Better Than A Free Book

I wanted to let you know about a sweet deal that I just found out about.

My friend, Logan Christopher, just released his newest book titled, Powered By Nature: How Nature Improves Our Happiness, Health and Performance.

The book shows you all kinds of aspects of nature and how these can be used to help make you a better you.

Just buying the book alone would be worth it, but he’s put together an offer that is better than free.

You see, when you order the book at a discounted price of $19.99 you’re going to get a $30 gift card at his company Lost Empire Herbs, good for any and all of the amazing herbs they offer.

I’m always talking about how great these herbs are for your health, your hormones, your energy and more.

So grab this book and you can get some of the best quality herbs to get started with for free.

Pretty good deal, right?

What’s more is that since the call to write this book came out of Logan’s journey to the Amazon rainforest, for every book sold not one, but two acres of rainforest get protected.

It’s a win-win-win deal.

Here’s one review for it:

“A must read! I just got my copy and started reading it 3 day's ago. I have a hard time putting it down. If you are the slightest bit concerned about the health of the earth and yourself then this is a must read. Logan's insight and knowledge is spot on. Thank You Logan for writing this book. It came into my life at the right time!”- Hal Irvine

There’s lots more information about the book and what’s inside it on this page.

Get Your MOJO Back- Here Is How You Can Do It

Something particularly special just happen at my favorite herbal company!

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Let me explain why this might be the perfect match for you.

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Loads of energy for marathon sessions
A calmer mood so you can enjoy the experience
A noticeable sense of confidence that permeates many areas of your life
It’s awesome stuff!

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Do You Get Enough ‘Muscle Sleep?'

Do you ever feel like you’re really pushing yourself at the gym only to see little to no result in muscle growth?

You’re working out consistently. Putting the time in. Heck, you feel like you’re one of the hardest workers at the gym.

But do your results say different?

You look in the mirror, expecting to see some awesome muscle growth.

And while you notice some improvement, you feel like the big results aren’t coming. The kind of eye-popping results you’ve been dreaming of.

It’s almost like your body is fighting back and refusing to grow.

There are many reasons you can hit a plateau in muscle growth. A big one could be nutrition.

But assuming you have that dialed in, you might also want to check in on your sleeping habits.

You can guzzle protein shakes, scarf down rotisserie chickens, and lift all the weights you want. But your muscles won’t start growing until you shut them down for the night. This happens when we sleep.

While 7-9 hours of sleep per night is a good start, what if I told you deep sleep was even more important when it comes to muscle growth?

Would you believe me?

Even better, what if I told you there is a way to guarantee you’ll increase your deep sleep every night?

Imagine the key to packing on big muscle...happens while you snooze.

Are you interested in that?

The truth is: Quality sleep increases your bodies ability to build muscle.

Human Growth Hormone (HGH) is your best friend when it comes to muscle growth and recovery. Among other functions, our bodies need it to actually use the amino acids present in the protein we eat.

HGH floods our bloodstream when we sleep. So to ensure you get the most out of it, you need quantity and quality sleep.

The problem is… our culture has a poor relationship with sleep. Everybody likes to brag about how hard they work. We often pick on people when they say they’re ‘tired’ like it’s a sign of weakness.

People might tell you ‘I only sleep 4-6 hours a night’ like it’s a badge of honor. But it’s not, especially in the long-term.

A 2011 study on sleep deprivation showed those who sleep 5.5 hours per night had 60% less lean muscle mass at the end of the study, while those who slept 8.5 hours had 40% more muscle mass.

A 2008 study by Dr. Bret Jacobson showed a lack of sleep hinders energy levels and affects performance. It also makes us susceptible to mood swings. Mood swings have a direct impact on our desire and motivation, leaving us more likely to perform worse and even quit altogether.

It might seem difficult to always get optimal sleep.

Sometimes our kids keep us up. Or a neighbor's dog barks all night. Or we’re traveling and sleeping in an unfamiliar environment.

There are many variables that come into play.

But there is a way to ensure you get the most out of your sleep. Guaranteed or your money back.

The herb we have for quality sleep is called Ziziphus, and we’re sure you’ll be able to recharge your battery better with it.

This herb increases your REM cycles and puts you into stage 3 deep sleep.

There are four stages of sleep, and stage 3 deep sleep is where all the magic occurs.

In deep sleep, the body increases production and reduces the breakdown of proteins. Proteins are the building block of cell growth and help repair the damage such as stress.

Ziziphus can help you get more deep sleep through its high content of saponins. These saponins provide sedative effects.

This herb also promotes deep sleep by increasing the neurotransmitter GABA’s inhibitory action on the arousal system.

GABA is essential for sleep because it basically turns everything ‘off.’

Getting more deep sleep will make 7 hours of sleep feels like 9 hours.

Not only that but Ziziphus also…

Contains a high amount of anti-oxidants, making it ideal for ridding your body of free-radicals
Tastes great. You won’t have to choke this one down unlike some of the other herbs
Has a calming effect on the mind
Contains 115% of your daily Vitamin C value in one serving to help with skin and hair
Can provide relief from constipation

Click here to order Ziziphus and feel your sleep improve day after day.

Hercules Formula - Better Workout Guaranteed

Are you an athlete? Do you work out?

If so, I want to tell you about something that will make your workouts better. Something that will give you more energy and allow you to get better results.

In fact, I can guarantee it.

When I personally take this herbal formula, the main benefit I notice is that I have increased work capacity. That means I have the ability to do MORE. I am stronger. I have more endurance. I can go longer. I can train harder. And, despite doing more, doing so comes with more EASE. Some other athletes really like how it helps keep them focused and driven too.

What am I referring too?

A potent herbal combination called Hercules Pre-Workout Formula.

But don’t take my word for it. Here’s what a few happy customers have said: (And I’ll get to the guaranteed part soon enough…

Josh (verified owner) – November 3, 2018
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

“Feel as powerful as the gods” is really what you’ll feel with this stuff. I’ve only used it once so far and I’ve never felt stronger in my life. I could’ve tripled my workout for the day and still been ready for more. I can already tell that it’s truly what I needed to propel my fitness to the next level. Will be coming back for more!”

Zach L. (verified owner) – April 2, 2018
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

“This works very well as a pre-workout supplement. I agree with others when they say it gives you the energy and power to get through your workouts. Recovery time between sets is less and you have that extra oomph! to get that last rep or extra reps…”

Keli (verified owner) – March 2, 2018
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

“I'm writing this review halfway through my workout to say this is an awesome pre-workout formula. I usually get tired around this time and my routine slows down a bit with lighter weights….however, I’m still going strong with heavy weights and don’t even feel fatigued yet, I just keep going…”

Now how can I say it's guaranteed?

I’ll be the first to admit that nothing works for EVERYONE. This includes Hercules.

That’s why there is an unconditional 365-day money-back guarantee. Try it and see for yourself. Many people will notice the benefits from the first dose and the very first workout.

Just imagine stepping into the gym, or onto the mat, and surprising yourself with how much easier your training is.

Imagine taking this formula and setting a new personal record. It has happened to many people!

Worst case scenario, it doesn’t work for you and you get your money back.

To be honest and fair, here’s a review from someone that it did nothing for:

Adam MacDonald (verified owner) – April 9, 2018
Rated 2 out of 5

“I’ve upped the dose twice, still does nothing. I guess it just doesn’t work for me.”

And that’s how it goes. However, it works for more people than it doesn't. And that's why out of the 27 reviews it has, Hercules averages 4.5 stars!

Nothing works for everybody Not even a gold standard placebo-controlled trial will tell you that an herb works for you. Which is why you have to experiment and see for yourself. It’s the only way.

That’s why Lost Empire Herbs herbs are all hassle-free... if it doesn't work for you, no problem... just contact us for a full refund!

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Why Do We Get Inspired By Something That Isn't Real?

Fiction gives off a sense of what can be imagined and utilizing different elements of characters, places, structures, story, genres and more. Although there are things much more stranger or more inspiring than fiction, we cling onto the creative imagination and perceive to take it as the real deal or what we can accomplish in our own lives.

When it comes to fitness, the classic physical culturists of the late 19th and early 20th, centuries were very much real but some of their exploits can be constructed as fiction or over exaggeration. We get inspired by magazines, books, dvds, seminars and seeing what is possible but we also know what we see in our minds sometimes is fiction until it becomes a reality. Many athletes are inspired by Fictional character Rocky Balboa; the training montages, the drama, the fights, just ooze inspiration. Hell there is an actual statue in tribute to a character. We as a people, made something that doesn't actually exist in the real world but we make it seem real because it is that inspiring.

Comic Book heroes inspire people from all walks of life; from writers, to athletes, artists, storytellers and more and many have been successful in their endeavors because of being inspired by comic books. Ronda Rousy is a UFC Hall Of Famer, Former UFC Champion, Undefeated until her last 2 fights, is in the WWE as the champion on Monday Night Raw; she is inspired by anime such as Dragon Ball Z with her favorite character as Vegetta. Companies are inspired by comic books such as Onnit with their rendition of Marvel Heroes like Spider-Man, Iron Man & Captain America onto their products.

Although fiction depicts what doesn't exist, we create reality in our minds and even into reality itself with inventions and constructing new buildings, statues, toys and others to give ourselves or others the ability to see what can be real in a form of context. There are statues of Greek, Irish, Scottish, Roman & Latin heroes that are of pure myth but yet we see them all around the world as an inspiration for what is possible and timeless.

Some people pick on others for using fiction to factor their inspiration into the real world. We use fiction as a creative mechanism and structure our imaginations to find something amazing to bring to life. Read a book, workout from a theme by a superhero, build amazing structures, bring fiction into the world through your imagination. Let's face facts, in reality, fiction at some point, becomes real.

Meditation Practice

I'm one of those people that forgets to remind himself at times to put in meditation practice. It's not about finding the time, it's really more about getting things to shut down so you can think straight. I'm not going to lie, it hasn't been an easy road to the wedding i'm helping plan and put money into. Although we have gotten a lot done, there's still some things to finish up and it's 3 months away.

I practice my Magical Imagineering Theater mediation quite a bit but not a meditation to just let everything sink in and go to a place where everything is off to the side and I can just chill out and be in an imaginary room or outdoor environment where I have complete freedom to create or go anywhere I want. We all live some hectic lives and we don't always give ourselves the time to just relax and let the world go by for a while, even for just a few minutes.

I had learned a technique from Psycho Cybernetics about being comfortable in a quiet setting and imagine myself being in a room or an outdoorsy place that I can create in my mind where everything is off to the side and just relax and calm down. I imagine myself walking down steps to a beach I'm familiar with back in California and sit on the sand. Nobody's around, nothing can harm me, it's warm, the water is calm and everything I picture is peaceful and magical. Now to many people that sounds like Mumbo Jumbo and why don't I just face the real world instead; sometimes we need to back away from reality to recharge our mental batteries. Our imaginations can create or be whatever we want it to be. It's about putting things in perspective and not being succumbed to negative bullshit and letting your mind at ease.

I'm not perfect at doing meditation often and I'm learning to be more in tuned with it because I do have issues of anger, frustration, impatience and anxiety and it's important for me to get a handle on them. They're never going to go away, but they can be toned down little by little and living a better life without extreme stress every second of the day. The mind is like a muscle and needs quality training. So for today, take 5 minutes and go to a place where you feel peaceful and creating that place any way you see fit; it can be tropical, it can be in a cabin in the winter, near a river, in the desert, in a holy place, make it whatever you wish and let it be your sanctuary. Your imagination is endless and your world is your oyster. I will learn to do the same with you because we're in this together and the world can use a little recharge (:

Combining The Hindu Pushup And Hindu Squat

Using simple exercises can make an impact on your training as you may have noticed; however, combining different exercises into one big movement can really take on a realm of fitness that would send your workout into the stratosphere. Such movements as the Hindu Squats & Hindu Push-ups have been a staple for fitness for centuries and in the last 20+ years, have been foundational for people all over the world and not just in athletics but from businessmen, stay at home moms/dads, travelers, corporate managers, high school students, college students, doctors, lawyers, therapists, coaches and others. These movements were originally intended for keeping wrestlers in peak physical condition and now have been for those who want to stay in shape or get in shape again after reaching 40.

The gold standard for these exercises was to do 250+ Hindu Push-ups in a row and 500 Hindu Squats in a row which was set by the late Karl Gotch. Now there is a move you may see Hindu Wrestlers do which looks like a combination of the two that really amps up their conditioning. It's similar to our modern day Burpee which is a conditioning movement for countless athletes in various fitness communities such as Crossfit. Some call it a Hindu Burpee, others the Hindu Squat/Push up Combo and whatever names they may call it but it's safe to say it's a hell of a movement and there are different ways to do it.

I've tried this out a couple times using push up handles for the Hindu Push-up point and it is a scorcher for the lungs and the longer you go, the crazier your cardio is. Now this doesn't mean you keep going until your form becomes sloppy, that's one way of injuring yourself and also it's done at a greater clip than usual but can be slowed down so you can focus on the technique. Shooting for 10 at first is a good start and build from there. When it comes to movements like this, I don't really like counting reps unless there's a specific goal involved like I do with animal movements, just go with it and move. I would keep going until I feel fatigued so when I recover, I can do better the next time around. The Hindu Wrestlers would do their variation and do them in the hundreds to even thousands of reps, that alone would make anyone have endurance for days and if you're a combat athlete or other sports athlete, imagine the level of conditioning that will have you lasting longer than many of your top competitors.

Karl Gotch once said "Conditioning is your greatest hold." Vince Lombardi said "Fatigue makes cowards of us all." And John Wooden has said "Conditioning is essential to success in basketball." Beyond just sports, regular conditioning training is a fundamental component for many areas of life such as being able to keep up with kids as a parent, the ability to save someone's life, a factor if you're ever in a fight and it lasts longer than it needs to be, manual labor and many other elements. Let's make one thing clear, I don't believe in the "No pain, no gain" bullshit so if you're in pain, stop and take care of yourself, do something that works for you and your goals. There is a difference between pain and discomfort, discomfort can be daunting but you can keep going, the thing is to be aware. Some people can withstand pain and some can't. If you're in a sport, injuries are common but they don't have to be common with you so be careful but don't ever not challenge yourself either.

Take a shot at this exercise and see how you do. How many can you do before form becomes scarce and how long can you go without fatiguing?   

A Full-Frontal Assault On Work Burnout

Put on your bronze helmet and grab your dory spear.

It’s time to embrace your inner Spartan.

This one is guaranteed to give you more energy and less stress, or your money back.

That’s correct.

We’ll send your money back if this formula doesn’t give you…

More gusto for workouts
Greater endurance levels to push through when your body’s screaming ‘Quit now’
More relaxation — even under pressure
Higher levels of focus
For the formula, it takes the best adaptogens and packs them into one, high-quality bag.

By taking this, you’ll flood your body with extra layers of energy.

You’ll also feel a waterfall of relaxation wash over you.

It is called ‘Spartan’ Formula.

It’s built so you can go balls to the wall as the ancient warriors did in every battle.

Let’s be honest.

A Spartan’s life wasn’t easy.

In fact, aspiring Spartans were often beaten during training to measure their toughness.

While you won’t be flogging yourself to test this one (we hope), we know you could still use a boost in other ways.

Maybe you’ve just taken on a big project and want to prevent your brain from skidding into a smoky cloud of burnout.

Perhaps you keep giving up too early in workouts.

This will help you plow through those important moments where your body tells you ‘Ok, we’re done here.’

Maybe kids or relationships are wearing you out. And you don’t want to snap and say something you later regret.

This formula keeps you cool when you know getting hot isn’t the best option.

Here’s a quick breakdown of what's put into it.

Eleuthero

This herb was a favorite of Russian soldiers during the Cold War. They used it to test soldiers ability to withstand grueling cold conditions. It was also used by Russian athletes during the Olympics, which allowed them to become a dominating force. To date, they’ve accrued over 1,800 medals, second only to the United States.

A study on mice showed the compounds in Eleuthero prevented lactic acid buildup. Lactic acid is that soreness feeling you get after pumping iron or doing cardio. This burning can slow down or even halt your athletic activity.

Imagine how far you could push yourself if you didn’t hit a wall of white-hot pain 10 minutes into an intense workout.

Schisandra Berry

Is the gold standard of tonic herbs. It’s the only adaptogen in all of Chinese Medicine that enters all 12 meridians.

These include the…

Kidney
Pericardium
Triple Warmer
Lung
Large intestine
Small intestine
Liver
Bladder Spleen
Heart
Stomach
Gallbladder

In short, it’s got a lot of power. It combines the five tastes, salty, sour, bitter, pungent and sweet into one. As an adaptogen, Schisandra’s primary powers come in the form of fighting stress.

This herb has been shown to…

Reduce cortisol levels (the stress hormone) in the body
Control changes in serotonin and adrenaline caused by stress
Fight adrenal fatigue caused by stress
Help with night vision

Rhodiola

This adaptogen is great for stress. It does this by decreasing or preventing hormonal changes tied to prolonged stress. It’s known as ‘The Golden Root’ or ‘Arctic Root’ and survives in the harsh mountains of Europe and Asia.

Rhodiola also…

Increases your red blood cell count so you can fight fatigue
Reduces effects of depression through its high concentration of Rosavin
Aids in weight loss as a fat burner
Cordyceps

Rounding out our Spartan is one of the most potent medicinal mushrooms for energy. One of the biggest indicators of energy during exercise is our ATP levels. Nerd alert. ATP, also known as Adenosine Triphosphate, is a complex organic chemical that provides energy to drive many processes in living cells. These processes include muscle contraction, nerve impulse propagation, and chemical synthesis.

This makes ATP the most direct and rapid energy source to exercise.In a recent study, female mice given Cordyceps and forced to swim saw a 151.2% increase in ATP. (Note: we do not condone animal testing. This information in this message is for educational purposes only).

This herb was definitely one that had to be included in an endurance formula. Does this sound like enough natural power for stress?

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Indian Clubs For Baseball Training

In the old days of the National Pastime, there weren't too many gyms around that helped ball players get stronger, faster and in those days the biggest guy wasn't more than 210 lbs. They built their reputation by mainly just being ball players and the strategies were different, the hardest hitting teams didn't total any more than 20 Home Runs a season. There was one tool ball players did use but it isn't known which teams really used it however; one team that featured it was written in a newspaper/magazine way back in 1934, the middle of the Depression. The tool they used were the Indian Clubs.

During Pre-Season/Spring Training, coach Judson Hyames put his players through a regimen of Indian Club Training to develop suppleness and mobility in their wrists before they did their throwing and hitting. Apparently this coach knew his stuff because this kind of training and other areas of developing skills made this Ball Club a wrecking crew on the diamond as they were undefeated for a 2 year period and in 1934, went 14-1. They were the Western State Teachers College Baseball team and under Hyames, they had a 166-62-2 record.

The clubs are a smart way of training the body for your sport whether it be baseball, tennis, MMA, wrestling, basketball or others. They work the small muscles and increase strength and flexibility in the joints along the shoulders, forearms and elbows. They open up the chest and develop great Range Of Motion. Grab a pair and have at it, learn the movements and see what you can develop.

All-Natural Excitement In A Bottle

One of the greatest things about herbs is that you can take them in a variety of ways.

And one of the quickest, most painless ways to take them is in capsule form.

Let’s face it while going all-natural has a lot of great benefits, sometimes herbs taste like a decaying mound of dirt.

Lost Empire Herbs is a family-owned company based in Santa Cruz, California, and they understand this. This is one of the reasons why they now offer their Tongkat Ali and Pine Pollen boosters in capsule form.

Tongkat Ali and Pine Pollen are two of their most popular and powerful herbs for testosterone.

They work together to produce a symphony of all-natural superpowers.

Be ready to feel…

Immense energy levels
A scintillating sex drive
Better muscle growth after exercise
A general slow drip of excitement to be alive
Lucky you.

The new capsules are easy to carry and transport, making them ideal for traveling.

No more worrying about packets of powder busting open in your suitcase.

So what would you do with extra energy?

Use it to maximize your performance in the gym or the bedroom?

When you buy these two herbs together, be prepared for a huge testosterone boost.

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These Top Testosterone Products Just Got Better

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Do you have the same determination you had when you made your 2019 intentions?

Either way, I want to share a few things with you today that may be of some use.

While focusing on natural and holistic ways to improve health, I wanted to tell you about how Lost Empire Herbs can support you on your journey.

Lost Empire Herbs is a company built on performance herbalism and it has some powerful formulas for energy, focus, and sex drive.

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Tongkat Ali

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And better yet, now they offer both of these in an easy-to-swallow capsule form.

Why are these some of their most popular products for promoting optimal health?

Well, they’re one of the richest sources of all-natural, plant-based testosterone on the planet.

Testosterone, the all-important hormone that gives you…

Energy
Sexual desire
Bigger muscle gains, more mass and better tone
Endurance and stamina
Mental clarity and focus
Happier disposition and moods
Better cardiovascular health - improves vascular reactivity and blood flow
In short, testosterone does a lot for your overall health and well-being.

The problem is… most men are testosterone deficient.

Or..they try to jack up their testosterone in all the wrong ways. And some of these ways can even be dangerous...

They ingest chemically-laced drugs with harmful side effects.
They spend ungodly amounts of money on Testosterone Replacement Therapy.
They eat foods labeled and marketed as ‘healthy’ that actually hurts their T levels.
They even take steroids and develop nasty side effects such as acne, agitated aggressive moods, increased heart rate, and enlarged male breast (gynecomastia)
These methods may help your testosterone in the short-term, but they frequently lead to harmful effects in the long term.

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The Magical Imagineering Theater

The book I finished recently was Psycho Cybernetics (The Godfather Of Self Development Books) and enjoyed reading about the Theater Of The Mind section of the book. Although it is a powerful technique, I felt something was missing, something that can be added onto it that really made me believe and I believe I have found it from another aspect and that is The Magical Imagineering Theater by legendary Concert Virtuoso & Strength Expert Garin Bader.

This technique takes the basic principles of TOTM and molds it into a musical composition and visualization element that instructs you to picture what you want, see yourself in a Success Arena that you can picture being in, no matter how big it is. It gives you your own mental camera and take pictures of the success you seek and transfer your energy, your drive and igniting that passion within you to achieve your goals. What if you were so successful in your mind that everybody you know and love were cheering you on for it and initiate that winning feeling?

I have used this technique to help me achieve goals in making money, surviving in BJJ, proposing to my soon to be wife, workouts and others. I still use it for what I want to achieve in my life and the majority of what I saw, actually came true. Here's an example....I pictured in my mind that my fiance would get the perfect car for her, it turned out to be a replica of the same car that got totaled in the accident we were in. I pictured half a dozen times she would get it, now granted that car could've been sold at any time but I felt so strongly that she was meant to have that car, I pictured what would go down with the sale, the shaking of the hands, the smiling, the joy of getting things back on track, being handed the keys and driving off being happy as can be and guess what happened, it all came true.

Sure I didn't use this technique for me but because of my strong beliefs and the little steps that took to make it happen, it worked and if that could happen, picture how your goals can be achieved with the belief, the passion, the steps taken and the laser-like focus you have on what you desire. I'm not saying this technique will do everything for you and you don't do anything after listening to it, it gives you the ability to take strong actions and powerful steps to make your dreams a reality and they won't just happen without feeling behind them, you set the tone for a goal, you picture it, you feel it as if it was real in that very moment, you heighten that winning feeling and you see yourself feeling that way every single time.

This technique leads you down that path to that winning feeling, the turning of the key to rev up the engine, the driving force behind your desires and fueling your passion that is unlimited. Harness your desires in your own arena of The Magical Imagineering Theater, where everything is possible as long as you feel it, dream it and infuse your passion that is yours and making your goals a reality.

Getting More Into The Flow....Animal Flow That Is

Sometimes you change things up to get another perspective on training the body. I've been intuitively doing the Animal Flow movements a lot more lately mainly for the great stretching component and combining the elements of Animal Flow, Dynamic Stretching & the Static Holds of the Beast & Crab. They're not easy to do and a continuous flow adds on the conditioning aspects but the concentration and the way you switch from one to another isn't always done at a fast pace.

Sometimes after doing my Indian Club Workout, i'll come back in and do the stretching part of Animal Flow or combine the stretching of Animal Flow, Ginastica Natural & DDP Yoga. Some have similar movements but the more you keep going and lengthening your body, it becomes a hell of a workout. I find it relaxing and strengthening the brain to figure out where to go and finding out how you can move and hold positions in the snap of the fingers. I don't do a particular routine but I like to fixate on the movements themselves and what's possible to make transitions and really stretch.

Practicing this often really opens up the body and wakes up the joints. My focus right now is more on conditioning and flexibility, it has put everything else into place. I wonder if this will help with my BJJ and breath control? Anything is possible if you figure out a way to do it. The more you get into it, the more fun it becomes and it can be even fun in the beginning just learning the basics. Being playful brings out our inner youth and can be a great stress reliever. Have fun with Animal Flow my friends.

Update On The Indian Clubs

Although it's only a few days but I started noticing a few differences in using the Indian Clubs. My shoulders feel a lot looser and feeling a little sharper mentally. They're a lot of fun to use so far and am happy with what they can do. I don't do a particular style of a routine, I just learn what I can do and forming patterns learned from videos and researching on the clubs.

The clubs really are a lost art in the realm of Physical Culture and with "new" and exciting programs coming out like a whirlwind today, it becomes harder and harder to find some real classic training ideas. Some companies still bring up the clubs to help people with their fitness like Onnit, Scott Sonnen's Clubbell Training, John Wood's Oldtime Strongman Site and one man who has mastered the art of the Mace and that's the big man Rik Brown.

The patterns can be tricky to learn at first like anything else but if you're willing to keep practicing and learn as you go along, sooner or later, those patterns will form smoothly and with great conviction in the movements. I do these as a first workout for the day and opening up the body and waking up the joints and muscles. The pair I have is only 2 pounds but that couple pounds can feel heavier as you keep going and hits your grip like crazy due to the steadiness you need to keep from flopping around or accidently letting go and possibly breaking something or hurting somebody.

I do recommend you get a pair yourself and learn how to use them for your benefit. Old school fitness can teach you a lot about what can be useful in the future and as awesome as some programs are today, the classics are there for a reason and not always to collect dust. There are tremendous benefits and developing the body in a healthy manner and having fun. It really works the brain too because you're constantly using patterns you don't normally use in an exercise implement on the count of most exercises have a up and down, left and right range of motions that have limited usage but when you can use your body for all sorts of directions and using circular movements for healthier purposes it goes beyond just the muscles and joints. 

Getting Ready For The Indian Clubs

One of the things I've been wanting to get for a long time is finally coming true and that's having a set of Indian Clubs. I have a Mace and a couple Thor Hammers at home that I use from time to time in Indian style training but knowing that having the classic style Clubs will be in my possession is another layer of icing on the cake.

For those playing the home game and wondering what the hell the Clubs are; they're an ancient training tool for the middle eastern wrestlers that dominated their variation of the sport for centuries and arguably started the Physical Culture evolution. There are heavier weighted clubs you can grab but that's mainly for strength purposes and only for those particular athletes that are at an advanced level of elite competition. Wrestlers were considered the elite group of athletes in India for many years and were some of the most feared in their time. The most famous and arguably the greatest of all Indian Wrestlers was the Great Gama who was undefeated in 5000 Matches over a 50 year career.

Back to the Clubs; the lighter sets focused more on mobility and conditioning to keep the body healthy and targeting the shoulder joints and arm agility. This helped keep wrestlers in shape especially with the way they grip, these guys could squeeze the living hell out of you and they're serious business. In addition to calisthenics, wrestling, running, rope climbing and gymnastic type movements, they were in far better condition than many of the elite wrestlers around the world. The lighter Clubs became a staple for Physical Culture within the British Army in the Victorian Era as soldiers were taught a series of exercises that educated the musculature structure and evolved this style of training for health enthusiasts in Europe and eventually in the United States.

In the 20's and 30's, Club training started winding down due to up and coming training methods brought on the weightlifting popularity that took the world of fitness at the time by storm. Gymnasiums becoming more like a Health Club and revolutionizing fitness to whole new era. In the last decade, the Indian Clubs have slowly started making a comeback due to bringing back the ideal methods of functional movement and increasing the health of the joints and ligaments regardless of age.

Companies such as Onnit, RMAX, Atomic Athletic and others provide variations of the Indian Clubs from modern craftsmanship of Metal and Wood to the classic development of the Persian Meels that were a staple in Indian Culture. I got my Clubs from here and started training my shoulders to prepare for them using the Chest Expander and doing various exercises to hit from many angles as possible. I snatched up a 2 lb. pair of Clubs and sure the weight may seem like nothing but when you dig into the movements and keeping a solid grip and utilizing your core, shoulders and arms, they can give you a workout that will blow your mind. Kids at a young age can do them, people in their 40's, 50's, 60's and beyond can do them, they're amazing for combat athletes and can aid the average joe in getting him/her into amazing shape.

Grab a pair for yourself and open up a new door to a world of fitness that has become nearly a lost art. Do the very same exercises as soldiers from the 1800's to the athletes of early 20th century. Be a part of history again in the technological age and get your body fit in the old school style.