StrongFirst Podcast Episode #14
Summary
Al Ciampa, U.S. Army Veteran and Trainer for U.S. Air Force, talks about anti-glycolytic training and conditioning for the military with your host Craig Marker.
Show Notes
01:36 – Al talks about his history and background.
07:10 – Al discusses why bodybuilding is not possible for some people.
09:00 – Al talks about his time in the military.
12:10 – What is Al doing right now?
13:20 – Protocols to get into the special forces.
18:43 – Al talks about Maffetone monitor and heart rate.
27:05 – Al discusses glycolysis.
34:38 – Al talks about psychology and training.
39:19 – Al describes the Zercher Squat and the benefits.
44:07 – Closing advice.
Tweetable Quotes
[bctt tweet=”Most physical fitness is mental and mettle. – Al Ciampa” username=”bestrongfirst”]
[bctt tweet=”Do you want the PT test to cause you to suffer for six days, or do you want it to be just another session? – Al Ciampa” username=”bestrongfirst”]
Resources Mentioned
A+A Protocol Discussion on the Forum
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Hi Al,
Just listened to your podcast and found it very informative and interesting. Anna advised me to – so I did and no regrets. I am new on Strong First but find the concept of A&A and work capacity fascinating compared to Max Reps and long recovery- I find my recovery times improved already and listening to you convinced me I am on the right track. Cheers!
Glad to hear it. Let me know if I can help in any way.
Al, Thanks for the generous offer there really appreciate that. I feel after just a short time on Strong First there is really something that I could develop for my sport, climbing /Alpine. I just can’t use max strength protocols any morr.
Al is legit. He helped me back in 2014 get into shape for POAS and I can’t thank him enough!
Thank you, Sir! How are things?
Busy! Finishing up command now and then headed back to Texas in January. Thanks again, Al!
I absolutely enjoyed it. I know that your sound and holistic approach works like a charm as I am implementing some profound aspects of your experience for three years now doing the A+A theme.
Alactic + Aerobic + Repeat is a recipe for lifelong healthy programming without a program. It is work, but not “hard” work. The more I do it, the more I see it as a playground.
Thanks a lot for your input, I appreciate it with delight.
It has been my pleasure to work with you over the years, Harald!
Amazing podcast! Wondering how I get a copy of Al’s PT manual? I am about to start training Tactical Paramedics up here in Canada and looking for ideas.
I responded already to your email, Dan. Let me know if I can be of further assistance with your professional project.
And thank you!
I’m not good at listening to things like this but I put this on thinking I’ll just see how it is and was absolutely fascinated. Such a knowledgeable person with the ability to express that knowledge. I could relate to so much that he said from my own experience put in a way that I never could. His self-knowledge and candour are admirable. I have enjoyed articles by Al but this was off the chart for me. I wished it could have been longer. Thank you so much.
Thank you, Ian.
Training under Al’s guidance for just one cycle has been a game changer on many levels. I’ve pushed past mental barriers and long standing plateaus, all while acquiring a framework for long term, sustainable progress. 10/10
Thank you, Sir.
Great interview, I’ve trained under Al’s tutelage and can say that what you see is what you get. I too would like to thank Al for all the advice he gives on the forum. He is a very giving person. Many of the questions he answers would not be answered by other trainers unless you were a client.
Thanks Carl. I hope that you and yours are well.