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  • The Paleo Solution
    The Paleo Solution
    by Robb Wolf

    Paleo for weight loss, performance and disease prevention. Read my full review here.

  • The Primal Blueprint: Reprogram Your Genes for Effortless Weight Loss, Vibrant Health, and Boundless Energy
    The Primal Blueprint: Reprogram Your Genes for Effortless Weight Loss, Vibrant Health, and Boundless Energy
    by Mark Sisson

    Usually we have to go back to basics to progress, this is a great place to start!

  • Slow Death by Rubber Duck: The Secret Danger of Everyday Things
    Slow Death by Rubber Duck: The Secret Danger of Everyday Things
    by Rick Smith, Bruce Lourie, Sarah Dopp

    "Think about the toxic chemicals you put onto your body, and are exposed to on a daily basis.  Frankly, quite worrying..."

  • Born to Run: The Hidden Tribe, the Ultra-Runners, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen
    Born to Run: The Hidden Tribe, the Ultra-Runners, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen
    by Christopher McDougall

    An inspirational read, whether you are a 'runner' or not.  This book also investigates why expensive 'cushioned' running shoes increases the likelihood of injury.

  • In Defence of Food: The Myth of Nutrition and the Pleasures of Eating: An Eater's Manifesto
    In Defence of Food: The Myth of Nutrition and the Pleasures of Eating: An Eater's Manifesto
    by Michael Pollan

    An insight into real, simple and nutritious food.  Insightful.

  • Food Rules: An Eater's Manual
    Food Rules: An Eater's Manual
    by Michael Pollan

    An excellent, non-scientific common sense quick reference to the often confusing question : "What should I eat?"

  • The Paleo Diet for Athletes
    The Paleo Diet for Athletes
    by L. Cordain

    An alternative to Cordain's first book "The Paleo Diet" if who want to consider the impact of Paleo on athletic performance.  It is mainly for endurance athletes but an interesting read.

  • Protein Power
    Protein Power
    by Michael R. Eades, Mary Dan Eades, Mary Deans

    First published in the mid 1990s.  Amongst other things, disputes the 'fat intake causes obesity' argument and reasons why the high carb/low-fat diet doesn't work.

Entries in Drivers (2)

Monday
Aug162010

Workout: Monday Mayhem

Predator Warmup: (performed from a standing start, only for experienced participants)

  • 10 Burpees (with 2 press-ups per rep)
Workout:  
  • 10 x 24kg Kettlebell single arm squat, clean and press.  Then swap sides.  
  • 1 clap push-up, 2 push-ups : repeat 10 times.
  • 20 Push-Ups (1 arm supported on kettlebell, 1 arm on floor) - swap sides halfway.
  • 10 Push-Ups (1 arm supported on Kettlebell, 1 arm on floor, 1 leg raised) - swap sides halfway
  • 40 step walking lunge, holding 24kg Kettlebell with one arm, swap arms halfway.
  • 3 sets of 7 Bench Presses (40-50% of 1 rep max)

Finisher:
 

 

* Substitute Dumbbell for Kettlebell if required.

Tuesday
Aug102010

Workout: Compound Lifts (Strength)

Warmup:

  • 10 min moderate of Row, Run or Bike.
  • 10 Lunges
  • 10 Sit-Ups
  • 10 Back Extensions
  • 10 Squats (Sumo Stance)
  • 10 Bodyweight Rows (overhand grip) 

Workout: 

Big Lifts (3 sets of 5 reps)*

  • Back Squats 
  • Bench Press (using dumbbells)
  • Deadlifts
  • Pull-Ups (weighted using vest, or clasp dumbbell between feet)
  • Lunges (dumbbell)
  • Bent-Over Row (wide grip)

Finisher:

5 x 20 second Drivers (substitute 5 x 20 second sprints, carrying a heavy object)

Tips:

* This is to develop strength, so go as heavy as you can for 5 reps.

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