If Your Life Depended on it; Mark Rippetoe
February 14th, 2008
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by Jerry Hill · Filed Under: Audio Interview · Barbell Strength · Coaching Tip
The second segment in my series of hard-hitting quick-tip audio interviews comes from CrossFit Barbell expert Mark Rippetoe. The question I asked him is simple, his answer is bound to raise a few eyebrows;
“If your athletes life depended on getting in top-shape in record time what would be the most important thing you would do?”
Mark Rippetoe is the owner of Wichita Falls Athletic Club. He has 28 years experience in the fitness industry, is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, USA Weightlifting Level III Coach, as well as a USA Track and Field Level I Coach. He has published articles in the Strength and Conditioning Journal, is a regular contributor to the CrossFit Journal, and is the author of the book:
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This interview is very insightful. Mark talked about strength being the most important thing an athlete should do if life depended on getting in top-shape in record time. I definitely agree. My question then is, what are the criteria that surrounds the phrase ‘being in shape’, and how if any does endurance and energy play a role in such strengths?
For example, I may have the strength to lift 100lbs but what if I had to move that 100lbs 50 ft?
Rip makes tremendous sense, once again!
Well, I knew his info on barbell and strength training would be good, but what I really wanted to know was his thoughts on the evaluation of sedimentary basins for the purposes of petroleum exploitation… Once again Jerry leaves them wanting more.
Seriously, this series relates directly to my goals and objectives surrounding fitness. I’ve seen a lot of Mark’s video content via the crossfit website and am a firm believer in what he’s selling. That being said, I’ve never bought any of his books. That changes today. I’m convinced!
Very Nice! Thanks!
Keturah,
Great comment and thoughts.
‘Being in Shape’ definity changes depending on the task at hand.
Thus the mission to have you CrossFit; capable and able to handle any task thrown your way. Rip’s thought is that many athletes have a conditioning base but not enough strength.
Task/Time/Distance/Load are all factors.
Some who can lift 100lbs can’t carry it 50ft. Some who would do the best at moving 100lbs 50ft would not even be able to start with 150lbs for 50ft because it’s to heavy…Individual strengths and weakness def need to be addressed.
Thanks Jerry. Therefore, my ultimate goal with CF is to achieve all of the above.
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