In most areas (cardio/core/pushups) I am well above what the CF expectations for women are, but I absolutely suck at anything that requires pulling my body weight up and over something. And, frankly, I am tired of looking like a bloody moron whenever I have to run the obstacle crse! So, I figured I should body strategize to improve my (errrrrrrmmmm) "performance" on the obs crse.
My solution to the problem: About six months ago I drastically upped my strength trg routine (heavy weights, min reps, 5x per week). Guess what? Over-trg injury (upper body)! (When will I remember that I am not 18 any more????) In consequence, I have to take things very easy with the weights, and any type of really useful exercises for overcoming my strength deficiencies (eg pull-ups and chin-ups) completely aggravates the med condition. BTW I also suck at pull-ups/chin-ups, so you can see where things are!
Enter Matt Furey with his solution of body weight calisthenics for functional strength! I *still* haven't tried his prog yet, as I am understandably concerned about messing my shoulder up even more as some of the exercises look rather dangerous if not done properly. I am looking for a personal trainer to get me going on Furey's program... y'know form & function and all that good stuff.
If anyone has any info on whether or not Furey's (or similar) program worked for you (or didn't) please let me know!
Thanks for all of the responses and links... I am checking them out!
The_48_Reg: it is an intriguing concept, isn't it? Master of One's own Body Weight... If you want to be msg board work-out buddies, please PM me!