My Experience in Fitness
Active Isolated Stretching (AIS) Mercola article Method developed by kinesiology and kinesiotherapy specialist Aaron Mattes Hold each stretch for only two seconds to improve circulation and increase the elasticity of … Continue reading “Stretching”
Mercola article and video Benefits Increase mitochondria reproduction (slows effects of aging) Improve cognitive function due to mitochondrial biogenesis Increase VO2 max (cardiovascular endurance) Reduce insulin resistance Promote weight loss … Continue reading “Nitric Oxide Dump”
Demos Trial by Fire and Rite of Passage demo (Scott Sonnon) Trial by Fire demo (Alberto Gallazzi) 35 lbs Trial by Fire prep (Sonnon) 45 lbs Bruiser Mill Challenge (Sonnon)
In May 2020, I bought a set of resistance bands to help with performing regressions and decided to test them using the “Green Sally Up Challenge”. This was my first … Continue reading “Green Sally Up Challenge”
Plank Plank walk to long lever plank. Trains the rectus abdominus. Support with forearms, hands flat on ground. Ab (wheel) rollout Side plank raise. Trains the obliques. Support with elbow … Continue reading “Core Exercises”
Dangers of Extremely Low Body Fat (Jeff Cavaliere) Reducing “Abs are not make in the kitchen but they are uncovered there.” Drink more water Avoid soda – sugar bombs. Avoid … Continue reading “Body Fat”
Oats Contain important vitamins and minerals Improve gut function Good source of non-animal protein Complex carbohydrates are digested slowly and raise blood sugar levels slowly Served with water or milk … Continue reading “Foods”
How to Get Brutally Strong at Home (Jeff Cavalliere) Straight-Arm Scapular Strength Banded straight-arm push-down Banded front lever raise Horizontal pressing stability Pushup saw (fires the front delts) Modified planche … Continue reading “Shoulders and Upper Back”
Pistol Squat Progressions Pistol squat is a key exercise because it requires total lower body mobility stability and strength. Minus the Gym Stretches Hold all stretches for 60 seconds, 2-3 … Continue reading “Pistol Squat”
Interview by Alberto Crane, 2/16/2020 “Scott Sonnon is a Human Optimization Scientist and the Creator of the Clubbell, CST (Circular Strength Training) and TACFIT® coined by Men’s Health “Worlds Smartest … Continue reading “Scott Sonnon”