Train like an Olympian

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Wonder how they do it the Gladiators on TV, the Olympic athletes, strongmen contestants how they show such dedication, commitment and seem to be able to complete tasks you didn’t think possible.

Fear not it is easier than you think lets go back to ancient Greece and an Olympian called MILO, what did he do that was special well everyday MILO lifted a calf into his arms and walked with it cradled their and went a set distance, he did this every day without fail, as the calf grew into a bull he continued to cradle and carry the bull until on the day of the games he carried a full grown bull the length of the track.

How does this help you, well it proves that training should be progressive and intensity increased as you progress, not that you would want to try and pick a bull up but the principles are the same for any workout or conditioning programme.
The programme should be progressive, intensive with the exercises efficient and effective!

Try the original 300 Spartan workout test below, this is an advanced test however beginners could cut the weights and reps by 75% to start off with, for the advanced athlete stick with it, but don’t conduct this on a regular basis like any fitness test it should be pencilled into your programme at pertinent points throughout the year.



The Original 300 Spartan workout
The rules are simple.

Perform all the exercises below in order without any scheduled break in between sets.

a) Pull-ups - 25 reps
b) Dead lifts with 135lbs - 50 reps
c) Pushups - 50 reps
d) 24-inch Box jumps - 50 reps
e) Floor wipers - 50 reps
f) Single-arm Clean-and-Press with 36lb Kettle bell - 50 reps
g) Pull-ups - 25 reps

How fast can you finish it?


Note to Editors. Brian Fernie is a Master Trainer, Triathlon Coach and International presenter; he is the founder and director of T.O.D Coaching Scotland’s Premier Personal Training Company and Bikini Bootcamp® and is a highly regarded trainer and coach.
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