Comments for http://ryanenglebert.com Elite Performance Training Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:44:53 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 Comment on 54″ Box Jump by Ryan http://ryanenglebert.com/ets-day-1-54-box-jump/comment-page-1#comment-47 Ryan Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:44:53 +0000 http://ryanenglebert.com/?page_id=449#comment-47 Hey John, There is no doubt that system works.. However, I'm skeptical to say that it would work year around.. I am a huge believer in variety and constantly switching each athlete's rep & volume schemes.. I have found for most max effort exercises a 6-8% drop off works best when focusing on getting super strong super quick.. 10% and above really smokes their strength/endurance. Yes, this is a very easy method for anyone to do, to ensure they are truly reaching their own personal point of fatigue at their own pace.. The hardest thing for most ppl to understand is the importance of rest when implementing a system like this.. Because the athlete is working until failure, I recommend atleast 48 hours rest until another hormonal lift is performed to allow the CNS to recover.. Any other q's, hit me up buddy! Hey John,
There is no doubt that system works.. However, I’m skeptical to say that it would work year around.. I am a huge believer in variety and constantly switching each athlete’s rep & volume schemes..
I have found for most max effort exercises a 6-8% drop off works best when focusing on getting super strong super quick.. 10% and above really smokes their strength/endurance. Yes, this is a very easy method for anyone to do, to ensure they are truly reaching their own personal point of fatigue at their own pace..
The hardest thing for most ppl to understand is the importance of rest when implementing a system like this.. Because the athlete is working until failure, I recommend atleast 48 hours rest until another hormonal lift is performed to allow the CNS to recover..

Any other q’s, hit me up buddy!

]]> Comment on 54″ Box Jump by John Cortese http://ryanenglebert.com/ets-day-1-54-box-jump/comment-page-1#comment-46 John Cortese Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:34:13 +0000 http://ryanenglebert.com/?page_id=449#comment-46 Nice, Ryan. Do you find that using the auto-reg method you refer to is optimal year round? If I understand correctly, it looks like you're working up to an N-Rep max (or distance/height for jumps), then 10% DO and using the same rep max scheme until they can't do anymore (at least for the main lift of the day). Is this correct? Example: Athlete worked up to 255 for 5RM on bench press, then did 230 x 5 until they no longer could perform 5 reps at that weight? Sounds like a pretty simple but effective way of really tailoring individual needs for each athlete. I'd like to try this out soon for my main lifts! Nice, Ryan. Do you find that using the auto-reg method you refer to is optimal year round? If I understand correctly, it looks like you’re working up to an N-Rep max (or distance/height for jumps), then 10% DO and using the same rep max scheme until they can’t do anymore (at least for the main lift of the day). Is this correct?

Example: Athlete worked up to 255 for 5RM on bench press, then did 230 x 5 until they no longer could perform 5 reps at that weight?

Sounds like a pretty simple but effective way of really tailoring individual needs for each athlete. I’d like to try this out soon for my main lifts!

]]> Comment on Testimonials by Ellen Venable http://ryanenglebert.com/testimonials/comment-page-1#comment-27 Ellen Venable Sun, 18 Oct 2009 22:37:25 +0000 http://ryanenglebert.com/?page_id=137#comment-27 I started working out with Ryan nearly two years ago. As a busy mom and volunteer, I don't have the time to exercise as frequently as I should at the moment, but my weekly workout with Ryan continues to improve my strength and stamina none-the-less. The quality of our workouts, variety of exercises, and perfect mix of strength and aerobic activities has kept me in great shape. I enjoy working out at the Grafton Form and Fitness facility, where Ryan can keep me challenged with the variety of machines and equipment (and flights of stairs!). The personal training session I have with Ryan is the best investment in my health and wellness that I make. I'm in the best shape of my life, thanks to Ryan. I started working out with Ryan nearly two years ago. As a busy mom and volunteer, I don’t have the time to exercise as frequently as I should at the moment, but my weekly workout with Ryan continues to improve my strength and stamina none-the-less. The quality of our workouts, variety of exercises, and perfect mix of strength and aerobic activities has kept me in great shape. I enjoy working out at the Grafton Form and Fitness facility, where Ryan can keep me challenged with the variety of machines and equipment (and flights of stairs!). The personal training session I have with Ryan is the best investment in my health and wellness that I make. I’m in the best shape of my life, thanks to Ryan.

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