When you've been roughed up in the gym or have gone through a particularly tough workout, you'll feel sore for a period of time whether it's a few days or over a week it happens. I've put myself through nearly 3000 Reps worth of exercise over the course of the last few days or so and yeah being sore at the moment is an understatement. Being sore isn't fun but it is a lesson and it doesn't mean you take a complete day off. With me there's no such thing but how do you handle yourself when this happens?
First off, being sore is a sign that your muscles have broken down and the muscle fibers need the chance to reproduce and grow with greater muscle density so for your next training playout you'll be stronger. Sore however is not the same as pain, that's how a whole other sport basically, it takes longer to come back from pain than it is being sore. Now what options do you have? Unless you're a professional athlete, being sore means you need to lay off the typical intensity you use and focus on taking in some good stretching, deep breathing, some Isometrics and practicing very low impact exercise.
These are just ideas but to get the full benefit you must find that form of recovery because not everyone recovers the same way. When I have sore days, I like to do Animal Flow, where the intensity isn't very high but I do feel it and I'm getting stretched. DDP Yoga is another great option, don't need to do a full hour of ass kicking training but do enough to where it feels really good, your body is being lengthened and you're getting your heart rate up. If you do or attempt the same intensity while you're sore, you're risking breaking up more muscle tissue and not giving it a chance to grow and you'll end up more than just pulling a muscle, you could tear something or worse. Your body needs a chance to grow muscle and letting it do it's job. I've gone through days where I was sore and just kept pushing and I paid the price for it, I ended up with a minor injury to my shoulders and wrists because I didnt allow my body to do it's job.
Many people believe being sore is like having a badge of honor, it's not fun at all and on days where you're so sore you can barely get out of bed there's something wrong there. Some have gone to such extremes (crossfit anyone?) that being sore means nothing but something to push past and get that through the session; when that happens, your body can only be pushed so far until you finally end up in the hospital over stupidity and paying out the ass for torn muscles, a ripped tendon or worse a broken bone regardless of where it is (I've had broken bones so don't even try to argue with me). I do believe however that being sore doesn't mean you should stop training, just lower the intensity and letting your body heal and repair itself so when you go hard again, you'll be at a higher level than the last time.
Many times when I was sore over the last 12 years or so, I practiced Chi Kung; doing different styles, holds, hand movements and loosening the joints, this gave my body the ability to recover faster and always came back stronger and had a greater mindset and will to reach a goal or at times go beyond it or close to it. Recovery is the opportunity to give your body a chance to bring it to optimum levels of intensity, endurance and strength. Sore does not mean give up, it just means back off a bit and letting things breathe and rest.
Be safe while you train and always have a blast. Recover with the best intentions and be on a mission the next time.
Today's Herb, Titan Post Workout Formula
Monday, April 24, 2017
Wednesday, April 19, 2017
Shed Fat Using Isometrics
Having some fun lately doing Isometrics, particularly Free-Handed Isometrics (Pitting Muscles Against Each Other) to put on some definition and shed off unwanted fat from certain areas. By far when it comes to safety and developing lean muscle within minutes a day, this is one of the top methods if not the best in fitness.
I've been doing them off an on for practically a decade and they are an ultimate method to train anywhere and anytime. So how does this method shed fat quick or in better terms burn it like Firestorm from Legends Of Tomorrow; well you create the contractions internally and flex a specific muscle or muscle groups and as you contract, you do so as hard as possible for around 7-12 seconds. When you relax the muscle after hard fought flexing, you bring in fresh blood into even the smallest capillaries in your body which in turn brings highly oxygenated blood into the streams and hits the muscle fibers at their highest peak.
The fat shedding is when you hit the muscle hard and bring in fuel for the muscle fibers and as they contract they send shock waves through your system and hence hit the fat in those areas so hard they are practically getting stabbed to death. This is from my experiences with this method, i'm not a physiologist or kinesiologist. This form of contraction and relaxation creates denser muscles which gives the fat a non-fighting chance. When you have denser muscles, you have greater definition and your ability to create testosterone & HGH goes up big time.
This method is a great way to build muscle control and enhance your abilities to flex and relax at will and bring in fresh blood with every Play(Work)out that gives off signals that says "Fat, you're no longer welcome here, get out or learn the hard way." How long can you do this method per day to get great results? It depends on the individual and what they're looking for plus some people burn fat faster than others and the metabolism comes into play in the individual differently. With any means, this is one tough and awesome way to train and you only need maybe 10 minutes or less to get in an awesome Playout. Does this mean they're also good as stand-alone? For some yes due to lack of movement or have had previous injuries and its the best they can do at the time but for the rest, its important to add movement, HIT Playouts, Calisthenics, weights or whatever gives you benefit for moving.
Playout....Don't...Workout
For great Isometrics to build a strong spine and overall body awareness, learn the bridging exercises here...
I've been doing them off an on for practically a decade and they are an ultimate method to train anywhere and anytime. So how does this method shed fat quick or in better terms burn it like Firestorm from Legends Of Tomorrow; well you create the contractions internally and flex a specific muscle or muscle groups and as you contract, you do so as hard as possible for around 7-12 seconds. When you relax the muscle after hard fought flexing, you bring in fresh blood into even the smallest capillaries in your body which in turn brings highly oxygenated blood into the streams and hits the muscle fibers at their highest peak.
The fat shedding is when you hit the muscle hard and bring in fuel for the muscle fibers and as they contract they send shock waves through your system and hence hit the fat in those areas so hard they are practically getting stabbed to death. This is from my experiences with this method, i'm not a physiologist or kinesiologist. This form of contraction and relaxation creates denser muscles which gives the fat a non-fighting chance. When you have denser muscles, you have greater definition and your ability to create testosterone & HGH goes up big time.
This method is a great way to build muscle control and enhance your abilities to flex and relax at will and bring in fresh blood with every Play(Work)out that gives off signals that says "Fat, you're no longer welcome here, get out or learn the hard way." How long can you do this method per day to get great results? It depends on the individual and what they're looking for plus some people burn fat faster than others and the metabolism comes into play in the individual differently. With any means, this is one tough and awesome way to train and you only need maybe 10 minutes or less to get in an awesome Playout. Does this mean they're also good as stand-alone? For some yes due to lack of movement or have had previous injuries and its the best they can do at the time but for the rest, its important to add movement, HIT Playouts, Calisthenics, weights or whatever gives you benefit for moving.
Playout....Don't...Workout
For great Isometrics to build a strong spine and overall body awareness, learn the bridging exercises here...
Tuesday, April 18, 2017
What Big Pharma Doesn’t Want You To Think About
We’re bombarded with their messages every day.
Their ads are filling our airwaves as we have the TV blaring at home.
They make it seem so normal. Like every person needs some concoction of artificial ingredients and frightening drugs that someone cooked up and put into a capsule.
So, you’re hanging out on the couch, watching your favorite TV show. You’re glad to finally be able to relax after another long day at work.
Then they cut to a break, and of course….the commercials come on. A routine you’re all too familiar with.
Images fill your screen of an attractive, yet detached woman sitting by herself - directing her melancholy gaze out the window.
You can’t help but watch, and you start to empathize with her.
I mean, we all feel like that sometimes, right? Detached and melancholy.
Then….the story shifts as they introduce the clever name of some new pharmaceutical.
The screen now shows images of the same woman strolling down the sidewalk with a smile on her face. Now she’s holding hands with her good-looking husband and adorable kid. They all look SO happy.
This could be you, right? This could be just what you need to feel alive again.
You start to wonder….
“Do I need this drug too? Is this what my life’s missing?”
...then the “fast-talking disclaimer voice” comes on and tells you that if you take this drug you might have side effects of “weight gain, diarrhea and vomiting, depression, thoughts of suicide, hypertension, high blood pressure, heart attack, stroke or even death”.
The list goes on forever.
If you’re anything like me, this is the point where you snap back to reality, and start to question how a drug with that many frightening side effects could possibly be the answer.
Yet, with all the advertising these drugs are more popular than ever!
Of course, some people need a few of these drugs, but most of them just mask problems instead of cure them.
Some of them are even designed to keep you sick.
As overdoses from all kinds of prescription drugs become one of the most tragic epidemics we’ve faced as a nation, you have to wonder why these toxic substances are so prevalent in our society.
It’s become clear that if we want real control of our health…
...we need to stop relying on Big Pharma’s expensive and dangerous concoctions that are designed to only mask our problems - and keep our bodies addicted and anxious for the next dose.
What we really need are natural solutions that actually support our bodies to work the way they were beautifully designed to.
I started looking into it - there must be a place where people live long, healthy lives without relying on medication.
As I got more and more curious, I started looking into Eastern and South America medicine. I really wanted to figure it out!What are they doing in other countries that we aren’t doing here?
It was obvious, they had some secret I didn’t know. That secret was leading to happier, healthier, and more fulfilling lives, almost totally free of pharmaceuticals.
That’s why I was so relieved and grateful when I found Lost Empire Herbs.
Lost Empire Herbs is on a mission to give EVERYONE access to high-quality Chinese, Ayurvedic, and Western herbs and formulas that support your body’s ability to produce its own safe, natural hormones and enzymes, allowing it to heal itself from the inside out.
These guys have done their research - they’ve tapped into some of the oldest natural secrets to living a physically, mentally, and emotionally healthy life.
They have formulas for both men AND women, and they have a number of highly specialized blends that can:
Enhance libido / sexual function
Boost energy and endurance
Provide mood support
Provide menopausal support
Promote brain health / improve memory and cognition
And much more!
At Lost Empire Herbs, they’re committed to researching the safest ingredients, seeking the highest-quality sources, and personally testing the best blend ratios of the highest potency herbs…
...and they do it all to produce the maximum desired results possible with NO side effects.
I haven’t even gotten to the best news yet….
….April 12th - 18th Lost Empire Herbs is holding their much anticipated annual Tax Refund Sale, where YOU can get a 15% discount storewide!
I’m not kidding! When you enter the code “TAXREFUND” at checkout from 4/12 to 4/18 you’ll get 15% off all purchases.
I hope you take advantage of this awesome opportunity to support this amazing company and get your body back on track to healing itself.
It’s time to toss out Big Pharma’s expensive, addictive, and all-too-often deadly cover-up pills out the window, and let your body do what it was made to do.
P.S. Don’t forget - coupon code “TAXREFUND” for 15% off sitewide will only be good until 4/18, so head over to Lost Empire Herbs now to check out their incredible selection!
Their ads are filling our airwaves as we have the TV blaring at home.
They make it seem so normal. Like every person needs some concoction of artificial ingredients and frightening drugs that someone cooked up and put into a capsule.
So, you’re hanging out on the couch, watching your favorite TV show. You’re glad to finally be able to relax after another long day at work.
Then they cut to a break, and of course….the commercials come on. A routine you’re all too familiar with.
Images fill your screen of an attractive, yet detached woman sitting by herself - directing her melancholy gaze out the window.
You can’t help but watch, and you start to empathize with her.
I mean, we all feel like that sometimes, right? Detached and melancholy.
Then….the story shifts as they introduce the clever name of some new pharmaceutical.
The screen now shows images of the same woman strolling down the sidewalk with a smile on her face. Now she’s holding hands with her good-looking husband and adorable kid. They all look SO happy.
This could be you, right? This could be just what you need to feel alive again.
You start to wonder….
“Do I need this drug too? Is this what my life’s missing?”
...then the “fast-talking disclaimer voice” comes on and tells you that if you take this drug you might have side effects of “weight gain, diarrhea and vomiting, depression, thoughts of suicide, hypertension, high blood pressure, heart attack, stroke or even death”.
The list goes on forever.
If you’re anything like me, this is the point where you snap back to reality, and start to question how a drug with that many frightening side effects could possibly be the answer.
Yet, with all the advertising these drugs are more popular than ever!
Of course, some people need a few of these drugs, but most of them just mask problems instead of cure them.
Some of them are even designed to keep you sick.
As overdoses from all kinds of prescription drugs become one of the most tragic epidemics we’ve faced as a nation, you have to wonder why these toxic substances are so prevalent in our society.
It’s become clear that if we want real control of our health…
...we need to stop relying on Big Pharma’s expensive and dangerous concoctions that are designed to only mask our problems - and keep our bodies addicted and anxious for the next dose.
What we really need are natural solutions that actually support our bodies to work the way they were beautifully designed to.
I started looking into it - there must be a place where people live long, healthy lives without relying on medication.
As I got more and more curious, I started looking into Eastern and South America medicine. I really wanted to figure it out!What are they doing in other countries that we aren’t doing here?
It was obvious, they had some secret I didn’t know. That secret was leading to happier, healthier, and more fulfilling lives, almost totally free of pharmaceuticals.
That’s why I was so relieved and grateful when I found Lost Empire Herbs.
Lost Empire Herbs is on a mission to give EVERYONE access to high-quality Chinese, Ayurvedic, and Western herbs and formulas that support your body’s ability to produce its own safe, natural hormones and enzymes, allowing it to heal itself from the inside out.
These guys have done their research - they’ve tapped into some of the oldest natural secrets to living a physically, mentally, and emotionally healthy life.
They have formulas for both men AND women, and they have a number of highly specialized blends that can:
Enhance libido / sexual function
Boost energy and endurance
Provide mood support
Provide menopausal support
Promote brain health / improve memory and cognition
And much more!
At Lost Empire Herbs, they’re committed to researching the safest ingredients, seeking the highest-quality sources, and personally testing the best blend ratios of the highest potency herbs…
...and they do it all to produce the maximum desired results possible with NO side effects.
I haven’t even gotten to the best news yet….
….April 12th - 18th Lost Empire Herbs is holding their much anticipated annual Tax Refund Sale, where YOU can get a 15% discount storewide!
I’m not kidding! When you enter the code “TAXREFUND” at checkout from 4/12 to 4/18 you’ll get 15% off all purchases.
I hope you take advantage of this awesome opportunity to support this amazing company and get your body back on track to healing itself.
It’s time to toss out Big Pharma’s expensive, addictive, and all-too-often deadly cover-up pills out the window, and let your body do what it was made to do.
P.S. Don’t forget - coupon code “TAXREFUND” for 15% off sitewide will only be good until 4/18, so head over to Lost Empire Herbs now to check out their incredible selection!
Monday, April 17, 2017
The Problem You Don’t Know You Have
We need to talk about a problem that is affecting you and so many others in this modern world of ours.
It’s a problem you probably don’t even know you have….but I can tell you that it’s the underlying issue behind your unwanted weight gain, moodiness, fatigue, and lack of libido.
Your problem is Hormone Imbalance - and here in our western culture, it’s not an easy fix.
Many people shell out thousands of dollars for painful, unsure, and time consuming hormone replacement therapies that just don’t do the trick.
But there’s no question as to why people go to such great lengths to combat Hormone Imbalance….
….you truly need fundamental hormone balance in order to achieve overall health.
The balance of hormones directly affects how our bodies function. Balanced hormones translate into energy, weight control, sexual vigor, youthful appearance, recovery from daily stress and physical activity and overall sense of well-being.
Imbalance leads to fatigue, sleep disturbance, sexual dysfunction, depression, impaired immune function, chronic illnesses, disease, and ultimately, early death.
Chinese herbalists have an age-old secret that they’ve used for thousands of years for its infinite benefits….
….the western world is finally getting on board - calling it the superfood of the 21st century - and so many have realized its ability to balance hormones….
….Pine Pollen!
It’s Lost Empire Herbs’ most popular product, and right now they’re having their annual Tax Refund sale so you can get it for 15% off! Just use code “TAXREFUND” at checkout.
Not only is Pine Pollen a great, natural way to boost energy and help balance hormones, it is also an aphrodisiac, and even supports hair and skin health!
In China, it’s considered a beauty tonic for women. Several of its compounds support both elastin and collagen, so it can be applied topically for radiant skin.
If taken orally, its wide variety of minerals, vitamins, amino acids, and antioxidants will help support your overall health.
I’m so excited for you to save big, and to see for yourself how Pine Pollen can drastically improve your health. Use coupon code “TAXREFUND” when you checkout.
This is a STOREWIDE sale, so to take full advantage of this awesome 15% discount, be sure to check out ALL that Lost Empire Herbs has to offer.
Don’t forget! Use coupon code “TAXREFUND” at checkout to get a 15% on all of their products!
It’s a problem you probably don’t even know you have….but I can tell you that it’s the underlying issue behind your unwanted weight gain, moodiness, fatigue, and lack of libido.
Your problem is Hormone Imbalance - and here in our western culture, it’s not an easy fix.
Many people shell out thousands of dollars for painful, unsure, and time consuming hormone replacement therapies that just don’t do the trick.
But there’s no question as to why people go to such great lengths to combat Hormone Imbalance….
….you truly need fundamental hormone balance in order to achieve overall health.
The balance of hormones directly affects how our bodies function. Balanced hormones translate into energy, weight control, sexual vigor, youthful appearance, recovery from daily stress and physical activity and overall sense of well-being.
Imbalance leads to fatigue, sleep disturbance, sexual dysfunction, depression, impaired immune function, chronic illnesses, disease, and ultimately, early death.
Chinese herbalists have an age-old secret that they’ve used for thousands of years for its infinite benefits….
….the western world is finally getting on board - calling it the superfood of the 21st century - and so many have realized its ability to balance hormones….
….Pine Pollen!
It’s Lost Empire Herbs’ most popular product, and right now they’re having their annual Tax Refund sale so you can get it for 15% off! Just use code “TAXREFUND” at checkout.
Not only is Pine Pollen a great, natural way to boost energy and help balance hormones, it is also an aphrodisiac, and even supports hair and skin health!
In China, it’s considered a beauty tonic for women. Several of its compounds support both elastin and collagen, so it can be applied topically for radiant skin.
If taken orally, its wide variety of minerals, vitamins, amino acids, and antioxidants will help support your overall health.
I’m so excited for you to save big, and to see for yourself how Pine Pollen can drastically improve your health. Use coupon code “TAXREFUND” when you checkout.
This is a STOREWIDE sale, so to take full advantage of this awesome 15% discount, be sure to check out ALL that Lost Empire Herbs has to offer.
Don’t forget! Use coupon code “TAXREFUND” at checkout to get a 15% on all of their products!
Thursday, March 30, 2017
Hill Sprints: It Does A Body Good
The ultimate form of explosiveness and speed is through Sprint Training period. The funny thing is, you can do all sorts of exercises to play with that will give enormous fat burning effects but the cream of the crop, the big cheese and James Bond of all exercises to burn fat faster than the wicked witch screaming "I'm melting" is hitting Hill Sprints.
The very best athletes on the planet have used Hill Sprints to generate incredible speed, power and explosiveness. To name a few, Ricky Henderson, Marcus Allen, Kurt Angle & others. These types of Sprints are only done a maximum of 3x a week and within a short amount of time, you will burn flab like no tomorrow, have incredible surge of testosterone, recover with greater ease, sleep like a log and have an appetite that would make strength athletes blush (last one was slightly exaggerated).
Because of the way gravity works, the best way to keep solid form as you speed up the hill is stay leaned forward and bringing them heels to that ass. This will help you move with an extra spring and help prevent injuries. I use to do Hill Sprints for weeks nearly months at a time and always felt amazing each session. You don't need to do that many to get the full effect. Doing no more than 10 at 30 seconds per sprint is enough to really kick start your hormones. When you combine this type of training with a solid foundation of healthy foods and (optional) supplementation such as Pine Pollen, Muscle Gain, &/or Titan Post Workout Formula, it will make you feel like a young kid again.
Take a cold shower after session and burn even more calories; think what that can do to shed unwanted pounds, burn fat like butter to a hot plate, grow muscle like a sprinter and have energy that would make friends jealous and your woman or guy wanting you more because of your stamina in the sack. Believe me when I tell you it is the fastest way to burn off fat and you'll be doing far more recovery than running. The recovery should be up to 3x or longer than the sprint time because your body builds up an insane amount of lactic acid that needs to fueled by fresh blood that is being rushed throughout the body, get rid of bad cells and strengthening your tendons.
This is the season to get into Hill Sprints and if you don't have one, sprint on a field or track. Get outside and run like the Flash.
Never forget to....Playout, Not Workout.
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