Health Tip Of The Day

Your diet is more important than you know. Eating healthy helps you to feel and look great. Consuming the right foods can alter the swing of things and put you in such a positive state of mind. I know you have heard this many times before but you are what you eat. Having a balanced diet also has a profound affect on how you deal with your daily task that lie ahead.


Follow these 8 simple and easy tips that you can incorporate into your lifestyle.

1. Choose smart carbs ones.
2. Find ways to consume more Omega-3 fatty acids.
3. Always eat a healthy and balanced breakfast.
4. Keep exercising.
5. Get enough Vitamin D.
6. Consume more Selenium-rich foods 
7. Don't overdo caffeine.
8. STOP FOLLOWING USELESS FAD DIETS.

Seafood (oysters, clams, sardines, crab, saltwater fish and fresh water fish).
Nuts and Seeds (particularly Brazilian nuts)
Lean Meat (lean pork and beef, skinless chicken and turkey)
Whole Grains (whole-grain pasta, brown rice, oatmeal, etc.)
Beans/Legumes (low-fat diary products)


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Killer Workout Of The Week #3

Here's another one of my workouts. I bumped up the weight dramatically this time from 135lb to 185lb. why? because I can... lol... In this routine you want to finish as fast as possible. After completing your workout write your time somewhere you can find it for next time you come across another one of these bad ass killer workouts. Remember to warm up properly before any workout routine. Don't just start to rack plates on the bar and lift. Many injuries can occur if you decide to do so. I want you strong and healthy. So here it goes.


5 Power Clean
5 Burpess

5 sets 5-5-5-5-5

Gradually increase weight. So that's it 2 exercises for time. Let me know how it goes and feel free to leave a comment with your time.


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Motivation

To often are we faced with the notion that we are never to good to achieve the success we are looking for, whether its in the corporate world or our personal lives. There's this fear and disbelief that no matter how hard we try I'm just not good enough. Well if that's what you believe, it's sure as hell going to be what you become. We are all physical embodiments of our manifestations. It is not our lack of physical ability that keeps us moving forward. It is our thought process that hinders us to achieve to impossible. If you want to succeed make it a point to believe in yourself. You have to believe in yourself to the point that you can discipline yourself to be whatever it is you set forth to do. Ambition is not a learned behaviour, its part of your character. Visualize what you want, believe you can do it, and let nothing hold you back.

WE ARE ALL GREAT!

Five-10-Thirty

So I just finished a amazing routine and thought I'd share it with you. Take a barbell and stack it with 135 lbs. The reason I have been using this weight lately is because its a big enough load to get a great workout but not light enough to make it a walk in the park. Remember I'm no bodybuilder. I am an athlete and train like one. Not saying bodybuilders aren't athletes, they're just a different breed of athlete.

A few key reminders:

1. Keep your posture correct at all times.
2. If you feel off for any reason, maybe due to your posture or weight put the bar down and readjust.
3. Perform all exercises in order. 
4. Your rest period should be long enough to catch your breath.
5. Perform 5 sets of exercises in order.

10 Deadlifts
10 Front squats
25 Pushups
10 Bent over rows

After performing your 5 sets grab a pair of  30lb dumbbells for 30 curls, followed by 30 dips. 


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Killer Workout Of The Week #2

Here we go! This is for all you Tough As Nails fitness enthusiast such as myself. If you got pass week 1 and I'm assuming you did, get back on your fitness grind and start stacking the plates. I know you guys can do this. I mean how hard could it be....LOL..... To all my Hit Fit bloggers this one is for you.

Before you start your workout take a quick look at the guidelines below. GOOD LUCK!!!

1. Lock out all pullups. If you decide to kipp its not a pullup.
2. Get your butt down while performing squats.
3. All exercises are to be performed with 135lb weight. If you must down scale do so and if 135lb just ain't doing it rack that shit up.
4. Complete all exercises individually before moving to the next.
5. Take a look at your workout and get to work.

25 Burpess
25 Chest press
25 Pullups
50 Floor wipers
25 Thrusters
25 Burpess


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Big Legs

Lets take the time to speak about the most neglected part of the human anatomy (LEGS). It never seems to amaze me how concerned we are with having a rock hard chest, back, shoulders, bi's and tri's and lacking in the leg department. Little do most people know is if your lacking from the waist down size really does matter. Legs are such an essential part of your workout routine and can greatly determine muscle development and strength. If you fail to train your legs you are not going to reach your full potential, then again if your goal is to have the best chicken legs in town your heading in the right direction.

Some research has shown upper body growth during intense squat training. In fact training large muscle groups such as legs causes the body to naturally release anabolic hormones. Leg training is also an essential part to lower back and core development. When training make sure to stick to compound exercises such as squats, deadlifts, and olympic lifts. Not only will these exercises help put on size but they will also work on several muscle groups. So make it a goal to incorporate leg training into your workout program 2-3 times a week.

Let me know how it goes!


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Killer Workout Of The Week #1

So the rules are simple:

1. Upon viewing the workout if the words (this is going to suck) come to mind, that's totally acceptable
2. No cheating. Complete every rep. If you must scale down do so.
3. If you pass out or vomit, no worries..... your simply resting
4. All exercises are to be completed with 135lbs.
5. Once you have completed this workout, brag to your friends, family, and those annoying wannabe gym rats  

25 Bent over rows
50 Deadlifts
50 Push-ups
50 Box jumps 24 inches
50 Floor wipers
50 Clean and press
25 Bent over rows

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Fight Obesity

Who ever said being in shape is a walk in the park? In today's world it's a dreadful task to get to the gym. Excuses are the key to failure and lets be honest, Do you remember that person who gave up? NO ONE else does either.  We are either tired or pressed for time. Truth is we have become lazy striving for something we are not willing to work for. Lets take a little look into what's happening in the world as far as our health is concerned.

Statistics say that more than one-third of U.S. adults are obese and approximately of children and adolescents are obese. I personally believe these numbers are ridiculous and YES there is something we can do about this.

Four Causes for Chronic Disease 

Lack of exercise- drop the remote control and get off your butt (vampires, singing teens and csi will survive with or without you)
Poor nutrition - if it doest spoil don't eat it (the fresher the food the healthier it is)
Smoking- kick the cancer stick (we've all seen TRUTH COMMERCIALS)
Excessive alcohol consumption - party less to live longer (you wont die from a little down time people)


TAKE A STAND! It is up to you to make a change. "We are all physical embodiments of our manifestations". All it takes is one person to make a difference. Why cant that person be you?

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