Jun 14 2013

Weekend Posts (6.14.13 ARWOD + 6.15.13 MWOD)

Saturday (6/15/13) Recovery

Yoga + Mobilization + Cardio = YOGILIZARDIO

Sunday (6/16/13) Mental Work

Watch this video that explains how myostatin levels are linked to muscular growth potential (aka how people are genetically predisposed to gaining muscle)

Also, Happy Father’s Day to all those #SwoleDADs out there in the world! Check out this father-son duo smashing iron together and competing for Mr. America title in their respective age classes.

Jun 11 2013

6.12.13 ARWOD

Recovery

The body is a temple; clean up those stained glass bicep windows with this routine.

Motivation

Kid drops cymbal and recovers like a champ. Skip to 1:05 to get to the good stuff:

Jun 4 2013

6.5.13 ARWOD

Recovery

Yes, my precious, come here, follow me, my precious.

Motivation

Watching TV? Hit some mobility work during the commercials:

May 31 2013

Weekend Posts (6/1/13 ARWOD + 6/2/13 MWOD)

Saturday (6/1/13) Recovery

Sweat out that hangover with some steamed foam rolling followed by hot yoga
Literally douse your foam roller in water and toss it in a microwave (if you can find one big enough to hold it)*

Sunday (6/2/13) Mental Work

This is one of the most fascinating articles I’ve read in a while. It touches upon the science behind “willpower,” discussing its direct correlation to brain glucose levels.

Also, watch this TED talk about willpower. Note at 7:37, she equates developing your mind to ‘lifting heavy weights.’ Seriously! your mind is another muscle that needs to be worked as well.

*Just kidding

May 28 2013

5.29.13 ARWOD

Recovery

Click on this link to come to the magical recovery kingdom.

Motivation

Here’s a simple, yet comprehensive guide to healthy grocery shopping for a week of swole meals. CHECK IT OUT.
This isn’t mentioned in the video, but make sure to add fats to your shopping list as well: i.e. nuts, avocados, olive oil, hummus, natural peanut butter.