Paul Wade: biography, books

Paul Wade is the author of a well-known training system, the foundations of which go back to ancient times. So our distant ancestors trained when there were no specially equipped gyms with different types of equipment. Now, many prisoners are trained in this way, who also do not have the opportunity to go to the gym, and often there is only an improvised inventory and own weight. This is exactly what will be discussed in the article.

Biography of Paul Wade

So, what about the personal life of the author of books on training in the prison regime? Details and exact data are not available, it is known only that Paul Wade was already a teenager who led the company with criminal individuals, which led to the first prison sentence of twenty-three years. Then began his school of survival, the good on his way Paul met worthy people - the masters of physical perfection and survival.

However, Paul Wade himself began the search path, becoming interested, as it turned out, by the ancient system of training. He studied with many people, gaining experience and building his own training system. All the experience he subsequently transmitted in several books that he wrote after his release. It's about them that we'll talk in the article, as well as the philosophy of developing muscle mass with the help of our own weight.

Books written by Wade

Now consider what Paul Wade wrote. Books have the following titles:

• "Training area" in two parts.
• "Calisthenics. Training without iron and simulators. Strength, stamina, flexibility. "

The first book from the cycle about the development of his body is devoted to the historical aspect. It tells about how the old-age athletes trained, when there were no gyms and modern methods of inflating muscle mass. There was only own physical strength and some improvised materials, thanks to the use of which a person developed his body naturally, without increasing crazy muscles. At the same time, the athlete had a real inner strength.

And, of course, this book tells you about exercises, how to start studying, especially if you are a beginner. The system is painted in stages, detailed about each exercise, what load it carries, what muscles and how to do it without harm to health.

The second part of the book "Training Zone" gets deeper into the training of the body. It tells about more advanced exercises, which give a stronger load on the body. But they must be carried out only after the previous stages have been passed. Also in this book, nutrition issues are described, more details are given about the strengthening and development of joints, neck, spine, and muscles in various parts of the body.

Another book by Paul Wade "Calisthenics. Training without iron and simulators. Strength, stamina, flexibility. " It deals with such a technique of training, as calisthenics. Effective exercises for gaining strength and flexibility of the body are shown. The basis is taken of prison conditions and opportunities, which can be adapted to the conditions of free life.

Wade's philosophy of training: old school

Now we should talk about the philosophy that Paul Wade describes in his books and techniques. For him it became a way of life due to the circumstances. The development and strengthening of the body and the strength of the spirit in conditions of survival led to some awareness and revelation. Meeting on their way teachers who trained on the methods of the old school, he studied with them.

Wade came to the conclusion that consecutive gymnastics is something that will achieve physical perfection, and less traumatic for the body. It is more adapted for the person (his joints, ligaments and muscles), and also allows you to get real strength and athletic ability. In today's world, this is forgotten, very few people use this gymnastics. However, there is a place where similar techniques are preserved. Training prisoners is so complicated that they do not have special tools for this. Thus, we have to use improvised materials and try to survive. This is what makes gymnastics old methods.

Famous historical gymnasts and athletes

Paul Wade's system is an ancient training program, which used to be used by ancient athletes and strong men. Of course, as such, the system probably did not exist, or it was composed by every person for himself. Whatever it was, it was this type of training that gave results not so long ago, when there were no special halls for building up strength and muscle mass.

What people inspired Wade to continue working on himself? In prison, he met Joe Hartigen, who was more than seventy years old. He did not lose his strength at this age. Joe talked about another powerful man - Mighty Atom. He was a famous strongman in the world who lived in St. Louis in the thirties of last century. He was a really strong man, even at the age of eighty. He could break the chains with his bare hands, screw the screw into the pine board. Wade gave in his book his philosophy and methods of training.

The author of the book looked for references to this method of training in ancient sources. For example, gymnastic exercises were in the training arsenal of the great Spartans, who defeated the armies, exceeding in number. Also gymnastics was popular and Ancient Rome. It should be noted that training with its own weight was relevant until the first half of the XX century.

Wade training program

What is the peculiarity of the system proposed by Paul Wade? The training program is based on the fact that it uses natural and rhythmic movements, little time and full-fledged strength training without special adaptations. At once it is necessary to make a reservation that this is not a quick way to achieve the desired. In order for the results to be visible, you need to practice regularly and, more likely, all your life.

So, in the first book, Wade proposes to work with only six basic exercises, which should begin with a basic level, and for everyone. Performed each in the rhythm of 2-1-2-1 (for example, push-ups): for two seconds, lower the body, hold it for one second, then raise it for two seconds, then hold it back for one second. This principle should be used in all exercises.

Repeat should be as much as you can do in perfect execution. At first, ten is enough. Do just two. As a result of the exercises, you will reach the Master's degree (according to the interpretation of the book). In this case, you can diversify the basic exercises with power tricks.

The second part should be started only after achieving excellent results. A good addition to the previous knowledge will be additional chapters that tell how to restore the damaged muscles and joints back to normal.

Conclusion

So, if you want to find real strength, you do not have time to go to gyms, then pay attention to the technique on the principle of "training prisoners." You will not get a quick result, but always be in shape and keep your health.