Comments on: Spartan Cardio Workout to Get 300 Movie Abs! http://fitnessblackbook.com/hollywood-fitness/spartan-cardio-workout-to-get-300-movie-abs/ Fitness Tips To Get Lean and Toned, Not Bulky! Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:47:43 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: clark http://fitnessblackbook.com/hollywood-fitness/spartan-cardio-workout-to-get-300-movie-abs/comment-page-1/#comment-443627 clark Tue, 12 Oct 2010 05:47:06 +0000 http://fitnessblackbook.com/hollywood-fitness/spartan-cardio-workout-to-get-300-movie-abs/#comment-443627 I know this thread is old, but I wanted to comment on The Biggest Loser <a href="http://www.actualquestions.com/exam/70-540.htm">70-540</a>. (Ironically) I've caught quite a few recent episodes at my gym where they had the largest contestant they have had to date, (who actually won). While I'm in the gym watching these people <a href="http://www.actualquestions.com/exam/70-541.htm">70-541</a> on that show kill themselves working out, it baffles my mind as to why they chose such a method. I'm a big follower of Warrior as well as Eat Stop Eat and a huge fan of Lyle's RFL. Isn't diet 99.9% of the problem? Couldn't they loose just as much or <a href="http://www.actualquestions.com/exam/70-542.htm">70-542</a> even more weight by simply doing Eat Stop eat or Lyles RFL program? with moderate exercise? I also noticed , that most if not all haven't been able to keep it off <a href="http://www.actualquestions.com/exam/70-543.htm">70-543</a>. I know this thread is old, but I wanted to comment on The Biggest Loser 70-540. (Ironically) I've caught quite a few recent episodes at my gym where they had the largest contestant they have had to date, (who actually won). While I'm in the gym watching these people 70-541 on that show kill themselves working out, it baffles my mind as to why they chose such a method. I'm a big follower of Warrior as well as Eat Stop Eat and a huge fan of Lyle's RFL. Isn't diet 99.9% of the problem? Couldn't they loose just as much or 70-542 even more weight by simply doing Eat Stop eat or Lyles RFL program? with moderate exercise? I also noticed , that most if not all haven't been able to keep it off 70-543.

]]> By: Heather http://fitnessblackbook.com/hollywood-fitness/spartan-cardio-workout-to-get-300-movie-abs/comment-page-1/#comment-422052 Heather Mon, 16 Aug 2010 15:25:47 +0000 http://fitnessblackbook.com/hollywood-fitness/spartan-cardio-workout-to-get-300-movie-abs/#comment-422052 Rusty, After one of your recent newsletters I started looking into BOVA and his research. This is some really intriguing stuff. Light bulbs were going off all over when reading some of the correlations he points out. However, most of the reviews about the program seemed to be focused on the diet aspect of it. What would you say this difference is between his take on the primitive diet and other diets labeled as paleo? Aside from the raw meat ;) Rusty,
After one of your recent newsletters I started looking into BOVA and his research. This is some really intriguing stuff. Light bulbs were going off all over when reading some of the correlations he points out. However, most of the reviews about the program seemed to be focused on the diet aspect of it. What would you say this difference is between his take on the primitive diet and other diets labeled as paleo? Aside from the raw meat ;)

]]> By: Tyler http://fitnessblackbook.com/hollywood-fitness/spartan-cardio-workout-to-get-300-movie-abs/comment-page-1/#comment-104134 Tyler Fri, 12 Dec 2008 17:27:06 +0000 http://fitnessblackbook.com/hollywood-fitness/spartan-cardio-workout-to-get-300-movie-abs/#comment-104134 This sounds amazingly hard....yet so fun!!! I'm going to try this out. I weight train a pretty fair amount. What would be a good starting weight?? This sounds amazingly hard….yet so fun!!!
I'm going to try this out. I weight train a pretty fair amount. What would be a good starting weight??

]]> By: Marcus http://fitnessblackbook.com/hollywood-fitness/spartan-cardio-workout-to-get-300-movie-abs/comment-page-1/#comment-73223 Marcus Sun, 31 Aug 2008 15:04:58 +0000 http://fitnessblackbook.com/hollywood-fitness/spartan-cardio-workout-to-get-300-movie-abs/#comment-73223 Interesting. I came up with something not unlike this a while ago (although my variant was easier). I was looking to work my cardio but make it a bit more intense and use more muscle groups. Eventually I came up with this. I put a 3-4 sets of dumbells at one end of my gym. I made the weights around half again to double what I would do on bicep curls. I pick up a pair, run them to the other end at a decent brisk jog, put them down, go get the next pair. I repeat until the whole set are at the other end. Then I take them all back. That's one rep. Do as many reps as you can until you can manage 15-20 minutes, then move the weight up. Overall, it was an amazing workout, more shoulders, more wrist, more leg-strength and excellent workout of the lower back muscles (although you have to be careful keeping your back straight and work up slowly if you have neglected that group). Sadly, where I am now (Afghanistan) I don't have the space or the weights to do this. But I have cobbled together a new "Spartan" exercise, like this: Step One: I have 3-4 sets of moderate weights, which I run up 8 steps (that's all I have) as fast as I can, then down again. Step Two: I move on to a heavy punchbag which I have to leave on the floor as there is nowhere to hang it. I punch it 10 times from the front position, switch to the side, punch it 10 times straight, knee it 10 times, switch to a mounted position, punch it 10 times, elbow it 10 times, switch to the other side, punch it 10 times, knee it 10 times. Step Three: Then I quickly move on to a heavy medicine ball, do 20 "figure 8s", and 20 slams. That's one rep- then I repeat as many times as I can. To be honest I can't do that many of them because it's hard to get time to exercise here, and my priority is my Ashtanga Yoga. Other aspects of my programme get lower priority and so my cardio has suffered since moving here. Interesting.

I came up with something not unlike this a while ago (although my variant was easier). I was looking to work my cardio but make it a bit more intense and use more muscle groups.

Eventually I came up with this. I put a 3-4 sets of dumbells at one end of my gym. I made the weights around half again to double what I would do on bicep curls. I pick up a pair, run them to the other end at a decent brisk jog, put them down, go get the next pair. I repeat until the whole set are at the other end. Then I take them all back. That's one rep. Do as many reps as you can until you can manage 15-20 minutes, then move the weight up.

Overall, it was an amazing workout, more shoulders, more wrist, more leg-strength and excellent workout of the lower back muscles (although you have to be careful keeping your back straight and work up slowly if you have neglected that group).

Sadly, where I am now (Afghanistan) I don't have the space or the weights to do this. But I have cobbled together a new "Spartan" exercise, like this:

Step One: I have 3-4 sets of moderate weights, which I run up 8 steps (that's all I have) as fast as I can, then down again.

Step Two: I move on to a heavy punchbag which I have to leave on the floor as there is nowhere to hang it. I punch it 10 times from the front position, switch to the side, punch it 10 times straight, knee it 10 times, switch to a mounted position, punch it 10 times, elbow it 10 times, switch to the other side, punch it 10 times, knee it 10 times.

Step Three: Then I quickly move on to a heavy medicine ball, do 20 "figure 8s", and 20 slams.

That's one rep- then I repeat as many times as I can.

To be honest I can't do that many of them because it's hard to get time to exercise here, and my priority is my Ashtanga Yoga. Other aspects of my programme get lower priority and so my cardio has suffered since moving here.

]]> By: admin http://fitnessblackbook.com/hollywood-fitness/spartan-cardio-workout-to-get-300-movie-abs/comment-page-1/#comment-46078 admin Wed, 11 Jun 2008 03:12:32 +0000 http://fitnessblackbook.com/hollywood-fitness/spartan-cardio-workout-to-get-300-movie-abs/#comment-46078 <strong>D whit,</strong> I think that swimming is a great "health" exercise, but not great for getting really lean. I'm going to do my next article on this (thanks for the idea!) Your interval routine sounds good. If you do want to slim down a bit more, wait for 5 minutes after doing this routine and then jog for 8 laps. Don't jog quickly...aim for 8-10 minute miles. The HIIT will release fatty acids into the bloodstream, the low intensity cardio will use those released acids for energy. <strong>Done',</strong> Bova's stuff is outstanding. He isn't a widely known name, but all of us who have ordered his products are fans. This is one of the best exercises that he talks about. Rusty D whit,

I think that swimming is a great "health" exercise, but not great for getting really lean. I'm going to do my next article on this (thanks for the idea!)

Your interval routine sounds good. If you do want to slim down a bit more, wait for 5 minutes after doing this routine and then jog for 8 laps. Don't jog quickly…aim for 8-10 minute miles.

The HIIT will release fatty acids into the bloodstream, the low intensity cardio will use those released acids for energy.

Done',

Bova's stuff is outstanding. He isn't a widely known name, but all of us who have ordered his products are fans. This is one of the best exercises that he talks about.

Rusty

]]> By: Done http://fitnessblackbook.com/hollywood-fitness/spartan-cardio-workout-to-get-300-movie-abs/comment-page-1/#comment-45714 Done Tue, 10 Jun 2008 07:59:21 +0000 http://fitnessblackbook.com/hollywood-fitness/spartan-cardio-workout-to-get-300-movie-abs/#comment-45714 Hello Dude!!! Well ive tried this for the first time this morning... and really enjoyed it as well... all though i cant say my labrador puppy was to impress with me going up and down the stairs all the time... all he wanted to go do was running. (he definately keeps me fit hehe) I think i should get some more stones... i dont think my bag is near 150pounds hehehe :) And it wasnt easy finding the stones on sunday. Just one question - this is such a good idea and is 100 times better then the gym... does Bova have other good ideas like this? Thanks so much - really appreciate it!! :) PS: Yes ive watched that movie and it is so funny hehehe! xoxox Doné Hello Dude!!!

Well ive tried this for the first time this morning… and really enjoyed it as well… all though i cant say my labrador puppy was to impress with me going up and down the stairs all the time… all he wanted to go do was running. (he definately keeps me fit hehe)

I think i should get some more stones… i dont think my bag is near 150pounds hehehe :) And it wasnt easy finding the stones on sunday.

Just one question – this is such a good idea and is 100 times better then the gym… does Bova have other good ideas like this?

Thanks so much – really appreciate it!! :)

PS: Yes ive watched that movie and it is so funny hehehe!

xoxox

Doné

]]> By: D whit http://fitnessblackbook.com/hollywood-fitness/spartan-cardio-workout-to-get-300-movie-abs/comment-page-1/#comment-44991 D whit Sun, 08 Jun 2008 19:18:27 +0000 http://fitnessblackbook.com/hollywood-fitness/spartan-cardio-workout-to-get-300-movie-abs/#comment-44991 Hey Rusty I just came across your website today and think it is money. One quick question I have a body type where I have broad shoulders and a big chest. I am about 6' 182 and would like to be lean but I dont know if it is possible with my build. What would you recommend for interval running? I run around a local track and I usually sprint for 3/4 a lap and than walk for a lap. I do this 3 times. Is this to little? Also what is your take on swimming? Thanks man keep up the good work. Hey Rusty I just came across your website today and think it is money. One quick question I have a body type where I have broad shoulders and a big chest. I am about 6' 182 and would like to be lean but I dont know if it is possible with my build. What would you recommend for interval running? I run around a local track and I usually sprint for 3/4 a lap and than walk for a lap. I do this 3 times. Is this to little? Also what is your take on swimming? Thanks man keep up the good work.

]]> By: admin http://fitnessblackbook.com/hollywood-fitness/spartan-cardio-workout-to-get-300-movie-abs/comment-page-1/#comment-44810 admin Sun, 08 Jun 2008 06:18:24 +0000 http://fitnessblackbook.com/hollywood-fitness/spartan-cardio-workout-to-get-300-movie-abs/#comment-44810 <strong>AA,</strong> Yeah...this is an advanced workout. To be honest, it looks like Bova had his brother lift a bit too much weight here. His back is rounding a bit towards the end. I would recommend a slower progression to heavier weights. <strong>Manchild,</strong> If this is the case, you should probably make sure and use dumbbells for most of your lifts when working out. This will insure that both sides of the body have to work equally as hard. Rusty AA,

Yeah…this is an advanced workout. To be honest, it looks like Bova had his brother lift a bit too much weight here. His back is rounding a bit towards the end. I would recommend a slower progression to heavier weights.

Manchild,

If this is the case, you should probably make sure and use dumbbells for most of your lifts when working out. This will insure that both sides of the body have to work equally as hard.

Rusty

]]> By: Manchild http://fitnessblackbook.com/hollywood-fitness/spartan-cardio-workout-to-get-300-movie-abs/comment-page-1/#comment-44520 Manchild Sat, 07 Jun 2008 12:11:59 +0000 http://fitnessblackbook.com/hollywood-fitness/spartan-cardio-workout-to-get-300-movie-abs/#comment-44520 Another great post Rusty!!! I have a question that is a little off of this subject though. You say you should never work on body part more then the other(i.e. right arm more than the left) since one side of our body is naturally bigger than the other. However what if your day to day activities causes you to work one more often. In my case I own a cleaning business and 7 days a week I am constently sweeping and mopping and my right arm and pec have constently become more fuller and develop over my left. Would you still say I should do more to help the other side since the activities i am doing a constently working more of one side of my body? Thanks!!! Another great post Rusty!!! I have a question that is a little off of this subject though. You say you should never work on body part more then the other(i.e. right arm more than the left) since one side of our body is naturally bigger than the other. However what if your day to day activities causes you to work one more often.

In my case I own a cleaning business and 7 days a week I am constently sweeping and mopping and my right arm and pec have constently become more fuller and develop over my left. Would you still say I should do more to help the other side since the activities i am doing a constently working more of one side of my body?

Thanks!!!

]]> By: AA http://fitnessblackbook.com/hollywood-fitness/spartan-cardio-workout-to-get-300-movie-abs/comment-page-1/#comment-44268 AA Fri, 06 Jun 2008 19:19:49 +0000 http://fitnessblackbook.com/hollywood-fitness/spartan-cardio-workout-to-get-300-movie-abs/#comment-44268 This workout looks very dangerous to me with the chance of doing some serious back injury being very high. If you damage your back it pretty much stuffs up your entire program so I would suggest avoiding any exercise that has an undue risk of that. I guess you wouldn't attempt this unless you had a very strong core to begin with. Anyway a great web site Rusty and an inspiration to all of us. I converted my own blog to a diet and fitness blog with a specific focus after reading yours. This workout looks very dangerous to me with the chance of doing some serious back injury being very high. If you damage your back it pretty much stuffs up your entire program so I would suggest avoiding any exercise that has an undue risk of that. I guess you wouldn't attempt this unless you had a very strong core to begin with.

Anyway a great web site Rusty and an inspiration to all of us. I converted my own blog to a diet and fitness blog with a specific focus after reading yours.

]]> By: Tom Parker http://fitnessblackbook.com/hollywood-fitness/spartan-cardio-workout-to-get-300-movie-abs/comment-page-1/#comment-44033 Tom Parker Thu, 05 Jun 2008 23:16:47 +0000 http://fitnessblackbook.com/hollywood-fitness/spartan-cardio-workout-to-get-300-movie-abs/#comment-44033 Wow. That workout seems immense. I still think I am going to stick with my gym workout most of the time but stuff like this is great for when I need to mix it up a little or break through a plateau. Cheers! Wow. That workout seems immense. I still think I am going to stick with my gym workout most of the time but stuff like this is great for when I need to mix it up a little or break through a plateau. Cheers!

]]> By: admin http://fitnessblackbook.com/hollywood-fitness/spartan-cardio-workout-to-get-300-movie-abs/comment-page-1/#comment-44001 admin Thu, 05 Jun 2008 21:54:07 +0000 http://fitnessblackbook.com/hollywood-fitness/spartan-cardio-workout-to-get-300-movie-abs/#comment-44001 <strong>Jennifer,</strong> Sounds like you found a fantastic trainer. There are some great ones out there. You should keep this one, because it is rare to find a good one. Kind of the same situation as hair stylists (not that I would know), but you catch my drift :) <strong> Dave,</strong> Where do you live that is so flat? I've spent my entire life in areas with big hills (San Fransisco and Seattle)...I can't imagine what life is like without tons of hills and stairs. <strong>Mark,</strong> Yeah...the HIIT and steady state cardio is a winning combination. I guess people who want or need to gain a bit more muscle would do more Crossfit stuff, guys and girls that need to lean down do more HIIT and cardio. I'm in the middle...so I like to do a bit of both. Glad that you have found this site helpful, I really enjoy working on it. <strong>Jesse,</strong> This would be perfect to get in shape to be a firefighter. It would be outstanding! <strong> Hulbs,</strong> I know you can find some stairs where you live. The challenge is to make sure it isn't a busy staircase. It would be funny to do this in a busy downtown area! <strong> Gators,</strong> Great link...I am under a time strain so I'll comment on it later. I love it when you guys find awesome resources like this! It really adds to the post. Thanks again...you always "bring something to the table". <strong>Doné,</strong> Thanks for the compliment. You sound like you had a blast in Amsterdam. I always love hearing about cool places to travel to. I NEED to go to Amsterdam! Have you ever watched the movie Euro-Trip? They have a really funny sequence in Amsterdam. Here is a different clip from the movie. <object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/RxJ6uFzMx5Q&hl=en"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/RxJ6uFzMx5Q&hl=en" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="344"></embed></object> [This is Hillarious. Matt Damon plays the main singer in a punk rock band. Singing "Scotty Doesn't Know"! Scotty is at the party hearing a song about how his girlfriend is cheating on him. Listen to the lyrics...this makes me laugh every time!] Shailja, Keep doing what you are doing! It sounds like it is working very well for you. Great Stuff! Rusty Jennifer,

Sounds like you found a fantastic trainer. There are some great ones out there. You should keep this one, because it is rare to find a good one. Kind of the same situation as hair stylists (not that I would know), but you catch my drift :)

Dave,

Where do you live that is so flat? I've spent my entire life in areas with big hills (San Fransisco and Seattle)…I can't imagine what life is like without tons of hills and stairs.

Mark,

Yeah…the HIIT and steady state cardio is a winning combination. I guess people who want or need to gain a bit more muscle would do more Crossfit stuff, guys and girls that need to lean down do more HIIT and cardio. I'm in the middle…so I like to do a bit of both. Glad that you have found this site helpful, I really enjoy working on it.

Jesse,

This would be perfect to get in shape to be a firefighter. It would be outstanding!

Hulbs,

I know you can find some stairs where you live. The challenge is to make sure it isn't a busy staircase. It would be funny to do this in a busy downtown area!

Gators,

Great link…I am under a time strain so I'll comment on it later. I love it when you guys find awesome resources like this! It really adds to the post. Thanks again…you always "bring something to the table".

Doné,

Thanks for the compliment. You sound like you had a blast in Amsterdam. I always love hearing about cool places to travel to. I NEED to go to Amsterdam! Have you ever watched the movie Euro-Trip? They have a really funny sequence in Amsterdam. Here is a different clip from the movie.


[This is Hillarious. Matt Damon plays the main singer in a punk rock band. Singing "Scotty Doesn't Know"! Scotty is at the party hearing a song about how his girlfriend is cheating on him. Listen to the lyrics...this makes me laugh every time!]

Shailja,

Keep doing what you are doing! It sounds like it is working very well for you. Great Stuff!

Rusty

]]> By: shailja http://fitnessblackbook.com/hollywood-fitness/spartan-cardio-workout-to-get-300-movie-abs/comment-page-1/#comment-43927 shailja Thu, 05 Jun 2008 17:29:32 +0000 http://fitnessblackbook.com/hollywood-fitness/spartan-cardio-workout-to-get-300-movie-abs/#comment-43927 Hi Rusty, I've been doing cardio mixed in with HIIT but I've also been doing strength training a couple of days. I try and do push ups and pull ups, planks and other body weight exercises.Occasionally I use weights for arms and shoulders not legs. I feel that my body is kind of tightier and skinnier because of this regime than it was even when I was 8 pounds lighter than now. Should I continue on this track or stick to cardio mainly? Hi Rusty,

I've been doing cardio mixed in with HIIT but I've also been doing strength training a couple of days.
I try and do push ups and pull ups, planks and other body weight exercises.Occasionally I use weights for arms and shoulders not legs.
I feel that my body is kind of tightier and skinnier because of this regime than it was even when I was 8 pounds lighter than now.

Should I continue on this track or stick to cardio mainly?

]]> By: Done http://fitnessblackbook.com/hollywood-fitness/spartan-cardio-workout-to-get-300-movie-abs/comment-page-1/#comment-43910 Done Thu, 05 Jun 2008 16:30:40 +0000 http://fitnessblackbook.com/hollywood-fitness/spartan-cardio-workout-to-get-300-movie-abs/#comment-43910 Hello Rusty, Man ive just got back from Amsterdam and it was amazing!!!! Most outrages holiday ive ever had and i tried everything.... hashbrownies, magic mushrooms etc etc hehehe :) Absolutely brilliant!!! On another brilliant note....... do you know what you are.... you are a god!!!! Honestly - you are my Hero!!! I wish i found your site sooner... because ever since, ive just been really happy with my results and its all because of your advise...!!!! Thanks again!!!!! Im defo going to give this a go! I actually know of a flight of stairs i can use for this hehe :) PS: We had a fancy dress couple of months ago... and i went as the Spartan Queen hehehe - i love that move as well ! :o) Thanks Doné Hello Rusty,

Man ive just got back from Amsterdam and it was amazing!!!! Most outrages holiday ive ever had and i tried everything…. hashbrownies, magic mushrooms etc etc hehehe :) Absolutely brilliant!!!

On another brilliant note……. do you know what you are…. you are a god!!!! Honestly – you are my Hero!!! I wish i found your site sooner… because ever since, ive just been really happy with my results and its all because of your advise…!!!!

Thanks again!!!!!

Im defo going to give this a go! I actually know of a flight of stairs i can use for this hehe :)

PS: We had a fancy dress couple of months ago… and i went as the Spartan Queen hehehe – i love that move as well !

:o )

Thanks
Doné

]]> By: Gators http://fitnessblackbook.com/hollywood-fitness/spartan-cardio-workout-to-get-300-movie-abs/comment-page-1/#comment-43785 Gators Thu, 05 Jun 2008 06:43:27 +0000 http://fitnessblackbook.com/hollywood-fitness/spartan-cardio-workout-to-get-300-movie-abs/#comment-43785 Guys, here's the best link for info on the workout for the movie '300'. it's the actual trainer/gym. the 300 workout is a misconception as was only done once at the end of the 4 months training. it's a really interesting read so check it out, the training sounds insane!!....as quoted from the site "The second misconception surrounds the idea of the Spartan workout, aka “300”, how frequently it was done or who actually finished it. “300” is a one-time test, an invitation-only challenge undertaken by those deemed ready for it. By the end of our four-month project 17 people had done the workout (Logan and I were two of them). This constitutes about 50% of the cast and stunt crew. We supervised every test, evaluated each rep for quality and only counted those that achieved our standards for form and range of motion. Like many workouts “300” is not hard once you've done it but the apprehension built up ahead of it – something we encouraged – was enough to make some guys fear it to the degree that performance was compromised. This workout was a crucible that some passed through and others still have hanging over them." here is the link "http://www.gymjones.com/knowledge.php?id=35" Rusty, have a read and let us know your thoughts!!! http://www.gymjones.com/knowledge.php?id=35 Guys, here's the best link for info on the workout for the movie '300'. it's the actual trainer/gym. the 300 workout is a misconception as was only done once at the end of the 4 months training. it's a really interesting read so check it out, the training sounds insane!!….as quoted from the site "The second misconception surrounds the idea of the Spartan workout, aka “300”, how frequently it was done or who actually finished it. “300” is a one-time test, an invitation-only challenge undertaken by those deemed ready for it. By the end of our four-month project 17 people had done the workout (Logan and I were two of them). This constitutes about 50% of the cast and stunt crew. We supervised every test, evaluated each rep for quality and only counted those that achieved our standards for form and range of motion. Like many workouts “300” is not hard once you've done it but the apprehension built up ahead of it – something we encouraged – was enough to make some guys fear it to the degree that performance was compromised. This workout was a crucible that some passed through and others still have hanging over them."
here is the link "http://www.gymjones.com/knowledge.php?id=35"
Rusty, have a read and let us know your thoughts!!!
http://www.gymjones.com/knowledge.php?id=35

]]> By: Hulbs http://fitnessblackbook.com/hollywood-fitness/spartan-cardio-workout-to-get-300-movie-abs/comment-page-1/#comment-43761 Hulbs Thu, 05 Jun 2008 04:13:24 +0000 http://fitnessblackbook.com/hollywood-fitness/spartan-cardio-workout-to-get-300-movie-abs/#comment-43761 Hi Rusty, Looks pretty insane! I'll definitely give it a go at some point, but need to get hold of a canvas bag and some stairs 1st! cheers Hulbs Hi Rusty,

Looks pretty insane! I'll definitely give it a go at some point, but need to get hold of a canvas bag and some stairs 1st!

cheers
Hulbs

]]> By: Sandy http://fitnessblackbook.com/hollywood-fitness/spartan-cardio-workout-to-get-300-movie-abs/comment-page-1/#comment-43743 Sandy Thu, 05 Jun 2008 02:58:23 +0000 http://fitnessblackbook.com/hollywood-fitness/spartan-cardio-workout-to-get-300-movie-abs/#comment-43743 WOW! Looks tough but I'd like to try that workout!!! WOW! Looks tough but I'd like to try that workout!!!

]]> By: jesse cone http://fitnessblackbook.com/hollywood-fitness/spartan-cardio-workout-to-get-300-movie-abs/comment-page-1/#comment-43591 jesse cone Wed, 04 Jun 2008 20:03:36 +0000 http://fitnessblackbook.com/hollywood-fitness/spartan-cardio-workout-to-get-300-movie-abs/#comment-43591 looks like something i should try since i am trying to become a firefighter looks like something i should try since i am trying to become a firefighter

]]> By: Mark http://fitnessblackbook.com/hollywood-fitness/spartan-cardio-workout-to-get-300-movie-abs/comment-page-1/#comment-43585 Mark Wed, 04 Jun 2008 19:28:27 +0000 http://fitnessblackbook.com/hollywood-fitness/spartan-cardio-workout-to-get-300-movie-abs/#comment-43585 Hi Rusty, again, your site has just been so helpful in moving me toward my goals! You've emphasized before the need to listen to your own body, but I just wanted to put it out there again. For me (and maybe some out there will relate), I do my best slimming down when I do cardio almost exclusively. I did workouts similar to the 300 one (crossfit classes) that were great in a lot of ways, but I always thought I looked puffy. Not until I did mostly just cardio did I start feeling like I was looking how I want. You might say just do this workout infrequently but then you'd get so sore and I don't know how much you'd really benefit from inconsistently doing it. For me, I prefer your other posts on HIIT and not bulking up- LOL Also, just to emphasize a boring reality that will keep me from winning popularity contests but might boost someone's self-esteem: I've never seen movie bodies that were so cartoonishly airbrushed than in 300. Their bodies looked downright animated, like watching the cartoon movie beauwolf! Who knows what they really looked like! Also, beware overtraining on stuff like this. Fyi, here's an article on the workout regimine of the star of the movie. He burned out so hard he stopped working out for like a year and got in far worse shape than before he started. Thanks again! <a href="http://www.menshealth.com/cda/article.do?site=MensHealth&channel=guy.wisdom&category=life.lessons&conitem=de42ad5c08450110VgnVCM10000013281eac____" rel="nofollow">http://www.menshealth.com/cda/article.do...</a> Hi Rusty, again, your site has just been so helpful in moving me toward my goals! You've emphasized before the need to listen to your own body, but I just wanted to put it out there again. For me (and maybe some out there will relate), I do my best slimming down when I do cardio almost exclusively. I did workouts similar to the 300 one (crossfit classes) that were great in a lot of ways, but I always thought I looked puffy. Not until I did mostly just cardio did I start feeling like I was looking how I want. You might say just do this workout infrequently but then you'd get so sore and I don't know how much you'd really benefit from inconsistently doing it. For me, I prefer your other posts on HIIT and not bulking up- LOL

Also, just to emphasize a boring reality that will keep me from winning popularity contests but might boost someone's self-esteem: I've never seen movie bodies that were so cartoonishly airbrushed than in 300. Their bodies looked downright animated, like watching the cartoon movie beauwolf! Who knows what they really looked like! Also, beware overtraining on stuff like this. Fyi, here's an article on the workout regimine of the star of the movie. He burned out so hard he stopped working out for like a year and got in far worse shape than before he started. Thanks again!

http://www.menshealth.com/cda/article.do…

]]> By: DaveC http://fitnessblackbook.com/hollywood-fitness/spartan-cardio-workout-to-get-300-movie-abs/comment-page-1/#comment-43526 DaveC Wed, 04 Jun 2008 14:30:24 +0000 http://fitnessblackbook.com/hollywood-fitness/spartan-cardio-workout-to-get-300-movie-abs/#comment-43526 I have a good canvas bag with a zipper, and access to rocks. What I don't have is easy access to a stairway or any kind of inclined surface. Are there some alternatives that would be of value? Just "carrying the bull" or a bunch of box steps? I have a good canvas bag with a zipper, and access to rocks. What I don't have is easy access to a stairway or any kind of inclined surface. Are there some alternatives that would be of value? Just "carrying the bull" or a bunch of box steps?

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