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Category: Fitness

  • Earthing / Grounding for Health & Recovery

      Interesting scientific paper on this: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3265077/   The research done to date supports the concept that grounding or earthing the human body may be an essential element in the health equation along with sunshine, clean air and water, nutritious food, and physical activity.   Apparently, it’s all to do with the vast supply of…

  • Magnesium Supplementation for Anxiety & Muscle Recovery

    Anxiety, Neck Tension & Headaches As someone who has suffered for years with constant headaches (first world probs), I’ve tried everything from turmeric to cbd oil. Cbd oil does actually work pretty well, as it’s an effective muscle relaxant it works well to remove the tension from my neck and back which appears to cause…

  • Dr Rhonda Patrick – Antioxidants & Cancer

    DNA damage is (unavoidably) caused everyday via two mechanisms: Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) This is produced via normal metabolism Mitochondria are organelles (tiny organs) within cells which produce energy, when it is required at low intensities e.g. when sitting, walking, or jogging at a steady pace. The mitochondria produce energy via ‘oxidative phosphorylation’ This process,…

  • Dr Rhonda Patrick – Saunas & Health

    Saunas can be used to: improve athletic endurance ● prevent muscle atrophy ● improve insulin sensitivity ● increase neurogenesis (the growth of new brain cells) ● improve learning/memory ● possible increase longevity Study – http://archinte.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?articleid=2130724 Conclusions and Relevance Increased frequency of sauna bathing is associated with a reduced risk of SCD, CHD, CVD, and all-cause…

  • Joe Rogan Experience #854 – Louie Simmons

        Louie is a World Famous Powerlifter He created the WestSide Barbell training routine/method. You can download the book / training manual here. Bell Squat Machine Louie says you can shadow-wrestle and do other exercises with it and it will decompress your spine   Reverse Hyper Machine Another Louie Simmons invention – touted as…

  • Sodium Bicarbonate for Energy & Recovery

    Image Source Baking Soda as a Supplement for Endurance and General Health   This is fast becoming my favourite supplement. It’s great for my general aches and pains I normally get a pain in my foot and hand, but since taking 5-10g of baking soda for the last week, it’s completely gone. I also feel…

  • Joe Rogan Experience – Mark Sisson

    The Joe Rogan Podcast with Mark Sisson from Marksdailyapple     According to Mark’s Primal Eating Plan: Protein take priority “Carbohydrate drives insulin drives fat” – ideally energy should come from dietary stored fat You should limit your carbs to only those you need to provide glucose for the brain and for limited amounts of…

  • Wim Hof – Joe Rogan Experience

      Wim Hof!  Is amazing. In terms of his charisma, and some of the things he teaches/has discovered. He demonstrates his breathing technique with Joe.   Wim Hof Breathing Technique This involves breathing in, as deeply as possible, and breathing out-but just letting go So you breathe in, more than you breathe out. Warning –…

  • Foam Rolling Infographic

    Foam rolling, great if you’re an office worker, and/or an MMA fighter. I’ve got one in work, and one in the lounge for when I’m watching TV. Avoid your spine, and either hold the foam roller still for 1-2 mins on any sore ‘trigger points’ or move up and down the muscle slowly. There is…

  • Easy Weight Loss For Men

    *Diet at your own risk. Consult a doctor before changing your diet or undertaking a new exercise regime* Prepare yourself Psychologically Be Prepared for setbacks and anticipate any problems Set some goals Fill in this questionnaire and take ownership of your diet & fitness   Intermittent Fasting 16-hour fasts – don’t eat anything between 8pm…