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InfraRed Saunas – Infographic
If you listen to Dr Rhonda Patrick, and/or Joe Rogan, you’ll no doubt have heard about the benefits of saunas and heat shock proteins. An arguably, more pleasant alternative/or addition to the Wim Hof cold immersion technique! Here’s an infographic about infrared saunas: http://uk-saunas.co.uk/wp/index.php/2016/05/03/infrared-saunas/
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How I lost Half a Stone by Accident
Ah, I hate before and after pictures, but here you go: Before After After speaking to PPC and weightlifting guru, Alex Guest he convinced me that the “eating every 3 hours” protocol was in fact another great example of bodybuilding marketing b@llocks, and that intermittent fasting is great for natural…
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The Benefits of Exercising Outdoors (Green Exercise)
Research suggests that exercising outdoors – in nature, has mental health benefits, above and beyond that normally experienced with exercise indoors. A meta analysis, which examined the results of 10 UK studies concluded that exercising in nature had significant long and short term positive effects on both self esteem and mood. very green environment improved…
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Joe Rogan Experience #842 – Chris Kresser
Notes below were taken whilst listening to the podcast. Please let me know if anything is incorrect. Gut flora – Food Cravings & Depression Consuming processed foods can cause inflammation. Inflammatory cytokines ‘released’ in the gut, can cause systemic inflammation, leading to mental and physical illnesses. Consuming lots of sugar foods, will generate gut flora…
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How to Live in the Moment: 6 Simple Ways to Practice Mindfulness
It seems in the past few years, everyone is touting the benefits of mindfulness. But what is mindfulness exactly, and how can you benefit from being more mindful in your daily life? Mindfulness is the practice of intentional focus and the art of being present in the moment. It’s often used as a therapeutic…
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Training Goals
Training Goals for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. I’m hoping this will make me more structured and motivated with my training. I’m not too fussed about winning a medal, but it will be good to compete to pressure-test myself and all the Sports Psychology I’ve been reading about over the last 12 months. Jiu Jitsu Outcome Goals…
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Home Workouts with the Kids
Disclaimer – Exercise at your own risk If you love and pretty much live for fitness, Jiu Jitsu and/or MMA, then having kids is often a bit of a bottleneck in your training. Your priorities should change, so that after you have carried out all of your fatherly, and husbandly duties – which nowadays includes,…