the Caveman Power Workout

Nobody

26/02/2010 22:31 PST

Roelant,

Surely cavemen did not drink a shake, but how do you explain the ubiquitous practice of eating a fast-digesting organ immediately following the kill? Liver, tongue, heart--depending on the tribe/ culture--this is the norm. Could it be that they were looking for post-workout replenishment?

Jeremy

04/02/2010 10:25 PST

ahh, isn't technology great. it has allowed mankind to progress at an exponential rate. also it has furthered our understanding of human anatomy and biomechanics. this video is a nightmare for correct form and injury prevention. we have gyms now..you don't have to swing from trees doing something that barely resembles a pull-up. try maintaining proper form and technique, your results will be much better. this diet does have some truths and some fallacies. humans did not stop evolving with the cave man. our bodies can benefit from some pseudograins and grains such as quinoa. i do agree with avoiding processed sugars and fats, just as i agree that people should practice birth control and adoption. that is the reason low quality grains are used throughout the world--it is overpopulated and unsustainable, ehem china...india. someone should tie their tubes. but there IS a reason that the national health service of england and the american dietetic association have classified the paleodiet as a FAD diet. if hunter gatherer societies failed to suffer from "diseases of civilization", this was due to a lack of calories in their diet, or a variety of other factors, rather than because of some special diet composition. and yes ROELANT, protein consumption is crucial, along with fast acting carbohydrates, to replenish the bodies stores after a long physical bout. cavemen lived short lives. paleontologists would agree that they were of inferior health and stature, both in muscle and skeletal structure to the modern athlete. anyone who disagrees is attempting to romanticize these peoples for their own views or ideals.

Rick Chafton

30/10/2009 09:16 PDT

love the caveman theories. im a CPT and am trying to implement a few of my own ideas into training. excellent job.

Roelant

15/09/2009 12:41 PDT

Post workout protein is unecessary...there is no proof (not funded by supplement companies) that says you will increase protein synthesis/recovery immediately post workout vs. one or two hours from now....Cavemen didn't take a shake immediately after killing an animal, they had to slaughter it, or drag it back the distance they hunted before eating...they maintained a large lean mass to fat ratio doing this. Beans contain toxins in them that fight off predators (this is why you have to soak and cook them prior to eating them), and the proteins are embedded in the fiber of the bean, which is virtually undigested. Eating proteins from beans will signal virtually no glucagon response, and you are eating a large proportion of starchy carbs for little protein (not much bang for your buck)...regarding dairy, most primal humans were off dairy after childhood. Dairy these days come from mostly grain fed cows (unless you buy organic) and so drinking their milk is basically like drinking liquid corn/grain...grassfed milk is better, but you are looking at fast digesting sugar, unless you use whole milk which will take longer to absorb. I personally like a glass or two after working out when I get home....up to you.

cheers,

Roelant

Brother Bill

05/01/2009 22:14 PST

I had heard of the caveman workout and just came across your site tonight. Alot of it is very inspiring. The questions I have fall under nutrition.

Why no beans??? I always thought that they were protein packed.

No dairy??? why is that??? sugar?? is'nt it natural though?

And I might of missed it but what about post workout protein??
Thank You and I look forward to learning more about your techniques....... Brother Bill

Justin Roberts

29/01/2008 16:39 PST

Love this site mate. Nice work.

Matt

16/12/2007 17:51 PST

Thanks Pimpata, your comments are spot on :)

Pimpata

15/12/2007 22:10 PST

Nice circuit, but speed may cause injuries which results from improper technique. Completing the sets quickly is a fundamental of circuit training just keep an eye on form specifically minimizing excessively jerky movements.
Nice job though Matt!

Matt

28/08/2007 19:35 PDT

ATT: USDA Prime
Good comment.

What you see in the video is pretty rough. We're adding more exercises and correcting our form, timing, rest periods etc.

The video gets across the spirit of what we do, but that's a about all. lol

We'll have more videos soon.

USDA Prime

28/08/2007 19:27 PDT

He needs to work on form and technique, even with those basic exercises, and there needs to be more leg and hip work.