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05-23-2013, 01:21 PM

Al_Kavadlo replied to a thread Question for Al Kavadlo (or any other calisthenic/nutrition expert) in Primal Blueprint Fitness

Like I said, I don't concern myself with such things. I've written about my diet on my blog a few times. Check this out: Diet and Exercise (Part...

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05-09-2013, 08:30 AM

Al_Kavadlo started a thread Inspirational 70 Year-Old! in Primal Blueprint Fitness

I recently got to meet and train with bodyweight strength legend Jack Arnow. At age 70, Jack is still stronger than 99% of guys, regardless of age. ...

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05-03-2013, 05:34 AM

Al_Kavadlo replied to a thread New Article About Bodyweight Strength Training on Bodybuilding.com in Primal Blueprint Fitness

Yes there will be lots of shoulder and other upper-body stretches in this book. Depending on your age, however, kyphosis can be very slow and...

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05-02-2013, 07:44 AM

Al_Kavadlo replied to a thread New Article About Bodyweight Strength Training on Bodybuilding.com in Primal Blueprint Fitness

Thanks! As for flexibility, I've been practicing yoga for a long, long time. I also do some informal stretching every day. My next book is...

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05-01-2013, 10:29 AM

Al_Kavadlo replied to a thread New Article About Bodyweight Strength Training on Bodybuilding.com in Primal Blueprint Fitness

Right on! I'm actually writing a new article about handstands for Bodybuilding.com that will be up later this month. :) Thank you! ...

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05-01-2013, 07:28 AM

Al_Kavadlo replied to a thread New Article About Bodyweight Strength Training on Bodybuilding.com in Primal Blueprint Fitness

Thanks! We're Working Out! :) Thanks! I love a good Zen Koan, but when I do a one arm clap push-up, I clap my hand to my chest:

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04-30-2013, 10:21 AM

Al_Kavadlo replied to a thread Caveman didn't "stretch" (did they?)...if not, why do we? in Primal Blueprint Fitness

+1 Also consider that while cavemen may not have done much formal stretching, they didn't spend most of their waking life sitting in a chair.

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04-30-2013, 10:15 AM

Al_Kavadlo started a thread New Article About Bodyweight Strength Training on Bodybuilding.com in Primal Blueprint Fitness

I've seen lots of posts on this forum lately asking about whether bodyweight training can be effective for building strength and/or muscle. ...

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04-11-2013, 02:31 PM

Al_Kavadlo replied to a thread Breath Control in Primal Blueprint Fitness

Thanks, Zilog! Keep working those handstands!

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04-10-2013, 05:05 AM

Al_Kavadlo replied to a thread Breath Control in Primal Blueprint Fitness

Thanks, SoccerGrok! Boy is my face red! (That's a breath-holding pun, btw.) Right on!

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04-09-2013, 05:43 AM

Al_Kavadlo started a thread Breath Control in Primal Blueprint Fitness

Check out this article I recently penned for bodybuilding.com about breathing techniques for strength training. As always, comments and questions are...

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04-08-2013, 05:08 AM

Al_Kavadlo replied to a thread Building pushup strength in Primal Blueprint Fitness

Thanks for the mention, Tom! I actually did a guest post here on MDA recently about push-ups (and push-up variations): Push-ups: The Perfect...

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04-01-2013, 05:16 PM

Tod started a thread Two cents on cross fit wanted ? in Primal Blueprint Fitness

My Crossfit schedule has been 3 times per week, now the schedule will offer our time slot 5 days a week everyone is on board for the five days a week...

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03-29-2013, 09:33 AM

Tod replied to a thread Started lifting but cannot make protein intake, Ideas? in Primal Blueprint for Athletes

I think everything shared is spot on. The only thoughts I would add are- "lift weights to get stronger, lift weights faster for cardio" ~author...

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03-25-2013, 09:54 AM

Tod started a thread B.M.I. question ? in Primal Blueprint Odds and Ends

ForeWord-Sitting in my doctors office starring at the B.M.I. chart weighing 198 and 5'10 the chart stated I was over weight. Lost 30 pounds by low...

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03-25-2013, 09:37 AM

Al_Kavadlo replied to a thread Best body weight workout at home book in Primal Blueprint Fitness

Thanks for the shout out! I'm a little late to the party here, but there are lots of good choices as far as books on bodyweight training are...

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03-20-2013, 07:37 AM

Al_Kavadlo replied to a thread New Bodyweight Strength Video in Primal Blueprint Fitness

I just deleted some messages to make some room in my inbox. :)

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03-17-2013, 07:02 AM

Tod replied to a thread Primal attractiveness in Primal Blueprint Odds and Ends

Just one mans perspective- the woman 99% of the time picks the mate and why she makes that choice is a mystery to all men.

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03-11-2013, 06:51 AM

Al_Kavadlo replied to a thread New Bodyweight Strength Video in Primal Blueprint Fitness

Thanks, Jake! Bodyweight is where it's at!

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03-09-2013, 11:39 AM

Al_Kavadlo replied to a thread New Bodyweight Strength Video in Primal Blueprint Fitness

Thanks! If you're serious, send me a PM.

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03-09-2013, 11:37 AM

Al_Kavadlo replied to a thread Attention Convict Conditioners! in Primal Blueprint Fitness

If mass is your primary goal, there are better ways to achieve that than following a program like Convict Conditioning. However, if you want to get...

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03-08-2013, 05:10 AM

Al_Kavadlo replied to a thread New Bodyweight Strength Video in Primal Blueprint Fitness

Thanks, guys! You've pretty much summed up my presentation style: Strong workout + Cool footwear = Entertaining Video :)

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03-07-2013, 01:10 PM

Al_Kavadlo started a thread New Bodyweight Strength Video in Primal Blueprint Fitness

Thought some of you guys would appreciate this new YouTube video I made from my workout this morning:

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02-22-2013, 11:36 AM

Al_Kavadlo replied to a thread How to Substitute 50 pull-ups? in Primal Blueprint Fitness

This is why Crossfit gets a bad rap. A workout like that is inappropriate for 99.9% of the population.

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02-20-2013, 07:02 AM

Al_Kavadlo replied to a thread 24 Hours of Pull ups? in Primal Blueprint Fitness

Wow! There are more pull-up freaks out there than I realized! Best of luck with this endeavor - keep us posted!

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02-19-2013, 01:21 PM

Al_Kavadlo replied to a thread Diamond pushups in Primal Blueprint Fitness

Diamonds/close push-ups are one of my favorite variations! I wrote about them in this guest post I did for Mark a couple weeks ago: Push-ups: The...

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02-19-2013, 01:05 PM

Al_Kavadlo replied to a thread 24 Hours of Pull ups? in Primal Blueprint Fitness

I assume the OP is referring to David Goggins: 24 Hours Of Pull Ups: Navy SEAL Attempted World Record For Charity. I'd imagine David himself would...

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02-16-2013, 05:43 PM

Tod replied to a thread Starting Crossfit? in Primal Blueprint Fitness

+1- Joined cross fit December 2012 absolutely changed my life. If you find a negative the positives so out number them you can't quit- more addictive...

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02-11-2013, 08:50 PM

Tod replied to a thread Favorite Kitchen Tools? in Primal Blueprint Odds and Ends

A paint scraper, used for cleaning the cast iron skillet ,really do use it.

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02-11-2013, 06:34 PM

Tod replied to a thread Any gentle/attached parents around? Need advice? in Primal Blueprint Odds and Ends

Wow Ayla, This whole parenting thing at your house is pretty complicated. RULE #1 Teach your child to respect Authority by respecting authority-The...

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