[ 18 Articles Listed ]

Getting In Shape (GPP And SPP) - With Exercise Guides!
By: Josh Henkin
Seems as though everyone in the gym, on the track, in the spinning class are all trying to get in shape. Get in shape for what? What does this all too common saying actually mean? To be honest, being in shape means different things for different people. How can YOU get in shape? 620 Words - Date Added: Jun 17, 2002

GPP For The Non-Athlete: Creative Conditioning For Everyone!
By: Andy Chasse
Get creative with your conditioning. Try GPP. Realize all of the benefits of cardio activity and strength training benefits through this simple activity! Here are some great examples that everyone can benefit from. 1300 Words - Date Added: Jun 22, 2009

Sledgehammer GPP!
By: Intensity Magazine
What I am really going to talk about is a different type of General Physical Preparedness (GPP) exercise-Sledge hammering! 847 Words - Date Added: Oct 08, 2002

Sledgehammer GPP, Part 2!
By: Intensity Magazine
Several of the benefits of using this common tool include increasing rotational and angular/diagonal strength of the trunk, increasing forearm and wrist strength, increasing reaction times of the forearm and wrist muscles as they stabilize the hammer's handle and an overall increase in the body's strength-endurance capabilities. This issue I will discuss what equipment you will need and where to get it. 797 Words - Date Added: Oct 16, 2002

Sledgehammer GPP, Part 3!
By: Intensity Magazine
To reiterate, several of the benefits of using this common tool include increasing rotational and angular/diagonal strength of the trunk, increasing forearm and wrist strength. 843 Words - Date Added: Nov 05, 2002

Sledgehammer GPP, Part 4!
By: Intensity Magazine
This article will talk about another facet: vertical or as in anatomical speak, midsagittal swinging. 853 Words - Date Added: Dec 03, 2002

Sledgehammer GPP, Part 5!
By: Intensity Magazine
This article will talk about another facet: vertical or as in anatomical speak, midsagittal swinging. 1010 Words - Date Added: Dec 27, 2002

Sledgehammer GPP, Part 6!
By: Intensity Magazine
I am going to discuss today some of the direct neurological benefits of smacking something hard with the sledgehammer. 850 Words - Date Added: Jan 14, 2003

Sledgehammer GPP, Part 7!
By: Intensity Magazine
This article we are going to talk about the side underhand swing or more commonly called, the golf swing! 911 Words - Date Added: Jan 25, 2003

The End Of GPP!
By: Coach Sonnon
I may chill the bones of the Strength & Conditioning ivory tower and frighten the wallets of the soapbox training gurus, but at a certain point in your training, it's critical to end GPP. What then? Let's go into this in a little detail and then apply this to Clubbell training. 1581 Words - Date Added: Sep 22, 2003

The Importance Of Motor Skill Development.
By: Intensity Magazine
One benefit that we tend to over look with GPP is motor skill development. In a recent training session with a high-level hockey player, I noticed something that Coach Davies has been stressing since day one: GPP is great for developing motor skills. 693 Words - Date Added: Jul 29, 2003

Wheelbarrow GPP: Part Five.
By: Intensity Magazine
Now that we have the two necessary pieces of equipment for performing wheelbarrow GPP, the all-important wheelbarrow and the weight, we must now decide where to do this amazing exercise. 817 Words - Date Added: Jul 17, 2003

Wheelbarrow GPP: Part Four.
By: Intensity Magazine
Let's talk some more about equipment for the wheelbarrow GPP. Last issue we discussed the all-important and necessary wheelbarrow. Now let's talk about another piece of equipment that is needed and helps complete the Wheelbarrow GPP: weight! 937 Words - Date Added: Jul 15, 2003

Wheelbarrow GPP: Part One.
By: Intensity Magazine
A year ago I started to write about a new and different type of General Physical Preparedness (GPP) exercise: Sledgehammer GPP. Because of the overwhelming response, I feel it is about time we add a brother to the weighted GPP family: Wheelbarrow GPP! 909 Words - Date Added: Jul 11, 2003

Wheelbarrow GPP: Part Seven.
By: Intensity Magazine
To help answer some questions, this week I will talk about some of the observations I have made while performing wheelbarrow GPP myself and watching the athletes at our Athletic Performance Center perform wheelbarrow GPP. 1162 Words - Date Added: Jul 23, 2003

Wheelbarrow GPP: Part Six.
By: Intensity Magazine
Learn the importance of adding GPP to your program, whether it be powerlifting or for an upcoming football season. 852 Words - Date Added: Jul 18, 2003

Wheelbarrow GPP: Part Three.
By: Intensity Magazine
Let's talk equipment. What do you need to be able to perform the Wheelbarrow GPP? A good old fashioned wheelbarrow, some weight, a surface to walk on and if you want great results from this form of GPP, a determination and a will to succeed... to always train hard and be relentless! 971 Words - Date Added: Jul 14, 2003

Wheelbarrow GPP: Part Two.
By: Intensity Magazine
Did you try it yet? If you did, what did you think? Pretty amazing what this new exercise does to you for only a short period of time! Were you sore the next day? I am after doing wheelbarrow GPP yesterday. Find out how it can help you! 927 Words - Date Added: Jul 14, 2003

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