I have been training with kettlebells and bodyweights according to Dan John's principles for several years. Yes, I don't have the biggest biceps or triceps, I don't have a six peck, I'm not even the broadest in the shoulders and I don't have the biggest quadriceps either. But when I stand next to my colleagues somehow it seems that I am taller and bigger than them. Mako from Croatia, 39 years old. 😊😊😊
And if we had a train photographer and Photoshop and the right lighting, you would look like a fitness model. But I like your point. I like the idea that in my normal life, I do OK and thank you for sharing that with us.
I need some advice I recently did a PT test pushups, 1.5 mile run and 220 sprint. I passed the first two but failed the sprint. I mostly trained for the 1.5 mile being told if you got the 1.5 you'll have the sprint. I'm currently practicing the test I run 1.5 then walk a little then run the 220. Any advice, the last time I tested myself I was over on the sprint. When I tested at the academy I was told I missed by a second but I was way off when I self tested. I have 12 weeks to prepare
@DanJohnStrengthCoach when I tested myself on Saturday I did the 1.5 mile in 14:40 not my best and 52 seconds on the 220 yard . Qualify is sub 15 minutes for the 1.5 mile and sub 46 second 220 yards
I'm also running half-marathons and lifting weights at the same time, I go run-lift-run-rest-lift-run-lift-rest, a 8-day circle. Running consists of mostly slow steady work for about one hour or a bit more, sometimes a faster threshold day of two 15-20 minute sessions. Strength-wise I do humane burpees and ABC mostly, occasionally a day of many kb swings a la 10000 challenge. I enjoy the volume, the good, not too hard stimulation, and most importantly the euphoric feeling afterward each run/workout. I'm very mediocre at both events (can only run 2:10 for half-marathon and 32kg strict press is perhaps my 1rm right now), but I think doing both kinds of work keeps me healthy and reasonably fit. Btw, my knees are absolutely fine!
Another great episode, Dan, and particularly relevant for where I am at in my kettlebell journey.
I'm glad. I enjoy doing this and I am glad it helps.
Great stuff as always. Overhead squats are for sure underrated!
Yes they are!
I have been training with kettlebells and bodyweights according to Dan John's principles for several years. Yes, I don't have the biggest biceps or triceps, I don't have a six peck, I'm not even the broadest in the shoulders and I don't have the biggest quadriceps either. But when I stand next to my colleagues somehow it seems that I am taller and bigger than them. Mako from Croatia, 39 years old. 😊😊😊
And if we had a train photographer and Photoshop and the right lighting, you would look like a fitness model. But I like your point. I like the idea that in my normal life, I do OK and thank you for sharing that with us.
@DanJohnStrengthCoach My biggest regret is that I didn't train like that 15 years ago, your workouts are so simple and logical but hard as hell.
I need some advice I recently did a PT test pushups, 1.5 mile run and 220 sprint. I passed the first two but failed the sprint. I mostly trained for the 1.5 mile being told if you got the 1.5 you'll have the sprint. I'm currently practicing the test I run 1.5 then walk a little then run the 220. Any advice, the last time I tested myself I was over on the sprint. When I tested at the academy I was told I missed by a second but I was way off when I self tested. I have 12 weeks to prepare
I could use the times. The standard...what you did. Did you die at the end, hit the wall? What needs help?
@DanJohnStrengthCoach when I tested myself on Saturday I did the 1.5 mile in 14:40 not my best and 52 seconds on the 220 yard . Qualify is sub 15 minutes for the 1.5 mile and sub 46 second 220 yards
On the 220 I felt like I was dropping off half way . Ran the two runs today felt a little better but didn't time myself
BTW thanks for replying
I'm also running half-marathons and lifting weights at the same time, I go run-lift-run-rest-lift-run-lift-rest, a 8-day circle. Running consists of mostly slow steady work for about one hour or a bit more, sometimes a faster threshold day of two 15-20 minute sessions. Strength-wise I do humane burpees and ABC mostly, occasionally a day of many kb swings a la 10000 challenge. I enjoy the volume, the good, not too hard stimulation, and most importantly the euphoric feeling afterward each run/workout. I'm very mediocre at both events (can only run 2:10 for half-marathon and 32kg strict press is perhaps my 1rm right now), but I think doing both kinds of work keeps me healthy and reasonably fit. Btw, my knees are absolutely fine!
That last line is the key, I think, for runners.
@@DanJohnStrengthCoach yes, it's important to not kill yourself with unreasonable load