We are mesmerized by the strength, agility and overall conditioning of Primates; they use what their daily lives require in order to hunt, climb, run and take on daunting tasks that no human can match. We can however determine some simulated movements to develop our body's chemistry to build muscle, increase strength in the tendons and tremendous endurance in the legs with given exercises that mimic a primate's movement.
Gorillas & Chimps/Bonobos walk on their inner knuckles that's above the finger nails, orangutans walk more on their fists in full knuckle position; monkeys use more of the palms since they have a different structure compared to the apes, more of a cat/dog type structure especially in certain species such as Baboons, Rhesus Macaques, Lemurs and others of such. To move as close as possible like them our positioning needs to coincide with the way our structures will allow us.
Nowadays the bear crawl movement has opposite hand/foot type movement with back aligned as straight as possible; I take that style but locking in my inner knuckles and pressing my thumb into the floor as I walk in that position. It's not as easy as it looks but it develops insane gripping power, tendon strength and makes the forearms like steel cords. I have gotten such great strength from it that when I do massages for people I have gotten the nickname "Boney Fingers" due to the solid hardness and muscular structure of the fingers.
There are many ways that don't have to do precisely how a primate moves because lets face it, we don't have the optimal ability to have that side by side strength and coordination with them so we use what we can to get as close as possible. The hanging exercises alone build the body in a very unique way. I love to hang in various grip positions and even the most simple one is a tough bastard because you're holding your entire bodyweight in your hands. To make things a little easier and hang longer is to tense the muscles from the fingertips to the toes and with that method at my size, holding for up to 30 seconds is decent. The lighter you are the greater the chance of hanging for a solid period of time but the bigger you are, the greater the difficulty of time spent hanging.
Whether you grip into the floor or by a pull-up bar, primate movements and holds develop a unique set of strengthened muscles and elongating the spine that trims fat of the obliques and lowers body fat along the entire core structure. Once you get into the advanced movements, your body will begin to change. One of the greatest examples of this magnitude is to look at a young girl back in the mid-2000's I believe where she had a pet monkey and mimicked it throughout her childhood and it changed her structure to a degree of the way her hands, fingers, shoulders & core were developed. They tested her at a clinic to see what her overall strength was and pound for pound she had developed strength that most men couldn't match. She went on to become a rock climbing champion. You can check out her story here>>>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OcKclzbY4Yo
Thursday, August 17, 2017
Wednesday, August 16, 2017
Primate Fitness Wins Again
My back issues are really dwindling now and I'am loving it. Been waking up the last couple days with hardly any pain in my lower back and slowly getting back to what I love the most and that's moving like a primate (ape/monkey) and hanging longer on the pull-up bar. I'm also down to 253 lbs which has been the lowest in the last couple years. The most I have ever weighed was 273 so i'm happy to stay 20 pounds off thus far.
Just getting on the mats, lock in my knuckles and just have at it. Seeing a bit more sinewy muscle and more definition in my abs and back. To me it is the most natural form of exercise; squats and push-ups work great and natural movements but moving with primal instincts, movement & precision is far more natural to me. It'll look goofy but as they say, looks can be deceiving.
I feel blessed to have such a strong intuition and I know not too many people believe in that kind of thing but it is something every person should practice. It teaches you how to harness your instincts, what feels the most natural to you and the understanding of right and wrong using emotions and what makes you feel good. Too many forget how to apply their own instincts by going by someone else's ideals and be more of a follower which for them is great but I believe being too much of a follower leads to fear of becoming a leader in your own right. You can't control everything in life but you can control your emotional content and applying it to your natural abilities to do something regardless of others.
I practice Primate Movements not for the sake of others and what they think is fitness, I do it because it's fun, natural & it keeps me fit that is unique. Being different is one of the most difficult things to learn because in some ways you were taught to be like everybody else, listen but don't do things that are right for you. It's good to have common sense and the understanding of right and wrong but it is also important to learn about your own individuality; your own self being and discovering your true self. People are very fearful for who they truly are because they have been taught to be like someone else because of status, creed, race, religion and other elements. I don't consider myself fitness royalty and i'm damn sure that I don't let the color of my skin define me; I'm a human being and want to do something is different, something not many people see but seem intrigued. I don't seek approval, I seek self and gives me the best benefit.
Just getting on the mats, lock in my knuckles and just have at it. Seeing a bit more sinewy muscle and more definition in my abs and back. To me it is the most natural form of exercise; squats and push-ups work great and natural movements but moving with primal instincts, movement & precision is far more natural to me. It'll look goofy but as they say, looks can be deceiving.
I feel blessed to have such a strong intuition and I know not too many people believe in that kind of thing but it is something every person should practice. It teaches you how to harness your instincts, what feels the most natural to you and the understanding of right and wrong using emotions and what makes you feel good. Too many forget how to apply their own instincts by going by someone else's ideals and be more of a follower which for them is great but I believe being too much of a follower leads to fear of becoming a leader in your own right. You can't control everything in life but you can control your emotional content and applying it to your natural abilities to do something regardless of others.
I practice Primate Movements not for the sake of others and what they think is fitness, I do it because it's fun, natural & it keeps me fit that is unique. Being different is one of the most difficult things to learn because in some ways you were taught to be like everybody else, listen but don't do things that are right for you. It's good to have common sense and the understanding of right and wrong but it is also important to learn about your own individuality; your own self being and discovering your true self. People are very fearful for who they truly are because they have been taught to be like someone else because of status, creed, race, religion and other elements. I don't consider myself fitness royalty and i'm damn sure that I don't let the color of my skin define me; I'm a human being and want to do something is different, something not many people see but seem intrigued. I don't seek approval, I seek self and gives me the best benefit.
Tuesday, August 15, 2017
New Organic Beet Juice Powder
This is one you’ve probably heard of before…
Beets - ORGANIC USA Grown and Processed Beet Juice Powder
…but just cause you've heard of it, doesn’t mean you’re familiar with all the benefits this amazing root can bring.
Nitrates
Antioxidants
Methylators
And More
$5 Off Now through Sunday, August 20th, 2017.
Only $29.99 for 250 grams.
It is great for many but in particular two great things…Athletics and Sex.
Plus, unlike many of our other herbs and formulas, this one tastes great, and it a good base when mixing it with other herbs.
But first, let me tell you why I’m personally excited about this one.
Beets and Nitric Oxide
One of beets most popular benefits comes from the dietary nitrates it provides.
What does this mean for you? Nitric Oxide (NO) is necessary for proper blood flow and functioning. Most notably:
NO is important for healthy heart function .
NO is important for supporting athletic function and workouts, increasing recovery , decreasing fatigue , and providing better energy .
NO is important for erectile function .
NO is important for brain function .
Rich in Antioxidants
Another powerful group of compounds inside beet roots are betalains.
One of these antioxidant compounds is known as betanin. “Betanin’s high antioxidant activity appeared to stem from its exceptional electron donating capacity and ability to defuse highly reactive radicals targeting cell membranes”
But that is just one of many antioxidants. Others include rutin, epicatechin, caffeic acid and more. Even the nitrates have been shown to have antioxidant benefits.
Beet Juice Powder for Cognitive Function
Blood flows to the brain. As such you might expect this can bring some beneficial effects.
“It is conceivable that a NO generator like beetroot has the potential to improve cerebrovascular blood flow and challenge detriments in cognitive function.”
That's not all but I think you get the point!
Grab yours today and SAVE $5 until August 20, 2017 ( $ 29.99 ) ON SALE
Thursday, August 10, 2017
Bundle For BIG Saving…Pine Pollen & Miron Glass
Right now, Lost Empire Herbs is having a pretty spectacular offer! In order to move some 1 liter Miron Glass Containers! There is no better use for them than putting a whole bag of Megadose Pine Pollen in one!
That's right, it might barely fit but it does.
Right now we are offering 20% off the combo purchase of a 1 liter Miron Glass container and 1 Megadose Pine Pollen. With the code you only pay $87.99 instead, saving $22!
Be sure to include both in your cart for the code to work properly! The code to use is: MEGAMIRON
Miron glass is great for limiting the effects of photodegradation on foods. Whatever you place in a Miron glass container will retain more nutrients and color as described by Livestrong.com:
http://www.livestrong.com/article/523460-does-light-affect-how-fast-foods-spoil/
Photodegradation occurs when the absorption of light directly causes a chemical reaction in a constituent in the food, or when light indirectly causes a reaction in a second constituent by its effect on the first one. Photodegradation usually affects specific components in food, such as pigments, vitamins, fats and proteins. Absorption of light can cause food to develop off-flavors and lose or change color. It can also cause vitamin loss.
These 1L jars are perfect for keeping your herbs lasting fresher, longer than otherwise! Perfect for storing lots of Pine Pollen!
Don’t forget you must choose Pine Pollen Megadose 250 grams And 1 Litre Miron glass jar to be able to use the discount
Code: MEGAMIRON (Valid 8/9/17 – 8/14/17)
Hurry There is a Limited Supply
That's right, it might barely fit but it does.
Right now we are offering 20% off the combo purchase of a 1 liter Miron Glass container and 1 Megadose Pine Pollen. With the code you only pay $87.99 instead, saving $22!
Be sure to include both in your cart for the code to work properly! The code to use is: MEGAMIRON
Miron glass is great for limiting the effects of photodegradation on foods. Whatever you place in a Miron glass container will retain more nutrients and color as described by Livestrong.com:
http://www.livestrong.com/article/523460-does-light-affect-how-fast-foods-spoil/
Photodegradation occurs when the absorption of light directly causes a chemical reaction in a constituent in the food, or when light indirectly causes a reaction in a second constituent by its effect on the first one. Photodegradation usually affects specific components in food, such as pigments, vitamins, fats and proteins. Absorption of light can cause food to develop off-flavors and lose or change color. It can also cause vitamin loss.
These 1L jars are perfect for keeping your herbs lasting fresher, longer than otherwise! Perfect for storing lots of Pine Pollen!
Don’t forget you must choose Pine Pollen Megadose 250 grams And 1 Litre Miron glass jar to be able to use the discount
Code: MEGAMIRON (Valid 8/9/17 – 8/14/17)
Hurry There is a Limited Supply
Wednesday, August 9, 2017
Taking Care Of Yourself
We're all human and we get caught up in certain moments when we train and feel that confident in our abilities that we sometimes forget that we need to also be aware of the consequences that could happen, not by paranoia but by acknowledging that if something does happen we need to back off. Injuries happen, they can come at you at any moment and if it does happen and you don't do anything about it to let it heal, it can bite you in the ass. I have been having low back spasms and aches for a while now and doing movement does help and when the adrenaline is flowing the pain is gone but once it comes off, holy shit.
It finally occurred to me that I need to get strength and mobility back into my back (how redundant huh?) by backing off the intense training I've done lately (500 Hindu Squats, jumping movements, Finishers, long animal playouts) and focus on giving my body time to recover. That's not to say I'm going to stop training completely just means doing other things without taking on such intense formalities. My cardio for a time being will be most likely DDP Yoga which is always awesome, MovNat type training to get mobility going, Gymnastic Abs to really hit the Core Muscles to give my back that specific training through Core Training and more Hanging Exercise to really target the lengthening o my back and strengthening the little muscle along there. Bridging a little more often as well to hit everything and getting that stretch along the spine and oblique area.
That sounds like a lot of training but the thing is, i'm not doing them all at once, do little warmups, than do a solid playout for up to a half hour maybe more max and do little things throughout the day to stay active and sedentary. Some days do DDP Yoga, do bridging exercise at night, Gymnastic Abs on other days, MovNat here and there; it's all about mixing things up and putting your body through recovery training. I will be back doing 500 Hindu Squats, maybe not every single freaking day like I was doing but frequently so I can keep up my conditioning and only do the animal moves up to 4x a week (every other day) for no more than 20 min. Shift stuff around to when you feel ready and you are in the mood for that kind of training that day. I hate to sacrifice what I love to do at times but I want to be at my best every single session and if i'm not in shape that day for it, I'm not going to force it. You learn to compromise with yourself and do something everyday whether it is big or small down to the smallest fraction. If you need to only stretch that day, do so, if you have the energy for 500 Hindu Squats do so, feeling up to doing 20 minutes of intense animal training do so; be intuitive and back off when you need to.
People get so caught up in the moment that they forget that they're body is a tool and not just something to go so hardcore for they don't think of the consequences. It is a machine but it can also breakdown when it's not properly being put to good use. You can push yourself all you want but at the end of the day, you need to take care of it otherwise you can do some serious damage and putting your health at risk. I've heard too many stories of those crazy morons at the gym trying to one-up against others and show off their strength and think they're invincible. I have been training with various intensities for over 12 years without ever taking a day off and not one time ever having to go to the hospital because of training.
It drives me nuts that these crossfit psychopaths with a death wish spend so much time doing the most intense & hardcore form of extreme training. I've watched the latest film on The Fittest Person On Earth about the 2016 Crossfit Games and I have to say as much as I admire the work ethic and the drive they have I also feel sorry for those men and women who get injured on a frequent basis and torturing their bodies to the point where they have this mentality of thinking they can keep this up for years on end which quite frankly makes them age much faster. 75% or higher of those athletes are more than likely to not only have crippling side effects when they reach 50 (possibly 40) because they never took the REAL time to take care of themselves in a healthy manner. Their form on many of those exercises alone are so horrid and disgustingly terrifying to watch it boggles my mind that bones aren't popping out of their skin. I'm not knocking Crossfit in itself not all of it is horrifying, it's when you have some coaches and athletes that push so damn hard to the point where form and common sense becomes negative and you see people puking, passing out, screaming in agony when they tear muscles, rip tendons and other injuries that occur. I'm all for going the distance and seeing what you're capable of that's not what I'm getting at, I just don't see any reason why you go so damn hard you end up in the hospital and having to spend thousands of dollars on surgeries that could've been prevented if you were truly aware of what you're doing. It's not just crossfit, it's other areas too that put people in the crosshairs making them believe they're in the damn navy seals and pushing to limits that shouldn't have to go any further than they have to. Take care of your body.
It is important to realize that you don't need to go to extremes to make yourself fit. I'am stronger now at 33 than I was at 23 and far more conditioned and flexible yet haven't even remotely peaked yet. My goal for the next 10-20 years and beyond is to be as strong, conditioned and flexible as I' am at this very moment and be able to say that even in my twilight years, I can still go and be able to take on kids half my age. When you go to such extremes and not take care of yourself, you can end up crippled faster and you're going to utter these words at 50 if you're still alive "man I use to be able to do that but can't anymore." There shouldn't be a use to, there should be a "still can pull off" mentality. I want to still be able to bridge at 50, 60, 70 years old, still be able to knock out 100 Hindu Squats or more, still be able to do bear crawls and push-ups, still be able to bend spikes and bend steel; all those things can happen. You can do extraordinary things but it's also important to be mindful and have self-awareness and intuition. TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF!!!!
It finally occurred to me that I need to get strength and mobility back into my back (how redundant huh?) by backing off the intense training I've done lately (500 Hindu Squats, jumping movements, Finishers, long animal playouts) and focus on giving my body time to recover. That's not to say I'm going to stop training completely just means doing other things without taking on such intense formalities. My cardio for a time being will be most likely DDP Yoga which is always awesome, MovNat type training to get mobility going, Gymnastic Abs to really hit the Core Muscles to give my back that specific training through Core Training and more Hanging Exercise to really target the lengthening o my back and strengthening the little muscle along there. Bridging a little more often as well to hit everything and getting that stretch along the spine and oblique area.
That sounds like a lot of training but the thing is, i'm not doing them all at once, do little warmups, than do a solid playout for up to a half hour maybe more max and do little things throughout the day to stay active and sedentary. Some days do DDP Yoga, do bridging exercise at night, Gymnastic Abs on other days, MovNat here and there; it's all about mixing things up and putting your body through recovery training. I will be back doing 500 Hindu Squats, maybe not every single freaking day like I was doing but frequently so I can keep up my conditioning and only do the animal moves up to 4x a week (every other day) for no more than 20 min. Shift stuff around to when you feel ready and you are in the mood for that kind of training that day. I hate to sacrifice what I love to do at times but I want to be at my best every single session and if i'm not in shape that day for it, I'm not going to force it. You learn to compromise with yourself and do something everyday whether it is big or small down to the smallest fraction. If you need to only stretch that day, do so, if you have the energy for 500 Hindu Squats do so, feeling up to doing 20 minutes of intense animal training do so; be intuitive and back off when you need to.
People get so caught up in the moment that they forget that they're body is a tool and not just something to go so hardcore for they don't think of the consequences. It is a machine but it can also breakdown when it's not properly being put to good use. You can push yourself all you want but at the end of the day, you need to take care of it otherwise you can do some serious damage and putting your health at risk. I've heard too many stories of those crazy morons at the gym trying to one-up against others and show off their strength and think they're invincible. I have been training with various intensities for over 12 years without ever taking a day off and not one time ever having to go to the hospital because of training.
It drives me nuts that these crossfit psychopaths with a death wish spend so much time doing the most intense & hardcore form of extreme training. I've watched the latest film on The Fittest Person On Earth about the 2016 Crossfit Games and I have to say as much as I admire the work ethic and the drive they have I also feel sorry for those men and women who get injured on a frequent basis and torturing their bodies to the point where they have this mentality of thinking they can keep this up for years on end which quite frankly makes them age much faster. 75% or higher of those athletes are more than likely to not only have crippling side effects when they reach 50 (possibly 40) because they never took the REAL time to take care of themselves in a healthy manner. Their form on many of those exercises alone are so horrid and disgustingly terrifying to watch it boggles my mind that bones aren't popping out of their skin. I'm not knocking Crossfit in itself not all of it is horrifying, it's when you have some coaches and athletes that push so damn hard to the point where form and common sense becomes negative and you see people puking, passing out, screaming in agony when they tear muscles, rip tendons and other injuries that occur. I'm all for going the distance and seeing what you're capable of that's not what I'm getting at, I just don't see any reason why you go so damn hard you end up in the hospital and having to spend thousands of dollars on surgeries that could've been prevented if you were truly aware of what you're doing. It's not just crossfit, it's other areas too that put people in the crosshairs making them believe they're in the damn navy seals and pushing to limits that shouldn't have to go any further than they have to. Take care of your body.
It is important to realize that you don't need to go to extremes to make yourself fit. I'am stronger now at 33 than I was at 23 and far more conditioned and flexible yet haven't even remotely peaked yet. My goal for the next 10-20 years and beyond is to be as strong, conditioned and flexible as I' am at this very moment and be able to say that even in my twilight years, I can still go and be able to take on kids half my age. When you go to such extremes and not take care of yourself, you can end up crippled faster and you're going to utter these words at 50 if you're still alive "man I use to be able to do that but can't anymore." There shouldn't be a use to, there should be a "still can pull off" mentality. I want to still be able to bridge at 50, 60, 70 years old, still be able to knock out 100 Hindu Squats or more, still be able to do bear crawls and push-ups, still be able to bend spikes and bend steel; all those things can happen. You can do extraordinary things but it's also important to be mindful and have self-awareness and intuition. TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF!!!!
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