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A reader of the site recently emailed me with a new manila rope supplier.  The prices listed on the site below are as low as I’ve been able to find:

http://millandmine.com/data/mathan5.htm

As you can see, 1.5″ manila rope sells for just 84 cents per foot.  2″ rope sells for 1.81 per foot. 

I do not know shipping rates, but assuming they are reasonable, this appears to be an excellent supplier.

Refer to this link for more information regarding rope climbing:

http://www.rosstraining.com/articles/ropeclimbing.html

Happy climbing!

Ross Enamait

Thanks to your recommendations, I’ve added a few updates to the Homemade Training Equipment list within the message board.

Check the link below to view the updates:

http://www.rosstraining.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=157

Enjoy,

Ross Enamait

Following yesterday’s post regarding the body and mind, let’s go back in time to hear what Jack LaLanne has to say about it…

Enjoy,
Ross Enamait

PS - Isn’t it funny how his comments are STILL true in today’s world! 

A new study suggests that overweight teens are less likely to attend college. 

Overweight Kids: College Less Likely

This study shouldn’t come as a surprise.  The body and mind are connected.  Train the body, and the mind will come along for the ride.  Neglect the body, and your mind will also be neglected. 

Train The Body, The Mind Will Follow 

Enjoy, 

Ross Enamait

Please take a moment to view this classic footage of the legendary Jack LaLanne.  The message that he preaches is simple and effective.  Yet, after so many years, much of the world has failed to heed his advice. 

Life is a battlefield, we need to start fighting! 

Enjoy,

Ross Enamait

I have some new RossTraining.com t-shirts available (color white). 

Front View:

Back View:

For those interested, you can view more details at the link below:

http://www.rosstraining.com/rosstrainingnewshirt.html

Train hard,

Ross Enamait

Every so often, I’ll receive an email regarding the sample video clips contained within my site.  One of the most common comments/questions will sound something like this:

“Ross, this stuff seems crazy.  Who actually does this kind of training?”

One name that comes to mind is Michael Katsidis.  This unbeaten lightweight boxer put on a display of courage and relentless intensity on Saturday night (on the undercard of the Hopkins vs. Wright).  At 23-0 with 21 KO’s, Katsidis is definitely doing something right.

The crew from Maxboxing.com recently video taped one of his training sessions.  The session is discussed in the article below:

http://www.maxboxing.com/Kim/Kim071807.asp

A few quotes from the article include:

I was told by the Australian-based manager that his fighter’s regimen consisted of pounding on a tire with a sledgehammer, then pushing a flat-bed truck that was in neutral and then hauling a wheelbarrow filled with sand bags on the way back. He would then repeat this process over and over again. 

Folks, this workout only took about 10-15 minutes, but it felt like an eternity. 

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Clearly, these exercises are familiar to those who regularly frequent this site.  More importantly however, I’d like to focus on statement regarding workout duration (this workout only took about 10-15 minutes).

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The Greek poet Hesiod once said that “If you add a little to a little, and then do it again, soon that little shall be much.”

This is a powerful statement, highly relevant to the modern combat athlete.  Many will see supplementary drills such as swinging a sledgehammer and automatically assume that the activity is a waste of time.  You’ll often hear critics make statements such as, “He should just spend more time sparring or hitting the bag.”

What these people fail to realize is that no one is suggesting that the actual boxing work should be put on the backburner.  Drills such as swinging a sledgehammer are SUPPLEMENTARY.  These drills do NOT replace more pertinent skill work and “in the ring” conditioning.  These activities are BRIEF, but useful additions however.  10 or 15 minutes doesn’t sound like much, but you will be surprised at how much you can gain in such a short, but dedicated time period.

Focus on quality over quantity.  Less CAN be more, if the “less” is planned properly.

Ross

Those interested in buying organic may find some useful tips in the discussion below. 

Buying Organic Without Breaking The Bank

For those who would additional information regarding this topic, refer to the past blog entry below:

Organic Strategies

Enjoy,

Ross Enamait

New research suggests that high intensity training improves cognitive functions.  In a past blog entry, I used the report below to highlight many advantages of high intensity training:

Sports Conditioning

This new research is focused on unique aspects however.

High impact running improves learning

As stated by researchers:

We found that vocabulary learning was 20 percent faster after intense physical exercise as compared to the other two conditions (low impact aerobic running or rest). This condition (high intensity) also elicited the strongest increases in brain-derived neurotrophic factor and catecholamine levels.

As you can see, there are more than physical advantages to high intensity training protocols!

Ross Enamait

I’d like to direct some press/attention to tonight’s ESPN2 bouts.  A long time friend of mine, Mike Oliver, will be fighting in tonight’s main event. 

I trained with Mike for many years at the San Juan Center in Hartford, Connecticut.  I’ve seen him develop from a young amateur to a seasoned professional.  A win tonight will inch Mike even closer towards a world title opportunity.  Wish him luck! 

For those in the New England area, there are still tickets available.  Refer to the information provided at the bottom of the link below:

Interview With Mike

Enjoy,

Ross Enamait