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”
Exercises and Protocols
Nitric Oxide Dump
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”
Clubbell
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)
Green Sally Up Challenge
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”
Core Exercises
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”
Shoulders and Upper Back
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
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”
Training with Rings
Why You Should Use Rings for Your Workout (Calisthenic Movement) How to Start Training on Rings – Tips for Beginners (TrainingPal) Build Muscle Rings Edition (Fitness FAQs) Most important factor … Continue reading “Training with Rings”
Hypertrophy
How You Can Use Hypertrophy to Grow Your Muscles (Men’s Health) “Hypertrophy is the enlargement of an organ or tissue from the increase in size of its cells. Not to … Continue reading “Hypertrophy”
Caduceus Healing Staff
The historical meaning of Caduceus refers to the Greek myths of a staff carried by Hermes (messenger of the gods) as well as the staff of Asclepius, the Greco-Roman god … Continue reading “Caduceus Healing Staff”