The “Dirty Little Secret” That Builds Magazine-Cover Bodies

The last couple days I’ve been sharing some new workout ideas that have been shaking up the fitness world lately. Today I wanted to share with you the one “rule” that will make you or break you when it comes to seeing the results you want…

This one simple "rule" can be found in the workout programs of the best physiques in the world -- and it had nothing to do with genetics, your diet, or how long you spend in the gym?

The “rule” I’m talking about can be summarized in just 3 words…

Form… Follow… Function!

What this means for you is that the exercises you choose to use in your workouts and how good you get at these exercises determines the way your body will look, feel and perform. Let me elaborate…

Have you ever seen an athlete with a bad body? My bet is NO!

That’s because athletes and their coaches, whose sole goal is to improve performance understand this 1 “rule” better then most.

Instead of focusing on working out your muscles or focusing on how out of breath you are, athletes focus on whether or not they are performing their “exercises” with greater strength, skill or speed.

Just take a second to imagine what your abs would look like if all you could ever do was a few simple leg raises. And… you were never shown how to make the exercise more difficult.

You probably wouldn't be able to see much in the way of results, right?

Now imagine if the opposite were true… Instead of being stuck on a basic exercise, you knew the EXACT progression that you need to use to work up to performing an exercise like a hanging knee tuck, a knees to elbows or even a full hanging leg raise.

If you knew this progression and you worked your way up, do you think your abs would change in the process?

They wouldn't just change… because of the principal that “Form, Follows Function” they would be forced to change, no matter what!

This is the power of movement progressions that show you the step-by-step way to go from basic, beginner exercises to more complex ones, all the while sending Loud And Clear fat burning, muscle toning signals that your body can’t ignore.

If you wanna learn more about movement progressions and see how the’ve helped others lose 71lbs in only 45 minutes a week, check this out…

==> The “Dirty Little Secret” That Builds Magazine-Cover Bodies…

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P.S. Without using this “rule” in your exercise routine, you will doom yourself to endless plateaus and repeated failure! However… with this “rule” you’ll send loud and clear fat burning, muscle toning signals that force your body to change. Find out how you can easily use this “rule” to transformyour body in 45 minutes a week…

7 Workout SINS to AVOID

2014 has been a crazy year in the fitness world. Many trends have come and gone mostly because they simply could’t deliver the results they promised.

I thought about writing an article on this subject, but my friend beat me to it :) So… here are the 7 WORST Workout SINS Of 2014…

Workout Sin #1 - Muscle Confusion

Over the last decade, you've probably noticed how popular the concept of muscle confusion has become, right?

While there is a possibility that you could get results doing random workouts every day, the chances of you seeing a dramatic change in your body is slim to none.

There's a simple principal in high level physical therapy and athletic training circles called the S.A.I.D. principal that PROVES muscle confusion doesn't work as well as the mainstream media wants you to believe.

The S.A.I.D principal basically says, your body only adapts (AKA burns fat and builds lean toned muscle) to the stimulus or exercise you use. And... other fitness experts claim that it can take 2-3 weeks for that adaptation to be achieved.

What this means is, when you constantly do different workouts, this adaptation (AKA body transformation) process never get's a chance to fully express it self.

It's kind of like you wanting to walk to the store and instead of taking long brisk steps, you take 3 steps forward and then 2 steps back. It'll work, but it will take you forever to get there.

Workout Sin #2 - High Intensity Interval Training

Practically every new exercise program these days is using some form of High Intensity Interval Training. The reason for this is because of a study you've probably heard of called the Tabata study.

This study showed that people who exercised for 4 minutes using 20 seconds of work followed by 10 seconds of rest were able to get better results then people who exercised for 60 minutes!

While this is true, most people abuse this information (usually for marketing purposes) by neglecting to mention that the group that exercised for only 4 minutes (all who were olympic caliber athletes) were working at 170% of their VO2 Max!

This means that the interval group was exercising with an intensity level that normal people like you and me will NEVER achieve.

Which then means, that most workout program that use exclusively intervals are misleading you by doing what scientists call, "skewing the data."

This is not to say intervals are bad. Intervals are a great way to train. However... you must use them with another method of progression, and your workouts need to be shorter not longer!

Which leads into the next sin...

Workout Sin #3 - You Need To Exercise More

One of the biggest problems people make when it comes to their workouts is believing that more is always better. This is not true!

In FACT, would you believe me if I told you that you can exercise less than 45 minutes a week and still get amazing results?

If this sounds too good to be true just checkout the video proof on the next page because the truth is that everyone struggles with the desire to workout more :(

However... did you know that excess exercise can increase cortisol (AKA the FAT STORING hormone)?

And... did you know that the only way to prevent this cortisol spike from happening is to exercise less? Sometimes as little as just 9-minutes! 

Yes I did just say that you can exercised for as little as 9-minutes and still manage to get better results then people exercising for 45, 60 or even 90 minutes!

Workout Sin #4 - Strength Training Is Better Than Cardio

AND

Workout Sin #5 - Cardio Is Better Than Strength Training

This may be a little confusing because I'm gonna attack the 2 most popular exercise methods t the same time.

However... stick with me, because it will all make sense soon. Let me ask you a question to prove my point...

You've probably noticed that there are 2 types of people who exercise regularly:

PERSON #1 - Believes Strength Training Is The Key To Burning Fat, Building Lean Toned Muscle And Transforming Your Body.

AND

PERSON #2 - Believes That Cardio Is The Ultimate Key To Losing Fat, Building Lean Toned Muscle And Transforming Your Body.

Now... strength training is great and it's definitely effective for building muscle. However, I've met a few strength athletes that can lift heavy weights, but can't walk up a flight of stairs without losing their wind.

You don't want that, do you?

NO! I didn't think so :) If you're anything like me or my clients, you want to develop a lean body that looks great and performs great!

On the other side, cardio is great for burning fat, if it's done correctly. Which is why cardio is not the enemy and must be viewed as another piece of the body transformation puzzle.

So... you could go out there and follow a program that does 30 minutes of strength and 30 minutes of cardio. However...

Since I've already pointed out that longer workouts can be less effective and can trash your fat loss hormones, the better thing for you to do if you want to see the amazing body transformation results you desire, is to use the newly re-discovered workout technology that I'll share with you in a sec.

But first, let me tackle the last 2 sins...

Workout Sin #6 - You Have To Lift Weights

AND

Workout Sin #7 - Bodyweight Training Is Best

Just like cardio and strength training, you've probably noticed that people have been dividing themselves into 2 different camps...

CAMP 1 - You Have To Lift Weights To See Results!

OR 

CAMP 2 - Bodyweight Training Is The Best Way To See Results!

And... just like strength and cardio, both people are WRONG!

The best way to view exercise is to understand the signals that each exercise is sending to your body. We already touched on this "adaptation" above and you should know by now that the signals you send your body during your workouts are what give you the body transformation results you desire, NOT whether it's bodywight or lifting weights.

Even worse, when people only lift weights or only do bodyweight exercises, they are KILLING their potential results because each type of exercise sends a different signal to your body and the more LOUD AND CLEAR fat burning, body transforming signals you can send, the faster your results will be!

Now that you know the TRUTH about the 7 Workout Sins you need to AVOID, I also wanted to share with you an ancient story about a bull that changed the way I look at my workouts for good!

Plus, as promised... I'll show you dozens of real world body transformations from people just like you who used this ancient workout secret to send loud and clear body transformation signals to their bodies all in less than an hour a week!

So… if your at all interested in learning the most powerful workout technique nobody is talking about, that will melt the fat off your body, sculpt lean muscles and completely transform your body in a matter of weeks... then the Next Page will share with you how a story about a bull from 536 BC changed my body and the bodies of thousands of other for good...

=> HowAn Ancient Story From 536 BC (About A Bull?) Reveals The Ancient Secret ThatWill UNLOCK Your Fat Burning Potential So You Can Lose 10, 30 or even 70+lbs

I had heard this story before, but never really understood why it was so important until now. Enjoy the read!

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This Ancient Story From 536 BC Can Help You Lose 10-71lbs?

Did you know that there’s a story from 536 BC that contains the secret to losing 10, 30 or even 70+ lbs of fat?



Even stranger… would you believe me if I told you that the story was about a BULL?



Well… I know it sounds strange but if you give it a chance, the ancient wisdom contained in this story could change the way you look at your workouts for good…



Back in 536 BC, there was a man by the name of Milo from the Greek city of Croton.

He was a 6 time Olympic champion and his physique was so impressive that his story is still around today over 2,600 years after he died!

As the story goes, Milo built his legendary physique by training with a baby calf…

He would lift this calf up on his shoulders and carry it every single day and… as the calf turned into a bull, Milo sent a loud and clear signal to his body that forced his physique to change.

The ancient secret Milo discovered, is that the way your body looks right now, does NOT depend on the length or intensity of your workouts or some fancy diet program. In fact…



The ONLY Way To Permanently Transform Your Body Is To Send It Loud And Clear Body Transformation Signals!



Let me show you what this means...



Imagine that you were alive 5,000 years ago. You’re out one day, walking through the forest, when all of a sudden a giant Grizzly Bear jumps out behind you… and he looks hungry!



Heart pounding, you sprint as fast as you can in the other direction and climb the nearest tree…



What “signal” do you think this “workout” is sending to your body about how to adapt to make sure you’re in the best possible Grizzly-escaping form?



Easy: Build muscle that you need to run… and burn off fat that’s weighing you down and making you bear-bait.



Sounds simple, right?



Now picture this: Instead of running from a predator and scrambling up a tree, now you’re just jogging through the woods for no apparent reason.



And… you keep it up until the timer goes off on your phone an hour later telling you your workout is over.



Okay, so what are your movements telling your body to do this time?



It might not be what you intended…



Because… what your body hears is, “Burn all the muscle, all the bone density, all the tendons, and all the ligaments you can – just keep enough to run at this pace. Oh, and while you’re at it, store some body fat because that’s the best fuel for long, slow activities.”



As you can see…



The Best Way To Send Your Body Loud And Clear Fat Burning, Muscle Toning Signals Is To Choose The RIGHT Exercises In The RIGHT Order!



Lucky for you, I recently came across something new called “Progressive Movement Technology™” which improves on the existing workout model by giving you an EXACT template of the best exercises in the best order so you can transform your body at record speeds! You can learn all about it here…



=> What Is “Progressive Movement Technology™” And How Can ItHelp You Lose 10, 30 Or Even 71+ lbs…



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P.S. Just in case it sounds to good to be true, you also have to check out the transformation story at the top of the article where a girl used the information from this story to lose 71lbs! You can see pictures and check out herfull story here…

Bodyweight Training On A Different Spectrum

    A lot of the typical bodyweight training you see is people doing various squats, push-ups, weird kipping pull-ups and even (I have no idea why they keep doing this) aerobics. Basic exercises are essential to developing a strong foundation for your body and how you control the mechanics of the movements. I believe in doing various types of bodyweight exercises to learn what works best for that individual. Weights are always awesome especially when you can kick ass lifting heavy things from full range to partial plus adding in an odd object or 2 but training using your own body can be just as incredible even as a beginner or an advanced level. At times, the typical normal training becomes boring and need to change things up. Add a little spice to your training by picturing certain situations in your imagination to utilize the muscles needed for that exercise. Some people are just so analytical that they forget why their training. When I train I want to feel like a little kid playing and just have fun with what I do, not be a stressed out adult who overlooks and makes it look scary because they're too pushy to have a little fun.

 

    One of the best exercises in the world of bodyweight training is the pull-up. These days because of Crossfit, the pull-up has become somewhat of a dangerous exercise because people are "taught" to overwork the joints and kip so they can get more reps when in fact their body isn't ready or even needing to do that. Unless you're in rock climbing or moving through ladders in a safe environment, kipping shouldn't even be apart of your regimen. If you want to learn how to do a one-arm pull-up its nearly impossible to kip and you are more likely to destroy tendons and joints if you do that. Real pull-ups are controlled, as strict as possible and the body must be unison when you flex the muscles needed to do a pull-up. You don't kip in a push-up or a squat so why do it on a pull-up? The real power and keeping the joints from harm is the understanding of knowing how to grip, tighten the abs, moving in line with the elbows and going as straight as possible. Some like to move around the bar or do muscle ups which builds explosive strength but it still takes control and contraction when needed to do those things.

 

    The true fun in using your own bodyweight is being able to move freely through space in a variety of ways whether it Hand Balancing, various Gymnastics, Animal Style or Yoga; it's about using the freedom to play around your environment and utilizing your body's strength and power. Once you learn how to handle it, it's one of the greatest gifts to have in life because you are living happily, enjoying what you love and it brings out your creativity. In the beginning it's tough to get the hang of things and you practice as much as you can and finding what works best for you because not all of us move the same way so we need to customize how we utilize the best of our abilities to progress in true fashion.

 

    From the beginning to being at an advanced level, your training ought to be an adventure, finding the unknown and learning things about yourself through your movements. Your personality opens up without ever saying a word and sure it can be frightening sometimes because you never know what might come next but you create the adventure, it's yours and only you know will be in the next chapter. People might look at you funny, they may even laugh or hell run away because what you're doing scares them but for you it is your way of having fun, living outside the box and not always coloring in the lines. The adventure brings you the results you want and you bask in the glory that is your creativity and the way you want to live. Bodyweight Training is no longer a couple words, it has become your sanctuary and it builds both mind and body as if they were the same thing. Be adventurous and move to your fullest potential.

 

Happy Thor's Day everyone, be awesome and have a great day.

Push-up For Veterans

    I'm not one to be very Patriotic and it's not really my thing to celebrate big holidays but hey every now and then it's good to celebrate those who have given their lives so we can enjoy what we have in life. Veterans Day is not just a regular day to celebrate, it's a day we honor and tribute to our fellow man/woman of the military and to give thanks for what they do and have done. Men and women have gone through training that would make the average man want to puke and it takes a special kind of athlete to make it through a rough training program and then get sent off someplace to fight or rescue. Some of these people are the toughest and most rough athletes you can imagine (Rangers, SEALs, Marines). My great-grandfather was a general in the army, my dad was in the Coast Guard and my cousin Danny was in the military so it's important we acknowledge what they have done no matter how big or small because they did make a difference one way or another.

 

    In the military one of the standard exercises for basic training is doing plenty of push-ups. It doesn't matter if you do 50 at a time or 100 or more, it's one of the most simple forms of conditioning and can be done anywhere, there are many variations of the push-up but the basic military one stands out because even as simple as it is it can take down even the strongest of men. To do them in high reps takes mental strength to another level. I'm not particularly a fan of push-ups but every once in a while get into positon and crank out a few here and there. When you can make it creative and not just doing the dull up and down motion, you can crank out quite a few reps if you adjust your thinking.

 

    We all have at least one person in our family that was in the military, I come from a family of men who were in it so it's not uncommon to notice a thing or two. Some families however have men and women in the military that are strict as hell and although I'm all for having some form of discipline I don't find it particularly healthy to make it so strict it takes the fun out of somebody. Life may not all be fun and games but at least cut loose every now and then, if you're on a military base or on a mission that's one thing where you have to be alert at all times but at home, learn to cut loose will yeah. I may get heat for this because I've never been in the service and I don't understand the discipline of being a soldier but I do however have the military in my blood so don't knock me for not understanding in some form. The military has great qualities to teach people and help them in some way to push their potential.

 

    So today, we salute you fellow veterans and one particular salute for me goes out to those in my family and one to my fellow strongman Mike Bruce an ex-Marine and one hell of a man. Want to get a hell of a workout to salute these fighting and fallen men and women then add in push-ups to your workout today to honor them. I don't care if all you do is 25 or 500, do what you can because each rep brings honor and hope to those who serve and knowing that we're all in it together fighting for what we love and gives us meaning.

 

Happy Veterans Day everyone. Be awesome and I salute you guys, keep it up, kick ass and come home safe.