The Math: Less Fat = More Sex
Apr/100
My number one goal of this website is to encourage everyone to get in the best shape they can possibly be in. Sometimes that requires me to lay out the big picture, It only makes sense that endurance and strength are important elements in achieving great sex. Athletes have better sex not only because their bodies are more attractive (leading to more interest by the opposite sex, but also more self esteem making one feel more “sexy”), but also because they have the strength and energy needed for great sex.
So, what can we do now that we have some motivation? Keep it simple!
- Eat clean and take in fewer calories than you expend. Five to seven small meals per day every 2-3 hours. Keep your calories nutrient dense. That means lots of high quality protein, moderate levels of complex carbohydrates and low levels of fat. Stop eating junk food! Every time you go for a cookie, think… “do you want to have sex tonight”?
- Train hard. Progressive resistance training adds lean muscle mass which boosts your metabolism to burn fat faster and it makes you look sexy. Remember…less fat equals more sex.
- Intensive cardio burns calories. And it will keep your metabolism burning faster throughout the day. Keep it fun by adding variety such as biking, spinning, and interval training.
- Supplement for increased strength and recovery. High quality protein, multi-vitamins, E, C and B-Complex along with Glutamine, Creatine and BCAAs are in our arsenal of great bodybuilding supplements.
- Rest. Adequate amounts of sleep aid the muscle building process and go a long way to improving mental functioning.
In a study, men and women interviewed who worked out 3 times a week or more have on average 30% more sex than those who did not.
Get to the gym, be confident, be strong. Do the math!
In Fighting Shape: for the working man
Jul/092
A fighters workout regime is dedicated, intense, and disciplined. It demands a full commitment from the fighter and allows for little to no leeway. Here is what a traditional Maui Thai fighters day looks like:
- Wake up at 6:00 a.m. and stretch for approximately 30 minutes.
- Perform a five-mile run, partially up hill, at a moderate pace.
- Follow the run with at least 30 minutes of shadow-boxing with three or five pound weights in each hand.
- At least one hour of pad work follows with an instructor.
- After the pad work is complete and each student has had three or four rotations with the instructor, sparring begins.
- Following the morning training a meal is enjoyed and he is free to rest and nap at will.
- At 5:00 p.m., the second session of the day is held.
- This training is usually six days a week, with Saturdays off.
Most of us can’t afford that time or commitment. However that doesn’t mean we cannot train with the intensity and core motions that most fighters swear by. By keeping your workouts focused (STOP CHATTING IN THE GYM!) and intense (Think: survival!) we can see the same results that a ring ready fighter has. These break out into three levels, Mental Fitness, Physical Fitness, and Heart (toughness). Mental and physical fitness can be trained and acquired, heart is one of these thing you either have or you don’t, but that won’t stop us from getting the first two covered!
One way we can beef our mental and Physical fitness is through conditioning. When we train we need to push our body’s to a place we are uncomfortable with, and then go even harder. It’s very easy to start jogging or walking off before the routine is done, you need to force yourself to fight through that wall. Tell yourself that you can go a little longer, believe it, then do it! Try this conditioning program, don’t make excuses, and finish the whole thing!
Do 5 x 5 minute rounds, rest 60 seconds in between (don’t give up):
- 1 min x Kettle bell Swings (at least 55lbs) single or double handed you choose
- 1 min x Jump Rope (sprinting in place style)
- 1 min x Overhead medicine ball slams
- 1 min x Squat jumps
- 1 min x Burpees to finish off the round
Remember, our physical fitness is only as good as our mental fitness, push yourself and enjoy the rewards!
100 pushup challenge
Jun/090
I am a huge advocate for natural body weight training, and there is no exercise better than the push-up. This movement works so much more than just your chest. It’s compound, utilizing muscles from your back, arms, chest, and core. I like to start everyday out with a quick set of push-ups to get your blood moving and your mindset right (see my AM Workout). For those of you who are looking to increase your strength quickly and efficiently I recommend trying the 100 push-up challenge.
This site gives a very straight forward way to increase your strength by outlining a plan of increasing reps each day until you reach 100 consecutive push-ups. There are two main reasons why I like this approach. The first is because its simple, wake up do your routine and go (takes 10-15 minutes tops).
This routine looks like this and varies every day, details are on the site:
- Set 1: 10
- Set 2: 12
- Set 3: 7
- Set 4: 7
- Set 5: Max Reps (at least 9)
The instructions are very clear and easy to follow. The second reason I like this approach is because it drive results based on goal. I believe the only way to really get the results you want are by setting achievable goals for yourself, like doing 100 push-ups in a row! Try this routine, I guarantee you will see results in strength and definition in your chest.
Now go do your push-ups!
The 300: For Vikings and Spartans alike
Jun/091
Everyone has seen the movie The 300, an amazing and visually stunning movie. One of the things that made the movie so stunning was the amazing physique of the actors… These guys were SHREDDED! This workout was what their trainer had them doing at the end of each month in preparation for the film. Now, I know this movie and work out came out a few years ago but I have just discovered it so I thought it would be worth sharing here.
WARNING: This workout is not for the weak! It will push your body far past the point of exhaustion, but it is a great way to challenge yourself to get to the next level in fitness.
The workout was given its name for the total number of reps you will complete by the time you finish. This workout is not meant to be an every day thing, Instead try it once a month to test yourself and compare how you do each time you complete it. It looks like this:
The folowing are to be completed in order with no rest in between sets (don’t move on until you do every rep).
- 25 pull-ups
- 50 dead lifts at 135 pounds
- 50 push-ups
- 50 box jumps with a 24-inch box
- 50 “floor wipers” at 135 pounds
- 50 “clean and press” at 36 pounds
- 25 more pull-ups
That’s 300 reps! Record the time it took you to complete the workout and try to beat it next month!
This workout definitely meets the Viking Muscle standard, brutal!
