I have never admitted this before, but I hate to stretch. It bores the heck out of me. When I stretch, I always think to myself that I could be using this time to burn more calories doing HIIT. I have a limited time to workout, so I simply avoid stretching. I'm going to talk about a better and more efficient way to maintain flexibility and prevent injuries. Oh yeah, in case you didn't know, stretching before lifting makes your muscles weaker for that workout.
[Stretching before going for a run. A waste of time, or a smart way to avoid injuries?]
The traditional Bodybuilding Workout Split has unfortunately become the default routine in most gyms. While a 3 or 4 day split is great for building mass, it is an inferior way to look slim and defined. This site is dedicated to the lean and slim Hollywood look, so of course I am going to recommend an alternative to the typical routine. An athlete in peak condition can teach you much more than a sluggish bodybuilder.
[Boxers in the lower-to-mid weight classes are a great example of being functionally fit and lean. This look is built upon a foundation of gaining strength without putting on extra mass.]
If you are not in great shape, you probably have a few excuses. You have been telling yourself these excuses so long that you actually believe them. I am going to kick you in the butt a bit in this post…and it may hurt. My goal is for you to dig down and find out the "real reason" you have struggled to get in shape. Time to blow away all the smoke and reveal the root of your faulty belief system and attack it!
[Lana is explaining to her friend that she secretly has a crush on David Hasselhoff...and really loves "Jump in My Car"...Don't Ask!]
Every day that you cheat on your diet and every day that you postpone working out is one less day that you will look your best. Have you ever really thought how short our time is on this planet? Seriously…how many more summers do you have? How many more days at the beach? How many more times will you travel to a foreign country?
[A beautiful young lady enjoying a day at the beach]
This has to be the most jacked-up title for any post on this site so far! You probably think I'm joking but Yoda has kind of been a mentor for me. I'm not a complete Star Wars Dork…well I don't own any Star Wars action figures (used to when I was 7 years old)…I'm not a Star Wars Dork, just more of a well-rounded dork. There is a scene in Empire Strikes Back that probably had a bigger impact on my life than any scene in any movie ever. I'm not kidding! I'd like to share that scene with you and then let's discuss it a bit.
(Listen to the words of wisdom…this scene still gives me chills!)
