Friday, December 25, 2009
Exercise Less, Not More!
Exercise Less, Not More!----------------------------------------------------------------------[ Editor's Note: Fitness author Jon Benson shared this letter with me and gave me permission to share it with you. ]If I had to pick out the number one reason most people fail to achieve good results in the gym, guess what it would be?Over-training. Exercising too much.Sounds counter-intuitive, but trust me: It's quite real.Folks write to me all the time and say..."Jon, I don't get it. I cannot lose bodyfat and I'm running six days a week for an hour and training in the gym five days a week for 45 minutes!"My answer back is usually:"You are training 4x more than me, and I'm a fitness pro!"Look, do you take 21 aspirin for a headache, thinking the more you take the faster your pain will go away?No?So why apply the same logic to fitness? Only a certain amount is required. Beyond that, you are spinning your wheels.When I wrote 7 Minute Muscle (available here: http://www.7minutemuscle.com/go/growon) I exposed all the lies about training too long and why this is not the best way to achieve the results you want. Check it out if you want the facts.One more thing: 75% of your progress will come in the kitchen, not in the gym or on the treadmill.As for me, I would much rather eat smart and train less than train all the time and be forced to eat 6-8 times a day just to recover from it all.That makes no sense to me at all.You?http://www.7minutemuscle.com/go/growon <--- Less Is More!
Exercise And The Brain
Exercise And The Brain----------------------------------------------------------------------[ Editor's Note: Fitness author Jon Benson shared this letter with me and gave me permission to share it with you. ]If you ever needed another good reason to exercise, I've got one for you:Exercise makes your brain bigger.Actually this isn't entirely accurate. To be more specific, exercise was found to increase brain size slightly, but far more important to increase "spatial reasoning."This is the ability to recognize patterns, remember phrases, numbers, and so-on. This was discovered by researchers at the Universities of Chicago and Pittsburgh.It is also one of the most important factors to the prevention of Alzheimer's and dementia.My mom suffered with dementia the last ten years of her life. But unlike most dementia patients she was fully functional thanks to exercise. She drove and had a mind that was unbelievably sharp right up until an accident injured her beyond the ability to exercise.After that, she mentally went downhill rapidly. Thankfully, she passed in peace... and she had ten wonderfully active years thanks to her willingness to take up weight training at the age of 71.She eventually walked up to 3 miles per day and trained in the gym 3 days per week.That kept her mind sharp, along with fish oil and N-Acetyl L-Carnitine, a wonderful brain nutrient.Once again, we see the power of exercise. It increases the QUALITY of your life.Quantity is no where near as important to me as quality.The links at the bottom of this newsletter are to my books on exercise. Pick the one that appeals to you most and take action.Your brain will thank you, as will the rest of your body.One of the best ways to start exercising when you are over 40 is by using the routines covered in "Fit Over 40".This book profiles 53 different men and women, age 40 to 80, all sharing their workouts, nutrition plans, and mental empowerment techniques.It is a MUST-HAVE for anyone wanting to begin exercising or improve their level of fitness after the age of 40.For a freee fat-burning course from Fit Over 40, go here --http://www.fitover40.com/go/growon <--- Freee Fatburning Course
How Long To Rest Between Sets
How Long To Rest Between Sets----------------------------------------------------------------------[ Editor's Note: Fitness author Jon Benson shared this letter with me and gave me permission to share it with you. ]A lot of my readers ask me how long to rest between sets while exercising.The answer is: It depends on your goals.If you are training to increase strength, I recommend resting a bit longer - up to two minutes for exercises like squats and heavy dumbbell work. But if you want to burn the most amount of bodyfat and gain lean muscle, I recommend resting for very short periods of time."The Iron Guru" Vince Gironda used to recommend leaving your hands on the bar between sets -- now THAT is short rest intervals! He would frequently rest only 15-20 seconds between sets.This is similar to the strategy I use in 7 Minute Muscle -- very short rest intervals and very intense training. Smart, short, efficient. That's the way to go.A good place to start is simply reducing your rest intervals by 10 seconds. No matter what workout you're using, decrease your rest by 10 seconds between sets. You may not be as strong on the last few sets (if you are training traditionally... if you use 7 Minute Muscle your rest is "built-in" and not an issue.) Over time you will work your way back up to the same amount of sets and reps but done in far less time.This means more work output, which means more muscle if your nutrition is good.This is the best way to train most of the time: Limited rest, intense sets, and short workouts.They are the ones that produce results.Go here for more information --http://www.7minutemuscle.com/go/growon <--- Short, effective workouts
Find Out If You Too Are At Risk
Find Out If You Too Are At Risk
Find Out If You Too Are At Risk:
Want to know what your real odds are of having a heart attack?How about a stroke? Diabetes?Okay, this isn't sounding like a positive letter... but hang in there. It gets a lot better and more positive.I was having lunch today with my CPA and my good friend Sherry Strong. Sherry's upcoming book is a must-read. I will let you know when she's ready to release it.Since Sherry has been here visiting me in Dallas I have learned SO much about natural food preparation and what really causes disease.Our conversation took a turn to "doctor's tests." I think most of them are worthless. Some are vital.It's important to know the difference.I'm going to give you the three tests you absolutely must take if you want to help ensure your future health in a moment.But first, let me give you Sherry's argument to my third test.Yes, we nutritionists argue sometimes. ; )I'll let you decide. But statically it's far more accurate than any blood test... and get this:You can do it at home for freee.So far, are you with me? Good.I'm going to go in reverse order, third test to last...The third test is simply this:Measure your waistline. Use a tape measure and do not pull it tight. Measure right below the navel.Write down that number in inches.Then measure your height out of shoes in inches. Write that down too.Multiply your waist inches by 2. If that number is greater than your height inches you are FOUR TIMES more likely to have heart disease.For example, if you have a 36-inch waist and you are 70 inches tall, you are at a much greater risk for heart disease (36 x 2 = 72 which is greater than 70.) However if you have a 34-inch waist and you are 70 inches tall, you risk is far less (34 x 2 = 68 which is less than 70.)Four times. That's more predictive than cholesterol tests by far.And a lot less expensive to boot.Don't just read about this test -- DO IT. I'll give you something you can do ABOUT it if you fail this test in a second.The great news is that this is one factor that is totally within your control.Test number two: Know your SED rate. This is an inflammatory marker in the blood.Test number one: Know your hsCRP and LP(a) levels. Both of these can be done as one test usually. Both are inflammatory markers as well as key indicators of heart health.Go to your doctor and ask for these three blood tests. Usually they can be done all at once. Sometimes they are separate, but they are all crucial.If you are thin and look healthy, listen to this:You too can be Lance Armstrong or Jim Fixx....and not know it.Lance and Jim looked like two of the healthiest men on the planet. Lance beat testicular cancer but came within an inch of his life. Jim died after a short jog of a heart attack very young in life.Looks can be deceiving.This is Sherry's argument -- and she's totally correct.That's why I give you THREE (well, actually four) TESTS.You see, it's virtually impossible to have a normal SED rate, a normal hsCRP level and a normal LP(a) level and be at imminent risk for any of these killer diseases.Possible, perhaps -- but almost not.So, if you look healthy and feel like a bazillion bucks, you still need to know your levels of these inflammatory markers.If you are overweight or obese, you totally absolutely MUST do the waist/height test as well as the others.You see, it goes both ways.Some obese folks test out okay at the doc's office. Their cholesterol, blood pressure, and all typical readings are okay. Rarely does a doc run an hsCRP or LP(a). And rarely do they run a SED rate.See the importance here?Both the fit and the unfit can be at dire risk and not even know it.Now, here's the solution:A low-inflammatory nutrition and training plan, along with plenty of stress-free time.I can help you with the first two things.The third thing -- de-stressing -- is up to you. You may want to spend 30 minutes a day doing yoga, walking, meditating, praying, or whatever calms your MIND and BODY down.Check it out:Lance and Jim were both doing insane amounts of exercise... so much that they demanded insane amounts of high-inflammatory foods. Foods like processed carbohydrates for example.And they both got sick. One of them died.My good friend Dr. Steven Chase believes that 85% of cancer is preventable.Re-read that: 85%. And he's an oncologist -- a cancer doctor.And you know heart disease is 95% preventable... or did you?But all of these killers, especially diabetes, demand a low-insulin, low-inflammatory nutrition and exercise plan.Lance and Jim had sky-high inflammatory levels from all that exercise. It was literally TOO much exercise.That's why so many marathoners die of heart attacks. They eat inflammatory foods and engage in high-stress exercise for too long of a time.So, what's the answer?1. Short workouts that are intense, effective, and enjoyable. Weights and cardio both, or in-home resistance workouts will work fine.2. Longer "soft" workouts like brisk walking that helps de-stress the body and burn more bodyfat.3. A nutrition plan that allows for your favorite foods at the RIGHT TIME of the day but also helps you burn bodyfat without activating your body's stress-producing hormones like cortisol...cool.Most nutrition plans are stressful. Big mistake. Stress can cause you to hold on to bodyfat. Plus stress causes inflammation.Most workout plans are either too easy or too intense for too long a period of time. My System is super-short (7-14 minutes a day, plus walks when you can.) This is enough to build all the muscle you need plus burn bodyfat when combined with the nutrition plan.My System's nutrition plan is ideal if you are willing to "diet" for a day or two, then enjoy a day of eating "normal" foods.Hey, no one is perfect. Anyone who has half a brain should know that not very many people (myself included) are willing to do without their favorite foods forever.That's silly -- and it's not necessary to burn bodyfat.In fact, my System 'demands' that you eat these foods at certain times TO BURN MORE BODYFAT!Wild, isn't it?It's the System I've used for years.It's the combination of two books:7 Minute Muscle + Every Other Day DietGet them both for one low price...Go here:http://www.7minutemuscle.com/go/growon/oto <--- Helps you pass the testsAny of my three Upgrade Kits come with both books, a full year of support from me on the Every Other Day Diet group Forum, and so many bonuses I can't list them all.This combo is something I am so very proud to share with you.It's the ultimate System for lowering bodyfat, increasing lean muscle, lowering insulin, lowering inflammation, and ensuring your health.Whether you are in shape or obese, this System is one that will work for you.http://www.7minutemuscle.com/go/growon/oto <--- Helps you pass the tests
Find Out If You Too Are At Risk:
Want to know what your real odds are of having a heart attack?How about a stroke? Diabetes?Okay, this isn't sounding like a positive letter... but hang in there. It gets a lot better and more positive.I was having lunch today with my CPA and my good friend Sherry Strong. Sherry's upcoming book is a must-read. I will let you know when she's ready to release it.Since Sherry has been here visiting me in Dallas I have learned SO much about natural food preparation and what really causes disease.Our conversation took a turn to "doctor's tests." I think most of them are worthless. Some are vital.It's important to know the difference.I'm going to give you the three tests you absolutely must take if you want to help ensure your future health in a moment.But first, let me give you Sherry's argument to my third test.Yes, we nutritionists argue sometimes. ; )I'll let you decide. But statically it's far more accurate than any blood test... and get this:You can do it at home for freee.So far, are you with me? Good.I'm going to go in reverse order, third test to last...The third test is simply this:Measure your waistline. Use a tape measure and do not pull it tight. Measure right below the navel.Write down that number in inches.Then measure your height out of shoes in inches. Write that down too.Multiply your waist inches by 2. If that number is greater than your height inches you are FOUR TIMES more likely to have heart disease.For example, if you have a 36-inch waist and you are 70 inches tall, you are at a much greater risk for heart disease (36 x 2 = 72 which is greater than 70.) However if you have a 34-inch waist and you are 70 inches tall, you risk is far less (34 x 2 = 68 which is less than 70.)Four times. That's more predictive than cholesterol tests by far.And a lot less expensive to boot.Don't just read about this test -- DO IT. I'll give you something you can do ABOUT it if you fail this test in a second.The great news is that this is one factor that is totally within your control.Test number two: Know your SED rate. This is an inflammatory marker in the blood.Test number one: Know your hsCRP and LP(a) levels. Both of these can be done as one test usually. Both are inflammatory markers as well as key indicators of heart health.Go to your doctor and ask for these three blood tests. Usually they can be done all at once. Sometimes they are separate, but they are all crucial.If you are thin and look healthy, listen to this:You too can be Lance Armstrong or Jim Fixx....and not know it.Lance and Jim looked like two of the healthiest men on the planet. Lance beat testicular cancer but came within an inch of his life. Jim died after a short jog of a heart attack very young in life.Looks can be deceiving.This is Sherry's argument -- and she's totally correct.That's why I give you THREE (well, actually four) TESTS.You see, it's virtually impossible to have a normal SED rate, a normal hsCRP level and a normal LP(a) level and be at imminent risk for any of these killer diseases.Possible, perhaps -- but almost not.So, if you look healthy and feel like a bazillion bucks, you still need to know your levels of these inflammatory markers.If you are overweight or obese, you totally absolutely MUST do the waist/height test as well as the others.You see, it goes both ways.Some obese folks test out okay at the doc's office. Their cholesterol, blood pressure, and all typical readings are okay. Rarely does a doc run an hsCRP or LP(a). And rarely do they run a SED rate.See the importance here?Both the fit and the unfit can be at dire risk and not even know it.Now, here's the solution:A low-inflammatory nutrition and training plan, along with plenty of stress-free time.I can help you with the first two things.The third thing -- de-stressing -- is up to you. You may want to spend 30 minutes a day doing yoga, walking, meditating, praying, or whatever calms your MIND and BODY down.Check it out:Lance and Jim were both doing insane amounts of exercise... so much that they demanded insane amounts of high-inflammatory foods. Foods like processed carbohydrates for example.And they both got sick. One of them died.My good friend Dr. Steven Chase believes that 85% of cancer is preventable.Re-read that: 85%. And he's an oncologist -- a cancer doctor.And you know heart disease is 95% preventable... or did you?But all of these killers, especially diabetes, demand a low-insulin, low-inflammatory nutrition and exercise plan.Lance and Jim had sky-high inflammatory levels from all that exercise. It was literally TOO much exercise.That's why so many marathoners die of heart attacks. They eat inflammatory foods and engage in high-stress exercise for too long of a time.So, what's the answer?1. Short workouts that are intense, effective, and enjoyable. Weights and cardio both, or in-home resistance workouts will work fine.2. Longer "soft" workouts like brisk walking that helps de-stress the body and burn more bodyfat.3. A nutrition plan that allows for your favorite foods at the RIGHT TIME of the day but also helps you burn bodyfat without activating your body's stress-producing hormones like cortisol...cool.Most nutrition plans are stressful. Big mistake. Stress can cause you to hold on to bodyfat. Plus stress causes inflammation.Most workout plans are either too easy or too intense for too long a period of time. My System is super-short (7-14 minutes a day, plus walks when you can.) This is enough to build all the muscle you need plus burn bodyfat when combined with the nutrition plan.My System's nutrition plan is ideal if you are willing to "diet" for a day or two, then enjoy a day of eating "normal" foods.Hey, no one is perfect. Anyone who has half a brain should know that not very many people (myself included) are willing to do without their favorite foods forever.That's silly -- and it's not necessary to burn bodyfat.In fact, my System 'demands' that you eat these foods at certain times TO BURN MORE BODYFAT!Wild, isn't it?It's the System I've used for years.It's the combination of two books:7 Minute Muscle + Every Other Day DietGet them both for one low price...Go here:http://www.7minutemuscle.com/go/growon/oto <--- Helps you pass the testsAny of my three Upgrade Kits come with both books, a full year of support from me on the Every Other Day Diet group Forum, and so many bonuses I can't list them all.This combo is something I am so very proud to share with you.It's the ultimate System for lowering bodyfat, increasing lean muscle, lowering insulin, lowering inflammation, and ensuring your health.Whether you are in shape or obese, this System is one that will work for you.http://www.7minutemuscle.com/go/growon/oto <--- Helps you pass the tests
How To Get Rid Of Arm Flab
How To Get Rid Of Arm Flab
[ Editor's Note: Fitness author Jon Benson shared this letter with me and gave me permission to share it with you. ]Got arm flab?Know someone who does?Some women I know with a healthy sense of humor refer to it as "their wings" because their arm flab flaps when they walk or jog.It's time to get rid of your wings ladies...... and guys, listen up: You are not immune to arm flab. Even if your don't have any, the tips I'm about to give will help you build stronger arms.Before I go any further, I have to tell you about Marty Web.Marty looked like ... well, your typical 59-year-old housewife. Actually she looked a bit worse.She was a good 80 pounds over her ideal bodyweight. And she had her wings...... big time wings. Loads of arm flab.That was at age 59.At age 61... wow. Different story.Marty transformed her body to such a degree that even I could have never guessed she was an OUNCE overweight!Her story and 52 others just like her, male and female, are in my first book -- and my best-seller Fit Over 40.I'd like you to read more about it here --http://www.fitover40.com/go/growon <--- cure for arm flabMarty replaced her "wings" with toned, beautiful arms. And you can too.She has two pages in Fit Over 40... too much to cover in an email... but here's the basics to get you started:1. You have to get your nutrition down pat. Most people think that the flab on their arms (or anywhere for that matter) can be solved by "turning it into muscle."This is not true folks. Fat does not turn into "anything". It is used for energy. Period.Muscle is muscle. Fat is fat.You must use low-insulin nutrition like I recommend in all my books, including Fit Over 40, to lower your bodyfat. For ladies, the back-of-the-arm bodyfat is often the last bit to go.But I promise -- it will go. I can go for anyone. Marty Web and dozens of other ladies in Fit Over 40 prove that in living color... and they share how they did it.Low-insulin nutrition means eating more protein-rich foods, foods that are not processed, and plenty of tasty veggies. But it does not mean you cannot have your pizza and burgers here and there. I do every week and my bodyfat is low.2. You must train your triceps. The back of the arm is made of three muscles called the "triceps". You have a long head, a medial head and a lateral head that form the triceps muscle group.If you cannot access a gym, you can do plain-old pushups to work all three heads of the triceps. Here's a few tips. First, if you cannot do a pushup with your legs straight, start by doing them on your knees. Work up to straight-legged pushups.Second, do one third of your reps with your hands facing away from your body, one third with your hands facing toward your body (fingers pointing toward you) and the final third with your hands in the "normal" pushup position, facing the same direction as your body. This will work the various heads nicely.If you have access to a gym, see the exercises for the triceps found in my book Fit Over 40:http://www.fitover40.com/go/growon <--- say good-bye to arm flab3. Finally, you have to have a role model. Find someone like Marty who has lost their wings and use their success to inspire you.Put these three things together and you too will be "grounded" -- wingless, but with a lovely pair of arms that never jiggle and look fantastic.
[ Editor's Note: Fitness author Jon Benson shared this letter with me and gave me permission to share it with you. ]Got arm flab?Know someone who does?Some women I know with a healthy sense of humor refer to it as "their wings" because their arm flab flaps when they walk or jog.It's time to get rid of your wings ladies...... and guys, listen up: You are not immune to arm flab. Even if your don't have any, the tips I'm about to give will help you build stronger arms.Before I go any further, I have to tell you about Marty Web.Marty looked like ... well, your typical 59-year-old housewife. Actually she looked a bit worse.She was a good 80 pounds over her ideal bodyweight. And she had her wings...... big time wings. Loads of arm flab.That was at age 59.At age 61... wow. Different story.Marty transformed her body to such a degree that even I could have never guessed she was an OUNCE overweight!Her story and 52 others just like her, male and female, are in my first book -- and my best-seller Fit Over 40.I'd like you to read more about it here --http://www.fitover40.com/go/growon <--- cure for arm flabMarty replaced her "wings" with toned, beautiful arms. And you can too.She has two pages in Fit Over 40... too much to cover in an email... but here's the basics to get you started:1. You have to get your nutrition down pat. Most people think that the flab on their arms (or anywhere for that matter) can be solved by "turning it into muscle."This is not true folks. Fat does not turn into "anything". It is used for energy. Period.Muscle is muscle. Fat is fat.You must use low-insulin nutrition like I recommend in all my books, including Fit Over 40, to lower your bodyfat. For ladies, the back-of-the-arm bodyfat is often the last bit to go.But I promise -- it will go. I can go for anyone. Marty Web and dozens of other ladies in Fit Over 40 prove that in living color... and they share how they did it.Low-insulin nutrition means eating more protein-rich foods, foods that are not processed, and plenty of tasty veggies. But it does not mean you cannot have your pizza and burgers here and there. I do every week and my bodyfat is low.2. You must train your triceps. The back of the arm is made of three muscles called the "triceps". You have a long head, a medial head and a lateral head that form the triceps muscle group.If you cannot access a gym, you can do plain-old pushups to work all three heads of the triceps. Here's a few tips. First, if you cannot do a pushup with your legs straight, start by doing them on your knees. Work up to straight-legged pushups.Second, do one third of your reps with your hands facing away from your body, one third with your hands facing toward your body (fingers pointing toward you) and the final third with your hands in the "normal" pushup position, facing the same direction as your body. This will work the various heads nicely.If you have access to a gym, see the exercises for the triceps found in my book Fit Over 40:http://www.fitover40.com/go/growon <--- say good-bye to arm flab3. Finally, you have to have a role model. Find someone like Marty who has lost their wings and use their success to inspire you.Put these three things together and you too will be "grounded" -- wingless, but with a lovely pair of arms that never jiggle and look fantastic.
Sunday, December 20, 2009
New Research: Fat Is Contagious?
New Research: Fat Is Contagious?
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[ Editor's Note: Fitness author Jon Benson shared this letter with me and gave me permission to share it with you. ]It's like a dream come true."Gaining bodyfat is the result of a virus."Wouldn't that be great news?Well...Let me tell you about the AD-36 adenovirus. Adenoviruses are the same nasty bugs that cause the common cold. We all have these viruses in various forms in our body all the time.That last bit is a critical distinction.Remember that.The Pennington Biomedical Research Center in Louisiana has been doing some really ground-breaking research on AD-36. AD-36 affects stem cells... more specifically fat cells, both pre-formed and post-formed.This means AD-36 can make MORE fat cells if contracted as an infant and make your fat cells larger if contracted as an adult.Or so the theory goes.To quote the study:"Earlier researchers have concluded that Ad-36 may be contributors to obesity by super-charging fat cells to grow and store more fat. Until now, though, those researchers thought the viruses targeted pre-fat cells (called pre-adipocytes), causing them to convert in higher numbers to fat cells and causing those fat cells to be larger. Those studies were in mice. Pasaricas work determines the virus targets stem cells in humans."The result?"In one test, a third of obese people had the rare and highly contagious virus compared to just 11 percent of thinner people. Weight gain can last three months until the body has built up resistance to the bug."Wow. Sounds like we have a winner here. A virus that you can catch that literally makes you gain bodyfat! All we need is...a vaccine!Right?Wrong.First of all, notice that 11% of LEAN people have AD-36. And at any given time, just like a cold or a flu virus, you could contract AD-36. If your body has 'never' been exposed to it, you may require about 3 months to build up antibodies to ward it off.Now, you can gain a lot of weight in 3 months... but come on. You cannot become obese in three months unless you are really, REALLY working at it.Plus, like most viruses, you build up immunity to AD-36. Researchers do not know how long the immunity lasts, but some theorize it could last years... some even decades.And let's not forget those 11% who are lean and have the virus.Why did they not all of a sudden get "sick" with bodyfat?Because they are not EATING or LIVING in a way that allows them to gain bodyfat no matter what nasty freakin' viruses may be floating about, that's why.That's right folks: It is always going to come down to the food we put in our body and the way we move. Here's another hypothesis presented by Sherry Strong, food philosopher and nutritionist: "This could very well be the result of nature creating a mutation to encourage us to eat more due to the fact our consumption of natural, whole and organic foods is so low."Brilliant observation... and one tha makes complete sense.Even if a "virus" is responsible for 20% of our weightgain, what about the other 80%?We do not need a vaccine other than good food and a common sense workout plan.Here's the best --http://www.7minutemuscle.com/go/growon <--- the "vaccine" for bodyfatHere's why I love this workout:1. It's fast. 7-14 minutes 3-5 days per week. Anyone on earth can do this.2. The Basic Upgrade (you will see it) still comes with a copy of my book "The Every Other Day Diet." Put the two together and you have an absolute winner of a plan that's practical and enjoyable.3. Plus, anyone who owns "Every Other Day Diet" gets my upcoming "Radical Fatloss Blueprint" book freee. It comes out March 1st.That's 3 good reasons to go here and check out 7 Minute Muscle...http://www.7minutemuscle.com/go/growon <--- the "vaccine" for bodyfatHere's one more:You know better.You know that there's never going to be a magic pill for health, vitality, energy and looking your best.We can keep hoping... or you can take action and get what you want now.To me, that makes more sense than AD-36 "Super-Retro Fat-burning Vaccine" to hit the marketplace in 2021.
Why Do People Fail In The Gym?
So here's the million-dollar question:
"What's the number one reason people do not work out?"
Is it lack of money? Lack of motivation? Perhaps they lack the ideal workout plan?
Nope. It's TIME. Or rather the lack thereof.
"We know that 50 per cent of the population doesn't [exercise] and the most commonly cited barrier to exercise is lack of time." This quote comes from exercise researcher Martin Gibala, a kinesiology professor at McMaster University in Hamilton.
Gibala put his theory to the test in a study that was published in the Journal of Physiology. In it Gibala compared a group who exercised "traditionally" -- 90 to 120 minutes per day -- with another group exercising far less: Only 20 minutes per day and only three days per week.
That's a whopping one hour per week folks.
Did you know that Jon Benson's "7 Minute Muscle" plan calls for only five 7-minute workouts with resistance training (weights or bodyweight) plus only 9 minutes cardio a few days per week?
And that actually works? Yeah... you bet it does.
If you do the math, that's about an hour per week as well.
This is the "Level 1" workout. There are three levels depending on your goals and exercise tolerance.
Find out more here --
http://www.7minutemuscle.com/go/growon <--- brief is best! Back to Gibala's study: In just two weeks both groups showed improvement in both exercise performance and oxygen uptake. (Remember, fat burns in the presence of oxygen.) The kicker is that both groups were almost identical in their improvement. Why? Because the brief exercise group trained with greater focus and more intensity -- exactly how Jon suggests you train. This is just one of dozens of studies that confirm the benefits of shorter but more intense workouts. However, there is a catch: Train too hard and you will shut down your fat-burning furnace. Your body perceives over-exertion done over an extended period of time as a sign of pursuit. It can trigger an ancient hormonal sequence that says, "I'm being chased by a tiger! Horde the fat!" The body literally shuts down what it considers to be unnecessary activity in favor of self-preservation. And guess what? Burning off those hips and love handles is not a biological necessity. You have to learn when to hit it hard AND when to rest and recover. Finally, you have to put yourself into the proper mental state in order to see greater results in the shortest period of time. Jon devotes an entire chapter to putting your mind into your muscle to make gains faster than ever befor in "7 Minute Muscle." You can read more here -- http://www.7minutemuscle.com/go/growon <--- brief is best!
Just remember these three key points:
1. Time is the greatest barrier to fitness. 2. Workouts can be short and very effective. 3. The body goes where the mind directs.
Until next week, train smart.
Sincerely,
"What's the number one reason people do not work out?"
Is it lack of money? Lack of motivation? Perhaps they lack the ideal workout plan?
Nope. It's TIME. Or rather the lack thereof.
"We know that 50 per cent of the population doesn't [exercise] and the most commonly cited barrier to exercise is lack of time." This quote comes from exercise researcher Martin Gibala, a kinesiology professor at McMaster University in Hamilton.
Gibala put his theory to the test in a study that was published in the Journal of Physiology. In it Gibala compared a group who exercised "traditionally" -- 90 to 120 minutes per day -- with another group exercising far less: Only 20 minutes per day and only three days per week.
That's a whopping one hour per week folks.
Did you know that Jon Benson's "7 Minute Muscle" plan calls for only five 7-minute workouts with resistance training (weights or bodyweight) plus only 9 minutes cardio a few days per week?
And that actually works? Yeah... you bet it does.
If you do the math, that's about an hour per week as well.
This is the "Level 1" workout. There are three levels depending on your goals and exercise tolerance.
Find out more here --
http://www.7minutemuscle.com/go/growon <--- brief is best! Back to Gibala's study: In just two weeks both groups showed improvement in both exercise performance and oxygen uptake. (Remember, fat burns in the presence of oxygen.) The kicker is that both groups were almost identical in their improvement. Why? Because the brief exercise group trained with greater focus and more intensity -- exactly how Jon suggests you train. This is just one of dozens of studies that confirm the benefits of shorter but more intense workouts. However, there is a catch: Train too hard and you will shut down your fat-burning furnace. Your body perceives over-exertion done over an extended period of time as a sign of pursuit. It can trigger an ancient hormonal sequence that says, "I'm being chased by a tiger! Horde the fat!" The body literally shuts down what it considers to be unnecessary activity in favor of self-preservation. And guess what? Burning off those hips and love handles is not a biological necessity. You have to learn when to hit it hard AND when to rest and recover. Finally, you have to put yourself into the proper mental state in order to see greater results in the shortest period of time. Jon devotes an entire chapter to putting your mind into your muscle to make gains faster than ever befor in "7 Minute Muscle." You can read more here -- http://www.7minutemuscle.com/go/growon <--- brief is best!
Just remember these three key points:
1. Time is the greatest barrier to fitness. 2. Workouts can be short and very effective. 3. The body goes where the mind directs.
Until next week, train smart.
Sincerely,
Eat Less, Train Less, Live Longer!
Did you see that article on MSNBC about living longer?
"While the quest for the proverbial Fountain of Youth is endless and typically fruitless, one method known to extend the human lifespan by up to five years has quietly become accepted among leading researchers. The formula is simple: Eat less. It could add years to your life, several experts now say. And done in moderation, it could at least help you live a more healthy life."
Really? Eat less. Live longer?
Who'd thunk?
But seriously, why is this the case? And more importantly, why do so many other health and fitness pros give the opposite advice, often asking you to eat 5-8 times a day? Is there some common ground?
Yes there is. But first let's look at why eating less can mean living longer.
That article went on to say:
"Calorie restriction, as it is called, is as close to a real Fountain of Youth as any known technique comes. Even scientists who are cautious about anti-aging hype say it works, both by cutting risks for some diseases and by allowing all body cells, somehow, to hang in there longer.
"This is just part of the story. As usual, the mainstream media doesn't always bother to give you the entire picture.
Eating less is a bit over-simplistic. Caloric restriction is based on "quantitative" reduction, not simply eating like a bird or starving yourself. That will never work. You won't stick to it and your body certainly won't bother to burn off its spare bodyfat when it thinks you're in a stone age famine.
The key is to avoid overtraining in the gym like the plague. Too much training and you'll be forced to eat more food -- usually not a good thing.
Jon Benson's new system "7 Minute Muscle" is perfect for someone who is wanting to not spend their lives in the kitchen or in the gym. This is REQUIRED READING if you really want to see how great you can look in the least amount of time possible. Sure, you work hard. There's no pills or gadgets involved. But it's worth every minute... all 7 of them!
http://www.7minutemuscle.com/go/growon <--- read more here
"While the quest for the proverbial Fountain of Youth is endless and typically fruitless, one method known to extend the human lifespan by up to five years has quietly become accepted among leading researchers. The formula is simple: Eat less. It could add years to your life, several experts now say. And done in moderation, it could at least help you live a more healthy life."
Really? Eat less. Live longer?
Who'd thunk?
But seriously, why is this the case? And more importantly, why do so many other health and fitness pros give the opposite advice, often asking you to eat 5-8 times a day? Is there some common ground?
Yes there is. But first let's look at why eating less can mean living longer.
That article went on to say:
"Calorie restriction, as it is called, is as close to a real Fountain of Youth as any known technique comes. Even scientists who are cautious about anti-aging hype say it works, both by cutting risks for some diseases and by allowing all body cells, somehow, to hang in there longer.
"This is just part of the story. As usual, the mainstream media doesn't always bother to give you the entire picture.
Eating less is a bit over-simplistic. Caloric restriction is based on "quantitative" reduction, not simply eating like a bird or starving yourself. That will never work. You won't stick to it and your body certainly won't bother to burn off its spare bodyfat when it thinks you're in a stone age famine.
The key is to avoid overtraining in the gym like the plague. Too much training and you'll be forced to eat more food -- usually not a good thing.
Jon Benson's new system "7 Minute Muscle" is perfect for someone who is wanting to not spend their lives in the kitchen or in the gym. This is REQUIRED READING if you really want to see how great you can look in the least amount of time possible. Sure, you work hard. There's no pills or gadgets involved. But it's worth every minute... all 7 of them!
http://www.7minutemuscle.com/go/growon <--- read more here
Science of hypertrophy article
7 Minute ScienceThe science behind brevity trainingby Jon Benson, Author of 7 Minute Musclehttp://www.7minutemuscle.com/go/growon
A funny thing happened on the way to the promo...
(I always wanted to start an article like that.)
A few months ago I released a book whose title was more reminiscent of a line out of "There's Something About Mary" than a serious work on fitness. "7 Minute Muscle" -- yep, it's getting more and more difficult to distinguish fact from parody.
Here's the real irony: Of the 27 testimonials I've received so far that I deem worthy of publishing on the web, over a dozen were from fitness professionals. I'm not talking about "doctors" with a gut as large as their paycheck. I'm speaking of men and women with both academic and real-world experience in the fitness and bodybuilding world.
There were exceptions of course. My friend John Berardi, while saying some nice things about the work, couldn't endorse it due to the emphasis on shorter training sessions. That's cool. Everyone has a different approach. But the overwhelming number of folks with consonants behind their names -- those who read the book and applied the principles -- had wonderful things to say.
There's a reason for that: The workout protocol is based on the science of hypertrophy as well as psychophysiology, the study of the mind/body connection.
I will delve into the mental aspects of the protocols in a later article. For now, since most of you are experienced, educated and (dare I say it) hard-core, let's delve into the meat.
7 Minute Muscle is primarily a density-based training system. It demands varying rep ranges done within specific time periods. The protocol factors six of the primary variables of hypertrophy, or muscle growth: Intensity, Load, Volume, Density, Time and Force. (Time includes rest intervals as well as the time required to perform a given task.)
A layman's take on one of the basic laws of physics states that time and energy are interrelated. Doing the same amount of work in less time demands more energy, which translates into more power. While power is a factor in training, our interest is focused on forcing muscle growth and adaptation. This is also an element of time and energy. More energy expended in less time = more power.
If you break down the typical 3-4 set bench press routine, with reps starting at 12 and ending in the 4-6 range, with longer rest intervals between heavier sets, you'll find that the aggregate weight lifted is "less" than a protocol like 7 Minute Muscle, which uses 'less' weight (easier on the joints) but demands more work in less time. In other words, X amount of repetitions done with Y amount of weight in just 5 minutes (phase 1 of our two-phase protocol) ends up being greater than your typical 3-4 set protocol, despite the fact that more weight is used in the latter.
Other routines, of course, utilize this factor of density. Vince Gironda's infamous 8 sets of 8, EDT and so-forth. 7 Minute Muscle goes a bit further by varying rest, load factors and repetition range. Reps will vary from as low as one rep to as much as ten, and all of this is at the trainee's discretion. They have only one objective: Increase the aggregate repetition count from one training session to the next. Since time is limited (broken down into two phases: A Power Phase of no more than 5 repetitions and a Mass Phase of no more than 10 repetitions) the trainee is given a system that more accurately measure the seventh and most crucial factor of hypertrophy: Progression.
More work in less time. Variable repetition ranges. Variable rest intervals. And all in seven minutes (for beginners.) Intermediate and advanced-level trainees are given 14 and 21-minute protocols if they wish to implement them. I myself rarely go beyond 14 minutes, as that is all that's required to stimulate muscle growth.
I will cover health factors, cardiovascular work, ab training, and the science of mind and body in future articles. For now, give 7 Minute Muscle a shot. There's nothing funny about it, except for the fact that you'll be laughing all the way home from the gym as you finished your killer workout while your buddies were still warming up.
---------
[ Ed. Note: Jon Benson is the author of four best-selling fitness and nutrition books: Fit Over 40, Simply Eat, The Every Other Day Diet and 7 Minute Muscle, as well as the year-long M-Power Audio Series. You can read more about 7 Minute Muscle at http://www.7minutemuscle.com/go/growon ]
A funny thing happened on the way to the promo...
(I always wanted to start an article like that.)
A few months ago I released a book whose title was more reminiscent of a line out of "There's Something About Mary" than a serious work on fitness. "7 Minute Muscle" -- yep, it's getting more and more difficult to distinguish fact from parody.
Here's the real irony: Of the 27 testimonials I've received so far that I deem worthy of publishing on the web, over a dozen were from fitness professionals. I'm not talking about "doctors" with a gut as large as their paycheck. I'm speaking of men and women with both academic and real-world experience in the fitness and bodybuilding world.
There were exceptions of course. My friend John Berardi, while saying some nice things about the work, couldn't endorse it due to the emphasis on shorter training sessions. That's cool. Everyone has a different approach. But the overwhelming number of folks with consonants behind their names -- those who read the book and applied the principles -- had wonderful things to say.
There's a reason for that: The workout protocol is based on the science of hypertrophy as well as psychophysiology, the study of the mind/body connection.
I will delve into the mental aspects of the protocols in a later article. For now, since most of you are experienced, educated and (dare I say it) hard-core, let's delve into the meat.
7 Minute Muscle is primarily a density-based training system. It demands varying rep ranges done within specific time periods. The protocol factors six of the primary variables of hypertrophy, or muscle growth: Intensity, Load, Volume, Density, Time and Force. (Time includes rest intervals as well as the time required to perform a given task.)
A layman's take on one of the basic laws of physics states that time and energy are interrelated. Doing the same amount of work in less time demands more energy, which translates into more power. While power is a factor in training, our interest is focused on forcing muscle growth and adaptation. This is also an element of time and energy. More energy expended in less time = more power.
If you break down the typical 3-4 set bench press routine, with reps starting at 12 and ending in the 4-6 range, with longer rest intervals between heavier sets, you'll find that the aggregate weight lifted is "less" than a protocol like 7 Minute Muscle, which uses 'less' weight (easier on the joints) but demands more work in less time. In other words, X amount of repetitions done with Y amount of weight in just 5 minutes (phase 1 of our two-phase protocol) ends up being greater than your typical 3-4 set protocol, despite the fact that more weight is used in the latter.
Other routines, of course, utilize this factor of density. Vince Gironda's infamous 8 sets of 8, EDT and so-forth. 7 Minute Muscle goes a bit further by varying rest, load factors and repetition range. Reps will vary from as low as one rep to as much as ten, and all of this is at the trainee's discretion. They have only one objective: Increase the aggregate repetition count from one training session to the next. Since time is limited (broken down into two phases: A Power Phase of no more than 5 repetitions and a Mass Phase of no more than 10 repetitions) the trainee is given a system that more accurately measure the seventh and most crucial factor of hypertrophy: Progression.
More work in less time. Variable repetition ranges. Variable rest intervals. And all in seven minutes (for beginners.) Intermediate and advanced-level trainees are given 14 and 21-minute protocols if they wish to implement them. I myself rarely go beyond 14 minutes, as that is all that's required to stimulate muscle growth.
I will cover health factors, cardiovascular work, ab training, and the science of mind and body in future articles. For now, give 7 Minute Muscle a shot. There's nothing funny about it, except for the fact that you'll be laughing all the way home from the gym as you finished your killer workout while your buddies were still warming up.
---------
[ Ed. Note: Jon Benson is the author of four best-selling fitness and nutrition books: Fit Over 40, Simply Eat, The Every Other Day Diet and 7 Minute Muscle, as well as the year-long M-Power Audio Series. You can read more about 7 Minute Muscle at http://www.7minutemuscle.com/go/growon ]
"This 1 weird tip works for flattening the belly"
Some of my greatest progress in life has come by listening to my elders.
Wisdom often comes with age.
Well in this case, fatloss wisdom comes with really, really... REALLY old age.
I'm talking Fred Flintstone-age.
But once I saw how it works, it made perfect sense to try it myself...
... and what do you know?
Flatter stomach; less bodyfat; and better muscle tone. Even sleep improves.
All from this 1 tip.
There's a presentation you need to see:
http://www.everyotherdaydiet.com/go/growon <-- Click-Here
That will tell you all about it.
Enjoy,
P.S. On this page you'll also discover how to get a really powerful fatloss plan for freee...
Folks can shed up to 21lbs in 21days if they do it right...
http://www.everyotherdaydiet.com/go/growon <-- Click-Here
P.S. Special freebie to those who watch my entire presentation on the page above... very nice... : )
Wisdom often comes with age.
Well in this case, fatloss wisdom comes with really, really... REALLY old age.
I'm talking Fred Flintstone-age.
But once I saw how it works, it made perfect sense to try it myself...
... and what do you know?
Flatter stomach; less bodyfat; and better muscle tone. Even sleep improves.
All from this 1 tip.
There's a presentation you need to see:
http://www.everyotherdaydiet.com/go/growon <-- Click-Here
That will tell you all about it.
Enjoy,
P.S. On this page you'll also discover how to get a really powerful fatloss plan for freee...
Folks can shed up to 21lbs in 21days if they do it right...
http://www.everyotherdaydiet.com/go/growon <-- Click-Here
P.S. Special freebie to those who watch my entire presentation on the page above... very nice... : )
"Rebel" Fatloss Tricks
You know what?
I like "weird."
I've always been a bit on the fringe side of the fence if you know what I mean.
A bit of a rebel.
So were guys like Einstein, Mozart, and Picasso. Not that I'm putting myself into their category of genius by any stretch... but I love their approach to life.
BE BOLD...OR GO HOME.
Makes sense to me. This life it too darn short for anything less than being bold.
That means taking some risks here and there. That means taking action while the others are content to sit on the couch being the same person they were yesterday.
And the day before...
And the month before...
And the year before.
Do you want to live your years like that? Or do you want to dive into life? Be the greatest "you" possible?
Then be a bit of a rebel.
Here's some "rebel tips" for fatloss I think you'll enjoy...
REBEL TIP 1 Flip The Food Pyramid Upside-down
The USDA's Food Pyramid is an utter joke. It's origins stink up the joint, let me tell you.
First, the grain industry was in a pinch when the Food Pyramid was created. And wouldn't you know it... the grain industry increased their "contributions" (read: bribes) to certain politicians to get placement atop the pyramid... or in this case at the very bottom. The "foundation" if you will.
Just think about this for a moment:
The USDA wants you to eat (gasp) MORE starch than vegetables? More bread than fruits, lean meats, and hormone-producing fats?
Are they NUTS??
Yes... they are nuts. (Which, by the way, are no where near the foundation... nuts, that is.)
You'd be better off flipping the sucker upside-down.
That would look like this:
40% of your cals from healthy fats 30% of your cals from protein 30% of your cals from carbs
Roughly, that is.
Sounds... rebellious, right? Well it is.
Too bad I have the science (and the abs) to back it up.
If you want a system laid out for you, then go here:
http://www.everyotherdaydiet.com/go/growon <-- go!
REBEL TIP 2 Cardio Is Not Smart-ee-o
At least the way the so-called "experts" want you to do it.
Look: This isn't rocket science. Just walk into any gym...take a look at the folks who only do cardio work for 45-60 minutes every day.
Do they look any different from year to year?
Let me save you some time: NO. They do not.
Cardio (unless you are into endurance sports) is a waste of energy done this way. First, it increases your carbohydrate cravings. For most people that's not a good thing. Why? Because cardio at this pace burns mostly SUGAR, not bodyfat.
What do you want to burn?
Exactly. Bodyfat.
Finally, cardio is no where near as efficient as resistance training at dissolving bodyfat... and certainly not even CLOSE to resistance training when it comes to shaping lean muscle and getting the look all these cardio bunnies are after.
Now, I 'do' have a rebel cardio trick... and it takes 9-15 minutes 2-3 times a week to perform.
That's it. And you get ALL the benefits heart-wise of long-session cardio. I got the tip from fitness guru Jon Benson.
Combine it with some brisk walking and my overall fitness plan and presto: No more bodyfat.
Here's what is cool: He put his new in-home version of this resistance-based workout online for a few days at a major discount... but it's only for people who pick up this:
http://www.everyotherdaydiet.com/go/growon <-- go!
This is completely illustrated with photos too... and you do not need anything but resistance bands and perhaps some cheap dumbbells to do this in-home. Or you can use the gym-based workouts (included with videos.)
Train like this just 3-5 days a week and you can kiss long, boring cardio goodbye.
REBEL TIP 3 Do Not Overwork Your Abs
Here's a mistake I see most people make in the gym: They do endless sets of crunches, leg raises, and (gasp again) sit-ups... all geared toward seeing those toned abs they want.
Guess what?
Waste of time.
In fact, it's worse than that... it can literally shut down your recovery ability. You'll slow your progress in the gym (or at home)... and your fat-burning too.
And you may give up your plan entirely because of it.
Here's the brutal truth: Ab 'muscles' are easy to build. It only takes about 3 minutes 2-3 times a week... that's it.
( Note: Jon included my "3 Minute Abs" in the fitness book I just told you about... it's only for those who get EODD though... )
The muscles are not what make your stomach flatter... it's the nutrition plan folks.
You're just building muscle underneath layers of bodyfat... not good.
Jon says he does very little direct ab training. When he does it's usually 3-5 minutes tops 2 days a week. And his abs are... well... killer. : )
Bottom line: Rely on resistance training and Jon's special "favorite foods dietplan" to get and stay lean.
More about it all here:
http://www.everyotherdaydiet.com/go/growon <-- go!
So be a rebel.
Thumb your nose at the establishment and step out on your own.
Trust me: You'll be a leader in every sense of the word if you do.
P.S. Jon is still giving away "Radical Fatloss Blueprint" along with EODD for a few more days. And he's giving a lucky few the chance to pick up the Supplement-Kit that comes with Radical Fatloss for almost 100 bucks off... the video and details are here:
http://www.everyotherdaydiet.com/go/growon <-- go!
Sorry... EODD Readers Only.... so pick it up today.
I like "weird."
I've always been a bit on the fringe side of the fence if you know what I mean.
A bit of a rebel.
So were guys like Einstein, Mozart, and Picasso. Not that I'm putting myself into their category of genius by any stretch... but I love their approach to life.
BE BOLD...OR GO HOME.
Makes sense to me. This life it too darn short for anything less than being bold.
That means taking some risks here and there. That means taking action while the others are content to sit on the couch being the same person they were yesterday.
And the day before...
And the month before...
And the year before.
Do you want to live your years like that? Or do you want to dive into life? Be the greatest "you" possible?
Then be a bit of a rebel.
Here's some "rebel tips" for fatloss I think you'll enjoy...
REBEL TIP 1 Flip The Food Pyramid Upside-down
The USDA's Food Pyramid is an utter joke. It's origins stink up the joint, let me tell you.
First, the grain industry was in a pinch when the Food Pyramid was created. And wouldn't you know it... the grain industry increased their "contributions" (read: bribes) to certain politicians to get placement atop the pyramid... or in this case at the very bottom. The "foundation" if you will.
Just think about this for a moment:
The USDA wants you to eat (gasp) MORE starch than vegetables? More bread than fruits, lean meats, and hormone-producing fats?
Are they NUTS??
Yes... they are nuts. (Which, by the way, are no where near the foundation... nuts, that is.)
You'd be better off flipping the sucker upside-down.
That would look like this:
40% of your cals from healthy fats 30% of your cals from protein 30% of your cals from carbs
Roughly, that is.
Sounds... rebellious, right? Well it is.
Too bad I have the science (and the abs) to back it up.
If you want a system laid out for you, then go here:
http://www.everyotherdaydiet.com/go/growon <-- go!
REBEL TIP 2 Cardio Is Not Smart-ee-o
At least the way the so-called "experts" want you to do it.
Look: This isn't rocket science. Just walk into any gym...take a look at the folks who only do cardio work for 45-60 minutes every day.
Do they look any different from year to year?
Let me save you some time: NO. They do not.
Cardio (unless you are into endurance sports) is a waste of energy done this way. First, it increases your carbohydrate cravings. For most people that's not a good thing. Why? Because cardio at this pace burns mostly SUGAR, not bodyfat.
What do you want to burn?
Exactly. Bodyfat.
Finally, cardio is no where near as efficient as resistance training at dissolving bodyfat... and certainly not even CLOSE to resistance training when it comes to shaping lean muscle and getting the look all these cardio bunnies are after.
Now, I 'do' have a rebel cardio trick... and it takes 9-15 minutes 2-3 times a week to perform.
That's it. And you get ALL the benefits heart-wise of long-session cardio. I got the tip from fitness guru Jon Benson.
Combine it with some brisk walking and my overall fitness plan and presto: No more bodyfat.
Here's what is cool: He put his new in-home version of this resistance-based workout online for a few days at a major discount... but it's only for people who pick up this:
http://www.everyotherdaydiet.com/go/growon <-- go!
This is completely illustrated with photos too... and you do not need anything but resistance bands and perhaps some cheap dumbbells to do this in-home. Or you can use the gym-based workouts (included with videos.)
Train like this just 3-5 days a week and you can kiss long, boring cardio goodbye.
REBEL TIP 3 Do Not Overwork Your Abs
Here's a mistake I see most people make in the gym: They do endless sets of crunches, leg raises, and (gasp again) sit-ups... all geared toward seeing those toned abs they want.
Guess what?
Waste of time.
In fact, it's worse than that... it can literally shut down your recovery ability. You'll slow your progress in the gym (or at home)... and your fat-burning too.
And you may give up your plan entirely because of it.
Here's the brutal truth: Ab 'muscles' are easy to build. It only takes about 3 minutes 2-3 times a week... that's it.
( Note: Jon included my "3 Minute Abs" in the fitness book I just told you about... it's only for those who get EODD though... )
The muscles are not what make your stomach flatter... it's the nutrition plan folks.
You're just building muscle underneath layers of bodyfat... not good.
Jon says he does very little direct ab training. When he does it's usually 3-5 minutes tops 2 days a week. And his abs are... well... killer. : )
Bottom line: Rely on resistance training and Jon's special "favorite foods dietplan" to get and stay lean.
More about it all here:
http://www.everyotherdaydiet.com/go/growon <-- go!
So be a rebel.
Thumb your nose at the establishment and step out on your own.
Trust me: You'll be a leader in every sense of the word if you do.
P.S. Jon is still giving away "Radical Fatloss Blueprint" along with EODD for a few more days. And he's giving a lucky few the chance to pick up the Supplement-Kit that comes with Radical Fatloss for almost 100 bucks off... the video and details are here:
http://www.everyotherdaydiet.com/go/growon <-- go!
Sorry... EODD Readers Only.... so pick it up today.
Fatloss Tricks No One Tells You About
You know... there's a club you should join.
It's called The Insider's Club.
It is that club whose membership is based only on what secret goodies the members possess.
In our case, this is the Fatloss Insider's Club. Only those in the know can join.... freee to them of course... : )
So, if you want to get rid of some lbs...
FATLOSS TRICK 1 Eat Pizza?
Fitness author Jon Benson told me this story.
He went for some New York-style pizza in Austin, Texas.
Did he feel guilty? No way... in fact the next day he was LEANER.
What the what?
He had to set up his body for this bit of metabolic trickery ofcourse. You cannot just "eat pizza" and shed the pounds... I wishyou could!
But my personal System for fatloss not only "allows" pizza (and allmy other favorite foods)... it DEMANDS that I eat it.
Another benefit of Jon's System... it really cuts your appetiteand food-cravings down.
Learn how to use his System here:
http://www.everyotherdaydiet.com/go/growon <-- go!
FATLOSS TRICK 2 The 10-Minute Cardio Trick
If you want to just get into good heart health, you only need GXP Cardio (covered in the System mentioned above) 2-3 days per week for 9-15 minutes. That's it.
However if you want to use "smart cardio" (not long, boring cardio) then you need a bit more. Just a bit.
It's called The 10-Minute Trick.
Start with just every other day. Then move to 4 days... and then 5.
If you are pressed for time, this is ideal. Even if you are not, it works like magic.
10 minutes in the morning 'before' you eat. Just make sure your heart rate is only about 65% of your max... in other words, you are not breathing super-heavy at all, but you are working up a sweat. That's it.
10 minutes 'before' lunch. Just cut your lunch hour short by 10 minutes... that's all. You don't sweat enough to need a shower... don't worry. Walking stairs works great, or walking outside... be creative!
Then 10 'harder' minutes about 2 hours before you go to sleep. Get your heart rate up to where you are breathing a little harder.
That's it.
You can even start with just two sessions of 10 minutes (morning and night) if lunch is out.
FATLOSS TRICK 3 Increase Your Fat?
Yep. I want you to eat more dietary-fat.... but I want you to replace some of your carbohydrates (starch like rice, potatoes, etc.) with healthy fats like olive oil, coconut oil and almonds.
Fat dulls the appetite and all three of the fats above actually help your body get rid of its fat-stores if you decrease carbs.
The entire plan is laid out for you. Read more here --
http://www.everyotherdaydiet.com/go/growon <-- go!
FATLOSS TRICK 4 Think Resistance
Far better than cardio will ever be. That would be resistance training.
Either weight training or in-home resistance training using bands and bodyweight. Studies confirm what we fitness pros already know: Resistance training not only sculpts the body (cardio cannot) but it also burns 9-12x more bodyfat over the long-term than cardio.
But you need both. And both cardio and resistance training (in-home or in the gym) is worked into Jon's book "7 Minute Body."
You can get it when you pick up "Every Other Day Diet" for 75% off-retail... it is all detailed here...
http://www.everyotherdaydiet.com/go/growon <-- go!
Welcome to the Club!
P.S. Jon is still giving away "Radical Fatloss Blueprint" along with EODD for a few more days. And he's giving a lucky few the chance to pick up the Supplement-Kit that comes with Radical Fatloss for almost 100 bucks off... the video and details are here:
http://www.everyotherdaydiet.com/go/growon <-- go!
Sorry... EODD Readers Only.... so pick it up today.
It's called The Insider's Club.
It is that club whose membership is based only on what secret goodies the members possess.
In our case, this is the Fatloss Insider's Club. Only those in the know can join.... freee to them of course... : )
So, if you want to get rid of some lbs...
FATLOSS TRICK 1 Eat Pizza?
Fitness author Jon Benson told me this story.
He went for some New York-style pizza in Austin, Texas.
Did he feel guilty? No way... in fact the next day he was LEANER.
What the what?
He had to set up his body for this bit of metabolic trickery ofcourse. You cannot just "eat pizza" and shed the pounds... I wishyou could!
But my personal System for fatloss not only "allows" pizza (and allmy other favorite foods)... it DEMANDS that I eat it.
Another benefit of Jon's System... it really cuts your appetiteand food-cravings down.
Learn how to use his System here:
http://www.everyotherdaydiet.com/go/growon <-- go!
FATLOSS TRICK 2 The 10-Minute Cardio Trick
If you want to just get into good heart health, you only need GXP Cardio (covered in the System mentioned above) 2-3 days per week for 9-15 minutes. That's it.
However if you want to use "smart cardio" (not long, boring cardio) then you need a bit more. Just a bit.
It's called The 10-Minute Trick.
Start with just every other day. Then move to 4 days... and then 5.
If you are pressed for time, this is ideal. Even if you are not, it works like magic.
10 minutes in the morning 'before' you eat. Just make sure your heart rate is only about 65% of your max... in other words, you are not breathing super-heavy at all, but you are working up a sweat. That's it.
10 minutes 'before' lunch. Just cut your lunch hour short by 10 minutes... that's all. You don't sweat enough to need a shower... don't worry. Walking stairs works great, or walking outside... be creative!
Then 10 'harder' minutes about 2 hours before you go to sleep. Get your heart rate up to where you are breathing a little harder.
That's it.
You can even start with just two sessions of 10 minutes (morning and night) if lunch is out.
FATLOSS TRICK 3 Increase Your Fat?
Yep. I want you to eat more dietary-fat.... but I want you to replace some of your carbohydrates (starch like rice, potatoes, etc.) with healthy fats like olive oil, coconut oil and almonds.
Fat dulls the appetite and all three of the fats above actually help your body get rid of its fat-stores if you decrease carbs.
The entire plan is laid out for you. Read more here --
http://www.everyotherdaydiet.com/go/growon <-- go!
FATLOSS TRICK 4 Think Resistance
Far better than cardio will ever be. That would be resistance training.
Either weight training or in-home resistance training using bands and bodyweight. Studies confirm what we fitness pros already know: Resistance training not only sculpts the body (cardio cannot) but it also burns 9-12x more bodyfat over the long-term than cardio.
But you need both. And both cardio and resistance training (in-home or in the gym) is worked into Jon's book "7 Minute Body."
You can get it when you pick up "Every Other Day Diet" for 75% off-retail... it is all detailed here...
http://www.everyotherdaydiet.com/go/growon <-- go!
Welcome to the Club!
P.S. Jon is still giving away "Radical Fatloss Blueprint" along with EODD for a few more days. And he's giving a lucky few the chance to pick up the Supplement-Kit that comes with Radical Fatloss for almost 100 bucks off... the video and details are here:
http://www.everyotherdaydiet.com/go/growon <-- go!
Sorry... EODD Readers Only.... so pick it up today.
Surprising Things That Make You Leaner
Want to be leaner?
Good deal... here's 5 tips that will help you along...
TIP 1 Ditch The Starch
Starches, such as rice, potatoes, some veggies, oats, etc. are often considered "health foods."
While they can be healthy, they can also pack on stomach bodyfat like crazy if you overdo them.
As you may know, my "Every Other Day Diet" System (EODD) actually encourages you to eat starches and even sweets several days a week to get rid of excess weight:
http://www.everyotherdaydiet.com/go/growon <-- click. ( Some of you may see a survey here on how best to help with your bodyweight goals. ) Well... how does THAT work? Simple: Timing is everything. And it takes a "weekly" approach to foods rather than a daily approach. This keeps your metabolism guessing. If your body cannot figure out what you're up to, fatburning is that much more powerful. And you can get by with eating starches... at least a specific times on specific days. But if you're not going to do EODD, then you'll have to wing it. And the best way to wing it is to simply cut starches out entirely for 4-8 weeks. Then slowly add them back a few days per week. This is no where near as effective (or as fun) as the EODD method, but it will get you pointed in the right direction. TIP 2 Can The Sodas Why diet-sodas? A recent study revealed that people who drank diet-sodas actually increased bodyfat when compared to those who drank sugar-sodas. What the... ?? Yep. Your body cannot be fooled by aspartame and chemicals. Sorry, but that's the truth. Here's a personal story: When I cut out the diet-sodas my bodyfat drops like a rock in a pond of clear water. And that's what you need to be drinking: A quart of pure water per 50 lbs of bodyweight a day. Try mixing water with lemon and a bit of Stevia (an herbal sweetener) and make lemonade. It's wonderful! TIP 3 Stay Hungry It takes a special person to be hungry... and an even greater one to stay that way. I want you to stay hungry in two ways: In how you workout and literally... stay a bit hungry before you go to bed. Not "starving"... just a bit hungry. For your workouts, I have a great solution. If you pick up EODD you'll get a limited shot at "7 Minute Body"... Jon Benson's combination of "7 Minute Muscle" and "The 7 Minute In-Home Workout" in one book... and for more than half off... but that's a very limited deal. Gotta have EODD... you'll need them both... http://www.everyotherdaydiet.com/go/growon <-- click. You see, progression -- "forced" progression -- is the best way to stay hungry. 7 Minute Body forces you to progress without thinking about it. Progression is built into the System. As far as staying hungry at night? Check with your doctor and if he/she okays it take 500mg of potassium and 1000mg of magnesium/calcium a few hours prior to bed. This helps with the hunger pangs. Also, keep hard-boiled eggs in the fridge. If you get really hungry, eat one with half the yolk (toss the other half.) It keeps you full for an hour at least. TIP 4 Cardio Clarity Hours and hours of cardio a day is not the answer. However, you can do "light" cardio (i.e. brisk walking, or riding the bike at 60% of your max) just to burn off calories. That's okay... and personally I don't find it that boring if I'm watching a TV show. It does not interfere with my main fatloss exercise (weight training... YES!) and it burns off about 400 calories an hour. What does work is early morning fasting cardio... but you only need 9-15 minutes. Jon Benson explains GXP (Modified) in the 7 Minute Body book, available only if you pick up EODD, and you can get it at more than half off: http://www.everyotherdaydiet.com/go/growon <-- click. TIP 5 Get Raw At Night Raw veggies with your last meal and as a snack will really help your fatburning along. Try starting with red peppers because they're sweet. You you'll eat virtually every veggie raw at night without thinking about it. Give this a shot. The fatloss is well worth it. Yours In Fitness, P.S. Jon is still giving away "Radical Fatloss Blueprint" along with EODD for a few more days. And I'm giving a lucky few the chance to pick up the Supplement-Kit that comes with Radical Fatloss for almost 100 bucks off... the video and details are here: http://www.everyotherdaydiet.com/go/growon <-- click.
Sorry... EODD Readers Only.... so pick it up today.
Good deal... here's 5 tips that will help you along...
TIP 1 Ditch The Starch
Starches, such as rice, potatoes, some veggies, oats, etc. are often considered "health foods."
While they can be healthy, they can also pack on stomach bodyfat like crazy if you overdo them.
As you may know, my "Every Other Day Diet" System (EODD) actually encourages you to eat starches and even sweets several days a week to get rid of excess weight:
http://www.everyotherdaydiet.com/go/growon <-- click. ( Some of you may see a survey here on how best to help with your bodyweight goals. ) Well... how does THAT work? Simple: Timing is everything. And it takes a "weekly" approach to foods rather than a daily approach. This keeps your metabolism guessing. If your body cannot figure out what you're up to, fatburning is that much more powerful. And you can get by with eating starches... at least a specific times on specific days. But if you're not going to do EODD, then you'll have to wing it. And the best way to wing it is to simply cut starches out entirely for 4-8 weeks. Then slowly add them back a few days per week. This is no where near as effective (or as fun) as the EODD method, but it will get you pointed in the right direction. TIP 2 Can The Sodas Why diet-sodas? A recent study revealed that people who drank diet-sodas actually increased bodyfat when compared to those who drank sugar-sodas. What the... ?? Yep. Your body cannot be fooled by aspartame and chemicals. Sorry, but that's the truth. Here's a personal story: When I cut out the diet-sodas my bodyfat drops like a rock in a pond of clear water. And that's what you need to be drinking: A quart of pure water per 50 lbs of bodyweight a day. Try mixing water with lemon and a bit of Stevia (an herbal sweetener) and make lemonade. It's wonderful! TIP 3 Stay Hungry It takes a special person to be hungry... and an even greater one to stay that way. I want you to stay hungry in two ways: In how you workout and literally... stay a bit hungry before you go to bed. Not "starving"... just a bit hungry. For your workouts, I have a great solution. If you pick up EODD you'll get a limited shot at "7 Minute Body"... Jon Benson's combination of "7 Minute Muscle" and "The 7 Minute In-Home Workout" in one book... and for more than half off... but that's a very limited deal. Gotta have EODD... you'll need them both... http://www.everyotherdaydiet.com/go/growon <-- click. You see, progression -- "forced" progression -- is the best way to stay hungry. 7 Minute Body forces you to progress without thinking about it. Progression is built into the System. As far as staying hungry at night? Check with your doctor and if he/she okays it take 500mg of potassium and 1000mg of magnesium/calcium a few hours prior to bed. This helps with the hunger pangs. Also, keep hard-boiled eggs in the fridge. If you get really hungry, eat one with half the yolk (toss the other half.) It keeps you full for an hour at least. TIP 4 Cardio Clarity Hours and hours of cardio a day is not the answer. However, you can do "light" cardio (i.e. brisk walking, or riding the bike at 60% of your max) just to burn off calories. That's okay... and personally I don't find it that boring if I'm watching a TV show. It does not interfere with my main fatloss exercise (weight training... YES!) and it burns off about 400 calories an hour. What does work is early morning fasting cardio... but you only need 9-15 minutes. Jon Benson explains GXP (Modified) in the 7 Minute Body book, available only if you pick up EODD, and you can get it at more than half off: http://www.everyotherdaydiet.com/go/growon <-- click. TIP 5 Get Raw At Night Raw veggies with your last meal and as a snack will really help your fatburning along. Try starting with red peppers because they're sweet. You you'll eat virtually every veggie raw at night without thinking about it. Give this a shot. The fatloss is well worth it. Yours In Fitness, P.S. Jon is still giving away "Radical Fatloss Blueprint" along with EODD for a few more days. And I'm giving a lucky few the chance to pick up the Supplement-Kit that comes with Radical Fatloss for almost 100 bucks off... the video and details are here: http://www.everyotherdaydiet.com/go/growon <-- click.
Sorry... EODD Readers Only.... so pick it up today.
Saturday, December 19, 2009
Can You Gain Muscle and Burn Fat at the Same Time?
Can You Gain Muscle and Burn Fat at the Same Time?-- By Jon Benson, Author of "7 Minute Muscle"
Many fitness pros just plain don't believe that you can burn fat while building muscle at the same time. Every time I read an article by some doctor or expert claiming it's "biologically impossible" to gain muscle on a hypocaloric diet (a diet low in calories) I just laugh.
I do more than make claims - I have proved this to be true many times. I've had my body fat hydrostatically measured during several peaks. In all but one I showed an increase of muscle mass and a decrease of body fat during a 12-16 week period. The one time I didn't show an increase in muscle mass when was I was training the most in the gym. That may not make sense right now, but it will in a moment.(Read the full article here: http://www.7minutemuscle.com/go/growon/?page=gain-muscle-burn-fat
Fit Over 40
Practical Life ExtensionWhat Modern Science Says About Reversing The Aging ProcessThere's an old proverb that rings with wit and reason: "Everyone wants to go to heaven but no one wants to die." So why do we want to live forever? According to Dr. Sanjay Gupta, author of "Chasing Life" and CNN's Senior Medical Corespondent, we do not.The real quest isn't eternal life on earth according to Gupta, but rather an exceptional life.While interviewing the foremost authorities on anti-aging and life extension, Dr. Gupta discovered three "universals" -- three principles that each researcher deemed critical to extending our lives naturally and empowering us to live exceptionally. They are:1. Weight training
2. Good nutrition
3. Positive thinking and having purposeJon Benson, author of "Fit Over 40", explores each of these in great detail, as well as asking 52 men and women how they have managed to slow the hands of time down to a crawl. Benson does not waste time with hype and hypothesis. He focuses on real-world examples and applications we can all use to slow down the aging process and help prevent and reverse the conditions that can lead to disease.Discover more today at http://www.fitover40.com/go/growonYou too can live a longer, more exceptional life by simply adopting a smart, realistic and enjoyable lifestyle fitness plan. And if science just happens to catch up with Father Time, you'll be many steps ahead of the curve.
Body Fat
Body Fat
If you have stubborn bodyfat that just does not want to budge, you will find this freee video helpful.It's only 16 minutes long and covers the connection between your "hormones" and bodyfat. Not only bodyfat... Your sexual-drive, your energy, your mood, and of course issues like menopause, andropause (male menopause) and more.Give it a look... http://www.naturapause.com/go/growon/video-preview Just by taking some of Dr. Lucille's advice (natural, without harmful drugs) you can kick-start your hormonal system back into overdrive.That's the best way to end stubborn bodyfat and reboot your drive at the same time
If you have stubborn bodyfat that just does not want to budge, you will find this freee video helpful.It's only 16 minutes long and covers the connection between your "hormones" and bodyfat. Not only bodyfat... Your sexual-drive, your energy, your mood, and of course issues like menopause, andropause (male menopause) and more.Give it a look... http://www.naturapause.com/go/growon/video-preview Just by taking some of Dr. Lucille's advice (natural, without harmful drugs) you can kick-start your hormonal system back into overdrive.That's the best way to end stubborn bodyfat and reboot your drive at the same time
Are You An Emotional Eater?
Are You An Emotional Eater?
You know... emotions can be deadly.At least when it comes to eating.And the VAST majority of us are "emotional eaters." And that leads to excess bodyfat.We eat when we are stressed-out.We eat when we are overly happy.We eat when we are depressed.And when you eat like this you can kiss your fatloss goodbye.There's a 4-minute video that I want you to watch today.It is touching, funny, and very powerful all at the same time.And it will help you come to terms with emotional eating.Go here ----- > click-here: http://www.everyotherdaydiet.com/go/growon/emotional-eatingP.S. This is a very unique video. It is not like my others. I know you will love it.And I KNOW you will benefit from it.Please share this with others too.--- > click-here: http://www.everyotherdaydiet.com/go/growon/emotional-eatingYours in Fitness,
You know... emotions can be deadly.At least when it comes to eating.And the VAST majority of us are "emotional eaters." And that leads to excess bodyfat.We eat when we are stressed-out.We eat when we are overly happy.We eat when we are depressed.And when you eat like this you can kiss your fatloss goodbye.There's a 4-minute video that I want you to watch today.It is touching, funny, and very powerful all at the same time.And it will help you come to terms with emotional eating.Go here ----- > click-here: http://www.everyotherdaydiet.com/go/growon/emotional-eatingP.S. This is a very unique video. It is not like my others. I know you will love it.And I KNOW you will benefit from it.Please share this with others too.--- > click-here: http://www.everyotherdaydiet.com/go/growon/emotional-eatingYours in Fitness,
How To Gain Muscle And BurnBodyfat At The Same Time
How To Gain Muscle And BurnBodyfat At The Same Time
I just received this article from Jon Benson and HAD to share it with you.It really opened my eyes to what is possible.Let me know what you think, okay?---------------------------------------------How To Gain Muscle And BurnBodyfat At The Same Timeby Jon BensonWhat is your "big dream?"I have two:-- To make an impact on the lives of over 10M people before I die;-- To have a family that's mobile so I can live in many places.Not bad, right?Want to know a "third" dream of mine? One that I saw become a reality a few years ago?To gain muscle AND burn bodyfat all at the same time.It's like a pipe-dream that somehow worked its way through the pipes and into my gym.It is not easy, granted, but you can do it.Almost anyone can do it.You just have to train and eat in a very specific way.Listen: You do NOT want to just "burn bodyfat" or god-forbid "lose-weight"... that will not give you the body you want.You absolutely MUST shape your muscles, tighten and tone, and burn bodyfat.And you can do it at the same time.Most pros disagree with me. They think it is metabolically impossible to gain muscle while in a state of low-calorie dieting.They are wrong.Here's an article I wrote on this topic. I hope you enjoy it.To save you time, I put a link to the online complete version of the article below...- - - - -I remember a friendly argument with my co-author of Fit Over 40 Tom Venuto. It all started when I told Tom how I was eating and training for my last peak. A peak is where you lower your bodyfat and try to maintain as much muscle mass as possible."There's just no way I could ever get in shape eating and training like that," says Tom. "Sure you could man...what are you, a mutant?" Tom fires back, then me, then Tom....and so it goes. (I really didn't call Tom a mutant. That was creative liberty.)So why are so many fitness pros like Tom freaked out about my training and nutrition plan? Simple: I claim it burns fat while building muscle at the same time. Every time I read an article by some doctor or expert claiming it's "biologically impossible" to gain lean muscle mass on a hypocaloric diet (a diet low in calories) I just laugh.I do more than make claims--I have proved this to be true many times. I've had my bodyfat hydrostatically measured during several peaks. In all but one I showed an increase of muscle mass and a decrease of bodyfat during a 12-16 week period. The one time I didn't show an increase in muscle mass when was I was training the most in the gym. That may not make sense right now, but it will in a moment.Article Continued Here --http://www.7minutemuscle.com/go/growon/gain-muscle-burn-fat
I just received this article from Jon Benson and HAD to share it with you.It really opened my eyes to what is possible.Let me know what you think, okay?---------------------------------------------How To Gain Muscle And BurnBodyfat At The Same Timeby Jon BensonWhat is your "big dream?"I have two:-- To make an impact on the lives of over 10M people before I die;-- To have a family that's mobile so I can live in many places.Not bad, right?Want to know a "third" dream of mine? One that I saw become a reality a few years ago?To gain muscle AND burn bodyfat all at the same time.It's like a pipe-dream that somehow worked its way through the pipes and into my gym.It is not easy, granted, but you can do it.Almost anyone can do it.You just have to train and eat in a very specific way.Listen: You do NOT want to just "burn bodyfat" or god-forbid "lose-weight"... that will not give you the body you want.You absolutely MUST shape your muscles, tighten and tone, and burn bodyfat.And you can do it at the same time.Most pros disagree with me. They think it is metabolically impossible to gain muscle while in a state of low-calorie dieting.They are wrong.Here's an article I wrote on this topic. I hope you enjoy it.To save you time, I put a link to the online complete version of the article below...- - - - -I remember a friendly argument with my co-author of Fit Over 40 Tom Venuto. It all started when I told Tom how I was eating and training for my last peak. A peak is where you lower your bodyfat and try to maintain as much muscle mass as possible."There's just no way I could ever get in shape eating and training like that," says Tom. "Sure you could man...what are you, a mutant?" Tom fires back, then me, then Tom....and so it goes. (I really didn't call Tom a mutant. That was creative liberty.)So why are so many fitness pros like Tom freaked out about my training and nutrition plan? Simple: I claim it burns fat while building muscle at the same time. Every time I read an article by some doctor or expert claiming it's "biologically impossible" to gain lean muscle mass on a hypocaloric diet (a diet low in calories) I just laugh.I do more than make claims--I have proved this to be true many times. I've had my bodyfat hydrostatically measured during several peaks. In all but one I showed an increase of muscle mass and a decrease of bodyfat during a 12-16 week period. The one time I didn't show an increase in muscle mass when was I was training the most in the gym. That may not make sense right now, but it will in a moment.Article Continued Here --http://www.7minutemuscle.com/go/growon/gain-muscle-burn-fat
Got Manboobs?
Got Manboobs?
3 quick questions:1. Are you a guy or do you know one close to you over the age of 35?2. Have you or he looked at your/his bare chest lately?3. If so... did you see them?...The dreaded...."Manboobs"?Obviously if you are female this is not an issue. But for us men, "gynaecomastia", often jokingly referred to as manboobs (we can thank "Seinfeld" for that) is anything but funny.From this point on, I'll refer to it as "MB" if that's okay by you.MB is not an age thing. It can occur at almost any time in life. However, for those of us over 35, it is more common.This is just one of the many symptoms of "andropause", or "male menopause."When you age your testosterone levels decline...and more than that the testosterone gets "weaker" due to an imbalance between it and estrogen.When you combine that with our modernized "estrogen-rich" environment that Dr. Holly Lucille frequently lectures on, you have a problem.A big MB problem.MB is associated with lack of drive (you know what I'm talking about guys) and excess bellyfat due to the estrogen.Even more serious: Excess estrogen has been positively linked to prostate cancer.Yep. MBs are not so funny after all.Check out Dr. Lucille's NaturaPause Audios. There is an entire audio dedicated to male menopause and natural solutions that really work.Most do not work worth a darn.Hers does.http://www.naturapause.com/go/growon <--- no more MBs!
3 quick questions:1. Are you a guy or do you know one close to you over the age of 35?2. Have you or he looked at your/his bare chest lately?3. If so... did you see them?...The dreaded...."Manboobs"?Obviously if you are female this is not an issue. But for us men, "gynaecomastia", often jokingly referred to as manboobs (we can thank "Seinfeld" for that) is anything but funny.From this point on, I'll refer to it as "MB" if that's okay by you.MB is not an age thing. It can occur at almost any time in life. However, for those of us over 35, it is more common.This is just one of the many symptoms of "andropause", or "male menopause."When you age your testosterone levels decline...and more than that the testosterone gets "weaker" due to an imbalance between it and estrogen.When you combine that with our modernized "estrogen-rich" environment that Dr. Holly Lucille frequently lectures on, you have a problem.A big MB problem.MB is associated with lack of drive (you know what I'm talking about guys) and excess bellyfat due to the estrogen.Even more serious: Excess estrogen has been positively linked to prostate cancer.Yep. MBs are not so funny after all.Check out Dr. Lucille's NaturaPause Audios. There is an entire audio dedicated to male menopause and natural solutions that really work.Most do not work worth a darn.Hers does.http://www.naturapause.com/go/growon <--- no more MBs!
Life is all about balance.
Life is all about balance.At least I think so.So does hormone expert Dr. Holly Lucille.Holly's idea of balance goes beyond day-planners and schedules. She talks about "internal" balance: Balance between your natural hormones to help create energy, lower bodyfat, and jacking up your sex.drive.Good stuff.I wanted to give you this today. It's an excerpt from Dr. Lucille's fantastic book, "Creating and Maintaing Balance."Pick it up here freee:http://www.naturapause.com/go/growon/free-sample <--- 26 pages book Enjoy!
Burn More Bodfyat With Spices
Burn More Bodfyat With Spices[ Editor's Note: Fitness author Jon Benson shared this letter with me and gave me permission to share it with you. ]It's the spice of life.Food that is. Or opinions. I guess there is a lot of things that are officially "the spice of life."I think spices are the spice of life.I have a new-found love of spices since hanging around a killer healthy-food chef for the past week.Wow oh wow... I had no idea.And hey -- I'm helping her put her recipes into to a book that will be out soon.I'll send you all a video of this woman doing her thing too in a week or so... prepare to be blown away.Back to spices:Not only can spices save an otherwise boring healthy meal.... turns to find out spices can help you burn more bodyfat.The January 2006 issue of The Journal of Physiology and Behavior cited numerous studies on several spices that increased thermogenesis in the body.Thermogenesis is simply heat -- and since a calorie is a unit of heat, guess what?More thermogenesis = more calories burned = Less bodyfat.Pretty cool stuff this thermogenesis.In fact thermogenesis is the foundation of my upcoming handbook "The Radical Fatloss Blueprint." Out in late February.I'm giving this book away for freee for 21 days to anyone who owns a copy of "The Every Other Day Diet."The book comes out in late February... and it is... well, radical.Up to 21 pounds in 21 days.But you can only do it for 21 days. Fair deal, right?If you want the book for freee, make sure you have "Every Other Day Diet" so I can send it to you the last week of February.Get EODD here --http://www.everyotherdaydiet.com/go/growon <--- more thermogenesis, less bodyfatFor now, here's the spices that work the best to help you burn bodyfat:1. Capsaicin, the compound gives red chili pepper its heat, increased energy via heat expenditure by up to 23% after ingesting it at breakfast.2. Black Pepper increases body heat (thermogenesis) by bonding to TRPV1 receptors in the brain.3. Turmeric has both anti-cancer and pro-thermogenic support. Best of two worlds if you ask me.Combine these three spices: Red chili pepper, black pepper and turmeric, and use them liberally (as you can handle them) on your lunch and dinner meals.Just be careful not to overdo the spices, otherwise you'll end up with more heartburn than fatburn.I'll be including FAR more powerful ways to burn bodyfat radically in "The Radical Fatloss Blueprint" -- and you can get your copy free the last week of February if you own Every Other Day Diet.Get it here --http://www.everyotherdaydiet.com/go/growon <--- more thermogenesis, less bodyfat
The Secret To A Better Lovelife
The Secret To A Better Lovelife
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[ Editor's Note: Fitness author Jon Benson shared this letter with me and gave me permission to share it with you. ]Today we need to chat about your hormones.Yeah, I chat a lot about hormones. That's because I have been to Hormone Hell and back. Twice.I've lived to tell the tale.It's scary... and it's one of those hidden illnesses that you might not even know you have.I had it at 27. I did not affect my lovelife, but that was probably due to my youth. If I did not treat it then, I would have no lovelife or drive at ALL right now.I treated it with drugs. That is all we had back then.Today I use a combination of therapies, many of which are natural....1. I train with weights to increase testosterone-levels naturally.2. I train and do cardio before eating in the morning do increase gH levels naturally without drugs.3. I cycle my calories to increase my thyroid levels naturally.As you can see there are many ways to increase your hormone levels naturally.But it's not all exercise and nutrition. Now we have several "botanical" supplements: Herbs and other natural helpers to help the fight.I wish I would have known about Dr. Lucille when I was 27.She's the expert in that field. Herbs, nutrition for hormone help, and how to protect your body IF you have to take drugs to help the problem like I do.I listen to her. So should you.Here's her site:CLICK NOW<--- natural energy helpThe best thing about having your hormones optimized is energy.Yes, you will burn more bodyfat.Yes, you will increase your lovelife and your desire to have intimacy.Yes, you will increase your resistance to disease and common illnesses.But I think MORE ENERGY is the best.I have the energy to do anything I want at just about any time I want.Here's an example:Today I had to go to the funeral of a dear friend. She passed away after struggling with a lifetime of various illnesses, many of which were made worse by lifestyle choices. Some she had no control over.We all loved her dearly.We drove until 1:00AM this morning. I got up early for the funeral but not early enough to eat breakfast.I had a large lunch afterwards and then we headed back -- another 3 hour boring drive in traffic.Even with all of this emotional stress, my body only needed a 2-hour nap to pop right back into high gear. I could literally go and workout now at almost 11:00pm if I had to.I'm glad I don't because I have a night of packing ahead of me for a business trip!Still, the point is simple:Hormone Health = Greater EnergyMost people do not exercise because... get this....They do not FEEL like it.I don't mean "feel like it" as in they would rather do something else, although that is the case sometimes.I mean "feel like it" in the sense that they have NO energy to do it.They are tired, run-down after a 9 to 5 day, and feel zonked.You too?If so, you need this info...CLICK NOW<--- natural energy helpRemember: More energy, more lovelife. More workouts that burn fat. More done in the day.More living... in the best way possible.----------------------------------------------------------------------Training With Weights vs "Weight Training"----------------------------------------------------------------------Just a word of warning:I will be using the term "bodybuilder" or "bodybuilding" to refer to anyone who wants to build lean muscle and burn bodyfat in this article.That means you.Yep... you are a "bodybuilder." That does not mean you want to look like a monster on stage and pose in front of thousands of people wearing nothing but your undies.That means you want more lean muscle and less bodyfat -- that's it.With that in mind, here's something you have to know:Bodybuilders do not "lift weights" -- we "train" with weights.We use weights as a tool like a sculptor uses a hammer and chisel.The object of the game is not to lift some heavy weight from Point A to Point B and back. That's weight lifting. "Bodybuilding" is about making the muscle you want to change do all the work.Here's two ways to do it:1. Lower the weight and focus: Most people are just concerned with the lift itself. "Get this weight off of me!" seems to be the unconscious mantra. This will not get the job done. In fact you may end up looking bulky rather than sleek... or just not change at all. Instead, lower the weight slightly, slow the pace down (especially on the descent of the movement) and picture the muscle in your mind doing ALL of the work. Literally put your mind in the muscle. You will be amazed at how different the same exercise feels with this degree of concentration,.2. Contract, hold, release: At the top of any movement, contract the muscle hard. Hold that contraction for a second or two, then release it and lower the weight slowly. This will not only cause faster muscle growth (that is a good thing) but also demand that you use less weight to get the job done. This means your joints -- shoulders, knees, elbows -- will last a lifetime. At 45 my joints are in perfect health. Protect yours at all costs.Just remember: You are not just lifting weights when you train for muscle shape and "tone" -- you are a sculptor. Treat your tools and your body with that degree of care.I cover many more tips on how to build lean muscle and burn bodyfat faster in my book "7 Minute Muscle".Read more here:CLICK NOW<--- more muscle in far less time
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[ Editor's Note: Fitness author Jon Benson shared this letter with me and gave me permission to share it with you. ]Today we need to chat about your hormones.Yeah, I chat a lot about hormones. That's because I have been to Hormone Hell and back. Twice.I've lived to tell the tale.It's scary... and it's one of those hidden illnesses that you might not even know you have.I had it at 27. I did not affect my lovelife, but that was probably due to my youth. If I did not treat it then, I would have no lovelife or drive at ALL right now.I treated it with drugs. That is all we had back then.Today I use a combination of therapies, many of which are natural....1. I train with weights to increase testosterone-levels naturally.2. I train and do cardio before eating in the morning do increase gH levels naturally without drugs.3. I cycle my calories to increase my thyroid levels naturally.As you can see there are many ways to increase your hormone levels naturally.But it's not all exercise and nutrition. Now we have several "botanical" supplements: Herbs and other natural helpers to help the fight.I wish I would have known about Dr. Lucille when I was 27.She's the expert in that field. Herbs, nutrition for hormone help, and how to protect your body IF you have to take drugs to help the problem like I do.I listen to her. So should you.Here's her site:CLICK NOW<--- natural energy helpThe best thing about having your hormones optimized is energy.Yes, you will burn more bodyfat.Yes, you will increase your lovelife and your desire to have intimacy.Yes, you will increase your resistance to disease and common illnesses.But I think MORE ENERGY is the best.I have the energy to do anything I want at just about any time I want.Here's an example:Today I had to go to the funeral of a dear friend. She passed away after struggling with a lifetime of various illnesses, many of which were made worse by lifestyle choices. Some she had no control over.We all loved her dearly.We drove until 1:00AM this morning. I got up early for the funeral but not early enough to eat breakfast.I had a large lunch afterwards and then we headed back -- another 3 hour boring drive in traffic.Even with all of this emotional stress, my body only needed a 2-hour nap to pop right back into high gear. I could literally go and workout now at almost 11:00pm if I had to.I'm glad I don't because I have a night of packing ahead of me for a business trip!Still, the point is simple:Hormone Health = Greater EnergyMost people do not exercise because... get this....They do not FEEL like it.I don't mean "feel like it" as in they would rather do something else, although that is the case sometimes.I mean "feel like it" in the sense that they have NO energy to do it.They are tired, run-down after a 9 to 5 day, and feel zonked.You too?If so, you need this info...CLICK NOW<--- natural energy helpRemember: More energy, more lovelife. More workouts that burn fat. More done in the day.More living... in the best way possible.----------------------------------------------------------------------Training With Weights vs "Weight Training"----------------------------------------------------------------------Just a word of warning:I will be using the term "bodybuilder" or "bodybuilding" to refer to anyone who wants to build lean muscle and burn bodyfat in this article.That means you.Yep... you are a "bodybuilder." That does not mean you want to look like a monster on stage and pose in front of thousands of people wearing nothing but your undies.That means you want more lean muscle and less bodyfat -- that's it.With that in mind, here's something you have to know:Bodybuilders do not "lift weights" -- we "train" with weights.We use weights as a tool like a sculptor uses a hammer and chisel.The object of the game is not to lift some heavy weight from Point A to Point B and back. That's weight lifting. "Bodybuilding" is about making the muscle you want to change do all the work.Here's two ways to do it:1. Lower the weight and focus: Most people are just concerned with the lift itself. "Get this weight off of me!" seems to be the unconscious mantra. This will not get the job done. In fact you may end up looking bulky rather than sleek... or just not change at all. Instead, lower the weight slightly, slow the pace down (especially on the descent of the movement) and picture the muscle in your mind doing ALL of the work. Literally put your mind in the muscle. You will be amazed at how different the same exercise feels with this degree of concentration,.2. Contract, hold, release: At the top of any movement, contract the muscle hard. Hold that contraction for a second or two, then release it and lower the weight slowly. This will not only cause faster muscle growth (that is a good thing) but also demand that you use less weight to get the job done. This means your joints -- shoulders, knees, elbows -- will last a lifetime. At 45 my joints are in perfect health. Protect yours at all costs.Just remember: You are not just lifting weights when you train for muscle shape and "tone" -- you are a sculptor. Treat your tools and your body with that degree of care.I cover many more tips on how to build lean muscle and burn bodyfat faster in my book "7 Minute Muscle".Read more here:CLICK NOW<--- more muscle in far less time
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