build)
-develop work capacity that allows you to do more
than just have good wind
...and that's just the short list.
It's like getting 2 or 3 times the benefits with the same amount of time and effort!
And even better, circuit training is A LOT more fun (notice I didn't say easier - LOL). It's not boring as all hell like hamster-wheel cardio. You don't need to buy
some stupid cardio machine or join a gym.
Get a couple dumbbells, a medicine ball, and about 6-8 feet of space, do some hardcore circuit and complex training, and you can turn yourself into an absolute MONSTER.
But what sorta programs should you use?
Thought you'd never ask... ;-)
=>THE "WORKING CLASS CARDIO WORKOUT"
This simple (not "easy"), hardcore, and CHEAP workout program can be done almost anywhere including in the gym (if you want), at the local park, or even in your own living room.
There are a ton of people *right now* that are doing this program and the results and feedback are amazing. I told you about Aaron last week. His bro Matt is just as kickass. And since telling y'all Aaron's story, y'all have been sending me your own success stories.
And lemme tell you, it's inspirational as all hell. I'll be sharing more with you soon.
But until then, you'd better jump on the bandwagon...before you get left behind.
=>GET THE "WORKING CLASS CARDIO WORKOUT" AND GET INTO MONSTER SHAPE!!
More real soon.
Train Hard, Rest Hard, Play Hard-
Matt "Wiggy" Wiggins
MMA Training | MMA Workout | Cardio Workouts | Workout Plans
PS - Keep your eyes peeled tomorrow for a link to a new blog I'm writing for a new site. It's good stuff. I talk about being a "real man" in today's "pussified" society and culture, and I talk about my own, personal workouts. And just what *are* my own personal workouts? I'll give you a hint - check out EXACTLY what I'm doing HERE.
The past couple days, I've been telling y'all about how the body doesn't really know what kind of work it's doing - it just knows that it has to work, how hard it has to work, etc.
And consequently, if you can find *better* ways to get similar results, that different types of training can give you benefits that you might not necessarily
expect.
Which, again, is why I keep telling you that to get all the benefits of cardio training, including:
-healthier lungs and heart
-more vitality
-more wind
-better endurance
-decreased bodyfat
-improved recovery time
-and a whole slew of other stuff...
You DO NOT NEED to do actual "cardio" work.
I'm gonna repeat that one more time, b/c I keep getting people that don't seem to believe me...
You DO NOT need to do "cardio" to get all the benefits of "cardio".
Yeah, I know it goes against the grain of everything you've read forever, but it's simply the truth. You can do other types of exercise - namely different types of
circuit and complex training - and get all the same benefits.
Here's the rub though...
When you're doing "cardio", you might get improved cardio and all the stuff I just mentioned. Which is great.
But when you're doing circuit and complex training, you ALSO get:
-stronger and more powerful
-more athletic
-develop a more muscular and better physique
-actually burn MORE calories (b/c of the increased muscle you build)
-develop work capacity that allows you to do more
than just have good wind
...and that's just the short list.
It's like getting 2 or 3 times the benefits with the same amount of time and effort!
And even better, circuit training is A LOT more fun (notice I didn't say easier - LOL). It's not boring as all hell like hamster-wheel cardio. You don't need to buy
some stupid cardio machine or join a gym.
Get a couple dumbbells, a medicine ball, and about 6-8 feet of space, do some hardcore circuit and complex training, and you can turn yourself into an absolute MONSTER.
But what sorta programs should you use?
Thought you'd never ask... ;-)
=>THE "WORKING CLASS CARDIO WORKOUT"
This simple (not "easy"), hardcore, and CHEAP workout program can be done almost anywhere including in the gym (if you want), at the local park, or even in your own living room.
There are a ton of people *right now* that are doing this program and the results and feedback are amazing. I told you about Aaron last week. His bro Matt is just as kickass. And since telling y'all Aaron's story, y'all have been sending me your own success stories.
And lemme tell you, it's inspirational as all hell. I'll be sharing more with you soon.
But until then, you'd better jump on the bandwagon...before you get left behind.
=>GET THE "WORKING CLASS CARDIO WORKOUT" AND GET INTO MONSTER SHAPE!!
More real soon.
Train Hard, Rest Hard, Play Hard-
Matt "Wiggy" Wiggins
MMA Training | MMA Workout | Cardio Workouts | Workout Plans
PS - Keep your eyes peeled tomorrow for a link to a new blog I'm writing for a new site. It's good stuff. I talk about being a "real man" in today's "pussified" society and culture, and I talk about my own, personal workouts. And just what *are* my own personal workouts? I'll give you a hint - check out EXACTLY what I'm doing HERE.
Monday, March 08, 2010
Learning the HARD WAY
Some people just have to learn the HARD WAY.
Was talking to a buddy of mine yesterday, and the subject of training came up. He just came home from Iraq (Army), and was saying that he was gonna have to start working out to make sure he kept in shape, as he was only gonna be drilling on weekends once/month from now on.
So, I told him about the benefits of circuit and complex training - all the kinda stuff I put in yesterday's post.
(You know - the kinda training and workouts I have in the "Working Class Cardio Workout".)
Well, he tells me that all sounds cool, but wants to know how much running he's gonna have to do. I tell him he probably should every now and then just to be 'used' to
running for any kind of Army PT he might have to do, but other than that, he won't need to do any running.
He wasn't having it. "No way you can have good cardio w/o running" he tried to tell me.
*sigh*
So I tried to RE-EXPLAIN it all to him. I could tell he thought I was full of crap. Fine. Let's SHOW him. So I told him to get to my place ready to work out.
Now, if any of you are on my Facebook page, you might've seen that I felt like CRAP this weekend. I'm not sure exactly what hammered ass looks like, but I know that's how I felt. But I was gonna show this dude what was what.
So he comes over, and I put him through what I tell him is a basic cardio workout - kind of a 'mish-mash' of a few things from the FIRST WEEK (i.e. - the easiest part of the whole damn thing) of my "Working Class Cardio Workout".
We start off with some real easy bodyweight GPP, then hit up some heavy DB C&P and DB Rows, with med ball woodchoppers, seal jacks, and other stuff in between. We did a
couple other little things, and then finished up with good ole' burpees for 50 reps, 10 at a time, resting only 20 secs between sets.
Now, mind you, my buddy is a small dude. He's 130-140 lbs at the most. And given his recent military service, he should be in good shape, right? I know he thought he was gonna "show" me.
How did it go? Well....let's just say I drove his ass into the ground. The worst part of it all? His wind - he couldn't EVER catch his breath.
I don't say any of this to brag or make myself sound 'tough' or whatever. I'm telling you all this to prove a point...
...the same point I was trying to drive home yesterday.
Actual cardio training just IS NOT necessary to be in good shape. You can do the kinda thing in the "Working Class Cardio Workout" and once you get into good shape, drive about anybody you know into the ground yourself.
What are you waiting for?
=>GET THE "WORKING CLASS CARDIO WORKOUT" NOW
Train Hard, Rest Hard, Play Hard-
Matt "Wiggy" Wiggins
MMA Training | MMA Workout | Cardio Workouts | Workout Plans
Was talking to a buddy of mine yesterday, and the subject of training came up. He just came home from Iraq (Army), and was saying that he was gonna have to start working out to make sure he kept in shape, as he was only gonna be drilling on weekends once/month from now on.
So, I told him about the benefits of circuit and complex training - all the kinda stuff I put in yesterday's post.
(You know - the kinda training and workouts I have in the "Working Class Cardio Workout".)
Well, he tells me that all sounds cool, but wants to know how much running he's gonna have to do. I tell him he probably should every now and then just to be 'used' to
running for any kind of Army PT he might have to do, but other than that, he won't need to do any running.
He wasn't having it. "No way you can have good cardio w/o running" he tried to tell me.
*sigh*
So I tried to RE-EXPLAIN it all to him. I could tell he thought I was full of crap. Fine. Let's SHOW him. So I told him to get to my place ready to work out.
Now, if any of you are on my Facebook page, you might've seen that I felt like CRAP this weekend. I'm not sure exactly what hammered ass looks like, but I know that's how I felt. But I was gonna show this dude what was what.
So he comes over, and I put him through what I tell him is a basic cardio workout - kind of a 'mish-mash' of a few things from the FIRST WEEK (i.e. - the easiest part of the whole damn thing) of my "Working Class Cardio Workout".
We start off with some real easy bodyweight GPP, then hit up some heavy DB C&P and DB Rows, with med ball woodchoppers, seal jacks, and other stuff in between. We did a
couple other little things, and then finished up with good ole' burpees for 50 reps, 10 at a time, resting only 20 secs between sets.
Now, mind you, my buddy is a small dude. He's 130-140 lbs at the most. And given his recent military service, he should be in good shape, right? I know he thought he was gonna "show" me.
How did it go? Well....let's just say I drove his ass into the ground. The worst part of it all? His wind - he couldn't EVER catch his breath.
I don't say any of this to brag or make myself sound 'tough' or whatever. I'm telling you all this to prove a point...
...the same point I was trying to drive home yesterday.
Actual cardio training just IS NOT necessary to be in good shape. You can do the kinda thing in the "Working Class Cardio Workout" and once you get into good shape, drive about anybody you know into the ground yourself.
What are you waiting for?
=>GET THE "WORKING CLASS CARDIO WORKOUT" NOW
Train Hard, Rest Hard, Play Hard-
Matt "Wiggy" Wiggins
MMA Training | MMA Workout | Cardio Workouts | Workout Plans
Sunday, March 07, 2010
LOL - You're STUPID!!
Ok - don't get mad! I'm not *really* calling you stupid...
...well maybe I am. Kinda.
Actually, what's stupid is your body - not you. And by "stupid", I mean your body, as an amazing of a creation as it is, still doesn't always know "what's up".
For example, let's take training.
When it comes to getting stronger, your body has no friggin' clue that it's lifting weights. Really - it doesn't. All it knows is that it has to work hard - to produce force, in a given direction, for a given number of reps, etc.
You could be lifting rocks, barbells, doing calisthenics, using resistance bands - your body has no idea what any of those things are. Now, that's not to say they
don't all target the body slightly differently (hence the different results they all produce), but your body has nothing to do w/that.
Same goes with cardio training.
See, when it comes to your cardiovascular and cardio-respiratory systems, your body has no clue if you're running, using a bike, a rower, or what. All it knows is how hard you're breathing, and how fast your heart has to beat.
So?
So...that means that traditional "cardio" training is not now, nor will it *ever* be necessary to develop good cardio, or get any of the health benefits from it - like
a stronger heart and lungs, lower bodyfat, better work capacity, and a whole ton of other stuff.
Now - does that mean that you can get "cardio" benefits w/o doing "cardio" training?
Yup. ;-)
Just like the stuff in the "Working Class Cardio Workout". All the awesome benefits of cardio training, w/o actually having to do any of the sucko, boring, cardio work.
Plus, b/c it's all based around using dumbbells, a med ball, and bodyweight calisthenics, there are a TON of extra benefits that this type of program will give you...like:
-more strength and power
-more endurance
-a more muscular physique
-the ability to train literally ANYWHERE you want
-develop yourself into an absolute "work-horse" that just doesn't get tired
Should I keep going?
Wanna see more, then...
=>CHECK OUT THE "WORKING CLASS CARDIO WORKOUT"
And find out just what awesome cardio you can have...w/o actually doing cardio!
Train Hard, Rest Hard, Play Hard-
Matt "Wiggy" Wiggins
MMA Training | MMA Workout | Cardio Workouts | Workout Plans
...well maybe I am. Kinda.
Actually, what's stupid is your body - not you. And by "stupid", I mean your body, as an amazing of a creation as it is, still doesn't always know "what's up".
For example, let's take training.
When it comes to getting stronger, your body has no friggin' clue that it's lifting weights. Really - it doesn't. All it knows is that it has to work hard - to produce force, in a given direction, for a given number of reps, etc.
You could be lifting rocks, barbells, doing calisthenics, using resistance bands - your body has no idea what any of those things are. Now, that's not to say they
don't all target the body slightly differently (hence the different results they all produce), but your body has nothing to do w/that.
Same goes with cardio training.
See, when it comes to your cardiovascular and cardio-respiratory systems, your body has no clue if you're running, using a bike, a rower, or what. All it knows is how hard you're breathing, and how fast your heart has to beat.
So?
So...that means that traditional "cardio" training is not now, nor will it *ever* be necessary to develop good cardio, or get any of the health benefits from it - like
a stronger heart and lungs, lower bodyfat, better work capacity, and a whole ton of other stuff.
Now - does that mean that you can get "cardio" benefits w/o doing "cardio" training?
Yup. ;-)
Just like the stuff in the "Working Class Cardio Workout". All the awesome benefits of cardio training, w/o actually having to do any of the sucko, boring, cardio work.
Plus, b/c it's all based around using dumbbells, a med ball, and bodyweight calisthenics, there are a TON of extra benefits that this type of program will give you...like:
-more strength and power
-more endurance
-a more muscular physique
-the ability to train literally ANYWHERE you want
-develop yourself into an absolute "work-horse" that just doesn't get tired
Should I keep going?
Wanna see more, then...
=>CHECK OUT THE "WORKING CLASS CARDIO WORKOUT"
And find out just what awesome cardio you can have...w/o actually doing cardio!
Train Hard, Rest Hard, Play Hard-
Matt "Wiggy" Wiggins
MMA Training | MMA Workout | Cardio Workouts | Workout Plans
Friday, March 05, 2010
Down 30+ lbs and 6-8" Waist Size
Turns out some of the info I gave y'all the other day was bogus.
The response I've gotten from the article I wrote about my boy Aaron and the kickass results he's gotten from the "Working Class Cardio Workout" has been outta this world.
But shortly after I sent out the newsletter about the article, Aaron himself emailed me to tell me I was wrong.
See, in the article, I said he'd gone from 190-195 lbs. down to 165.
Nope.
Turns out now he's not 165, but actually down to and even lower freakin' 159. Wow.
(And as an aside, he also let me know that his waist/pants size has gone from a 38 to a 30/32, depending on the pair of pants.)
And the numbers his putting up in the gym are outta sight, too. Like he told me the other day - 175 medicine ball burpees in just over 19 minutes.
Pretty kickass.
In case you missed the article, you should give it a look - and check out the pics of Aaron's progress:
=>CLICK HERE TO READ AARON'S STORY AND SEE HIS PICS
It'll sure as hell be motivating. If it's not, you'd better check to see if you have a pulse...
Have an awesome weekend.
Train Hard, Rest Hard, Play Hard-
Matt "Wiggy" Wiggins
MMA Training | MMA Workout | Cardio Workouts | Workout Plans
PS - OH OH OH!! I almost forgot!!
My buddy Tom Venuto is still giving away his brand new "Holy Grail" book for FR-EE...but TODAY is the LAST DAY!!
I recently reviewed the book (and how to get it) on my blog, so go take a look:
=>FIND OUT HOW TO GET THE "HOLY GRAIL" EBOOK FOR FR-EE!!
The response I've gotten from the article I wrote about my boy Aaron and the kickass results he's gotten from the "Working Class Cardio Workout" has been outta this world.
But shortly after I sent out the newsletter about the article, Aaron himself emailed me to tell me I was wrong.
See, in the article, I said he'd gone from 190-195 lbs. down to 165.
Nope.
Turns out now he's not 165, but actually down to and even lower freakin' 159. Wow.
(And as an aside, he also let me know that his waist/pants size has gone from a 38 to a 30/32, depending on the pair of pants.)
And the numbers his putting up in the gym are outta sight, too. Like he told me the other day - 175 medicine ball burpees in just over 19 minutes.
Pretty kickass.
In case you missed the article, you should give it a look - and check out the pics of Aaron's progress:
=>CLICK HERE TO READ AARON'S STORY AND SEE HIS PICS
It'll sure as hell be motivating. If it's not, you'd better check to see if you have a pulse...
Have an awesome weekend.
Train Hard, Rest Hard, Play Hard-
Matt "Wiggy" Wiggins
MMA Training | MMA Workout | Cardio Workouts | Workout Plans
PS - OH OH OH!! I almost forgot!!
My buddy Tom Venuto is still giving away his brand new "Holy Grail" book for FR-EE...but TODAY is the LAST DAY!!
I recently reviewed the book (and how to get it) on my blog, so go take a look:
=>FIND OUT HOW TO GET THE "HOLY GRAIL" EBOOK FOR FR-EE!!
Thursday, March 04, 2010
"Holy Grail" ebook...cheez-ball or truth?
A couple days ago, I mentioned my buddy Tom Venuto's "Burn the Fat, Feed the Muscle" ebook package.
In case you missed it, Tom Venuto is a fat loss coach, steroid-free bodybuilder, nutritionist, and a whole bunch of other stuff. In the end, all you really need
to know is that when it comes to diet and nutrition, Tom knows his stuff...big time.
He's had some 400+ articles published, has written for all the top magazines, been on ESPN radio, and a whole slew of other accolades. In fact, there are probably 10 or 12 guys out there who've had absolutely no success in their lives whatsoever, b/c Tom has hoarded it all. LOL.
I'm gonna get down to business here - his "Burn the Fat, Feed the Muscle" is one awesome book. So awesome, that clickbank.com (the world's top electronic product
published/distributor) has ranked BFFM the #1 selling diet ebook on the entire internet.
Pretty awesome stuff.
Well, Tom has just come out with a new book, and he shot me a copy to take a look at.
Whoa.
I thought BFFM was pretty good, but this one takes it to a whole new level. This book talks about how you can lose fat and gain muscle at the same time...and yeah, it's possible.
Tom calls the book the "Holy Grail Body Transformation Program".
Yeah, I know - the title is kinda cheez-ball, but the info in it is pure gold. Tom goes through how to cycle your diet through days of low calories and days of higher calories, all depending on your goal. (Whether you wanna mainly just lose fat, you wanna gain lean muscle, etc.)
He also goes through how and when to eat your daily meals, and when it's best to eat protein and carbs during the day, depending on when you work out.
I will say that he's probably gonna piss a few people off w/his discussion on pre and during workout meals, shakes, and the like. And I'm always up for pissing off the establishment. ;-)
The thing I like about Tom's writing is that, while not quite as "laid back" as mine is, it's all REALLY easy to read. I've read some nutrition books that are WAY out there and make things way too overly complicated to read.
Reading Tom's stuff, you really get the idea that he's taking complicated stuff, and putting it into simple language that you and I can understand.
Bottom line is this - the "Holy Grail" book is kickass, and I completely recommend it.
And you can get it for NOTHIN'.
Tom is gonna be releasing the "Holy Grail" ebook as a complete stand-alone product here soon, but for a REALLY limited time, you can get a copy for FR-EE if you order "Burn the Fat, Feed the Muscle".
But, the offer expires soon. Like by tomorrow soon. Yeah, I know, short notice. Sorry.
When I got my copy of the book, I didn't think it was gonna be this good. I honestly just finished going through it myself...
To get your copy for FR-EE...as in nothin'...nada...gratis...
=>CLICK HERE TO GET "BURN THE FAT, FEED THE MUSCLE" AND GET "HOLY GRAIL" FOR FR-EE!!
Do it now. You'll like it. Promise.
And if you don't, I can personally tell you that Tom's customer service is absolutely kick-ass.
Tell him Wiggy sent ya... ;-)
Train Hard, Rest Hard, Play Hard-
Matt "Wiggy" Wiggins
MMA Training | MMA Workout | Cardio Workouts | Workout Plans
PS - Got a quick update on my buddy Aaron from yesterday's post...will put up a quick update tomorrow to let you know!!
In case you missed it, Tom Venuto is a fat loss coach, steroid-free bodybuilder, nutritionist, and a whole bunch of other stuff. In the end, all you really need
to know is that when it comes to diet and nutrition, Tom knows his stuff...big time.
He's had some 400+ articles published, has written for all the top magazines, been on ESPN radio, and a whole slew of other accolades. In fact, there are probably 10 or 12 guys out there who've had absolutely no success in their lives whatsoever, b/c Tom has hoarded it all. LOL.
I'm gonna get down to business here - his "Burn the Fat, Feed the Muscle" is one awesome book. So awesome, that clickbank.com (the world's top electronic product
published/distributor) has ranked BFFM the #1 selling diet ebook on the entire internet.
Pretty awesome stuff.
Well, Tom has just come out with a new book, and he shot me a copy to take a look at.
Whoa.
I thought BFFM was pretty good, but this one takes it to a whole new level. This book talks about how you can lose fat and gain muscle at the same time...and yeah, it's possible.
Tom calls the book the "Holy Grail Body Transformation Program".
Yeah, I know - the title is kinda cheez-ball, but the info in it is pure gold. Tom goes through how to cycle your diet through days of low calories and days of higher calories, all depending on your goal. (Whether you wanna mainly just lose fat, you wanna gain lean muscle, etc.)
He also goes through how and when to eat your daily meals, and when it's best to eat protein and carbs during the day, depending on when you work out.
I will say that he's probably gonna piss a few people off w/his discussion on pre and during workout meals, shakes, and the like. And I'm always up for pissing off the establishment. ;-)
The thing I like about Tom's writing is that, while not quite as "laid back" as mine is, it's all REALLY easy to read. I've read some nutrition books that are WAY out there and make things way too overly complicated to read.
Reading Tom's stuff, you really get the idea that he's taking complicated stuff, and putting it into simple language that you and I can understand.
Bottom line is this - the "Holy Grail" book is kickass, and I completely recommend it.
And you can get it for NOTHIN'.
Tom is gonna be releasing the "Holy Grail" ebook as a complete stand-alone product here soon, but for a REALLY limited time, you can get a copy for FR-EE if you order "Burn the Fat, Feed the Muscle".
But, the offer expires soon. Like by tomorrow soon. Yeah, I know, short notice. Sorry.
When I got my copy of the book, I didn't think it was gonna be this good. I honestly just finished going through it myself...
To get your copy for FR-EE...as in nothin'...nada...gratis...
=>CLICK HERE TO GET "BURN THE FAT, FEED THE MUSCLE" AND GET "HOLY GRAIL" FOR FR-EE!!
Do it now. You'll like it. Promise.
And if you don't, I can personally tell you that Tom's customer service is absolutely kick-ass.
Tell him Wiggy sent ya... ;-)
Train Hard, Rest Hard, Play Hard-
Matt "Wiggy" Wiggins
MMA Training | MMA Workout | Cardio Workouts | Workout Plans
PS - Got a quick update on my buddy Aaron from yesterday's post...will put up a quick update tomorrow to let you know!!
Wednesday, March 03, 2010
Working Class Cardio Workout Success Story (w/pics)
Yesterday, I told you I was gonna tell you all about one of my "all-star" customers...
Well, I wrote up a quick article about him, how he's worked his ass off, how long he's been training, and what he did win the respect of the trainers at his local gym.
And there are some bitchin' "before" and "during" pics of his progress, too.
Before and...during? WTH do I mean by "during"?
Read the article and you'll find out.
=>CLICK HERE TO SEE THE PICS
PS - Remember that diet ebook I told you about by Tom Venuto yesterday? Well, he emailed me last night, and he's giving away another FR-EE book...details tomorrow...
Train Hard, Rest Hard, Play Hard-
Matt "Wiggy" Wiggins
MMA Training | MMA Workout | Cardio Workouts | Workout Plans
Well, I wrote up a quick article about him, how he's worked his ass off, how long he's been training, and what he did win the respect of the trainers at his local gym.
And there are some bitchin' "before" and "during" pics of his progress, too.
Before and...during? WTH do I mean by "during"?
Read the article and you'll find out.
=>CLICK HERE TO SEE THE PICS
PS - Remember that diet ebook I told you about by Tom Venuto yesterday? Well, he emailed me last night, and he's giving away another FR-EE book...details tomorrow...
Train Hard, Rest Hard, Play Hard-
Matt "Wiggy" Wiggins
MMA Training | MMA Workout | Cardio Workouts | Workout Plans
Tuesday, March 02, 2010
Just Eat It
I musta struck a chord w/my whole doing "cardio" w/o doing "cardio" post yesterday, as I got a fair amount of emails on it.
(BTW - wanna have all the benefits of cardio w/o having to do "cardio"? Then CLICK HERE.)
But that led to a bunch of other questions...
...namely about fat loss.
And of course, that led to questions on diet.
I've told you before, I'm not afraid to admit when I'm no guru on something. I know training like a mofo, but when it comes to diet, though I know enough, I'm sure as heck no "expert".
That's why when people have questions re diet, I point them to Tom Venuto, and his "Burn the Fat, Feed the Muscle" book.
Haven't heard of it? Then you're living under a rock, b/c it's the #1 best-selling diet ebook on the internet...EVER.
Yeah - Tom knows a thing or two.
So pick up your own copy and get to readin'.
=>"Burn the Fat, Feed the Muscle"
Keep your eyes glued to tomorrow's post, as I'm gonna give you an update on one of my "all-stars"...a dude I've told you about before, keeps doing my workouts, and is turning into an absolute freakin' animal.
So much so, in fact, that he's got the gym staff (who used to give him crap about his workouts) shaking his hand afterward now, b/c he's the resident badass in the gym.
More tomorrow.
Train Hard, Rest Hard, Play Hard-
Matt "Wiggy" Wiggins
MMA Training | MMA Workout | Cardio Workouts | Workout Plans
(BTW - wanna have all the benefits of cardio w/o having to do "cardio"? Then CLICK HERE.)
But that led to a bunch of other questions...
...namely about fat loss.
And of course, that led to questions on diet.
I've told you before, I'm not afraid to admit when I'm no guru on something. I know training like a mofo, but when it comes to diet, though I know enough, I'm sure as heck no "expert".
That's why when people have questions re diet, I point them to Tom Venuto, and his "Burn the Fat, Feed the Muscle" book.
Haven't heard of it? Then you're living under a rock, b/c it's the #1 best-selling diet ebook on the internet...EVER.
Yeah - Tom knows a thing or two.
So pick up your own copy and get to readin'.
=>"Burn the Fat, Feed the Muscle"
Keep your eyes glued to tomorrow's post, as I'm gonna give you an update on one of my "all-stars"...a dude I've told you about before, keeps doing my workouts, and is turning into an absolute freakin' animal.
So much so, in fact, that he's got the gym staff (who used to give him crap about his workouts) shaking his hand afterward now, b/c he's the resident badass in the gym.
More tomorrow.
Train Hard, Rest Hard, Play Hard-
Matt "Wiggy" Wiggins
MMA Training | MMA Workout | Cardio Workouts | Workout Plans
Monday, March 01, 2010
You Don't Need "Cardio" to Get Cardio
Just got in a kickass cardio workout - and the best thing about it was that I did no actual "cardio".
I'm actually going back and doing my own Working Class Cardio Workout. (Yeah, I do my own workouts...unlike a bunch of the other fitness "gurus" out there.)
I keep telling people you can get kickass cardio, fat loss, heart benefits, and everything else without having to actually do "cardio".
B/c let's face it...cardio sucks. Right?
So how to get cardio w/o doing cardio?
By doing a ton of damn work and resting very little. For example, my workout today had roughly 10 mins of bodyweight GPP (I upped the ante here from the actual workout), over 150 med ball woodchoppers, 400 seal jacks, lifted over 18,000 lbs total, and more. Never rested more than 20-25 secs at a time, and the whole workout took <40 mins.
Think I didn't just improve my cardio? Damn right I did.
Wanna learn more?
=>Then hit up WorkingClassCardioWorkout.com
(Get it now, and you'll get a lifetime membership to my new "poser-fr.ee" newsletter list - which you normally have to pay for - gratis.)
Check it out -> have cardio w/o doing cardio
Train Hard, Rest Hard, Play Hard-
Matt "Wiggy" Wiggins
MMA Training | MMA Workout | Cardio Workouts | Workout Plans
I'm actually going back and doing my own Working Class Cardio Workout. (Yeah, I do my own workouts...unlike a bunch of the other fitness "gurus" out there.)
I keep telling people you can get kickass cardio, fat loss, heart benefits, and everything else without having to actually do "cardio".
B/c let's face it...cardio sucks. Right?
So how to get cardio w/o doing cardio?
By doing a ton of damn work and resting very little. For example, my workout today had roughly 10 mins of bodyweight GPP (I upped the ante here from the actual workout), over 150 med ball woodchoppers, 400 seal jacks, lifted over 18,000 lbs total, and more. Never rested more than 20-25 secs at a time, and the whole workout took <40 mins.
Think I didn't just improve my cardio? Damn right I did.
Wanna learn more?
=>Then hit up WorkingClassCardioWorkout.com
(Get it now, and you'll get a lifetime membership to my new "poser-fr.ee" newsletter list - which you normally have to pay for - gratis.)
Check it out -> have cardio w/o doing cardio
Train Hard, Rest Hard, Play Hard-
Matt "Wiggy" Wiggins
MMA Training | MMA Workout | Cardio Workouts | Workout Plans
Awesome Highlight Slideshow
I've talked about my buddy Andy Hepler of www.heplerstrength.com before.
Andy owns his own sports performance facility in Thomasville, NC, where he trains high school and middle school athletes. Just recently, Andy celebrated his 1 year anniversary of opening his gym, and had a little "shindig" for his athletes.
Check out this slideshow Andy put together of his athletes training and competing - it's pretty badass.
Oh - and that box jump (w/drop step) at the end of the vid is by Dylan Gallimore. Dylan is 16 years old, bench 275 x 2, pushpresses 225, weighs 175, and has only been training w/Andy for a year.
If Dylan keeps training w/Andy, he's gonna be an absolute monster by the time he's a senior...
Train Hard, Rest Hard, Play Hard-
Matt "Wiggy" Wiggins
MMA Training | MMA Workout | Cardio Workouts | Workout Plans
Andy owns his own sports performance facility in Thomasville, NC, where he trains high school and middle school athletes. Just recently, Andy celebrated his 1 year anniversary of opening his gym, and had a little "shindig" for his athletes.
Check out this slideshow Andy put together of his athletes training and competing - it's pretty badass.
Oh - and that box jump (w/drop step) at the end of the vid is by Dylan Gallimore. Dylan is 16 years old, bench 275 x 2, pushpresses 225, weighs 175, and has only been training w/Andy for a year.
If Dylan keeps training w/Andy, he's gonna be an absolute monster by the time he's a senior...
Train Hard, Rest Hard, Play Hard-
Matt "Wiggy" Wiggins
MMA Training | MMA Workout | Cardio Workouts | Workout Plans
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Oh COME ON...
Ok, so not long ago, I'm flipping through the channels, and there's a TV spot for a new fitness gadget. Great...just what we needed. As if there weren't enough of
them out there already.
But this one was COMPLETELY different.
It was supposed to be for a little piece of equipment that was supposed to help women "tone up" their arms, chest, shoulders, etc.
Watching this commercial literally had me speechless and laughing my ass off at the same time.
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Wanna find out what the stupid little gadget was (and why it HAD to have been a dude that designed it?)
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Your best bet is to show all goofs using the workout info-mercial crap that it is all just crap and get in on some of the best MMA workouts on the whole internet:
=>CLICK HERE TO GET AWESOME WORKOUTS FOR CHEAP AND IN ON THE "POSER-FREE" LIST
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them out there already.
But this one was COMPLETELY different.
It was supposed to be for a little piece of equipment that was supposed to help women "tone up" their arms, chest, shoulders, etc.
Watching this commercial literally had me speechless and laughing my ass off at the same time.
**********
Wanna find out what the stupid little gadget was (and why it HAD to have been a dude that designed it?)
Then you gotta be on the "poser-free" newsletter list. Only members get the whole newsletter, all the good info, cool freebies, and even discounts on upcoming products.
You on the "poser-free" list yet?
Your best bet is to show all goofs using the workout info-mercial crap that it is all just crap and get in on some of the best MMA workouts on the whole internet:
=>CLICK HERE TO GET AWESOME WORKOUTS FOR CHEAP AND IN ON THE "POSER-FREE" LIST
or just get in on the newsletter list here.
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Matt "Wiggy" Wiggins
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Sunday, February 21, 2010
Gettin' Bigger
Got an email the other day from one of y'all asking about a certain muscle-gaining protocol that a big-name training/supplement/bodybuilding site is promoting.
Now, I'm not gonna name the site/method specifically, as I don't wanna cause any trouble (I've done enough re KBs over at my facebook page and re a certain guru's
new "tactical" program over at the S&C forum at mixedmartialarts.com).
But suffice it to say that I'm not a big fan of what I've seen of the program, nor the supplementation program.
The supplementation program, IMO, while all the "secret" stuff in it is, I'm sure, good supps and all, the biggest "secret" to the whole thing is that by the time you're done w/your daily dose of supps, you're taking in an extra 1000+ cals and some 100+ grams of protein/day.
You mean if you add 1000 cals and 100g of protein/day to your diet, that you're gonna put some muscle on?
Who'd have thunk it? ;-)
(And if any of you know what I'm talking about, and wanna get pointed in a direction to get basically the same thing this site is selling...for WAY less...then shoot me
an email and I'll hook you up w/the link for the info.)
Now, as far as the training program goes...I just don't think it's all that either. I won't get into specifics, but there are certain things you need to gain muscle.
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Heck, the new "TCC" program overview you get just for joining up (yeah - a freebie) is getting some pretty awesome reviews.
You on the "poser-free" list yet?
There are only two ways to get in on it:
=>CLICK HERE TO GET AWESOME WORKOUTS FOR CHEAP AND IN ON THE "POSER-FREE" LIST
or just get in on the newsletter list here.
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Now, I'm not gonna name the site/method specifically, as I don't wanna cause any trouble (I've done enough re KBs over at my facebook page and re a certain guru's
new "tactical" program over at the S&C forum at mixedmartialarts.com).
But suffice it to say that I'm not a big fan of what I've seen of the program, nor the supplementation program.
The supplementation program, IMO, while all the "secret" stuff in it is, I'm sure, good supps and all, the biggest "secret" to the whole thing is that by the time you're done w/your daily dose of supps, you're taking in an extra 1000+ cals and some 100+ grams of protein/day.
You mean if you add 1000 cals and 100g of protein/day to your diet, that you're gonna put some muscle on?
Who'd have thunk it? ;-)
(And if any of you know what I'm talking about, and wanna get pointed in a direction to get basically the same thing this site is selling...for WAY less...then shoot me
an email and I'll hook you up w/the link for the info.)
Now, as far as the training program goes...I just don't think it's all that either. I won't get into specifics, but there are certain things you need to gain muscle.
**********
Wanna read the rest? Then you gotta be on the "poser-free" newsletter list. Only members get the whole newsletter, all the good info, cool freebies, and even discounts on products.
Heck, the new "TCC" program overview you get just for joining up (yeah - a freebie) is getting some pretty awesome reviews.
You on the "poser-free" list yet?
There are only two ways to get in on it:
=>CLICK HERE TO GET AWESOME WORKOUTS FOR CHEAP AND IN ON THE "POSER-FREE" LIST
or just get in on the newsletter list here.
Train Hard, Rest Hard, Play Hard-
Matt "Wiggy" Wiggins
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Thursday, February 11, 2010
Another Rant...
Ok, I'm gonna try not to "go off" to hard on this one, but I'm not making any promises.
Yesterday, my buddy Andy forwarded me a video he made of one of the athletes he trains (a 14-year old girl) doing some KB juggling w/a 20-lb KB.
The video was great. She was flipping the 'bell, tapping it, and a bunch of other cool stuff.
What was even cooler was that she did all this after only roughly 5 mins of instruction. So much for KBs being so hard to learn how to use and needing "certified" instructors and all that crap.
(I thought KBs originally supposed to be so good b/c they were easy to use? *shrug*)
I posted the vid to my Facebook page, and it didn't take long for folks to start busting on how Addie (the girl in the vid) was using bad form, "my athletes do better", blah, blah, blah.
Jeez.
I dunno why many KBers seem to have a cornerstone on the "I gotta prove myself to everybody" market, but sonofabitch they need to get over themselves.
1st of all, was Addie's form perfect in the vid? No. 2nd of all, did it need to be? Again...No.
Here's the thing many KBers don't seem to get:
If you're into KB lifting for the sake of KB lifting, then that's great. Knock yourself out. Ultra-perfect technique is exactly what you need.
But if you're using KBs for general strength & conditioning work, then you DON'T NEED
the ultra-perfect technique that will get you the max number of reps (or lifting the heaviest 'bell possible) that is so desired in many KB circles.
Look - the bench press is a great way to make your upper body stronger. And you could spend 20 mins w/a guy like Dave Tate or Jim Wendler, and they could show you technique improvements that would likely put 20-30 lbs. onto your bench 1RM.
So what?
Did you just get stronger? NO. You got more efficient. And unless the bench is your competition, then who cares?
Same goes for KB lifts. As long as you're developing the traits (hip drive, explosiveness, conditioning, etc) that will help you become a better athlete, and your form is good enough to keep this going w/o getting injured, then run w/it.
There's a huge difference between having good form or very good/perfect form, and having good form or lousy form.
*waits for hate mail from mad KBers*
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Yesterday, my buddy Andy forwarded me a video he made of one of the athletes he trains (a 14-year old girl) doing some KB juggling w/a 20-lb KB.
The video was great. She was flipping the 'bell, tapping it, and a bunch of other cool stuff.
What was even cooler was that she did all this after only roughly 5 mins of instruction. So much for KBs being so hard to learn how to use and needing "certified" instructors and all that crap.
(I thought KBs originally supposed to be so good b/c they were easy to use? *shrug*)
I posted the vid to my Facebook page, and it didn't take long for folks to start busting on how Addie (the girl in the vid) was using bad form, "my athletes do better", blah, blah, blah.
Jeez.
I dunno why many KBers seem to have a cornerstone on the "I gotta prove myself to everybody" market, but sonofabitch they need to get over themselves.
1st of all, was Addie's form perfect in the vid? No. 2nd of all, did it need to be? Again...No.
Here's the thing many KBers don't seem to get:
If you're into KB lifting for the sake of KB lifting, then that's great. Knock yourself out. Ultra-perfect technique is exactly what you need.
But if you're using KBs for general strength & conditioning work, then you DON'T NEED
the ultra-perfect technique that will get you the max number of reps (or lifting the heaviest 'bell possible) that is so desired in many KB circles.
Look - the bench press is a great way to make your upper body stronger. And you could spend 20 mins w/a guy like Dave Tate or Jim Wendler, and they could show you technique improvements that would likely put 20-30 lbs. onto your bench 1RM.
So what?
Did you just get stronger? NO. You got more efficient. And unless the bench is your competition, then who cares?
Same goes for KB lifts. As long as you're developing the traits (hip drive, explosiveness, conditioning, etc) that will help you become a better athlete, and your form is good enough to keep this going w/o getting injured, then run w/it.
There's a huge difference between having good form or very good/perfect form, and having good form or lousy form.
*waits for hate mail from mad KBers*
Changing gears, The "St. Valentine's Day Massacre" is just a few days away. Wanna keep getting my newsletters? Then you'd better get on the stick, son.
You can avoid being mowed down like a fool on the wrong end of a Tommy-Gun by either:
=>CLICKING HERE TO GET BITCHIN' WORKOUTS AND IN ON THE NEW NEWSLETTER LIST
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Monday, February 08, 2010
Leading By Example
Not long ago I shot y'all an email talking about the benefits of Vitamin D3, and how some pretty "in-the-know" folks were giving Vitamin D3 the thumbs up...even above fish oil.
And I'm a big fan of fish oil.
Well, just wanted y'all to know that I'm not one of those "do as I say, not as I do" kinda dudes, and that I don't/wouldn't ask y'all to do anything I wouldn't do myself.
Got myself some Vitamin D3 this weekend and am on my 2nd day of it.
Now, the recommendations I originally read were to either take 10,000 IU per day (though doing it like this could take up to 3 months to get your Vit. D3 levels up to snuff) or to mega-dose it and take 30,000-50,000 IU 2x/week.
Well, I've got a little something different I'm gonna try...not sure how it'll work. I will hopefully know pretty soon. And you can be sure that when I know,
y'all will be the first ones to know about it.
BUT...
...you'll only get to find out if you're still on my newsletter list.
The "St. Valentine's Day Massacre" is coming in a week. So, you'd better make sure you make the cut.
Or else.
(BTW - there was an exception to the rule that I had neglected to mention before...do you meet it?)
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Matt "Wiggy" Wiggins
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And I'm a big fan of fish oil.
Well, just wanted y'all to know that I'm not one of those "do as I say, not as I do" kinda dudes, and that I don't/wouldn't ask y'all to do anything I wouldn't do myself.
Got myself some Vitamin D3 this weekend and am on my 2nd day of it.
Now, the recommendations I originally read were to either take 10,000 IU per day (though doing it like this could take up to 3 months to get your Vit. D3 levels up to snuff) or to mega-dose it and take 30,000-50,000 IU 2x/week.
Well, I've got a little something different I'm gonna try...not sure how it'll work. I will hopefully know pretty soon. And you can be sure that when I know,
y'all will be the first ones to know about it.
BUT...
...you'll only get to find out if you're still on my newsletter list.
The "St. Valentine's Day Massacre" is coming in a week. So, you'd better make sure you make the cut.
Or else.
(BTW - there was an exception to the rule that I had neglected to mention before...do you meet it?)
Wanna make sure you meet the cut...and get some KICK ASS workouts...at the same time?
=>CLICK HERE TO STAY ON THE LIST AND GET GREAT WORKOUTS
Just wanna get the info on the "St. Valentine's Day Massacre"...and see if you meet the "exception to the rule"?
=>CLICK HERE TO GET THE "411"
More soon.
Train Hard, Rest Hard, Play Hard-
Matt "Wiggy" Wiggins
MMA Training | MMA Workout | Cardio Workouts | Workout Plans
Friday, February 05, 2010
This Weekend's UFC - Couture/Coleman
Got another UFC this weekend - and this weekend's main event is a "doozy"...esp if you're a long-time MMA fan like myself.
Mark Coleman vs. Randy Couture
Now both of these guys are legends in the sport of MMA. Both are former multi-time champs - Randy in the UFC as a LHW and a HW, Mark as HW UFC Champ and the Pride 2000 GP Champ.
Both are a little older, hopefully a little wiser, and have a little less hair...but both are still awesome fighters..
Now call me crazy, but I think it's kinda badass that two guys in their 40s are not only big enough names to main-event a UFC, but are still good enough that people wanna see them as a main event.
Here's the question though - how are these two guys, at an age where you're supposed to slow down, start "taking it easy", and take up golf, still kicking ass, taking names, and showing 20-somethings what being a 'real man' is all about?
There are several reasons, but there is one main thing that these two guys have in common:
Both have always taken their workouts, fitness, diets, and supplementation very seriously.
I remember seeing Mark Coleman being used as a "poster boy" for a certain supplement warehouse's catalog back in in the late '90s...when he was UFC HW champ. And Randy
brought "greens" supplements to the forefront in certain circles the first time he dropped down to 205.
And although they take vastly different approaches to working out, both have taken their training very seriously over the years and dedicated themselves to staying in shape. If they hadn't, there is no way either could still be competing at such a high level now at their age.
So how is their training so different?
Well, Randy is well-known for using complexes and plyometrics in his workouts. Coleman, on the other hand, has been more known for almost old-school bodybuilding type training (though he's switched up some from what I've seen) - hard and heavy lifting.
And, in a way, it shows - Randy has always been known for being in great shape and having great conditioning, but not really being that strong.
"The Hammer", on the other hand, was always been known for being super strong, but having a suspect gas tank.
Call me crazy, but you'd think that it'd make sense to kinda mix the two, right? Hard and heavy lifting to be strong, and complexes for conditioning.
Makes sense to me, anyway.
Of course, that is *exactly* how I designed "Program #1" in Working Class Fitness - The Programs...basic compound movements on a particular progression combined with weight-based conditioning and complex training. Kinda the "best of both worlds"...ya know?
And thousands of people all over the world have used "Program #1" to get stronger, faster, and in better shape...with some pretty badass results...
...just sayin'. ;-)
If you wanna pick up "Program #1"...as well as the other FIVE 8-week programs (6 programs...a YEAR'S worth of training)...plus a dedicated, specific MMA-fight prep workout...and SAVE 40% when you do...then hit up the link below:
=>CLICK HERE TO GET IN FIGHTING SHAPE FOR CHEAP
Enjoy the fights...oh...and the Super Bowl, too. ;-)
Train Hard, Rest Hard, Play Hard-
Matt "Wiggy" Wiggins
MMA Training | MMA Workout | Cardio Workouts | Workout Plans
PS - The "St. Valentine's Day Massacre" is coming in a little over a week. If you wanna keep getting my newsletters, then get here and make sure you do...otherwise you're gonna be caught up in the "Massacre"...just like everybody else...
Mark Coleman vs. Randy Couture
Now both of these guys are legends in the sport of MMA. Both are former multi-time champs - Randy in the UFC as a LHW and a HW, Mark as HW UFC Champ and the Pride 2000 GP Champ.
Both are a little older, hopefully a little wiser, and have a little less hair...but both are still awesome fighters..
Now call me crazy, but I think it's kinda badass that two guys in their 40s are not only big enough names to main-event a UFC, but are still good enough that people wanna see them as a main event.
Here's the question though - how are these two guys, at an age where you're supposed to slow down, start "taking it easy", and take up golf, still kicking ass, taking names, and showing 20-somethings what being a 'real man' is all about?
There are several reasons, but there is one main thing that these two guys have in common:
Both have always taken their workouts, fitness, diets, and supplementation very seriously.
I remember seeing Mark Coleman being used as a "poster boy" for a certain supplement warehouse's catalog back in in the late '90s...when he was UFC HW champ. And Randy
brought "greens" supplements to the forefront in certain circles the first time he dropped down to 205.
And although they take vastly different approaches to working out, both have taken their training very seriously over the years and dedicated themselves to staying in shape. If they hadn't, there is no way either could still be competing at such a high level now at their age.
So how is their training so different?
Well, Randy is well-known for using complexes and plyometrics in his workouts. Coleman, on the other hand, has been more known for almost old-school bodybuilding type training (though he's switched up some from what I've seen) - hard and heavy lifting.
And, in a way, it shows - Randy has always been known for being in great shape and having great conditioning, but not really being that strong.
"The Hammer", on the other hand, was always been known for being super strong, but having a suspect gas tank.
Call me crazy, but you'd think that it'd make sense to kinda mix the two, right? Hard and heavy lifting to be strong, and complexes for conditioning.
Makes sense to me, anyway.
Of course, that is *exactly* how I designed "Program #1" in Working Class Fitness - The Programs...basic compound movements on a particular progression combined with weight-based conditioning and complex training. Kinda the "best of both worlds"...ya know?
And thousands of people all over the world have used "Program #1" to get stronger, faster, and in better shape...with some pretty badass results...
...just sayin'. ;-)
If you wanna pick up "Program #1"...as well as the other FIVE 8-week programs (6 programs...a YEAR'S worth of training)...plus a dedicated, specific MMA-fight prep workout...and SAVE 40% when you do...then hit up the link below:
=>CLICK HERE TO GET IN FIGHTING SHAPE FOR CHEAP
Enjoy the fights...oh...and the Super Bowl, too. ;-)
Train Hard, Rest Hard, Play Hard-
Matt "Wiggy" Wiggins
MMA Training | MMA Workout | Cardio Workouts | Workout Plans
PS - The "St. Valentine's Day Massacre" is coming in a little over a week. If you wanna keep getting my newsletters, then get here and make sure you do...otherwise you're gonna be caught up in the "Massacre"...just like everybody else...
Wednesday, February 03, 2010
Was I Completely Wrong?
Not long ago, I posted about how if you were gonna be taking just one supplement, it should be fish oil.
I hate to say it, but I mighta been completely wrong.
A buddy of mine hooked me up with a link to a blog post from Charles Poliquin just recently.
(If you don't know who Charles Poliquin is, let's keep it simple - he's one of the best trainers in the world. This guy has forgotten more in one day than probably any
other 10 trainers ever knew put together. He's that good.)
Anyway, his blog post was about Vitamin D3. In the post, Poliquin says:
"Fish oil also has amazing properties, but it takes a backseat to vitamin D3."
Whoa.
Check out Poliquin's post here => Viatmin D3 blog post
I've not used it yet, so I can't personally comment on how good D3 is yet...but if Poliquin says take it, then you can bet your ass I'm gonna...esp considering that
like fish oil, it's cheap.
I'll let you know what I find out...and if you start taking it - or take it already - lemme know how it goes.
More soon.
Train Hard, Rest Hard, Play Hard-
Matt "Wiggy" Wiggins
MMA Training | MMA Workout | Cardio Workouts | Workout Plans
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pronto...the "St. Valentine's Day Massacre" is coming...
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I hate to say it, but I mighta been completely wrong.
A buddy of mine hooked me up with a link to a blog post from Charles Poliquin just recently.
(If you don't know who Charles Poliquin is, let's keep it simple - he's one of the best trainers in the world. This guy has forgotten more in one day than probably any
other 10 trainers ever knew put together. He's that good.)
Anyway, his blog post was about Vitamin D3. In the post, Poliquin says:
"Fish oil also has amazing properties, but it takes a backseat to vitamin D3."
Whoa.
Check out Poliquin's post here => Viatmin D3 blog post
I've not used it yet, so I can't personally comment on how good D3 is yet...but if Poliquin says take it, then you can bet your ass I'm gonna...esp considering that
like fish oil, it's cheap.
I'll let you know what I find out...and if you start taking it - or take it already - lemme know how it goes.
More soon.
Train Hard, Rest Hard, Play Hard-
Matt "Wiggy" Wiggins
MMA Training | MMA Workout | Cardio Workouts | Workout Plans
PS - Are you on my newsletter list? Do you want to continue to be? This is important! If you do, then you'd better CLICK HERE
pronto...the "St. Valentine's Day Massacre" is coming...
If you don't, or what you see in that link pisses you off, then unsubscribe now...
Tuesday, February 02, 2010
My 1st Run in MONTHS
Well, it *actually* happened...and I'm still having a hard time believing it.
We got snow and ice here in central North Carolina.
LOL.
And in typical fashion, most of the area shut down. Schools were canceled, churches didn't hold services, and everybody flocked to the grocery stores to get their
milk, bread, and eggs.
(As an aside...WTF is w/everybody wanting milk, bread, and eggs before a big storm comes in? *shrug*)
Anyway, when the storm hit, we got a bunch of ice, freezing weather, and even some snow. The ice was crazy...was coming down like snow...only it was ice.
What an awesome time for a workout. ;-)
Call me crazy, but I couldn't help myself...I had to be outside working out in the crazy weather. I usually work out outside anyway - which is a major benefits of using dumbbells, medicine balls, calisthenics, etc - you can train anywhere. But I just *had* to get a workout in outside in this nutso weather.
So what did I do? I went old school - some good ole' traditional roadwork. Went for a run through a wooded area near the house...then went for another one later that day...in the snow and ice...through the forest...all bundled up...
Pure Rocky IV style, baby.
Here was the cool thing though - I had an awesome run! Felt great. Had fun. Ran hard. Kickass workout.
Why was that so cool?
B/c before then, I literally hadn't run anything over probably 50 yards in while. Quite a while, actually. As in MONTHS.
But there I was....doing it like it was nothing.
Wind was great. Conditioning was great. Endurance was through the roof.
How?
B/c of the hard workouts I've been doing. Plenty of circuit training, complexes, intense full-body movements, little rest...
...you know...all the kinda stuff found in the "Working Class
Cardio Workout".
I dunno what you think, but me, I thought it was pretty kickass to be able to have such an awesome run...when all my workouts have been (more or less) standing in one place.
Interested in similar results?
Then CLICK HERE NOW => www.workingclasscardioworkout.com
Train Hard, Rest Hard, Play Hard-
Matt "Wiggy" Wiggins
MMA Training | MMA Workout | Cardio Workouts | Workout Plans
We got snow and ice here in central North Carolina.
LOL.
And in typical fashion, most of the area shut down. Schools were canceled, churches didn't hold services, and everybody flocked to the grocery stores to get their
milk, bread, and eggs.
(As an aside...WTF is w/everybody wanting milk, bread, and eggs before a big storm comes in? *shrug*)
Anyway, when the storm hit, we got a bunch of ice, freezing weather, and even some snow. The ice was crazy...was coming down like snow...only it was ice.
What an awesome time for a workout. ;-)
Call me crazy, but I couldn't help myself...I had to be outside working out in the crazy weather. I usually work out outside anyway - which is a major benefits of using dumbbells, medicine balls, calisthenics, etc - you can train anywhere. But I just *had* to get a workout in outside in this nutso weather.
So what did I do? I went old school - some good ole' traditional roadwork. Went for a run through a wooded area near the house...then went for another one later that day...in the snow and ice...through the forest...all bundled up...
Pure Rocky IV style, baby.
Here was the cool thing though - I had an awesome run! Felt great. Had fun. Ran hard. Kickass workout.
Why was that so cool?
B/c before then, I literally hadn't run anything over probably 50 yards in while. Quite a while, actually. As in MONTHS.
But there I was....doing it like it was nothing.
Wind was great. Conditioning was great. Endurance was through the roof.
How?
B/c of the hard workouts I've been doing. Plenty of circuit training, complexes, intense full-body movements, little rest...
...you know...all the kinda stuff found in the "Working Class
Cardio Workout".
I dunno what you think, but me, I thought it was pretty kickass to be able to have such an awesome run...when all my workouts have been (more or less) standing in one place.
Interested in similar results?
Then CLICK HERE NOW => www.workingclasscardioworkout.com
Train Hard, Rest Hard, Play Hard-
Matt "Wiggy" Wiggins
MMA Training | MMA Workout | Cardio Workouts | Workout Plans
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