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December 17, 2006
In this excerpt from an interview with Bill Dobbins and Reg Park (Muscle & Fitness 6-00), Reg describes his “training in a garage, candles around the walls, a tin roof that let rain in, freezing in the winter, benches covered with old sacks - a real dungeon.” When I think of everything we have available today (even my home gym is more comfortable/ergonomically advanced than Reg’s was then), I see that I have no excuse not to train and realize it was not only Reg’s genetics, but also his determination and dedication to train hard against the elements that was key in developing his superb build and part of the main foundation for his success with bodybuilding. Like other great bodybuilders of his time who helped pave the way for us today, Reg relied on a strong mind to develop his strong physique. It’s interesting looking at how bodybuilding has evolved through time noticing along the way what has become available to people in terms of equipment, supplements/drugs, money/career opportunity/endorsements, etc…when comparing the great physiques of all time. I admire many of today’s champion bodybuilders and am glad they have more available to them on many levels. I also realize that the further back you go in time…in the beginning, one can see most of those guys did it pretty much for free…with only a few barbells, simple food diet and sleep…just for the love of the sport. Some could read Joe Weider’s magazines Strength & Health and Muscle Power (which exists today as Muscle & Fitness) and learn some things through them; some had to invent the techniques and learn from their own experiences. There’s something kind of organic and special about all of that to be respected and remembered. I don’t think bodybuilding as a sport was better way back at the beginning…nor do I think that every thing in bodybuilding is way better now. But I do think bodybuilding overall has evolved and that there are good things in every era; the key is to have the wisdom to pull those things out and use them. If something is good, it has to be good on every level–not just aesthetic, but also with consideration to long term bio-chemical, cellular physical health consequence. We live and we learn. One thing, however, that remains a constant for the solitary sport of Bodybuilding’s evolution, is that the magazines/pictures of others/communications available to us that are out there are what has united and continues to unit us and form the backbone of our bodybuilding culture. That’s why that in addition to the magazines, websites like bodybuilding.com here too are good because even if you’re the only one in your house training, you can get on the internet and reach out to others and not feel like you’re doing it alone. And that’s a pretty good feeling.
“…M&F: Did winning the Mr. Britain have an immediate impact on your career.
REG: Indeed. A couple of days after I won the Mr. Britain, Ben Weider knocked on my door, introduced himself, and told me he and Joe had organized the International Federation of Bodybuilders and wanted me to join. Afterward, I flew to New York and met Joe. He sent me down to Florida, where I stayed for about a month, training and doing photo shoots for his magazines. Then I went out to California for a few months, and when I came back to New York Joe asked me, “How would you like to work for us?” So I did for a while, then went home to England to train for the Mr. Universe, which I had set my mind on winning. After that I was training in a garage, candles around the walls, a tin roof that let rain in, freezing in the winter, benches covered with old sacks - a real dungeon. Most young bodybuilders have absolutely no idea how primitive our training facilities were in those days. Certainly the knowledge bodybuilders have now regarding training and diet is a significant factor in how good they can become, but a lot of it is simply the modern gyms available to them.
M&F: Was it at this point that you began using the split system?
REG: Yes. I found the split system mostly by instinct. In 1950. I was invited to train at the Viking Barbell Club in London for three weeks before the Mr. Universe. [Editor’s note: Park would finish second to Reeves.] I started doing leg work in the mornings and upper body in the evenings, and I gained 26 pounds in three weeks. I wasn’t really ripped, but I was using very heavy weights so my body was really hard. I Wasn’t About to Do Hand Balancing.
M&F: Were contests considerably different in those days?
REG: There have always been different ways of conducting bodybuilding contests, depending on the sanctioning organization and the promoter involved. Some had the competitors do an athletic demonstration onstage that’s why you see so many old pictures of physique competitors doing hand balancing or gymnastics during contests. But we were all getting bigger, and I wasn’t about to do hand balancing at a bodyweight of 225 or 230 pounds. Besides, it was unfair. Suppose you were a great swimmer? How could you demonstrate that? You see the same sort of thing with women’s fitness contests nowadays. The women who are trained gymnasts or dancers have an advantage over those who aren’t, even though they might not have the beauty or the physique of some of the other competitors.
M&F: In those days, weren’t mass and shape more important than being supercut?
REG: Certainly considering the way we look at definition today But I’ve seen photos of myself from those days in which I was in very good shape, with a lot of detail. Not like today’s bodybuilders, but not totally smooth, either. We looked pretty good.”
Posted in Training
December 15, 2006
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December 7, 2006
What happens to the initial excitement when we’ve got our new fitness goals laid out, made the workout plan of attack, have the motivation and reasons to get started, lay the gym clothes out, get the meals planned, take off and get going at record breaking speed and then all of a sudden a few months or a year into our new program–BOOM! The unthinkable happens: it rains on our parade, we break an arm or leg, we get sucked into a bachelor party that lasts three weeks and uncle Monte moves in with enough cheetohs and beer so you never have to leave the couch again. Or something more serious happens…we experience a break up of a relationship or lose a loved one and feel devastated. Temporarily, we forget about working out and wake up one morning and say, whoa…what happened to our itinerary to the gym or the weights in the basement? This roadblock happened so fast; we didn’t see it coming. But at this point you must stop and remember: You’re on the bench right now–not out of the game. Some of us feel so bad about slacking or quitting our fitness program that we don’t want to be reminded of it by going to the gym. The dumbells start to collect dust and so do the dreams of ripped abs and tight units. Now…some of you are thinking, well, that will never happen to me because I’m different and on a roll. Well, I hope so. But friends, that kind of program can lurk in a blind spot around the bend and sneek in like an eel. I’ve seen it happen to Olympic athletes and if it hasn’t happened to you, it’s best you prepare for the day a setback might come your way. And for those of us who already got hit by a devastation, a slug bug or are now sucked in to the Burmuda Triangle Couch program with Uncle Monte and The Red Green Show …the good news is that those weights don’t have to R.I.P. (Rust In Pergatory). There is a way to get your life back on track…and make a come back. You’re not alone. You can sit and take a moment or two…have your time out for a little while…but at some point you have to find a way to get back in the game. Get back to your gym…the place where you lift and release the weight. You will feel better afterward. And whatever knocked you down won’t weigh so much afterward.
Get Back Up & Hit It Again Have you ever watched a boxing match? Consider from beginning to end the two opponents trying to pound each other’s heads in. At the end of each round, we hear the bell ring and at times, it’s a toss up as to who we think will win. But the thing to note more than anything else we can learn, is that when a boxer goes down, he must get up again. For him, there is no other way. He does not stay down and think, “Man…I didn’t see that left blow to the jaw coming…I’ll never win down here on the ground…if I get up, I might go down again…I might as well give up now because everyone can see I can’t win.” No, no, there’s none of that. There’s no time for that kind of thinking. A boxer is trained to forget everything that happened two seconds ago; whether it was good or bad–in his head, it must go. The only thing he has to do, is stay in the now and stay on his toes…and dance like it’s his last dance…and keep on his pants…and his stance…and boom, boom, boom–make the kill. That’s what you must do too. Listen closely…here is the secret for getting past broken bones, hearts and detours: Stay in the moment. And the moment is always right here…right now. It doesn’t matter if you can’t reach your fitness goals in the same way you planned on that day you began. It doesn’t matter if you cleared out every last cheetoh out of the bag; the next time Uncle Monte takes a bathroom pass during a commercial break–boom, make your escape. Bad habits like junk food and being lazy take a couple of weeks to re-program and if you have heartbreak, there will be days you feel up and days you feel down and wonder how you will go on; it’s tough. So have a good cry or two and/or get quiet for awhile or talk it out with a friend. Go on a long walk if you can. You have to start by getting back up at some point and making a stand again. A stand for yourself and a stand for your health. Decide that you’re going to take the hand (fair or unfair) that life dealt you and make the best of it you can. You may not be able to see it now, but the best is yet to come for you and you have to focus on that. Come in at a Different Angle
How are you going to get back on track? Let’s think of the greats–the people in sports and science or any endeavor whom you admire who inspire you to become your best and emulate them. What makes them different than you? What makes them follow through? The only difference is that they don’t give up. Sir Winston Churchill gave a speech at a college graduation once and here it is: NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER give up! That was it. There may have been a few more nevers in there, but that was his entire speech. Pretty simple, isn’t it? Voltaire once said, “Simplicity is the mark of the master.” Indeed, at times it is. We must realize that all the greats have setbacks, disappointments, struggles and obstacles that discourage them or make them want to give up their goals at times. You are no different. You don’t have to be perfect every time out of the shoot. You just have to try today. Thomas Edison, inventor of the light bulb, took almost two years of failed attempts and prototypes before finding success by trying over 6,000 different carbonized plant fibers, looking for a carbon filament. Imagine where we would be without his diligence–in the dark. The thing I remember that helps me when I’m down is to realize there is no such thing as failure–only quitting. Everything is a learning experience. Sometimes it’s fun and sometimes it’s not. Things happen we wish we could reverse; we all make mistakes. But it’s not optional to quit…you must keep at it. Stay in the now…constantly learn and adjust while you move towards a noble goal…ask God to help you…and victory will be yours in the end.
Posted in Training
December 5, 2006
Steve Reeves is one of my favorite bodybuilders because his strength began with his inner good qualities. It just so happened that the his outer appearance matched his inner beauty. His kindness, consideration, down-to-earth ways and straight forward honesty made him popular with almost everyone. I mention him because it seems a shame many people today and even bodybuilders too haven’t heard of him. I think they might find him inspiring as I do and also as many of the great Iron Game Legends did and still do. John Little wrote: “In bodybuilding competition, the greatest champions not only know of his greatness, but speak his name in hallowed tones:
“Steve was the one who made me decide to become a bodybuilder.” –Serge Nubret, Mr. Europe, Mr. Universe, Mr. World
“The physique of the century.” — Reg Park, Mr. Universe
“He is a great man and has contributed much to the sport of bodybuilding :One of the best builds throughout the history of bodybuilding. Steve was a great inspiration to me.” — Arnold Schwarzenegger, Mr. Olympia, Movie Star, Governor of California
“It was the Reeves movies more than anything else that inspired my training in the late 50’s and early 60’s” — Frank Zane, Mr. Olympia
“The best looking, best built man God has ever created.” — Larry Scott, Mr. Olympia
“Steve Reeves’ physique is perfect.” — Serigo Oliva, Mr. Olympia
“A few days before the [Mr. America] contest we heard rumors about a man who had throngs of people following him along the Lake Michigan Beach front, and we couldn’t imagine who could draw crowds by merely walking along the beach!”– George Eiferman, Mr. America
“‘Immortal’ is the least word used to describe Steve Reeves. His photographs are just fantastic. He symbolized the perfect physique, and he was a legend in his own time. He has been a great inspiration to many of us in the field of bodybuilding.”– Lou Ferrigno, Mr. Universe
“‘Beautiful’ was not a word you usually use in describing a man, but in his case it applies.”– Bill Pearl, Mr. Universe
“Michelangelo’s concept of the perfectly formed man!” — Vince Gironda
“I became interested in bodybuilding when I saw a muscle magazine with Steve Reeves’ picture on the cover. I knew right then that was what I wanted to be.” — Mike Mentzer, Mr. Universe.
The muscle magazines have likewise sung his praises over the decades to this day:
“The most admired, most looked up to, and most idolized bodybuilder of all.”– Muscle Builder magazine
“The World’s Best Built man” — Ironman magazine
“Steve Reeves’ phenomenal physique set new standards for bodybuilding : women still go bananas over him.” — Joe Weider, Muscle and Fitness magazine
“Mr. Everything:[he remains a] priceless inspiration to train and succeed in the wonderful world of bodybuilding.” — Muscle Mag International
Veteran bodybuilding photographer, Russ Warner, who has literally “shot them all” over the years, summarized Reeves’ uniqueness when he stated, “Let’s face it; there is only one Steve Reeves:and I know as the years roll by and we are all dead and gone that Steve will live on in history as the greatest of all time in the field of physical culture, in addition to being one of the finest human beings that was ever created.
To many of us he remains the greatest physique of all time, which is quite a complement given that the muscle he built and displayed in winning the Mr. America, Mr. World, and Mr. Universe titles was all natural, as he relied on proper training to build it. His strength was prodigious; he could lift a barbell weighing in excess of 400 pounds - from the floor to his thighs (as though in a deadlift) with only the tips of his fingers! Lying face down on the floor he would have a training partner hold his ankles steady and he would then raise himself up to a kneeling position by simply contracting his
hamstrings - and he would do this for reps! In a now legendary strength contest between Armand Tanny, George Eiferman (considered the two strongest bodybuilders of their era) and Reeves to see who among them could barbell clean the most weight from a kneeling position, Reeves shocked all in attendance by cleaning the most at with a lift of 225 pounds. Reeves also routinely performed strict reps in the dumbbell incline curl with 90-pound dumbbells. He practically “invented” (and most certainly popularized) the incline bench for dumbbell presses, barbell presses and dumbbell curls and was the first bodybuilder to make extensive use of pulleys or cables in his training. Reeves is also generally considered to have had the most phenomenal symmetry ever seen in bodybuilding - perhaps, given some of the above testimony from members of the artistic community, ever seen in human history. There was not one muscle group on the Reeves’ physique that was built at the expense of another; balance, proportion and symmetry were his touchstones and beauty was the result. Add to these attributes the fact that he was 6′1″ in height, incredibly handsome, and a man of sterling character who was always willing to help out a friend but who would not be taken advantage of, a decorated war veteran who faced down enemy fire while defending his country in World War II, and you have all the ingredients for what has been termed a “real man’s man;” a genuine American hero. This was why crowds followed him as though he were a god; this is why cars careened into each other when he took off his shirt; this was why the fans pursued him so feverishly that in preparing to compete in the Mr. Universe contest in London in the late 1940s, Reeves had to check into not one, but two hotels to avoid the crush of fans. And this is why of course movie goers went repeatedly to all sixteen of his feature films — they had never seen such physical perfection before in their daily lives and wanted to behold the experience more frequently.”
John Little and George Helmer, two great bodybuilders, writers and close friends of Steve’s put together some great training books about Steve and an amazing dvd called “Steve Reeves: The Man. The Legend” found at www.stevereeves.com
Steve is a role model for me because he came from the same place I did and he’s an example on how to move through and overcome life’s challenges and obstacles with grace and dignity. I would take 10 years off of my life and give them to Steve to live again if I could because I know his contribution to others around the world is an infinite number times greater than mine ever will be. But I have to remember that even though people die, they still live…through us. If we choose to remember. Steve’s legend is in my blood as much as the Iron Game itself and motivates me to have the strength to get up when I fall down. I could sit around and talk about Steve till the cow’s come home…and I probably will. lol. On that…I know I am not alone.
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December 4, 2006
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November 13, 2006
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November 12, 2006
I want to talk about using colloidal silver as a possible way to protect your immune system from colds/flu this upcoming cold weather season. I have used it myself and feel that it speeds healing and strengthens immunity. I would recommend it as a possible alternative/addition to other cold/flu treatments. Colloidal silver is a pure, all natural substance consisting of sub-particles of silver, held in suspension in pure, distilled H2O by electrical charge placed on each particle. These suspended particles do not settle out, but are suspended in water contained in dark colored glass. It may be one of the safest and best all around germ fighters. It has been shown to kill over 650 disease-causing organisms, including antibiotic-resistant strains of viruses. It promotes rapid healing and subdued inflammation, strengthens the bodies natural defenses, and stimulates the growth of injured tissues. It is safe to use, even for children. It has been tested at UCLA School of Medicine–Center for Health and Human Sciences. It is considered non-toxic by the E.P.A.’s Poison Control Center. There have been no recorded reactions with other medication. It is tasteless, odorless and harmless to the eyes. Colloidal Silver helps improve digestion and does not upset the stomach. The body does not develop any dependency of tolerance to it and it helps prevent colds and flu. It help promote energy, vitality and vigor. It is excellent for veterinary uses. It is safe to put it in your eyes, ears, nose and mouth.
Silver is not a drug. It is a naturally occurring element that is used for it’s healing properties long before drugs were invented. In fact, during the days of the old west before refrigeration, people used to put silver dollars in milk bottles in order to keep it from spoiling.
What are health professionals saying about silver? “What we have actually done was rediscover the fact that silver kills bacteria, which had been known for centuries. When antibiotics were discovered, clinical uses for silver as an antibiotic were discarded” concluded Dr. Robert O. Becker, M.D. Extensive research into the curative properties of silver has been conducted for many years at the Upstate Medical Center, Syracuse University, Syracuse N.Y. The experiments conclude that silver works on a wide range of bacteria, without any known side-effects or damage to the cells of the body. Silver was also doing more than killing disease causing organisms, it was causing growth stimulation of injured tissues. Dr. Becker also concludes that the presence of the silver ion may help to regenerate tissue, eliminate old or cancerous cells, or other diseased or abnormal conditions. Dr. Henry Crooks found that silver in the colloidal state is highly germicidal, quite harmless to humans and absolutely non-toxic. From his bateriological experiments with silver he concluded, “I know of no microbe that is not killed in laboratory experiments in six minutes.”
The Anatomy of Drug Resistance: why antibiotics don’t always work
When all goes well, an antibiotic kills infection by attacking and destroying the organism’s protective cell wall by blocking it’s production of essential proteins and interefering with chemical messages essential for reproduction. But through a number of factors, largely involving misuse and overuse of antibiotics, some bugs have developed defense mechanisms to repel these lethal attacks. They undergo genetic alterations…mutations, that allow them to produce a stronger cell wall or to change their chemical messages. Then antibiotics no longer work because they aren’t strong enough. When the antibiotic pressure is removed, by not using the drug, the adaptation for many organisms ends and the bugs become susceptible again. So, antibiotics do work at times on colds, flus and infections, but this explanation of the evolution of infections and viruses and their interaction with antibiotics might explain why they don’t at other times. the good thing is that bugs cannot develop resistance to silver and silver may act as a preventative to help an individual build up their tolerance so they may not have to take antibiotics. I am not saying do not take antibiotics in every situation, but it wouldn’t hurt to also use silver or if it’s a mild cold to try silver for a day or so instead first. Also, I recommend taking probiotics/acidophilus/primadophilus after you do take antibiotics if you choose to take them, so that you reestablish the beneficial flora in the intestinal tract that gets wiped out with antibiotics. This is important for proper digestion and keeps your stomach from bloating.
I’ve been taking 1-2 oz. colloidal silver per day off and on for years and have no side effects, just positive results–that’s the only reason (along with the research I’ve done on it) that I can recommend it to any one else. Every year, tens of thousands of hospital patients die of infections that resist every drug doctors try, so I feel that it is worthwhile to suggest a natural alternative that might help build one’s immune system. Everyone take care out there.
Posted in Training
October 30, 2006
“When you are inspired by some great purpose, some extraordinary project, all your thoughts break their bonds, your mind transcends limitations, your consciousness expands in every direction, and you find yourself in a new, great, and wonderful world. Dormant forces, faculties, and talents become alive, and you discover yourself to be a greater person by far than you ever dreamed yourself to be.” —Patanjali
Posted in Training
October 15, 2006
I wrote this out for my mom and some family members, so I put it here too because I had a few people ask me some questions about supplements. This is just a few notes about some of the foods and supplements I previously listed. It’s not a complete list by any means, and these things do more than what I state here, this is just off the top of my head. Keep in mind that everyone is different and should take a vitamin/mineral/herb only if they have a need for it and it works for them. What works for someone else, may not work for you and only you can decide for yourself. You have to know yourself. And that takes time and work. The human body is the ultimate test tube and you have to start with less and take notice of the results and make adjustments accordingly. Some people are more sensitive and process things differently than others and need less than RDA; others may need more. Also, these things need to all act synergistically together so your system stays balanced. Activity levels also dictate changes in both diet and supplement requirements. The amount of calories I eat increases the more active I am. And a guy who sits down to eat with me would need more than the 3 oz. of steak I ate at dinner. He might need the whole steak and more carbs too. I think a person who eats a well balanced diet may not need to take many supplements except for an occasional multivitamin/mineral. I like to experiment with supplements to see if I can improve things to the max./have more energy/better health if possible.
When I pick out a supplement, I take note of which company manufactures it and do research on it if I feel the need to. Also important, look at the back label of what the ”Other Ingredients” are and see what types and how many fillers are also in the fine print and look at the expiration date. I might take a supplement all by itself and wait a few hours to see what happens/reaction to it. Maybe I’ll talk with people who have taken it or who work at the health store to see if they sell a lot of it. I know it sounds like a lot of work, but I don’t mind doing it because it’s something you do and learn over a lifetime, not all in one visit to the store. As too little of a vitamin/mineral can lead to a deficiency, conversely, too much can be toxic. As with many things, this is a game of balance. O.K…let’s break it down:
Bee pollen and honey: the “Russian antibiotic” Keeps immunity stronger and can help with seasonal allergies for some people. Good source of B vitamins and gives energy. Works as anti-inflammatory. I get it locally because then it works a little better than pollen from Africa from plants we don’t have here in the U.S. because you inhale and eat the elements outside and thus if you take local pollen, it works even that much better for you. I eat honey and put it on my face sometimes and wait for about 10 min. and then wash it off. It has alive enzymes that are good for you.
Wild Blueberry BluePhenolic powerful antioxidant, boost immunity and vision
Colostrum contains growth factors for cell regeneration, antibodies, and cytikines which stimulate B & T cell production, polypeptides for thymus support, and lactoferrin for antibacterial and iron transport
Desiccated Liver I started taking this when I read about it in both Frank Zane and Lou Ferrigno’s books. I take it for the iron. Raisins used to have a lot of iron in them when they were made in cast iron pots, but they don’t have as much anymore because different drying methods. Anyway, I don’t like to eat liver, so I sometimes take it in this form.
Folate/Folic acid important/ helpful for neurological support and development, may help with sleepnessness and weakness
Vitamin C Important for immune response, increases antibodies, collagen formation, take it with lysine for stress support and inflammation/allergy reduction, can give an upset stomach if not buffered or taken with food
Mannose a polysaccharide that provides anti-viral and immune system support, a glyconutrient that acts as a miracle sugar for normalizing immune function
L-Glutamine : Increases mental alertness/brain neurotransmission, helps facilitate recovery after working out, rebuilds and strengthens GI tract
L-Glycine Important in synthesis of proteins, antioxidant
L-Proline Proline and its derivatives are often used as asymmetric catalysts in organic reactions. I take it powder form. It tastes sweet but can burn on your tongue like pepper a little bit if not diluted in H20. Multiple prolines and/or hydroxyprolines in a row can create a polyproline helix, which is a predominant secondary structure in the building and formation of collagen. In other words, this can help make you look younger because the hydroxylation of proline is a critical biochemical process for maintaining the connective tissue of both internal organs and the skin.
L-Lysine is necessary for building all protein in the body and plays a major role in calcium absorption; building muscle protein; recovering from surgery or sports injury and the body’s production of hormones, antibodies and enzymes
L-Phenylalanine increases mental clarity, overall pain and recovery relief; if you feel down/tired and it’s for biochemical reasons, it makes your head feel better. Don’t take it at night because it might keep you awake.
Magnesium Maleate Gives me energy and helps muscle flexibility and with over 400 other functions of the body; this is one of my favorite supplements and one I think most people are short of.
Primadophilus bifidus replenishes good bacteria in your intestines; you need this especially after being on antibiotics for good health
Green tea antioxidant, gives energy, fights cancer, can have caffeine so watch the amount and what kind you take
Cranberry extract purifies your system, cleans out your kidneys
B-6 Pyridoxine Good for protein digestion, formation of hemoglobin, brain neurotransmitter production
B-12 Blood-cell formation, nervous sys. function; essential for iron and folic acid metabolism, formation of RNA & DNA
B5 Pantothenic Acid supports and rebuilds adrenal glands function; anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, formation of antibodies
Biotin Certain enzymes in the body depend on biotin for normal functioning. Without those enzymes, the body can’t utilize carbs, proteins and fats. Biotin is also good to take after antibiotics and can restore hair to its original color in people who have graying hair.
Niacin for purifying the blood, increases good cholesterol, raises metabolism, do not take on an empty stomach or you will feel very hot and might turn bright red, I like the slow release best.
Potassium works with sodium to regulate the body’s H20 balance and normalize heart rhythms (potassium works inside the cells, sodium works just outside of them. Nerve and muscle functions suffer when the sodium-potassium balance is off. Some sports drinks with electrolytes can help with this when working out, but you can also drink lemon and honey mixed together in H20 too).
Chlorophyll from blue-green algae, good for making the PH of your blood more alkaline, which is what you want. If you eat a lot of meat, then you need green food and water to put it back in balance from acid to alkaline.
Zinc good for skin and immunity
DHEA adrenal support, guys take it to naturally boost testosterone. It is produced cholesterol in the adrenal glands, gonads, adipose tissue in the brain and is the precursor of testosterone, estrogen and androstenedion
Arabinogalactan larch tree extract Immunity
Maitake extract Mushroom for immunity
Papain Enzyme from papaya, aids in digestion
Vit. C For immunity and rebuilds collegen, I take it with lysine and msm to further aid in their utilization
B-1 Thiamine plays an important role in helping the body convert carbohydrates and fat into energy and is essential for normal growth and dev. and helps to maintain proper functioning of the heart and the nervous and digestive systems.
Digestive enzyme breaks down food so nutrients can be used in the body, has amylase for starches, protease for proteins, lipase for fats, lactase for milk sugars and cellulase for starches
Collinsonia Root strengthens blood vessels
Calcium helps your back adjustment stay in, lol. Good for muscular strength, bones, teeth, etc. Take magnesium with it so it works better. It’s important to take a form of calcium that works for you. If you are taking a pill form that has a protein coating on it and you don’t have enough enzymes or hydrochloric acid to break through it, you will not get the benefit of it taking it by itself. Otherwise it will move through you without breaking down at all or it will end up solidifying on your joints improperly. Some people may need to take a preacidified liquid calcium.
Vit D is like sunlight in a bottle, important for strength and ward off depression, you can find it in dry form or cod liver oil, the way they put vit D in milk is they run milk through a trough under lights at the factory and it is absorbed that way
Ginko Biloba good for memory and strengthening blood vessels, good for immunity
Paba protects the skin, makes you stay tanner, longer
Magnitized and ozenated H2O, I filter water then put it outside in the sun in a flat bottom glass container on large crystal in the sun for several hours, if it’s rainy then I put in inside next to a purple Norwegian light bulb with similiar sun affects, then I ozenate it 30-40 min./gallon. I notice a difference in energy. People in countries that drink water magnetized by stalagtites and ice crystals often live to be 100 years old because of it’s high oxygen content.
Salt Use sea salt and ionized sea salt without all the aluminum silicate of some commercial brands. Many times, people retain a lot of water from too much sodium not only because too much sodium can make you retain water but also because the intake of excess aluminum silicate and other additives in salt can be toxic and your body hangs on to excess water to dilute the resultant acidity of your cells. I use Real Salt from the rock salts of Utah and Himalayan Crystal Salt, some of the purest salts on Earth. The Himalayan salt regulates the water content throughout your body, balances excess acidity from your cells, particularly your brain cells, balances your blood sugar levels and helps to reduce your aging rate and prevention of muscle cramps.
omega 3 krill fish oil, is an omega-3 essential oil that helps reduce inflammation and regulate cholesterol, check the labe to be sure to get distilled, pharmaceutical grade so that it is free of mercury and other toxins that some fish oils may have.
O.K Enough for now…more later…
Posted in Training
October 13, 2006
John asked me about my writing. So, I put this here for him and anyone else who might like to read it. I wrote this a while back for my friend to give to his friends because they all like to pump iron too. This is here now for you too, my friends…the iron men…
Take Hold of Your Life with Bodybuilding
Why body build? Well…one might think that the obvious answer is that it makes you look good. Let’s face it, people are inspired by beauty. And bodybuilding creates lines and curves; it shapes and sculpts. It gives you the power to control what you look like and presents to others an impression of formidable strength and an impressive appearance. Interestingly enough though, even if it didn’t change how one looks, there would still be some people in the gym pumping iron. Are they nuts? Why would they want to do that? Let’s explore some reasons why…
Bodybuilding: Life’s Metaphor
There’s no question that the smell of the iron has been known to attract some hardcore lifters to the gym. After all, iron is the metal that gives strength. In the bloodstream, it is what allows red blood cells to carry oxygen and get big and round. It turns blue blood red. Iron creates heat in the body; heat gets people pumped.
And it’s no surprise we are attracted to things that turn up the heat. But, I will say that even if people do it unknowingly, the main reason they continue to show up to push and pull weights time after time again isn’t because they like the physical pressure and pain…the endorphin rush and high they feel immediately and right after a work out (although that does appeal to many). It isn’t because they know they are strengthening their bones, flushing out their lymph system, improving their circulation, making it a piece of cake to lift those sacks of groceries out of the car, and making it so they can sleep more soundly at night (although those are all good reasons too).
In my opinion, I would have to say perhaps the main reason people continue to show up at the gym is this: when they grab those dumbells or sit down on a machine to push and pull the weight of the iron, what they are really doing is pushing and pulling any and all obstacles, challenges or pressures in life that they must deal with every day, closer to them, looking at them in the face, dealing with them on their own terms and pushing them away from them. There’s a struggle and uncertainty there; they’re not sure if they can do it. But something always happens that makes them achieve The Trying. And that’s what is the important thing. They are fighting with everything they’ve got. And in that moment in the gym, they are really out there in the arena battling everything that’s coming at them and no matter what happens, they are gonna come out on top. Somehow we have to know that. It makes us have the courage we need to move forward.
By pushing around the weight in the gym, what we are really doing is pushing around the weight and burdens of every day life, making them do what we want them to do, go where we want them to go. In essence, we feel we are in control. And that feels pretty good. So when we leave the gym, we feel successful already, and there’s no stopping us; we are ready to spread that out onto every other area in life we move toward. It sets the pace, making every thing else that is difficult that much easier because if we can exceed our expectations of what we can do in the gym, then why not in life too?
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