Better Arms In 15 Minutes
Sometimes the best offense is a good defense. I know, that sounds cliched but it’s true. If you are anything like the 20 year old version of me, you probably believe that every workout has to be a record breaker and doing “more” each time you step foot in the gym is what will yield the greatest results. While the enthusiasm is inspiring, this idealism lacks experience and is somewhat detached from reality. Not only is more not always better, but it is inevitable that we will sometimes find ourselves is a situation where doing more is not practical. Keep reading and I’ll tell you why dedicating 15 minutes to your arm training could be extremely beneficial.
Learn More >Decisions
The people you let into your life can have a strong effect on who you are as a person. Are the people in your life making you better or are they holding you back? It’s important to have the support of good people, but choosing the right ones can be difficult. Do they care for you as a person? Do they want to see you succeed and truly want the best for you? Find people who care about you as a person first, then all the superficial things will be secondary to your relationship with them.
Learn More >On the Map: Training Back with Evan
Although I now have a better sense of what to expect going into an international trip after visiting Germany a few weeks ago, I was still anxious to get to Birmingham, U.K. where BodyPower fitness expo is held. I didn’t want to stay up the entire 10 hour flight, so I took some sleep aids that knocked me out. The only time I woke up was to use the bathroom and eat my next meal. As soon as that was done, I was right back asleep.
Learn More >Stress Bogging Down Results
Stress is a natural and needed part of life. Our caveman ancestors relied on the stress response for survival. If they encountered a tiger, their body would perceive stress and respond with a release of the correct hormones to enable escape. Stress can come in the form of exercise and can even be internally generated by thoughts of the mind. Acute stress is needed, but problems arise when we are in a chronically stressed state. Stress could be hindering your fat loss and even your muscle gain.
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