Category Archives: Fitness

Get Sleep Not Rest

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Lex

Michael Arnstein is an ultrarunner (runs ultramarathons and longer distances) and like most ultrarunners is a facinating person to read, listen to, and learn from. Here is a good lecture from him on some details of why he runs, his … Continue reading →

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Gyms with Saunas in Philadelphia

Posted on May 5, 2012 by Lex

There are a bunch of methods for cutting water weight for night-before weigh-ins. It seems the golden standard is sweating it out at a sauna. I hate this method, I prefer running (or any kind of exercise) in a sweatsuit … Continue reading →

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Don’t Watch the Clock

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Lex

When I competed at the NY Open this weekend, I was twice caught in a realization that I was winning and that there was very little time left in the match. I didn’t start stalling but I was distinctly aware … Continue reading →

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Tabata Method for Judo and BJJ

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Lex

The Tabata Method is just another one of many ways to do a “high-intensity interval training” workout. The “method” is do something at a crazy pace for 20 seconds then 10 seconds of rest (or something at a light pace), … Continue reading →

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“I Knew You Had to Slow Down”

Posted on August 27, 2011 by Lex

Watched the Andre Galvao episode of Rolled Up where he mentions that strength training and conditioning is important to prepare for the difference in intensity between hard training and competition. I think no matter how hard you train, competition is another … Continue reading →

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Olympic Weightlifting: The Purest Physical Sport

Posted on June 4, 2011 by Lex

I used to put a lot of focus on lifting big weight: training power, strength, explosiveness, etc. These days, in terms of sports, my interest has shifted to brazilian jiu jitsu and judo. I find that this is where I’m … Continue reading →

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Home is Where the Heart Is

Posted on March 16, 2011 by Lex

This post not only has an exceptionally lame title, it also has a picture of a shirtless cartoon guy with color-coded muscles and tiny shorts. Sigh. I am terrible at blogging… Anyway, I’ve been plagued by little injuries, finger, shoulder, … Continue reading →

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