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  • Functional Hand Strength…… a Podcast with John Wood

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    Sometimes it’s all but forgotten. Hand Strength. Think about how important it is to just about every sport and many endeavors. John Wood hasn’t forgotten about it. It’s his business. The former University of Michigan football player and son of long time Cincinnati Bengal Strength Coach has been around weight rooms and physical training since the day he was born.
    Today’s podcast is one that was recorded in East Lansing, Michigan when he sat down with ASAP’s Ed Cicale for a conversation on building hand and grip strength. Click on the podcast below and also on John Wood’s www.FunctionalHandStrength.com
    blog logo on the right. Click on the the picture of John (who snatched that 140 pound dumbell) to go to his website

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    Podcast Music: "Frail Grasp of the Big Picture" Eagles; Long Road Out of Eden 2008 CD

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  • ASAP Podcast interview with Ken Leistner Part One

    _lei0181ed_3 When he’s not seeing one of his patients at his chiropractic practice, Dr. Ken Leistner eats, sleeps, writes about and dreams about physical training. Known for his extremely intense training sessions, "Dr. Ken" practices what he preaches. This 60 year old eccentric training machine claims to have the maturity level of a 19 year old. Just a few years ago, Ken barbell squatted 407 lbs. for an unbelievable 23….yes, that’s 23…. perfectly executed repetitions!! And study the photos, this is not a behemoth, nor performance-drug-enhanced monster. Ken tipped the scales at somewhere close to 160 lbs. when he performed that set.

    In the past, when he hasn’t been training, he’s been writing about training in publications like "Physical Development", "H.I.T. Newsletter", "HardTraining", "Powerlifting~USA" and his own, "The Steel Tip Newsletter". He’s also an entertaining speaker at strength and conditioning clinics.

    And, when he’s not squatting or hoisting large objects like say, an engine block, he may be training with the kids and youth from his neighborhood…or a long list of collegiate and professional athletes whom he’s trained.

    Dr. Ken worked on and off for Nautilus creator Arthur Jones and trained in the Deland, Florida training center in the 1970’s that was to become the Nautilus Sportsmedicine empire….where he met up with Ellington Darden, Kim Wood, Dan Riley and many others.
    Lately, Ken has helped in the design of what’s known as the
    LOGBAR…which is a very interesting piece of strength equipment that can be acquired through www.functionalhandstrength.com, a company owned by Kim Wood’s son, John Wood.

    ASAP~Athletic Strength And Power caught up with Dr Leistner between patients just the other night and the digital tapes were rolling. The phone lines gave us a weak signal that night….but Dr. Ken sure didn’t! By the way, this is the uncut version of the interview and may be rated PG-13 for language and training content. Click on the little white triangle for The Ken Leistner Interview—Part One.Download leistner_part_one.mp3 

    All Rights Reserved    Copyright 2007 www.athleticstrengthandpower.com  blogpost and podcast by Ed Cicale
    Podcast music: The James Gang featuring Joe Walsh 1972; Funk 49

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  • ASAP Podcast interview with Ken Leistner Part One

    _lei0181ed_3 When he’s not seeing one of his patients at his chiropractic practice, Dr. Ken Leistner eats, sleeps, writes about and dreams about physical training. Known for his extremely intense training sessions, "Dr. Ken" practices what he preaches. This 60 year old eccentric training machine claims to have the maturity level of a 19 year old. Just a few years ago, Ken barbell squatted 407 lbs. for an unbelievable 23….yes, that’s 23…. perfectly executed repetitions!! And study the photos, this is not a behemoth, nor performance-drug-enhanced monster. Ken tipped the scales at somewhere close to 160 lbs. when he performed that set.

    In the past, when he hasn’t been training, he’s been writing about training in publications like "Physical Development", "H.I.T. Newsletter", "HardTraining", "Powerlifting~USA" and his own, "The Steel Tip Newsletter". He’s also an entertaining speaker at strength and conditioning clinics.

    And, when he’s not squatting or hoisting large objects like say, an engine block, he may be training with the kids and youth from his neighborhood…or a long list of collegiate and professional athletes whom he’s trained.

    Dr. Ken worked on and off for Nautilus creator Arthur Jones and trained in the Deland, Florida training center in the 1970’s that was to become the Nautilus Sportsmedicine empire….where he met up with Ellington Darden, Kim Wood, Dan Riley and many others.
    Lately, Ken has helped in the design of what’s known as the
    LOGBAR…which is a very interesting piece of strength equipment that can be acquired through www.functionalhandstrength.com, a company owned by Kim Wood’s son, John Wood.

    ASAP~Athletic Strength And Power caught up with Dr Leistner between patients just the other night and the digital tapes were rolling. The phone lines gave us a weak signal that night….but Dr. Ken sure didn’t! By the way, this is the uncut version of the interview and may be rated PG-13 for language and training content. Click on the little white triangle for The Ken Leistner Interview—Part One.Download leistner_part_one.mp3 

    All Rights Reserved    Copyright 2007 www.athleticstrengthandpower.com  blogpost and podcast by Ed Cicale
    Podcast music: The James Gang featuring Joe Walsh 1972; Funk 49

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  • ASAP Podcast interview with Ken Leistner Part One

    _lei0181ed_3 When he’s not seeing one of his patients at his chiropractic practice, Dr. Ken Leistner eats, sleeps, writes about and dreams about physical training. Known for his extremely intense training sessions, "Dr. Ken" practices what he preaches. This 60 year old eccentric training machine claims to have the maturity level of a 19 year old. Just a few years ago, Ken barbell squatted 407 lbs. for an unbelievable 23….yes, that’s 23…. perfectly executed repetitions!! And study the photos, this is not a behemoth, nor performance-drug-enhanced monster. Ken tipped the scales at somewhere close to 160 lbs. when he performed that set.

    In the past, when he hasn’t been training, he’s been writing about training in publications like "Physical Development", "H.I.T. Newsletter", "HardTraining", "Powerlifting~USA" and his own, "The Steel Tip Newsletter". He’s also an entertaining speaker at strength and conditioning clinics.

    And, when he’s not squatting or hoisting large objects like say, an engine block, he may be training with the kids and youth from his neighborhood…or a long list of collegiate and professional athletes whom he’s trained.

    Dr. Ken worked on and off for Nautilus creator Arthur Jones and trained in the Deland, Florida training center in the 1970’s that was to become the Nautilus Sportsmedicine empire….where he met up with Ellington Darden, Kim Wood, Dan Riley and many others.
    Lately, Ken has helped in the design of what’s known as the
    LOGBAR…which is a very interesting piece of strength equipment that can be acquired through www.functionalhandstrength.com, a company owned by Kim Wood’s son, John Wood.

    ASAP~Athletic Strength And Power caught up with Dr Leistner between patients just the other night and the digital tapes were rolling. The phone lines gave us a weak signal that night….but Dr. Ken sure didn’t! By the way, this is the uncut version of the interview and may be rated PG-13 for language and training content. Click on the little white triangle for The Ken Leistner Interview—Part One.Download leistner_part_one.mp3 

    All Rights Reserved    Copyright 2007 www.athleticstrengthandpower.com  blogpost and podcast by Ed Cicale
    Podcast music: The James Gang featuring Joe Walsh 1972; Funk 49

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  • Part Three Podcast with Strength Coach Kim Wood

    Today’s post includes Part Three, the final segment, of the podcast interview with Kim Wood.Kim_wood_gym_012  Coach Wood’s tips to training include "the need to be disciplined…..you have to work hard…and you have to work smart." Kim_wood_gym_016

    Download part_three_podcast_with_kim_wood.mp3 Kim_wood_gym_014 

    All Rights Reserved   Copyright 2007 www.athleticstrengthandpower.com  blogpost and podcast by Ed Cicale

  • Part Three Podcast with Strength Coach Kim Wood

    Today’s post includes Part Three, the final segment, of the podcast interview with Kim Wood.Kim_wood_gym_012  Coach Wood’s tips to training include "the need to be disciplined…..you have to work hard…and you have to work smart." Kim_wood_gym_016

    Download part_three_podcast_with_kim_wood.mp3 Kim_wood_gym_014 

    All Rights Reserved   Copyright 2007 www.athleticstrengthandpower.com  blogpost and podcast by Ed Cicale

  • Part Three Podcast with Strength Coach Kim Wood

    Today’s post includes Part Three, the final segment, of the podcast interview with Kim Wood.Kim_wood_gym_012  Coach Wood’s tips to training include "the need to be disciplined…..you have to work hard…and you have to work smart." Kim_wood_gym_016

    Download part_three_podcast_with_kim_wood.mp3 Kim_wood_gym_014 

    All Rights Reserved   Copyright 2007 www.athleticstrengthandpower.com  blogpost and podcast by Ed Cicale

  • An ASAP Exclusive Podcast Interview with Strength Coach Kim Wood….Part One

    Kim_wood_gym_008_2 They say that "a man's home is his castle". OK….. However, today I visited a man's home which was his weightroom! The home has several gyms with in the walls…and an addition that houses another gym. Even while taking care of culinary duties, one can still pump some iron….right there in the kitchen.  Want to go out and sit on the deck? Forget it…. . there's training to be done there, too. That's the way it is when your Kim Wood. He's been involved in strength training and conditioning for decades. Yes, decades.

    He started weight training as a youngster, training to become a better wrestler and football player. He then continued his training, behind the scenes, as a running back at the University of Wisconsin in the sixties….long before the fancy weightrooms and training complexes known to today's players.Bucky_badger  Later, he worked for Arthur Jones, the legendary designer of the Nautilus machines. Nautilus In 1975, Kim became one of the first strength coaches of professional football, when he was hired by Paul Brown of the Cincinnati Bengals. During that time, he was also one of the three principals who created the now, world famous, Hammer Strength machines.Contentlogohammer_2   He retired from the Bengals after 28 years with the team and was lucky enough to experience two Super Bowls along the way. He crossed paths with coaches Bill "Tiger" Johnson, Forrest Greg, Bill Walsh, Sam Wyche, Dick LeBeau…met with Woody Hayes and Bo Schembechler on several occasions, and trained many All-Pro NFL stars. Bengalsscansmall

    Recently, he wrote a couple of chapters for Ellington Darden's latest book entitled "The New Bodybuilding for Old School Results".

    Coach Wood's son, John Wood, didn't stray far from the strength training background that he grew up around. After his playing days as a University of Michigan football player, John ventured out into his own business  Oldschoolbookcoverbigknown as Functional Hand Strength. Check out his site for some great strength training equipment and John's blog.

    Kim Wood invited Ed Cicale and ASAP~Athletic Strength And Power into his "home" for a podcast interview that was recorded in his "A" framed training gym…slash… weight training museum (see photos). Today, April 20th, we'll post part one.On April 21st, we'll post Part two…then Part Three on April 22nd. Click on the little blue triangle to avoid long download times.  Part_One_Kim_Wood_Podcast  Thanks Kim!Kim_wood_gym_004 

    Kim_wood_gym_001_2 All Rights Reserved   Copyright 2007 www.athleticstrengthandpower.com  Blogpost and podcast by Ed Cicale

    Information on Kim Wood's Summer 2011 Strength Clinic  

  • An ASAP Exclusive Podcast Interview with Strength Coach Kim Wood….Part One

    Kim_wood_gym_008_2 They say that "a man's home is his castle". OK….. However, today I visited a man's home which was his weightroom! The home has several gyms with in the walls…and an addition that houses another gym. Even while taking care of culinary duties, one can still pump some iron….right there in the kitchen.  Want to go out and sit on the deck? Forget it…. . there's training to be done there, too. That's the way it is when your Kim Wood. He's been involved in strength training and conditioning for decades. Yes, decades.

    He started weight training as a youngster, training to become a better wrestler and football player. He then continued his training, behind the scenes, as a running back at the University of Wisconsin in the sixties….long before the fancy weightrooms and training complexes known to today's players.Bucky_badger  Later, he worked for Arthur Jones, the legendary designer of the Nautilus machines. Nautilus In 1975, Kim became one of the first strength coaches of professional football, when he was hired by Paul Brown of the Cincinnati Bengals. During that time, he was also one of the three principals who created the now, world famous, Hammer Strength machines.Contentlogohammer_2   He retired from the Bengals after 28 years with the team and was lucky enough to experience two Super Bowls along the way. He crossed paths with coaches Bill "Tiger" Johnson, Forrest Greg, Bill Walsh, Sam Wyche, Dick LeBeau…met with Woody Hayes and Bo Schembechler on several occasions, and trained many All-Pro NFL stars. Bengalsscansmall

    Recently, he wrote a couple of chapters for Ellington Darden's latest book entitled "The New Bodybuilding for Old School Results".

    Coach Wood's son, John Wood, didn't stray far from the strength training background that he grew up around. After his playing days as a University of Michigan football player, John ventured out into his own business  Oldschoolbookcoverbigknown as Functional Hand Strength. Check out his site for some great strength training equipment and John's blog.

    Kim Wood invited Ed Cicale and ASAP~Athletic Strength And Power into his "home" for a podcast interview that was recorded in his "A" framed training gym…slash… weight training museum (see photos). Today, April 20th, we'll post part one.On April 21st, we'll post Part two…then Part Three on April 22nd. Click on the little blue triangle to avoid long download times.  Part_One_Kim_Wood_Podcast  Thanks Kim!Kim_wood_gym_004 

    Kim_wood_gym_001_2 All Rights Reserved   Copyright 2007 www.athleticstrengthandpower.com  Blogpost and podcast by Ed Cicale

    Information on Kim Wood's Summer 2011 Strength Clinic  

  • An ASAP Exclusive Podcast Interview with Strength Coach Kim Wood….Part One

    Kim_wood_gym_008_2 They say that "a man's home is his castle". OK….. However, today I visited a man's home which was his weightroom! The home has several gyms with in the walls…and an addition that houses another gym. Even while taking care of culinary duties, one can still pump some iron….right there in the kitchen.  Want to go out and sit on the deck? Forget it…. . there's training to be done there, too. That's the way it is when your Kim Wood. He's been involved in strength training and conditioning for decades. Yes, decades.

    He started weight training as a youngster, training to become a better wrestler and football player. He then continued his training, behind the scenes, as a running back at the University of Wisconsin in the sixties….long before the fancy weightrooms and training complexes known to today's players.Bucky_badger  Later, he worked for Arthur Jones, the legendary designer of the Nautilus machines. Nautilus In 1975, Kim became one of the first strength coaches of professional football, when he was hired by Paul Brown of the Cincinnati Bengals. During that time, he was also one of the three principals who created the now, world famous, Hammer Strength machines.Contentlogohammer_2   He retired from the Bengals after 28 years with the team and was lucky enough to experience two Super Bowls along the way. He crossed paths with coaches Bill "Tiger" Johnson, Forrest Greg, Bill Walsh, Sam Wyche, Dick LeBeau…met with Woody Hayes and Bo Schembechler on several occasions, and trained many All-Pro NFL stars. Bengalsscansmall

    Recently, he wrote a couple of chapters for Ellington Darden's latest book entitled "The New Bodybuilding for Old School Results".

    Coach Wood's son, John Wood, didn't stray far from the strength training background that he grew up around. After his playing days as a University of Michigan football player, John ventured out into his own business  Oldschoolbookcoverbigknown as Functional Hand Strength. Check out his site for some great strength training equipment and John's blog.

    Kim Wood invited Ed Cicale and ASAP~Athletic Strength And Power into his "home" for a podcast interview that was recorded in his "A" framed training gym…slash… weight training museum (see photos). Today, April 20th, we'll post part one.On April 21st, we'll post Part two…then Part Three on April 22nd. Click on the little blue triangle to avoid long download times.  Part_One_Kim_Wood_Podcast  Thanks Kim!Kim_wood_gym_004 

    Kim_wood_gym_001_2 All Rights Reserved   Copyright 2007 www.athleticstrengthandpower.com  Blogpost and podcast by Ed Cicale

    Information on Kim Wood's Summer 2011 Strength Clinic