Excellent Sportband Conditioning Drill!! (video)

Hey Everyone:

Here’s a great sportband conditioning drill for you to try - resisted runs.These are very challenging, but you can vary the intensity simply by using a heavier or lighter resistance band.

You can use this drill as a warm-up or as a core element to your leg and cardiovascular training. It works perfectly as a circuit training element or stand alone exercise. Once you try it, you’ll see just how effective it can be. Trust me and go try it!

SPORTBAND CONDITIONING RUNS

Give it a shot and tell us what you think. We’ll be posting another one very shortly, so make sure you check back for the next installment.

Keep training hard!

Jason
www.hybridfitness.tv

P.S.: It’s very important that you use top quality bands for this drill and others like it. The Free E-Book posted earlier talks about the importance of good bands. I can’t emphasise this enough. If you want good bands and don’t have them, we recommend you get them here.

Almost Raw Fish (recipe)

I love to eat sushi. I could probably eat it every day and never get sick of it. But it wasn’t always that way. Years ago a friend and mentor tried to turn me on to sushi. Well. I’ll tell you I was not having it. Raw fish!? No F~!@# way!

A year or so later I got a job at a Creole restaurant. The head Chef decided I should be an oyster shucker. He taught me the technique and I started opening clams and oysters as my full time job. At peak time I probably opened at least 300 raw shell fish a night. Well, after a few months of this…I got curious and decided to try some of these slimy, gooey looking things. What can I say; it was love at first bite. Once I tried raw oysters, sushi didn’t seem like a bad idea so I dove right in. I have never looked back.

For a lot of you I am probably preaching to the choir, but I know there are still some who feel the idea of raw fish is just too hard to swallow (pun intended). I am going to share with you one of my favorite foods of all time. I call it Almost Raw Fish. However, most of the world calls it Ceviche.

Many of you may find (as I have) that Almost Raw Fish actually tastes better than the cooked version. Check out my simple recipe below.

1. Lemons or Limes: 5-6 (I prefer limes or a mix of both)
2. Garlic: 3-5 Large cloves (More is better with me and garlic so I use 8 cloves)
3. Onion: 1-2 Large (I prefer Red)
4. Pinch Sea Salt (optional)
5. Avocado: 1-2 Large (not too ripe)
6. Tomato: 1 large
7. White Fish Fillets: 4-6 large Fillets
8. Optional: Sweet and or hot peppers (I like it hot!)

Crush up the Garlic, chop the Onion and set aside.

Cut the fish up into small strips or cubes (about 1 inch each). Throw them into a mixing bowl. Squeeze the lemons, limes or both into the bowl. You may need more or less depending on how much fish you use. Basically you want enough so the fish is fully covered.

Mix in the garlic, chopped onion and sea salt.

Add peppers if you got em.

Now place the mixture into your fridge overnight or for at least 4 hrs. When you come back to it the fish will have turned white. This is because the enzymes in the citrus juice have ‘cooked’ it for you.

Now, chop the tomato and avocado into very small pieces and mix with the fish.

Serve chilled and enjoy.

There are literally hundreds of different Ceviche recipes around, and after you experiment with this one, I encourage you to get creative and make up some of your own. Almost Raw Fish not only tastes great but it provides a simple and delicious way to pack your Personal Eating Plan with high quality protein.

Your assignment, should you choose to accept it, is to make yourself some Almost Raw Fish this week. Follow my recipe for starters (it can also be done with shrimp by the way).
Another option is to check around and see if there are any South American restaurants in your area that feature Almost Raw Fish (Ceviche). Either way, once you have tried this stuff, I think you may find that you quickly become a convert.

PAU for NOW

TAKU
www.hybridfitness.tv

P.S. After you go home and make yourself some Almost Raw Fish, post a comment and be sure to let me know what you think.

Shake It Up

Let’s face it we all need stamina in one form or another. If we are competitive athletes we need to know that we have the capacity to perform at our best for what ever the duration of the event in question. If we are just health and fitness enthusiasts, we still want to know that we can run, jump and play, any time we want for as long as we want.

Many people feel that they must perform 45-60 minutes of sustained activity in order to build an effective and useful base of stamina. They will choose an activity such as running or cycling and then attempt to build up their capacity to sustain this activity for longer and longer periods. I don’t know about you but for me this seems like torture. Unless you are a marathon runner or some other type of long distance endurance athlete this type of training is simply not needed.

There are many different ways to improve stamina:

* Distance Running
* Sprinting
* Stair / Hill Running
* Rope Skipping
* Sparring (boxing, kick-boxing, etc)
* Circuit Weight Training
* Cross Country Running
* Bag / Pad training (Heavy-bag, Thai Pads, Focus Mitts)
* Swimming

Any one of the above mentioned activities could be used to attain improved stamina or endurance. Instead of just picking one from the list and attempting to build up to an hour of work, why not combine them into a series or circuit of brief, focused efforts? By doing this you can avoid much of the boredom (as well as potential repetitive stress) associated with plodding along in the same activity for 45-60 minutes. Think of it as Hybrid Cross Training.

Example Circuit 1:

1. Sprint repeats. 1 minute x 4 (rest 2.5 minutes)
2. Jump Rope. 2 minutes x 3 (rest 1 minute)
3. Bag / Pad work. 2 minutes x 3 (rest 1 minute)
4. Split squat jumps. 4 x 30 seconds (rest 1.5 minutes)

Example Circuit 2:

1. 1 mile run *A.F.A.P. (rest 50% of run time)
2. 50 yard sprints. x 4 (rest 3x run time)
3. Bag / Pad work. 2 minutes x 3 (rest 1 minute)
4. Max Hill Sprints. 15 seconds x 5 ( rest 60 seconds)

Circuit 1. above will take less then 40 minutes (including the rest intervals). Circuit 2. will vary according to your current speed and fitness level, but should still come in under the 40 minute mark. As your fitness improves and recovery time decreases, circuit 2. will become shorter and shorter.

Give this type of Hybrid Cross Training a try. I am confident you will find this style of training not only more fun but that you are able to work harder during each effort bout due to the brief rests periods that are allowed.

So remember if you want to experience your fitness rapidly improving in minimal time be sure to Shake It Up!

Pau for Now

TAKU
www.hybridfitness.tv

*A.F.A.P. = As Fast As Possible

Interview at Maxcondition.com

Hey Everyone:

I recently did an interview with Coach Hale at www.maxcondition.com.   Please take a moment to check it out.

http://www.maxcondition.com/page.php?120

That’s all for now.   Thanks and please feel free to post any comments on the article.

Pau for now.

Taku
www.hybridfitness.tv

www.HybridFitness.tv has launched!

It’s been a long time coming, but Hybridfitness.tv is finally live. If you haven’t already, please visit the site and see what’s available. We’ve put together hundreds of articles, audio clips and video presentations. We’ve also added a few other cool custom features. If you’re not on our mailing list, please sign into the box on the top/right of the page. We’ll send out free training info and programs and keep you informed of new things we’re working on. It’s 100% spam free - don’t worry.

One of these features can be found on the right-side navigation bar and it’s titled “Exercise Video Database”. This database contains nearly 500 videos which can be selected by exercises type, equipment type or zone of the body. You can select individual videos and see how a particular exercise is performed, then click for a detailed description of each exercise.

Additionally, you can create custom video playlists for yourself or others. Begin by selecting your desired videos, then arrange them in the order you want. You can add notes for repetition count, set count, time, etc., then export the playlist to a weblink or embed it directly in your own blog. We’re adding more videos to the library all the time and of course, we’ll be posting our own custom workouts on an ongoing basis. Trust me, you don’t want to miss out on this.

We’ve also got a new blog site established to take the place of this one. It’s still free, just new and improved. Please visit the new location at www.hybridfitness.tv/blog

Thanks for your continued support.

Keep training hard.

Jason
www.hybridfitness.tv

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Meet the Hybrid Founders

Jason Klofstad

Jason Klofstad is a Strength and Conditioning Specialist, consultant and co-founder of Hybrid Fitness. As a lifelong fitness enthusiast, coach and competitive athlete, he has the ability to teach skills in a fashion that makes them completely understandable for most anyone, regardless of their athletic background. Jason holds a Sports Performance Coach certification from USA Weightlifting as well as certifications from ACSM and ACE, among others and has served as a frequent examiner and lecturer for ACSM in California and Washington. Jason is an avid athlete and competitor, participating in a variety of sports including gymnastics, martial arts and outrigger canoe racing. Jason has instructed individuals and athletes of all fitness levels. His clients include high school, prep and collegiate athletes, police, firefighters, tri-athletes and martial artists. To arrange a consultation or for more information on lectures contact Jason at hybrid.athletics@gmail.com

Liam Bauer

Liam “TAKU” Bauer, co-founder of Hybrid Fitness, is a strength and conditioning coach and fitness consultant who has been designing comprehensive conditioning programs for professional and elite amateur athletes as well as individuals of all fitness levels since 1988. Liam is a certified Sports Performance Coach with USA Weightlifting and a certified Conditioning Specialist through the NSPA. Throughout his career Liam has attained certifications from many of the top recognized leaders in the fitness industry including NSCA, ACE, YMCA, ACSM, ISPA and others. Liam currently works full time training individuals privately as well as acting as a fitness consultant and advisor (via the internet) to fitness enthusiasts, professional fighters and martial artists, as well as police and elite tactical officers all over the world. Liam is also a frequent lecturer and guest speaker at seminars around the country. To arrange a consultation or for more information on lectures contact Liam at strengthonline@yahoo.com

Mike Suyematsu

Mike Suyematsu is a fitness and martial arts instructor with over 38 years of experience. His extensive and diverse martial arts resume includes such styles as Kempo, Kajukenbo, Goju Karate, Northern Style Shaolin Gung Fu, PFS Jeet Kune Do, Cabales Serrada Escrima, boxing and wrestling. In addition, Mike is a Certified Principles Coach in Tony Blauer’s PDR (Personal Defense Readiness) Program and is extremely well versed in close-quarter combat and weapons training.

Mike’s list of clients is as diverse as his experience. They include police and S.W.A.T officers, business executives, retirees, college students and combat athletes, among others. Mike brings a unique mix of fitness knowledge with years of self-defense training. He’s “walked the walk” so to speak. Mikes wealth of knowledge make him an important member of the team and what he teaches can literally mean the difference between life and death. To arrange a consultation or for more information on lectures contact Mike at: hybrid.athletics@gmail.com

Who and What is Hybrid Fitness?

Hybrid Fitness is comprised of a team of highly motivated and disciplined fitness professionals. We are dedicated to the pursuit, acquisition and application of current, reliable knowledge in the field of exercise science and related disciplines. We take a synergistic approach to helping our members and clients achieve their health, aesthetic and athletic goals. Combining all aspects of total fitness such as; strength, endurance and flexibility with sound nutrition, proper biomechanics and recuperation, we help to create a whole that is greater then the sum of it’s parts.

At Hybrid Fitness we are well versed in current strength training and conditioning protocols and in the physiological mechanisms and principals underlying their application towards creating more effective individuals.

For athletes, regardless of your sport or your current level of proficiency Hybrid Fitness can create a program that will improve your performance. Using our state of the art A.S.T.A.R. system* we will assess your current strengths and weaknesses and design, implement and update comprehensive training regimens that will enhance all aspects of your athletic performance.

Remember all things being equal; a stronger athlete is a better athlete. At Hybrid Fitness we will help you improve your strength, explosiveness, stamina, and flexibility. Using our Mac-Map P.E.P. system** we will educate you on how to properly fuel your body for peak performance. Finally we will teach you how to combine all the elements of a total conditioning program in the most time efficient and effective manner possible.

When it comes to strength and conditioning programs designed to enhance sports performance Hybrid Fitness does it all. The rest is up to you.

Welcome to the Hybrid Fitness blog!

Welcome to the official blog for Hybrid Fitness. Our website hybridfitness.tv will soon be live and when it is, you’ll have access to the most current and cutting edge information available in the fitness world. Stay tuned.