Amazing video man! Great to have you back 🔥🔥🔥 Definitely some stuff about not going too hard each session that I need to hear! I'm actually trying to implement that myself a bit more...
I was ready to dismiss this out of hand, but as I heard you out I started to feel what you were saying. The part that really hit me was when you brought up the fact that the concept of a gym is a modern thing and that our ancestors "trained" throughout the day. Really great video Grant.
Hey Grant, when I was 19 years old i had a stroke. I was hemiplegic (right side of my body was completly paralyzed). In the Recovery Process (which is still on going), the Believe that i could practice Martial Arts again for myself was the only thing that motivated me to keep going. So I practiced relentless for a few Years, Day and Night (Possible because of Semen Retention, Dopamin Detox, Ice Baths, Breathing Exercises and always after my Skill Training mixing up the Style of Training with light high rep exercises). At the moment I relearn the Fundamentals of Boxing, Kicking and Footwork. Your Videos were really really helpful because of the unique Way you explain and show your Training Style. I am able to do Rounhouse Kicks to the Head because of your Videos about the right technique. Thank You for your amazing Work.
A real warrior mindset; defeating internalized limiting beliefs is the most important step one can take. Also by prioritizing recovery systems, we can start to learn more about ourselves through this process. I used many of these methods alongside meditation to heal from my own low vibrational patterns, and continue to refine those over time with the same intensity I would bring to my physical training. Thank you for sharing your journey.
Hey Simon, your path is an inspiration bro, to fight through that kind of trial and still be fighting now.. mad respect bro. Grant really knows his stuff, we're very lucky to have so much of his knowledge on tap. Many thanks
Yesterday I went too hard in my training. Today I feel like shit and maybe I will miss one of my favourite trainings of the week. So was it worth it? No! Time to train smart, not hard. Thanks for the video!
Definitely needed to hear this. I have an "all or nothing" approach to training and don't feel I have a satisfying workout unless I take each set/round to the limit. When I do have an "easy" day, later on I over analyze and then over compensate during the next session. I'm the type that will burn a full tank of gas to the halfway point, but none to get back home lol. Trying to formulate and strike a healthy balance. I am pushing 60 years old and have been training in various sports, including a brief stint in the military and various tools (weights, etc. but now almost total bodyweight) You are so correct that consistency is key. Great channel and advice, Sir..thank you!
Damn, whatever you're doing to be still training that way at 60 is impressive man! Yeh it all comes down to your goals I think, for me with wanting to improve... The highest ROI metric is how much volume of training can I do and so it doesn't make sense to kill myself in the gym because then I'm wrecked the next day. Glad you're enjoying the content brother
@@grantstevensma thank you brother much appreciated and keep doing the great work you are doing by inspiring others! I do an every other day approach to training and sometimes I will train daily but at less intensity when away or on vacation. I think the key to longevity is movement and you have guys and gals in their 70s and 80s here on TH-cam in excellent condition.
Drive is a factor as well to keep you consistent. I remember when I was passionate and driven on my kung fu days I could complete 5 hours of serious training each day for 6 days a week. Emotion for me was a game-changer. The result was to be transformed into a completely different person both in physical attributes and skills but also in personality. Somehow I wasn't fatigued by this schedule of training contrary to norms and maybe even what you say in your video -if I got it right-, but strangely enough I was feeling more vitality in me, wanting to do more hours (beyond those 5 already) of training to be even more good at what I loved and also my hunger and energy for life (socializing, a more smiling and being a more peaceful person etc) skyrocketed as well. The more I was training the more simpler my life was becoming and the more I was feeling in peace and in ...''alignment''. Like, I was getting what my soul was craving for.. after years and setbacks, passed through mental challenges and put thought into many experiences, yet my body still knows that that was its best period and craves for, at least, the same level of action again. more correctly now with all the knowledge that I got ps: I love your content and I'd love to train with you sometime. post soundtrack name pls. be well 🙏☺
When I heard about you uploading again it made my whole day I’ve been watching your videos repeatedly throughout the 1 year since you’ve last uploaded can’t wait for more content bro 🔥🔥👌🏽
My biggest issue is going overboard and becoming extremely sore and drained which in return leaves me with large gaps of inactivity, I’m going to try your advice and see how that goes, I like the idea
10000% agreed. I have consistently adhered to this training approach throughout my experience in Kyokushin. Over time, my stamina and endurance have shown gradual and remarkable improvement. These training sessions, which were once daunting for someone who had a reputation for laziness and struggled with stamina in activities like running or aerobic exercises, have now become a source of enjoyment. Straying from the extreme of pushing myself to the limit, which often led to burnout, I found success in pursuing a balanced path. This moderation, sustained over six months of dedicated training, has resulted in a substantial boost to my stamina and overall strength.
This is one of the best videos I've seen in my life so far... Coz if you put that in other areas of life for skill acquisition and-or skill improviment, that makes a huge difference. Thank you forever S2 bruv. One possible add-on, training parkour I noticed when I had a break due some injury, when I returned I was way better. So maybe give you a week break purposely, [can't explain but] it may help you make a return with a fresh mind and more efficient in some moves.
Thank you very much for this comment brother I really appreciate your kind words and I'm glad you found the video so valuable! I wholeheartedly agree as well in terms of taking that week off. For me if I take a few days off of boxing training, even if I am doing some other form of exercise in the meantime, I come back feeling way more explosive and energetic
Not over training makes sense another way too.... Imagine warriors back in time.... If they trained to their limits periodically the well rested enemies would simply just have to wait until their their adversaries were done training to attack them. That would be a huge advantage 😁 happening periodically 😅
Great video grant I have seen all of your videos thank you for the wisdom. I am looking forward to see your video on mushin/flow state. You have immense skill. I would like to see more videos on martial art triking I loved you knight wing video on bioneers channel.
Very Good Video. Fast Kicks w/Good technique which also equates to Power. Not often that I run into martial artists like myself who have a Difficult Time "Resting" or "taking it easy in training" However that said ... about the Hard-Sparring... here in Holland where I live it's part of the culture... Peter Aerts is a friend of mine... He's been doing hard sparring since the 80's and doea it till this day... He be doing it on a weekly basis... I'm NOT saying that's healthy... not saying he don't have CTE.... what I'm saying is I know many People in Hollans who Spar Hard all their lives and been doing so since their teens and are no middle aged and above and still doing it. You have a point, but still this is one of the reason behind the Dutch being so good at stand up "striking" VS the rest of the world.... I see ur point w/ everything You Said. but this is just another point of view... "The Dutch Point of View" I recomend U watch this video on dutch-KB and Why it has dominated since the 80's until now in the world of "real kickboxing" th-cam.com/video/ipqpeOWPy-U/w-d-xo.html
Cool! But, need some program for beginner. And, what to do if your flexibility is like wood after monthes of stretching due to palvic assimetry? Even when I was 7 years old and started to attend karate, sitting in kiza position was painless, you feel like your fingers want to crack and switch out of the foot)) and it's still so, you trying to sit in it every day, breez slowly, 3 sets for 30-60 sec every day and no progress, every day like a zero day, like you go in the cold swimming pool first time))
Another component to this is relative to aging. As I am in my mid 40's, I'm considering how my training is affecting my longevity; the amount of time I have left in this reality to explore my strengths and limitations. Take the time NOW; approach you capacity for deep rest, for metabolic recovery, and meditation with the same intensity you bring to your physical training. Let each inspire the other as you evolve over time.
Given we have stone age biology, daily exercise makes sense. Generally, in the wild you need to be able to function most of the time (but if times are good then a minority can actually be physically unfit). So, aside from the occasional intense event, you only work what you need and definitely try to avoid being sore the day after, because you need to do it daily (but it does depend on the specific gatherer hunter group)
U see that in professional bodybuilding too. People who played it safe like Jay Cutler are still around while people like Ronnie Coleman are broke and in a wheelchair.
I think you have a good point, But do miss some nuance. first I think the "conventional perspective" Of going all out to your maximum is: 1. Tailored to weightlifting for strength training. 2. To encourage people not to be lazy or hold back too much. In most cases what we think are max is, is only a portion of what it actually is, and you don't know till you test it. And when necessity comes in it might be even further. I actually travelled over a marathons distance in a day but never chose to run a marathon or train for one. It sucked. But due to necesity I did it. But that doesn't mean you should train like that every workout. Definately not. I would disagree you shouldn't be sore the next day, For general training. However, for technique in particular I completely agree. You should be doing light technique drills that don't tire you really on your off/rest days. And there totally should be some form of training everyday. And if you work so hard you can't even do that the next day then you over-trained. Another thing you miss is that we can train ourselves to be able to handle more systemic fatigue when we train it. It doesn't undermine your main argument though. And on a micro scale, your 1-rep max is going to be different than what you can do 10 of for weights, and the ammount which you can just keep going with is less than that. As you mention in other videos, technique matters more than actual strength when it comes to punches and such. But the same doesn't apply to conditioning. And in some ways, I think having heavy conditioning workouts that do wear you out is good, so long as you don't do that 2 days in a row, and it isn't so far you can't do light shadowboxing and such the day after. Or if you only can hit actual pads 1 day a week and the rest has to be shadow boxing, then going really hard that day, and then doing a more measured pace might makes sense Train 4 days medium 1 day heavy 1 day light or not at all. Seems reasonable.
Thank you for this video. Now how could I apply this method on martial arts? Should I lessen my rounds, intensity while punching the heavybag for example or the length of my rounds?
Yeh dude, it's different for each individual person. You'll need to experiment over a week or two at different intensity levels/time intervals and so on until you find what's right for you. You want to get to a balance where you're getting a great workout in the majority of the time, but also being able to do that consistently. If you're not able to be relatively consistent in performance each time, then you may be overdoing it.
Totally agree with all this. Now consider how badly overtrained Bruce Lee must have been. I think the massive overtraining was a bigger part of his demise rather than the headache pill. The headache pill just took him over the top.
I agree with 99% of what you're saying, and I believe that adopting this method can help prevent injuries and enable you to improve your skills while maintaining a sustainable training regimen. However, there is one significant benefit to training at 90-100% of your capacity, especially if you're competing in combat sports, and that is the mental aspect. In a competition, you must be able to push through exhaustion, and most people underestimate their exhaustion limits. I suggest incorporating this type of training once in a while in a cycle of 10-14 days within a sport-specific context, such as sparring. While going hard, always prioritize safety and spar with people you know.
I start doing the same in my trainings -I start training more intuitively rather than follow what everyone is saying in sport world. I stopped doing max reps as well. I'm doing them really rarely - only when my body is ''asking'' me to go for max. I tried to really listen listen my body. Sometimes my body wants to train arms - 3 days in a row, sometimes only one day. Our body is very complicated and we don't really know what is happening when is about physiology during training. Plus - everyone is so different. I constantly try new things, I'm learning new things about sport science but in the end I let my body decide - what is working for me and what is not working.
That’s a very intelligent way to train, kudos to you! And yes I agree I stopped listening to what the sport world said long ago when I realised that many of the training methods I knew had worked so well for me, we’re viewed as what shouldn’t be done, but I had better results than the people preaching it
sup man,how do I develop speed endurance?Do you plan on doing a video regarding this? I can only sprint 120 meters at full effort before it becomes unsustainable.
That's pretty natural bro, there will always be a trade off when combining extended training times/durations with a high level of intensity. Look at professional track athletes, they run at a more sustainable pace when going further than 100m. That being said, you can certainly work at increasing it incrementally as the video talks about. That would be working intelligently, to where your 'new normal' become what may be now a very difficult workout for you.
@@grantstevensma commented this before I watched the entire video,but from I've heard you are correct,I've started training strength and endurance on a weekly basis and it has been going pretty well for me,think I'm going to start doing the same thing for sprints as you've said in the video,I only train sprints once a week,max/moderate effort for a total of 7-10 reps. Then hill sprints around 2 days later.
I heard when Firas Zahabi talked about this and it changed my approach for sure. Still get a lot of push back from people on the trying not to be sore aspect. Also to your point about ancestors not working out…farmers strength is what I think of. Strongest people I know are laborers because it is a part of their everyday.
Hey Grant, I need some recommendations for exercising. So, I have been working out for quite a while now and my biceps, triceps, and back are all improving. But my core, legs and calves, and my chest aren't really improving as much. I would like to know your opinion on this. Am I doing something wrong or am I just being impatient?
When you say improving you have to ask yourself if you mean functionally as in for striking etc, or aesthetically because although there is some overlap. The approach will be quite different
Hey Grant, question: when you say train every day, do you mean 7 days a week possibly? Or do you suggest having at least 1 day of total rest no matter what?
It is entirely dependant on how you feel man, which can also be influenced by good lifestyle factors to aid in recovery. What I personally tend to do is train for like 12-14 days and then take a rest when I feel, rather than having a scheduled day that rest which is the same every time. That’s the beauty of this approach is it allows the capacity for this
I just watched a video where the guy said basically the opposite, that you should always go to RPE 9 or 10. I agree with you though, and didn't agree with that guy. Perhaps because I'm older. Training so hard all the time means that you will be tired and sore all the time, and that's no way to live your life.
It isn't a one size fits all and is different depending on the goal of the training. As mentioned in this video, for skill acquisition there's no doubt that greater volume of repetition outweighs intensity every day of the week. But it's a different approach for hypertrophy, for instance
@@grantstevensma True. It all depends on your goals. I'm currently following a program, but I'm always thinking ahead to what I want to do after the current program ends. I've been thinking along the lines of a largely skill focused full body 5-day type thing. Your video gives me much to think about, and aligns with what I've been thinking already.
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Amazing video man! Great to have you back 🔥🔥🔥 Definitely some stuff about not going too hard each session that I need to hear! I'm actually trying to implement that myself a bit more...
Yess brother!
I was ready to dismiss this out of hand, but as I heard you out I started to feel what you were saying. The part that really hit me was when you brought up the fact that the concept of a gym is a modern thing and that our ancestors "trained" throughout the day. Really great video Grant.
Hey Grant, when I was 19 years old i had a stroke. I was hemiplegic (right side of my body was completly paralyzed). In the Recovery Process (which is still on going), the Believe that i could practice Martial Arts again for myself was the only thing that motivated me to keep going. So I practiced relentless for a few Years, Day and Night (Possible because of Semen Retention, Dopamin Detox, Ice Baths, Breathing Exercises and always after my Skill Training mixing up the Style of Training with light high rep exercises).
At the moment I relearn the Fundamentals of Boxing, Kicking and Footwork.
Your Videos were really really helpful because of the unique Way you explain and show your Training Style. I am able to do Rounhouse Kicks to the Head because of your Videos about the right technique.
Thank You for your amazing Work.
Keep training hard bro, wish you the best on your journey as you recover!
Thx Bro :)
That is very inspiring man! Many people would wallow in self-pity and a victim state, but you have done the opposite! Keep going
A real warrior mindset; defeating internalized limiting beliefs is the most important step one can take. Also by prioritizing recovery systems, we can start to learn more about ourselves through this process. I used many of these methods alongside meditation to heal from my own low vibrational patterns, and continue to refine those over time with the same intensity I would bring to my physical training. Thank you for sharing your journey.
Hey Simon, your path is an inspiration bro, to fight through that kind of trial and still be fighting now.. mad respect bro. Grant really knows his stuff, we're very lucky to have so much of his knowledge on tap. Many thanks
The real Baki Hanma! I love you man, I admire your philosophy and your skills. Keep doing it!
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I forgot just how crisp your kicks are
This guy is spittin truth
Yesterday I went too hard in my training. Today I feel like shit and maybe I will miss one of my favourite trainings of the week. So was it worth it? No!
Time to train smart, not hard. Thanks for the video!
Done this for the last 14 years got great . Look at effortless training book similar and Ramps
Definitely needed to hear this. I have an "all or nothing" approach to training and don't feel I have a satisfying workout unless I take each set/round to the limit. When I do have an "easy" day, later on I over analyze and then over compensate during the next session. I'm the type that will burn a full tank of gas to the halfway point, but none to get back home lol. Trying to formulate and strike a healthy balance. I am pushing 60 years old and have been training in various sports, including a brief stint in the military and various tools (weights, etc. but now almost total bodyweight) You are so correct that consistency is key. Great channel and advice, Sir..thank you!
Damn, whatever you're doing to be still training that way at 60 is impressive man! Yeh it all comes down to your goals I think, for me with wanting to improve... The highest ROI metric is how much volume of training can I do and so it doesn't make sense to kill myself in the gym because then I'm wrecked the next day. Glad you're enjoying the content brother
@@grantstevensma thank you brother much appreciated and keep doing the great work you are doing by inspiring others! I do an every other day approach to training and sometimes I will train daily but at less intensity when away or on vacation. I think the key to longevity is movement and you have guys and gals in their 70s and 80s here on TH-cam in excellent condition.
Drive is a factor as well to keep you consistent. I remember when I was passionate and driven on my kung fu days I could complete 5 hours of serious training each day for 6 days a week. Emotion for me was a game-changer. The result was to be transformed into a completely different person both in physical attributes and skills but also in personality. Somehow I wasn't fatigued by this schedule of training contrary to norms and maybe even what you say in your video -if I got it right-, but strangely enough I was feeling more vitality in me, wanting to do more hours (beyond those 5 already) of training to be even more good at what I loved and also my hunger and energy for life (socializing, a more smiling and being a more peaceful person etc) skyrocketed as well. The more I was training the more simpler my life was becoming and the more I was feeling in peace and in ...''alignment''. Like, I was getting what my soul was craving for..
after years and setbacks, passed through mental challenges and put thought into many experiences, yet my body still knows that that was its best period and craves for, at least, the same level of action again. more correctly now with all the knowledge that I got
ps: I love your content and I'd love to train with you sometime. post soundtrack name pls. be well 🙏☺
You are great dude
Glad to see you back 💪
Thank you for your insight on consistency. This was a great perspective to look at training long term instead of just focusing on aesthetics.
You are amazing!
Thanks!
I'm really excited for your flowstate video! That's something I'm deeply passionate about.
Huge inspiration.
I really appreciate your idea of consistency over intensity
Great video. I hope this channel grows.
Nice vid like always 👍👑.
I would like to see a training routine that you do. Can you do a Video about it?
Will do man!
Babe wake up, grantstevens have uploaded a video
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Always thinking outside of the box. Makes so much obvious sense, when you lay it out in your bs free manner. Thanks again.
When I heard about you uploading again it made my whole day I’ve been watching your videos repeatedly throughout the 1 year since you’ve last uploaded can’t wait for more content bro 🔥🔥👌🏽
Thank you!
Awesome video, very interesting point, I'm looking forward to the next one
It's been a hot minute. . . good to see you back!
Great video and great content!
Thank you very much ❤️
.....thank you for sharing.
Awesome info!
Great stuff
That was very helpful to me! 😊
Can't agree with this one enough! It takes more mental strength to stop when you have more to give than to push to your limit imo
So true brother! Tricking is a prime example of where this applies
Thank you for the video
🦾Can't wait for the flow state!
Thank you for this information
sup man daily training is also my type of training!
My biggest issue is going overboard and becoming extremely sore and drained which in return leaves me with large gaps of inactivity, I’m going to try your advice and see how that goes, I like the idea
10000% agreed. I have consistently adhered to this training approach throughout my experience in Kyokushin. Over time, my stamina and endurance have shown gradual and remarkable improvement. These training sessions, which were once daunting for someone who had a reputation for laziness and struggled with stamina in activities like running or aerobic exercises, have now become a source of enjoyment. Straying from the extreme of pushing myself to the limit, which often led to burnout, I found success in pursuing a balanced path. This moderation, sustained over six months of dedicated training, has resulted in a substantial boost to my stamina and overall strength.
This is one of the best videos I've seen in my life so far... Coz if you put that in other areas of life for skill acquisition and-or skill improviment, that makes a huge difference. Thank you forever S2 bruv. One possible add-on, training parkour I noticed when I had a break due some injury, when I returned I was way better. So maybe give you a week break purposely, [can't explain but] it may help you make a return with a fresh mind and more efficient in some moves.
Thank you very much for this comment brother I really appreciate your kind words and I'm glad you found the video so valuable!
I wholeheartedly agree as well in terms of taking that week off. For me if I take a few days off of boxing training, even if I am doing some other form of exercise in the meantime, I come back feeling way more explosive and energetic
Damn, amazing video, subscribed
Nice
Could you consider a video for beginners to progress kicks?
Keep going G 😍
Not over training makes sense another way too....
Imagine warriors back in time.... If they trained to their limits periodically the well rested enemies would simply just have to wait until their their adversaries were done training to attack them.
That would be a huge advantage 😁 happening periodically 😅
you should try the vanilla ice haircut dude.
You should honestly start a fashion channel as well
Great video grant I have seen all of your videos thank you for the wisdom. I am looking forward to see your video on mushin/flow state. You have immense skill. I would like to see more videos on martial art triking I loved you knight wing video on bioneers channel.
Literally just filmed a video on how to prepare for tricking moves today!
@@grantstevensma great i will be sure to watch it. I learn triking in my yard I wish I had a cool gym like you
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Very Good Video. Fast Kicks w/Good technique which also equates to Power. Not often that I run into martial artists like myself who have a Difficult Time "Resting" or "taking it easy in training" However that said ... about the Hard-Sparring... here in Holland where I live it's part of the culture... Peter Aerts is a friend of mine... He's been doing hard sparring since the 80's and doea it till this day... He be doing it on a weekly basis... I'm NOT saying that's healthy... not saying he don't have CTE.... what I'm saying is I know many People in Hollans who Spar Hard all their lives and been doing so since their teens and are no middle aged and above and still doing it. You have a point, but still this is one of the reason behind the Dutch being so good at stand up "striking" VS the rest of the world.... I see ur point w/ everything You Said. but this is just another point of view... "The Dutch Point of View" I recomend U watch this video on dutch-KB and Why it has dominated since the 80's until now in the world of "real kickboxing" th-cam.com/video/ipqpeOWPy-U/w-d-xo.html
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Cool! But, need some program for beginner. And, what to do if your flexibility is like wood after monthes of stretching due to palvic assimetry? Even when I was 7 years old and started to attend karate, sitting in kiza position was painless, you feel like your fingers want to crack and switch out of the foot)) and it's still so, you trying to sit in it every day, breez slowly, 3 sets for 30-60 sec every day and no progress, every day like a zero day, like you go in the cold swimming pool first time))
Another component to this is relative to aging. As I am in my mid 40's, I'm considering how my training is affecting my longevity; the amount of time I have left in this reality to explore my strengths and limitations. Take the time NOW; approach you capacity for deep rest, for metabolic recovery, and meditation with the same intensity you bring to your physical training. Let each inspire the other as you evolve over time.
Great insight
Given we have stone age biology, daily exercise makes sense. Generally, in the wild you need to be able to function most of the time (but if times are good then a minority can actually be physically unfit). So, aside from the occasional intense event, you only work what you need and definitely try to avoid being sore the day after, because you need to do it daily (but it does depend on the specific gatherer hunter group)
Very true, evolutionarily as well... It doesn't make sense to be sore because you're vulnerable in that state
U see that in professional bodybuilding too. People who played it safe like Jay Cutler are still around while people like Ronnie Coleman are broke and in a wheelchair.
I think you have a good point, But do miss some nuance.
first I think the "conventional perspective"
Of going all out to your maximum is:
1. Tailored to weightlifting for strength training.
2. To encourage people not to be lazy or hold back too much.
In most cases what we think are max is, is only a portion of what it actually is, and you don't know till you test it.
And when necessity comes in it might be even further.
I actually travelled over a marathons distance in a day but never chose to run a marathon or train for one. It sucked. But due to necesity I did it.
But that doesn't mean you should train like that every workout. Definately not.
I would disagree you shouldn't be sore the next day, For general training.
However, for technique in particular I completely agree. You should be doing light technique drills that don't tire you really on your off/rest days. And there totally should be some form of training everyday. And if you work so hard you can't even do that the next day then you over-trained.
Another thing you miss is that we can train ourselves to be able to handle more systemic fatigue when we train it.
It doesn't undermine your main argument though.
And on a micro scale, your 1-rep max is going to be different than what you can do 10 of for weights, and the ammount which you can just keep going with is less than that.
As you mention in other videos, technique matters more than actual strength when it comes to punches and such.
But the same doesn't apply to conditioning.
And in some ways, I think having heavy conditioning workouts that do wear you out is good, so long as you don't do that 2 days in a row, and it isn't so far you can't do light shadowboxing and such the day after.
Or if you only can hit actual pads 1 day a week and the rest has to be shadow boxing, then going really hard that day, and then doing a more measured pace might makes sense
Train 4 days medium 1 day heavy 1 day light or not at all. Seems reasonable.
Thank you for this video. Now how could I apply this method on martial arts? Should I lessen my rounds, intensity while punching the heavybag for example or the length of my rounds?
Yeh dude, it's different for each individual person. You'll need to experiment over a week or two at different intensity levels/time intervals and so on until you find what's right for you. You want to get to a balance where you're getting a great workout in the majority of the time, but also being able to do that consistently. If you're not able to be relatively consistent in performance each time, then you may be overdoing it.
Totally agree with all this. Now consider how badly overtrained Bruce Lee must have been. I think the massive overtraining was a bigger part of his demise rather than the headache pill. The headache pill just took him over the top.
I'm inclined to agree with this man! I absolutely love Bruce Lee, but I think this definitely played a factor in his death
Hey, great video. What kinda shoes do you wear for training?
They're Adidas boxing boots
I agree with 99% of what you're saying, and I believe that adopting this method can help prevent injuries and enable you to improve your skills while maintaining a sustainable training regimen. However, there is one significant benefit to training at 90-100% of your capacity, especially if you're competing in combat sports, and that is the mental aspect. In a competition, you must be able to push through exhaustion, and most people underestimate their exhaustion limits. I suggest incorporating this type of training once in a while in a cycle of 10-14 days within a sport-specific context, such as sparring. While going hard, always prioritize safety and spar with people you know.
I agree wholeheartedly with this. The exception to this would be when you're in a training camp or preparing for an event.
I'm new to the channen, are you a pro boxer\karateka or something? Because man if you move flawlessly
I start doing the same in my trainings -I start training more intuitively rather than follow what everyone is saying in sport world.
I stopped doing max reps as well. I'm doing them really rarely - only when my body is ''asking'' me to go for max. I tried to really listen listen my body. Sometimes my body wants to train arms - 3 days in a row, sometimes only one day.
Our body is very complicated and we don't really know what is happening when is about physiology during training. Plus - everyone is so different.
I constantly try new things, I'm learning new things about sport science but in the end I let my body decide - what is working for me and what is not working.
That’s a very intelligent way to train, kudos to you! And yes I agree I stopped listening to what the sport world said long ago when I realised that many of the training methods I knew had worked so well for me, we’re viewed as what shouldn’t be done, but I had better results than the people preaching it
@@grantstevensma and I definitely see this because you have amazing results and your performance is outstanding 👌
Hey mate, you said at the end to follow you on social media but there aren't any links in the video description or on your channel info
It's the same across all channels man 'grantstevensma'
Those Adidas shoes you have, are those wrestling shoes? Whats the name of them? Great videos man
Nah man, they're boxing boots. They're called Adidas Box Hog 2.0
@@grantstevensma Thanks so much man.
sup man,how do I develop speed endurance?Do you plan on doing a video regarding this? I can only sprint 120 meters at full effort before it becomes unsustainable.
That's pretty natural bro, there will always be a trade off when combining extended training times/durations with a high level of intensity. Look at professional track athletes, they run at a more sustainable pace when going further than 100m. That being said, you can certainly work at increasing it incrementally as the video talks about. That would be working intelligently, to where your 'new normal' become what may be now a very difficult workout for you.
@@grantstevensma commented this before I watched the entire video,but from I've heard you are correct,I've started training strength and endurance on a weekly basis and it has been going pretty well for me,think I'm going to start doing the same thing for sprints as you've said in the video,I only train sprints once a week,max/moderate effort for a total of 7-10 reps. Then hill sprints around 2 days later.
I heard when Firas Zahabi talked about this and it changed my approach for sure. Still get a lot of push back from people on the trying not to be sore aspect.
Also to your point about ancestors not working out…farmers strength is what I think of. Strongest people I know are laborers because it is a part of their everyday.
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Hey Grant, I need some recommendations for exercising. So, I have been working out for quite a while now and my biceps, triceps, and back are all improving. But my core, legs and calves, and my chest aren't really improving as much. I would like to know your opinion on this. Am I doing something wrong or am I just being impatient?
When you say improving you have to ask yourself if you mean functionally as in for striking etc, or aesthetically because although there is some overlap. The approach will be quite different
@@grantstevensma Okay, thanks, mate!
I like it! Also... I bet I bench more than you do.
Hey Grant, question: when you say train every day, do you mean 7 days a week possibly? Or do you suggest having at least 1 day of total rest no matter what?
It is entirely dependant on how you feel man, which can also be influenced by good lifestyle factors to aid in recovery. What I personally tend to do is train for like 12-14 days and then take a rest when I feel, rather than having a scheduled day that rest which is the same every time. That’s the beauty of this approach is it allows the capacity for this
I just watched a video where the guy said basically the opposite, that you should always go to RPE 9 or 10. I agree with you though, and didn't agree with that guy. Perhaps because I'm older. Training so hard all the time means that you will be tired and sore all the time, and that's no way to live your life.
It isn't a one size fits all and is different depending on the goal of the training. As mentioned in this video, for skill acquisition there's no doubt that greater volume of repetition outweighs intensity every day of the week. But it's a different approach for hypertrophy, for instance
@@grantstevensma True. It all depends on your goals.
I'm currently following a program, but I'm always thinking ahead to what I want to do after the current program ends. I've been thinking along the lines of a largely skill focused full body 5-day type thing. Your video gives me much to think about, and aligns with what I've been thinking already.
This gets relatively complex when you're fairly advanced in terms of skill, conditioning etc. and you're still an amateur lol. Thanks for the vid.
I think you need some new glasses bro
@@grantstevensma In a lot of ways.
Do you have an email address or only instagram?
It's best to reach me on insta dude! I can give you my email there
@@grantstevensma Just sent you a message.
You are far too logical in your reasoning to make it in the YT fitness world.
Do you suggest getting a tan and making vids about Ibiza?
@@grantstevensma Collab with Mike Thurston? Haha. Good for views, but you would be wasting the time of anyone watching.
I will be coming back for this content, so keep it up.