Tym87 wrote:Has anyone else picked up Tools of Titans by Tim Ferriss? While not life changing, I've found a couple of nuggets of wisdom.

I've been toying with the idea of buying this but I'm not 100% sold on Ferriss.... Care to share a couple of those nuggets?

Pick S&S or pick Zulu. Don't try to do two programs at the same time.

You weren't kidding about nails on a chalkboard.. I notice he recommends some Base building style easy cardio too. That workout must take forever though....look at it SQ 5 x 5 85% MP 5 x 5 85% DL 5 x 5/ 85% (I really like this cluster for Operator though) Weighted Push-ups Weighted Dips Weighted Chi...

Just watched "The Barkley Marathons" on Netflix last night. Insane. It's a documentary about this weird ultra marathon set in the backwoods of Tennessee. Highly, highly recommended. Edit: just saw Caledda posted about this already. All the more reason for everyone to go watch it. I've bee...

x2 what Aelian said. At least 3 E per 7 day cycle. I actually really like the look of Option 1.....you could use that extra rest day for an extra E or even SE when you feel like it.

One thing I've noticed since switching to TB is that consistently staying with the same exercises 70%-80% of the year produces the best results. The remaining 20-30% is spent switching up clusters for a block or two using different variations of the exercise or different exercises. It's an ideal way...

Hi Cordath, my recommendation is Base Building followed by Black with Operator. When you get to Black, if your cardio's still a weak point, then make sure most of your HICs are running based, like Fast 5, Oxygen Debt 101, and hill sprints. Don't be afraid to throw in a 3rd LSS/E session every week o...

What took the most getting used to when you transitioned from the military to LE?

Barkadion wrote:9/15/2016

KB Swings, 55x10
Burpees, BWx10

RI:
- 1min for 1-7 rounds
- 75sec for 7-10 rounds

It took me 7 weeks to get from 5 to 10 rounds. Gotta work on RI now

Nice work getting to 10 rounds! Must feel pretty good to see that hard work pay off.

lennarn wrote:Great post Jim; the Bear Eater sounds grueling!!

"Bear-Eater" I think you may have coined a new HIC... Or perhaps it's "Jim; the Bear Eater"