Find my flow...

[static247]

I have thoroughly enjoyed body flow and how it's helped my movement and tension. I picked up Warrior Wellness and it's done wonders for my joints. I didn't realize how tight I was. Best part is that my wife has started doing WW with me. Thanks to Coach Sonnon for helping me improve my marriage. Can't have too much quality time.

On to my question/problem/inquiry:
I'm starting a cycle doing heavy Bench and Deads PTP style to increase my strength. I also want to continue Bodyflow to increase my range of motion, and improve my movement. Is this a good idea considering the former is all about creating as much tension as possible and the latter about releasing tension?

With all the knowledgable people on this forum, I figure someone could help ease my confusion.

Thanks for reading and any replies.

[Connie Brown]

Sounds pretty cool to me. Do you use Intuitive Training logs to keep track of Rating of Perceived Exertion, Rating of Technique, and Rating of Discomfort? that'll keep you safe and on track.

I do know that I've watched some pretty heavy cycles done by the Head Coaches and what impressed me the most was, not only the strength and volume of work, but how much time they put into compensatory movement like Warrior Wellness and Body-Flow. I mean, for every day of 40-minute hard CB session, 45 minutes of WW, and 10-15 of BF. Then more WW and BF on off days.

Lots of time !

[cbeltrante]

Hi Demond,

It is perfectly acceptable to do your cycle of PTP while continuing your Bodyflow and Warrior Wellness.

In your statement you basically answered your own question. The PTP cycle of Bench Press and Deadlift will indeed increase tension throughout your body, but supplemented with your Bodyflow which will help alleviate the residual tension left by PTP and still peforming your daily practice of Warrior Wellness which will maintain and further enhance your Range of Motion.

If you have any further questions, please feel free to ask and keep us abreast on your progress!!!

Take care,
Chris

[static247]

First of all, thank you for you replies. I do have another question. I haven't heard of the Intuitive Training log. Is there any information on that anywhere? Also, is it just a 1-10 scale on the ratings of Perceived Exertion, Technique and Discomfort?

Thanks again! If anyone wants to keep track of how I'm doing, I'll be posting my workout and random thoughts on my blog listed below. I'd love to hear your comments, criticisms, and encouragement.

[Scott Sonnon]

Demond,

Body-Flow and weight training are not mutually exclusive. Moreover, if you are weight training, you are more in need of Body-Flow.

You will need to compensate for the tension chain specialization that horizontal forward pressing and vertical upward lifting create. That is in general; you will also need to compensate for poor form performances (which all people suffer, even the pros at one time or another throughout a session), which could lead to any number of compensatory aches, pains or injuries.

Removing or at least addressing these issues will increase your performance in powerlifting, and prevent serious injury.

[Connie Brown]

I haven't heard of the Intuitive Training log. Is there any information on that anywhere? Also, is it just a 1-10 scale on the ratings of Perceived Exertion, Technique and Discomfort?
CST Magazine has, in its archives, articles about this or most other questions you'll run across.

An easy way to search them is with my quick-and-dirty index:
Index to CST Magazine Article Archives (http://www.profcs.com/app/aftrack.asp?afid=161306&u=www.conniesclubbellcafe.com/cstmag_table_all.htm)

I like these articles on Intuitive Training:

Intuitive Training Defined (http://www.circularstrengthmag.com/17/sonnon2.html)

Recovery Formula (http://www.circularstrengthmag.com/24/sonnon.html)

Fitness: Guys vs Gals (http://www.circularstrengthmag.com/28/sonnon2.html)

[JasonE]

Demond -

Here's Coach Sonnon's article "Intuitive Training... Defined"
http://www.circularstrengthmag.com/17/sonnon2.html

You can find many more articles that may be of use by clicking the "Articles" link in my signature.

[static247]

Thanks to everyone who's helped me out thus far. The articles were a great help.

On to the story:

I had a couple of interesting experiences today while trying not to hinder my flow. While doing the Squat Creep down the basketball court, for a spllit second I was in the Zone. I wasn't thinking about my balance, where I put my feet, or anything else. I stepped on my headphone cord and it pulled me out. It was a cool feeling though.

I also worked on a Long Leg Creep-Quad Switch-Elevated Scorpion kinetic chain when some people came into the building. Again, I really just enjoyed the movement through this kinetic chain and it just flowed well. While I was having my fun, one of the guys came up to me and asked what I was doing. I told him, and got one of those weird looks. Oh well, his loss. :wink:

This is becoming more and more fun to do.

[Coach Tran]

Thanks to everyone who's helped me out thus far. The articles were a great help.

On to the story:

I had a couple of interesting experiences today while trying not to hinder my flow. While doing the Squat Creep down the basketball court, for a spllit second I was in the Zone. I wasn't thinking about my balance, where I put my feet, or anything else. I stepped on my headphone cord and it pulled me out. It was a cool feeling though.

I also worked on a Long Leg Creep-Quad Switch-Elevated Scorpion kinetic chain when some people came into the building. Again, I really just enjoyed the movement through this kinetic chain and it just flowed well. While I was having my fun, one of the guys came up to me and asked what I was doing. I told him, and got one of those weird looks. Oh well, his loss. :wink:

This is becoming more and more fun to do.

Thanks for the report. Keep playing and you're right, his lost! :wink: Keep on flowing, brother.