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  • Sleep Stack Supplements – Getting to Sleep & Countering Deprivation [2022]

    If you have young children, during the cold & flu season, then life can be a tad tougher than normal. Sleep deprivation can do terrible things to your body & mind. There are a few supplements that can help, however – use them at your own risk though. Summary: To get to sleep: Glycine Magnesium…

  • Alternatives to Caffeine – Energy & Alertness

    Summary For more short term stimulant-like effect – supplement with ALCAR, Olive Leaf Extract or PQQ For alleviating some of the effects of stress & sleep deprivation – supplement an adaptogen like rhodiola rosea & take 3g of glycine before bed Treat the source of the fatigue if possible Coffee is full of antioxidants but…

  • How to Do More Pull Ups (Instant Increase!)

    My new pre-workout:   Have a boiling hot bath – not literally boiling but very hot Do some press ups in the bath if possible (at your own risk) Get out of the bath Dry yourself & chuck some clothes on Do 2 rounds of wim hof breathing Do your chin ups! I’ve found that…

  • Keto-Pro Exogenous Ketones Review (Great for Focus & Energy)

    I was pretty cynical about exogenous ketones when they first came out. I’m not a big fan of pyramid schemes (they’ve killed the integrity of the nutrition industry) and a lot of the exogenous ketone supplements used these schemes as their way to gain share in the market. So it was all a bit spammy…

  • Conor McGregor Diet (Practical Guide to Breakthrough Training Plateaus)

    Conor is apparently, a fan of the Sirt Food Diet. This diet is high in sirtuin activators, which help prevent diseases related to age and stress (study here). The diet is best know however, for allowing both dark chocolate and red wine. The diet appears to require a foundation of the following foods: Green Tea Apples…

  • Conor McGregor Workout (Gain the Competitive Edge)

      Love him, or hate him, Conor McGregor is a great fighter and his a physique to match his athletic-ability. Not everyone wants to be an MMA fighter however, it’s lots of hard work, dedication and pain, and your body will not thank you for all the injuries you’ll inevitably accumulate.  You may wish to…

  • DIY Muscle Massage Gun (Ideal for MMA & BJJ)

    Get rid of knots, trigger points, annoying muscles in spasm and risk your life with a DIY Percussion Massage Gun. Preparation Time 20 mins   Equipment Universal Jigsaw Adapter (available from Amazon.co.uk here) Metal File Industrial Super Glue (available from Amazon.co.uk here) Golf Ball or Dog’s Ball Drill Jigsaw Power Tool (I used this one from…

  • Health Benefits of a 24 Hour Fast

    Health Benefits of a 1 Day Fast Repair of the Mucosal Lining of the stomach/GI Tract (reference) Enhanced insulin sensitivity (reference) Reduced Blood cholesterol & Triglycerides (reference) Improved physical energy Improved mental clarity Helps to support the immune system (reference) Reduces inflammation It’s character building!   Intermittent fasting done on a regular basis may increase…

  • MMA Home Workout for Complete Beginners (No equipment required!)

    A great all-around body workout that you can do at home. I train a lot at home, sometimes outside, other times in my kid’s bedroom! (ideally when she’s not there, obviously).     The Workout Warm up with a brisk walk, a jog, or some bodyweight squats Shadow boxing or boxing combination – Jab, cross,…

  • Greek Mountain Tea – Review

      Greek Mountain Tea has a range of benefits Reduces Anxiety (study) Increases brain-power / cognitive function (study) It is a powerful anti-oxidant (study)   It’s a strange one because it increases cognitive performance but also has a mild sedative effect. Just for good luck, there’s another study here which covers the phytochemical properties of…