Simplified Fitness, Nutrition and Mindset for an Optimal Life
She asked me some powerful questions, that triggered timeless answers which will help anyone who listens to this…
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You’ll notice – no fast sit-ups, no neck-pulling crunches, no silly leg throws… None of that mass-market nonsense.
You will see a highly effective, SUPER-safe abs/core/low-back training session that is adding power to my abilities, strength in EVERYTHING I do and future independence for decades to come.
Enjoy the sequence of exercises, make note of the steady form, controlled tempo, pauses, synergy, minimal/short rest times between exercises and the absence of all the mythological ab exercises.
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Fortunately, I do – and since you’re here – you will soon know too 🙂
There’s no shortage of “same old, same old”, recycled exercises being regurgitated by ‘youtube fitness stars’ and ‘instagram trainers’… It’s sad to see, but it’s one of the inherent realities we must face in a day and age where EVERYONE can have a voice…
Your challenge is to DISCERN what is high-quality from what is NOT high-quality… Being that you are here, I can sense you know what ‘quality’ information is…
No Upright rows
No straight-arm lateral raises
No Bent-over, bilateral rear-delt raises
No behind the neck barbell presses
No overheard shoulder machine presses
None of that joint-jamming, body-busting “hardcore workout” nonsense…
1 – Slow, controlled movements
This removes momentum from the exercises and lets the muscles do all the work. The muscle fibers get stimulated in a shorter amount of time, with FAR less risk of injury, FAR less post-workout aches and pains and more results to show for the time and effort invested in the session
2 – Pause holds at certain parts of each exercise
This allows the muscles to fully engage in isometric positions. It also helps in reducing/removing momentum from the equation. And it also enhances the mind-body connection both in the specific movements, and life in general.
3 – Minimal rest between sets
This is another highlight of LIIT (Low-Intensity Interval Training). We go from exercise to exercise, only taking a short breather if/when needed. This triggers the cardio-conditioning/fat-burn benefits, and reduces the amount of time needed for any given training session.
4 – Synergistic combinations
The combining of exercises both in grouping and in sequence result in a synergistic effect that produces results. Again, more thorough stimulation of muscle fibers in a shorter amount of time, with less unnecessary stress on the joints and ‘the mind’.
If not, watch this video and GET ON IT!
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1 – Bodyweight exercises
2 – Band Exercises
3 – A Medicine Ball Exercise at the end
4 – No Dumbbells in this session
==>> Side Note: Watch me get the mosquito at the 20 second mark**
5 – Slow, Controlled movements
6 – Pausing for the isometric part of certain exercises
7 – Minimal rest between sets
8 – Nothing forced or with ill form
9 – No screaming, yelling or ‘tough-guy’ grunting
As you watch me go through the session you’ll notice my signature AV movements when and where I can implement them.
The variety in all the dips, pull-ups, chin-ups, push-ups, push-offs, band push-downs, band flies and pullovers make for a multi-dimensional, deep muscle-fiber stimulating workout.
Everything together makes for a short but incredibly effective training session – all right at HOME.
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First watch the short video – then read below…
Here’s where I need YOUR PERSONAL INPUT… (remember we did this a few years ago – and this is how I came up with the SCULPTAFIT Studio name)
NOW, it’s time to name the All in One Gym Unit/Machine you see in the video… And you might be wondering; “Well, I thought you named it The SCULPTABOD Genius already??”
Sort of – see, it used to be (about 11 years ago it started) called “The ATLAS Unit”… Then, with the opening of the SCULPTAFIT Studio, I started calling it the “SCULPTABOD Genius”
And now – as I gear up to produce more of them to offer to people who want one for their home or office – and to independent trainers who want one for themselves and to train clients on… We are feeling different naming scenarios come into the picture…
1 – The BODYLEVER / The BODYLEVER Gym (in almost every exercise the body is used as a lever in some way or variation)
2 – The PUSHPULLGYM (almost every move that is done is either a ‘push or a pull’ or both combined, movement)
3 – The BodEvolver / or The BodyVolver (evolving the body)
4 – Please add your brainstorm or suggestions below – who knows – it might become the actual brand name!!!
And if what I share in the video triggers any questions comments or thoughts, please post below and I’ll reply there today.
Either way – the tomato is a nutritional powerhouse, delivering all kinds of beneficial elements to the body.
On that note, I share with you yet another super-simple and healthy way to cook a tomato for a dinnertime veggie option:
1 – Preheat Oven to 400
2 – Slice Tomato into 1/2 inch slices
3 – Flip in Avocado Oil to get both sides
4 – Add Seasonings of Choice and then bake for about 15 minutes
( Here’s the Colima Sea Salt I use )
Combine with a protein and a light carbohydrate.. maybe a small salad too.
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I don’t “Live to Be In the Gym”… I don’t get my socializing done in the gym… And I don’t identify myself with my time/effort spent in the gym…
And this is what I’d like to share with you… So, if this perspective resonates with you – then I invite you to stick around…
– is under 30 minutes
– involves other mind/body ‘systems’ in order to get the most benefits in the shortest time
– dramatically decreases risk of injury by removing/reducing momentum in the exercises
– leverages asymmetrical variance, unilateral focus, LIIT and movement synergy to get the most stimulation in the least time
As always I’d love to hear your thoughts, comments or questions below – so please use that space – it’s there for you.
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I have a bunch of tried and true protein/nutrition bar & cookie recipes I’ve been making for years, and lately I’ve been pushing the limits on certain recipes to get more mileage and benefits out of them…
I do want to bring these to market because everyone who tries them is BLOWN AWAY by the taste and the “fitness effects”, so I’ll be keeping you posted about timing on that…
While not perfect, and considering I didn’t follow a “specific” recipe, These All-Natural, Mystery Protein Bars Are “LIIT” (LIIT in terms of the slang word – and in terms of being in line with my LIIT approach to fitness and workouts).
I’ll share more details and recipe specifics in future videos/posts – but for now, I’ll share most of what went into this spur of the moment protein bar experiment.
1 – Organic Coconut Flour ( International link is here )
2 – Hemp Protein Powder ( Intl link is here )
3 – Organic Chia Seeds
4 – Organic Flax Meal
5 – Organic Stevia Powder
6 – Dark Chocolate Chips from Trader Joe’s
7 – Organic Coconut Sugar
8 – Organic Superfood Powder
9 – Water
From the refrigerator, these nutrient-dense, appetite suppressing, super-satisfying, organic, healthy protein bars are actually quite tasty. BUT, at room temp, they got very soft and hard to handle…
My “test bar” that I left on the counter fell apart when I tried picking it up. So, I’ll be going back to the drawing board in the next week or two, with the goals of creating a “room temp” protein bar that will also travel well.
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