Monday, April 28, 2014

50 Ways on How to Live Better In & Out of the Gym - Part 2



26.  Creatine Monohydrate is one of the most proven and effective training supplements, use it if it fits into your program goals

27.  Make sure your bedroom is completely blacked out at night, you will sleep much better

28.  Avoid slow/steady state cardio for weight loss, it breaks down muscle tissue

29. Try listening to meditation CD's as a tool to help de-stress

30. When trying to gain size, try a 6-8 rep
scheme

31.  If interested in adding olympic lifts to your training, first seek out a experienced trainer for
instruction

32.  Epsom salt baths and contrast showers can help reduce muscle soreness

33.  If you like milk, try to buy organic or raw milk.....the other stuff is no good

34.  Make sure your food is nitrate free....studies show it is linked to cancer

35.  Make an effort to chew your food at least 25 times, it will improve digestion

36.  To keep your body healthy, take 1 week off for every 4-8 weeks of training

37.  Do not develop "Program ADD", give a new training regiment at least 4-6 weeks before giving up on it

38.  Use good ol' fashion chalk to help with your grip while training

39.  A good way to stay young and athletic is to not stick with one discipline; play sports, vary your training and keep your body guessing

40.  Try single leg exercises in order to build tendon and ligament strength

41.  Be aware of the top three causes of disease; stress, toxicity and malnutrition

42.  Alkalize your body post workout...this will keep it in an anabolic state; simply eat fruits and veggies or supplement with a product like Amazing Grass

43.  Stay away from static stretches prior to training

44.  Avoid gluten

45.  Know what you're doing before you walk into the gym, having a plan is important in order to reach your goals

46.  If you enjoy coffee, always opt for dark organic whole beans, grind them yourself and drink it straight

47.  Never use that inner thigh machine.....just stay away from machines all together

48.  Try not to carry your cell phone in your pocket or on your hip

49.  When trying to boost muscle mass, try the Vince Gironda method of 10-8-6-15 reps with your exercises

50.  Drinking lime water can reduce arthritic pain


- Brig Van Etten CSCS - 

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