What does the Yellow Emperor say about working out in the summer time?

In case the title was a bit... confusing, I'll clarify a bit.

Long, long ago, back in ancient china...

There lived a man who went by the name of "The yellow Emperor". I'm not sure why he was called that exactly, but long story short:


He's credited with creating the system of acupuncture treatment, which is the use of tiny needles to influence the tiny electromagnetic lines of energy that run through out the body, called meridians.

Anyway, he stated that for a person to live a long and healthy life, we must live in harmony with the seasons.

Now.

What does it mean to live in harmony with the seasons?

Well....

The ancient chinese sages noticed that the energy levels of man seemed to change and mimic the five seasons. In other words:

Winter: A time for scaling back activity and regeneration( Hibernation)

Spring: the time when things are blossoming and growing

Summer: Everything is reaching full maturity; activity is at it's peak; the days are long, and the energy in the atmosphere is highest.

Indian Summer: Things start to cool down, the days start to get shorter

Fall: Things are coming to an end, the trees are turning from green to brown, it's a time of dying.


You can remember all this really neat stuff later, but for now, what you really want to focus on is what the Yellow Emperor has to say about working about in the summer.

Without getting too complicated, Summertime is connected with the Fire element, which is connected with the heart. According to the Yellow Emperor, it's during these 3 months of summer that the heart is at it's strongest.

It's during this time that you want to work out, to take advantage of the high energy streaming from the sun to bolster your own energy levels to help you lose excess weight and get stronger.

Another awesome thing about the heat is that is causes you to relax, which in turn improves circulation, which in turn helps all those nutrients from that health food that your eating get to where they need to get to to keep you healthy.

Setting aside all this good stuff about exercising in the heat:

1) Stay hydrated!!!
2) If possible, find a nice shaded spot to workout in!!!
3) Listen to your body and know your limits!!!
4) Children should be kept cool if they are working out in the heat, especially because they sweat very little and as such, don't have the ability to cool off as well as we adults do.

The ancient Chinese sages (doctors) devised a whole system of treatment based on the five seasons and the principles of Yin ( contracting, moving inward, cool lie the moon) and Yang ( expansive, moving outward, hot like the sun).

If you're interested in learning more about treatment using the 5 seasons, then head to the library and spend some time reading the book:

"The Yellow Emperor's Classic of Internal Medicine"


It takes a little study and re-reading to understand what they are talking about, but you'll find that it's well worth the effort.

Sincerely,

Amir C.

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Which is better: Calisthenics or Weights? Click here for the answer to this age old question

Here's the answer:

The answer is:


Both.... and neither.

As you keep in mind that we live in a world full of people with different preferences and inclinations. a person likes what they like.

I happen to like both calisthenics and weights, so I train with both forms of resistance.

At the end of the day, however, you are using resistance.

There are certain movements that you can't perform with dumbbells in your hand, yet you can easily do without dumbbells in your hands ie A burpee with a jump.

There are certain things that you can do with dumbbells that you CANNOT do with empty hands. Ie A deadlift.

Both have their place in your quest for muscles that gobble up fat.

Have Fun


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You are going to die.

It's true.

I'm going to die.

You're going to die.

It's only a matter of time.

It could be sudden.

It could be slow and agonizing.

So.

If death is inevitable...

Doesn't it make sense that we should spend our days indulging in every single pleasure that spins around inside us?

Now.

Everything has a "beginning" and an "end".

Our life is everything in between those two moments.

I don't know about you, but....

I want every moment in between those two "milestones" to be AWESOME.

When I close my eyes for the last time, I want to close them with a smile and a tear in my eye, feeling grateful for the life I've lived, surrounded by the smiling faces of my many young girlfriends ( all of legal age)....

Now.


The question a smart person, Like Yourself, should be asking themselves is:

"Am I living the life that I want to live?"

"Is my life awesome the way it is right now?"

If it is, then very good.

If not, then...

Take a good, long, look at your life right now...

Take the time to do "inventory":


Where am I right now?

Where do I want to be?

How can I get to where I want to be?


I'm just saying....


Now.

What was does all this talk about death and dying have to do with being in shape and earning lots of money?

Or...

Better asked:

If there was a connection between death and dying, being in awesome shape, and earning lots of money, what would that connection be?


Amir

Can being healthy and fit really help you improve your chances of getting that career you want?

Aside from having the proper training ( the experience will come) for the career you want, i think it does.

When you're healthy and fit, you feel "larger than life".

You feel like you can handle anything that comes your way.

You're confidence is sky high - you're walking on air. You're floating on a peaceful stream, looking up at the blue sky and big white puffy clouds...

Now.

When you're fit, you look at your environment in a way that's much more different than someone who isn't so fit.

When you're fit, you are the MASTER of your environment. There's nothing you can't climb. There is no place that you can go or be.


When you feel good, the people around you feel good. Feelings are contagious, for the most part ( until you learn to keep your emotional equilibrium and maintain your poise when everyone else around you is going ape shit...)


Now.

What the hell does being fit and healthy have to do with getting the career that you want?

Well....

Think about it for a moment:


Don't YOU like to be around the person that's brimming over with energy?

High energy = High potential for earning power.

The healthy man/woman can work more and consequently, earn more.

Don't you want to be that healthy man/woman that can earn more?

I wonder if you realize the TRUE implications of being healthy and fit...

Buy the Whey:

if you're reading this right now, and you happen to be eating, stop for a moment, and ask yourself:

How much protein is is this food i'm eating right now?

Amir

Can you handle the burpee?

Burpees are a simple and inexpensive ( read: free) way to get into amazing shape in a short period of time.

When you do burpees regularly, you strengthen:

Your heart
Your lungs
Your arms
Your Legs
Your abs

This variation of the burpee includes a jump, so you get plyometric( explosive) training as well.

And remember:

IT'S FREE

You can create a workout designed around the burpee, varying the number and rest period between sets.

You can also slow it down and get some good isometric training for your abs.

Have fun:)

Can you really get a awesome workout with a dirty ass tire?

This video answers the question:




Stay tuned, because I'll be getting some used tractor tires....

Fun stuff:)

Amir