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7 Rules for Effective “Metcon” Workouts, Part 2

In Part 1 of this article, we learned what metcons are, why people love them and why you might want to do them. We also discussed four rules to make metcons more effective. To recap: Pick simple exercises Use full body movements Utilize high-intensity, short-duration workouts Limit eccentric loading Here are three more rules to …

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7 Rules for Effective “Metcon” Workouts, Part 1

High intensity workouts are all the rage. CrossFit. P90x. Insanity. Boot camps. People love them, and it’s not surprising. People love instant gratification. That’s why the aforementioned workout programs are so popular. People want to feel like they went 10 rounds with Mike Tyson (pre-head tattoo and Hangover cameo) because they seek validation for the …

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