No. I definitely DON'T have one of these things in my basement. But, this summer I have been getting back in the game.So, here's what I'm seeing out there in lifting land:
1. People used to say that "you can't gain muscle and lose fat at the same time." Pick a goal and do it. Now, some people are saying that you CAN in fact do both. By incorporating proper nutrition (and especially nutritional timing) and also by combining raw-strength and dynamic strength and cardio training, you can do it. That doesn't mean its the fastest way to do either, but it is possible. For more check out: Tom Venuto, Lean Hybrid Muscle and others.
2. Intermittent Fasting. Yep. Everybody used to say "eat a small meal with protein every 2-3 hours." Now, lots of people are advocating everything from a 24 hour fast once a week to eating only two meals a day or even only a huge dinner. The idea is that a fasted state boosts growth hormone, lowers insulin so your body starts burning fat and prepares it to make better use of the food you eat, even carbs at night!! gasp!
3. Suspension Training: If you haven't heard of TRX and suspension training, you are probably also not using the internet to read about exercise. Otherwise, use Google. My only addendum is that you can make your own suspension trainer with tow straps from the hardware store and a couple lengths of rope or chain and PVC pipe for holds. I've really enjoyed doing suspended push-ups especially. An interesting alternative to TRX is the USA (Universal Strength Apparatus) and I'm trying to figure out an easy home-made "hack" for it.
My latest training goals:
1. Get my weight back up closer to 200 (I'm about 180 now).
2. Do reasonably respectable at Tactical Strength Challenge (I'm guessing I need a 400# DL, 20 Pull-ups and 100 KB Snatches in 5 minutes with a 24k kettlebell)
Not sure if these goals are consistent, but...
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