Developing The Ability To Create Any Workout You Want

 Fundamental training entities is a fascinating study of developing not just knowledge but actively participating. Most people who work out only go with what's in the gym and stick to that mindset where you can go to a place where "everything" you need is right there and don't need to think of anything other than what you're doing. That's one side of the coin to what you can apply to when you have the idea of working out.

The gym can be a great place to go to and get away from the world for a little while, it's like a safe space and you share it with like minded people, for many that's more than enough for them but there's more to it than just going to a building to build your body for whatever purpose. Physical Culture is it's own Universe, it has worlds, styles of exercise, colorful characters and different areas of what is the best.

I first picked up a weight in PE way back in 1997, think it was a 35-40 lb Dumbbell and although I wasn't hooked at the time, it did start something that evolved my development into what I do today. Back then, I was just a 13 year old kid going through many things besides Puberty and wasn't THAT interested in weights and didn't even know the words Physical Culture or the names of the old timers existed. Had no idea what I was doing and just mimicked those around me. By high school, I was still greener than grass when it came to the weight room and although I picked up a few things from my teacher who was an army dude back in the day and the Baseball coach, I just couldn't figure out what to really do with the stuff I was doing. I was naturally strong, at least to some of the guys, but had no one to give me the finer points of a rep/set scheme or work with me with REAL technique practice. I just lifted and did random number of reps with whatever I can work with. Felt like a fish out of water most of the time.

When I got out of high school by '03, I had some knowledge under my belt but something hadn't kicked in yet. I picked up a few books and one of them had articles Brooks Kubik wrote about thick bar training and there was some bodybuilding stuff but I still haven't quite picked up on things that would make me an athlete or even just a strong guy, I was lifting good weight but had no idea how to handle circuits or splits training and had no knowledge of the 5x5 system or that great of technique. Wasn't until my accident that something inside of me wanted to learn EVERYTHING about training starting with just bodyweight. 

Over the course of my self-rehab, I just dove into things and picked the brains and paid attention to my friends Logan Christopher & Tyler Bramlett. Logan lived about a mile or so down the road from me and Tyler lived literally two doors down from me. Went over to his house a lot and saw what he was doing with bodyweight stuff, kettlebells and the like. I just began to absorb whatever they were doing like a sponge and was still adamant about bodyweight training cause at the time, I was told it was the best style of training. Within a couple years after my accident, I had more knowledge on bodyweight training, Physical Culture and the old time strongmen feats than I did all the 6 years prior to picking up that fucking dumbbell LOL. 

This isn't to brag or to tell you I'm just some bookworm and workout guy, this was my life and I studied everything I can possibly do to study and practice. This wasn't an overnight thing, it took me years to develop all this and it took patience, determination, mental strength & physical application to be able to create any workout I want from anywhere I want. It's like a second language to me and that's where I like helping people who have struggled for years to understand or even believe the gym is the only place to train. The world is your gym, it's a matter of how to apply it to any environment you're in. Doesn't matter if you have equipment or just yourself, you can develop knowledge to train with anything you put your mind to even if it's nothing but 4 walls and a floor. 

Yes it took me nearly 30 years to build this knowledge but you don't have to go that long to build it, I can give you resources and ideas that can help you get into that mindset far quicker than I ever did, I want to point you in the direction that leads to a better you, practice what is useful to you and the rest will fall into place. Keep being amazingly awesome and you got this. 

Double Push-Up Burpees

Last night, thought I'd go to the gym and get some Burpees in before dinner. Yeah it sounds contradictory because it's a bodyweight exercise and it can be done ANYWHERE but I figured, what the hell, go for a little walk down there and just do a good workout for about 15 min. No music, no noise, just good ole training. 

I've gone back and forth for years doing Burpees and since it has been a while, might as well revitalize it and see where it leads. Not prioritizing it, just having a little fun with it. I did the Sprint 8 Protocol which is working for 30 Seconds On, 30 Seconds Off for 8 Rounds. Very demanding and puts you in great condition but it's not something to take lightly. Pay attention to form, technique and pace. It will bite you in the ass if you're not careful.

Most of the time, I don't give them much thought but a guy who just turned 70 recently did a variation called Navy Seal Burpees which are just brutal and for a man at that age to be doing them, was inspiring. I did the style with 2 Push-ups & a Jump. Not something I'd do everyday or even more than 3x a week, maybe do them no more than a couple times a week because they are so demanding on the body. 

Until I can put the rest of my toys into a better storage space close by, use what works for the moment which is mainly bands, isometrics, bodyweight and some of the weights at the gym which really is more than enough for the majority, I just love my hammers, mace and Darth Vader Kettlebell so it'll be awesome to have them back soon. 

That's the beauty of training, you learn to adapt and with proper knowledge, you can create workouts anywhere you want. Getting fit is not a one dimensional thing like needing a building and a bunch of random shit around, I look at it as what Doc Brown would say to "think 4th Dimensionally" and go beyond just a narrow minded outlook. The world is your gym, it's up to you how you make it work. Fitness is about taking the fundamentals and molding them into your journey, you learn, you study the environment around you and experiment with what is possible. 

Burpees or their variations is just another tool in the arsenal, that's all they are. Like Sprints, Bands, Weights, even household stuff can be tools to make you stronger and better conditioned with creative thinking along with the understanding of the basics. There isn't an end-all-be-all exercise that can solve all your issues with getting fit, there's a bigger puzzle, you have the pieces and you put them together to create what's really there. 

Hope everyone has an amazingly awesome day and get some solid training in.     

Review Of Hercules Pre Workout Formula

Morning everyone. Hopefully the sun is shining where you are and making the day great for you. Feeling a little sore after my workout yesterday doing the Deck Of Cards Leg Workout of 500 Step Ups & 250 Hindu Squats. Not too bad though, still staying strong and got some ideas on what I want to do today. 

In my last few workouts or so, I started taking the Hercules Pre Workout from Lost Empire Herbs beforehand (duh...Pre Workout, thank you Captain Obvious) and for some people, it may take a bit to kick in, with me it's practically instant and I'm ready to tackle it with a vengeance. I would take it for longer workouts like those that go 30 minutes or longer or so. Shorter workouts, unless it's circuits, HIIT or DDP Yoga, I don't take it since it just be guzzling down something just to do whatever for a few minutes. 

When I did my DDP Yoga Workout, I mixed the Fat Burner & Energy Workouts together like I've done a couple times before but when I chugged down the Hercules Formula and it kicked in within maybe a couple minutes if that, I breezed through that workout like it was nothing and this specific workout is not easy by any stretch (no pun intended). My strength was surging, my energy skyrocketed and my flexibility was on point. The focus was incredible and didn't feel fatigue or anything. Don't normally feel fatigue or even get tired from those but some of those workouts can be exhausting and at times and I'll want to just chill out afterwards, not this time, I practically felt invincible and wanted to keep going.

This was the same feeling in other workouts moving forward and it helps with my focus big time. I do have ADD so when I can be on point a little better even by 1%, it's a hell of a way to get more things done. That's the perks of this Formula, it helps with getting that extra push to make you better and there are no jitters, no after-crash and it stays with you even after a workout for a good window of time, that may be different for an individual but I'm giving you my experience and understanding of it. This is the same Formula that had the owner of the company Logan Christopher channel the old timers and worked some heavy ass weights despite his size (6'2 185-190). He doesn't have muscles like a bodybuilder, more wiry and lean so to move weight as much as 1000+ lbs or more in a rack pull, that's pretty fucking incredible.

Now, I gave you the perks, here come a couple drawbacks...Really isn't that bad.

-The Taste 

Because of the natural ingredients in this formula, it's not going to taste like Strawberry Ice Cream or your favorite flavor of a Pre-Workout. This is where you just got to suck it up and guzzle it like its going out of style. I'll be honest, burnt eggs and acorns would taste better than this stuff. When I take it, I'll also have a cup of juice or something to chase it down but after a bit, you get used to it. 

Be sure to read how much to take because too little won't do you much good and if you overdue it, it's going to not only taste even more awful but it could affect your performance. This is just an idea, not everybody may have the same effects but as Reacher would say "Details Matter" and process how your body takes it. Read more about what this Formula is about than what I can present here. 

Any other drawbacks or cons, you'll have to find reviews from others who have taken it cause these are the only ones I have experienced or know of. Not everything that tastes great is good for you so, this toughens you up a bit and makes you appreciate the things that do taste incredible.

It is a powerful supplement but it's also a great option to have. It's NOT however meant to cure problems of fatigue, other ailments or turn you into the Incredible Hulk on coke, it's a booster that could lead to greater aspects of strength & endurance along with hyper focus and durability. The ingredients are small, effective (in most cases) and depending on your body's ability to process, will kick in right away or not too long after chugging it like a Beer Drinker on St Patrick's Day. 

Be amazingly awesome and be sure to look into Lost Empire Herbs' Subscribe & Save Program to have this or other herbs sent to your door every month. 

Getting In A Small Workout Even In The Process Of Moving

 Fitness isn't just what is possible in the gym, it's what is possible outside of it. If you have moved to a new place more than a few times in your life, you know it's a tough process especially the physical when it comes to hauling boxes, furniture, equipment and among other things. It can be a workout in and of itself doing all that. If you have to climb multiple flights of stairs, that's just another thing to add on. 

Short workouts while in the process of this can help keep energy levels up and keep you alert. Moving is exhausting and at times chaotic but it doesn't mean you can't get a little something out of it. Some of the best workouts I've had throughout this whole move (other than climbing 36 steps up and down multiple times a day) were Isometrics using my trusted Worldfit Iso Trainer. Keeping those muscles strong is a key along with having healthy joints that minimize injury going up stairs. 

Most workouts aren't more than a 10-15 min which is more than enough. If you're going an hour or more and you're running on fumes, more power to you and hope you're not draining your CNS. Those 7-12 second isometric contractions are so intense, it even feels like you're getting a cardio workout in the process. Isometrics are more than just strength training, they're part of a much bigger puzzle in the journey to incredible health. I feel blessed to be able to do these and still maintain solid levels of energy and durability, not just strength.

This is also where having books like Overcoming Isometrics is an incredible asset because it helps you build the knowledge of what variety of exercises you can do that keep you sharp for when it's needed the most. Hell, last night even doing a very intense Hybrid Iso Push-Up, I felt that surge of power in my body that I don't get with a ton of other holds. It is truly one of the best Isometric Exercises in existence (IMHO) and if you haven't done it, give it a go. If you can last 60-90 Seconds, you're not doing too bad. The intensity alone is worth the challenge. 

Low Skilled, Simple & Intense, Isometrics go beyond just a hold and focusing on contracting muscles, you're developing internal power as well along with building strength that makes you last when it counts. These have been a big help in helping me move stuff that need to be moved, hauled, carried or whatever. Be amazingly awesome and keep up with Isometrics, they're game changers.

New Adventure Has Begun

 Shit, it really has been a bit since my last post which really showed some awesome support from very wonderful people. It has been a process otherwise though outside of that and I will be writing more often so get ready for a hell of a rollercoaster ride. 

My wife and I have been looking at places for a long time now and we finally hit a spot that works for us for now. We have moved into a new apartment this past week and most of the stuff we brought with us is here and ready to made into a home. Just a few finishing touches and everything will be complete. It has been chaotic, adrenaline pumping and carrying boxes, trinkets and many other things. We live on a third floor so we have to climb stairs to get to the place. It's a total of 36 steps to get to the apartment and carrying up heavy stuff while going up and down those multiple times a day has been a crazy workout but I'm loving it.

No elevator so that's a bit of a work yet not so bad. Had movers get the couch, entertainment center, some boxes and book cases. They did an amazing job despite setbacks with their truck and we tipped them well. It's a 2 and 2, so we get to have an office that we share, opposite sides of the room so I can do my thing and she can focus on her thing with writing, photography stuff and others. Just need to put books away mostly and get rid of a few boxes but other than that, all gravy. 

The complex has a gym with some basic stuff and used it a couple times so far and I'm enjoying it. A dumbbell rack with some kettlebells, stair master, rower, treadmills and a combo rack of a pullup bar, dip handles and ab work. Living next to the freeway has both perks and a small annoyance but it becomes a blur after a while. The girlie can get to work faster now within 30 minutes instead of an hour so we're both happy about that. If you look past the freeway, there is beautiful Mountains to look at. We're at Stateline between Idaho & Washington and in the middle of a UPS area where they take the trucks and all that. Neighborhood is pretty decent (still better than some of the shit in Santa Cruz LOL) and neighbors are friendly around here. 

Still getting my workouts in, so some of the workouts I've posted recently on Social Media, have been either before the chaos of getting stuff into the apartment or after a long ass day of doing it and still managing workouts like Iso Training, 500 Step Up sessions (in addition to climbing the fucking staircase lol) and a couple sessions in the gym. On a waitlist for a garage which I can put the rest of my equipment in but hey, should be good.

I've also been taking some bad ass Supps lately from Lost Empire that have been a big help in keeping my energy levels up. They've also maintained my strength and focus throughout this whole process. With moving, it can make you crazy at times so I'm grateful to have these. 

Hercules Pre Workout Formula

Shilajit Capsules

Pine Pollen Tincture

Overall, I'm happy and it has been a ride throughout this whole process. Welcoming a new adventure with good times ahead and having a blast with the woman I love. Keep being amazingly awesome everyone. More articles to come.