TMPHBITEU
Starrett makes an error?
From this piece: https://www.t-nation.com/training/ke...y-and-crossfitThere's been a good coach recently, Mark Rippetoe, that says it only takes two weeks to get in shape, but that is so not reality.
Can somebody find the source of this nonsense?
Member
Member
I believe in the "Death by Prowler" article, who ever that author was (not you, but he's one of your minions, so then, you by default of course, don't you know how this works) . . .says something to the effect of "you can get in shape very quickly/two weeks" . . .Originally Posted by Mark Rippetoe
I believe the context was developing strength takes a long time, slow and steady.
Base aerobic conditioning is more easily gained (the "low hanging fruit" of aerobic conditioning can be brought back quickly so to speak).
Member
about the third page of Death by Prowler:
"Programming the Prowler:
We know that strength is the basis of athletic ability. And significant strength takes years to build. Becoming appropriately conditioned for sports or boot camp or to gain basic cardiovascular fitness can be accomplished in a few weeks."
✓ Member
My assumption is this:
"How long does it really take to get an athlete "in shape," conditioned to the level necessary for performance on the field? Not long. Let me ask you a question: how long did it take you to get in shape during two-a-days, back in high school? Less than two weeks, right? Two-a-days worked pretty well because conditioning is a very short term adaptation – it comes on very quickly, and it goes away very quickly."
https://www.t-nation.com/training/cu...of-sc-coaching
TMPHBITEU
Ah. An excellent thing to take out of context. I should have known.
Member
Just skimming the t-nation piece, I believe he is referring to your position about prioritizing strength.
Specifically, (your) suggesting that while a trainee is getting stronger; which is of paramount importance, aerobic training is a detriment to that goal and that once training has been prioritized for several months and strength increased significantly, conditioning can be added in because it is a much faster adaptation and a significant base adaptation can be achieved in a 'few weeks'.
I think this is Starret leaving out the context of your argument; either intentionally or out of ignorance.
Member
there's some cute Starrett nuggets in here:
. . .by turning the feet out?All we're asking people to do is to get back to a baseline level of movement and range. People need to be able to get into positions to do whatever they want to do physically.
If the only way someone can squat is by turning their feet out, then he's going to have problems going up to jump on a box or change directions.
Having good mechanics is what we need. Just squatting more poorly will not help us in that way.
Member
He did say "recently." 2012?
Starting Strength Coach
My thought after reading the article was, "How in the hell did this guy interview Starrett?"
What I mean is, was this a verbal interview. And if so, what did Kelly actually say.
Posting Permissions
