David Wolfe Longevity Now Program Jason Wrobel Raw Food Superfood Smoothie Demo Part 2


In Part 2 of this exclusive video from David Wolfe’s Longevity Now Program launch party, Jason Wrobel and David Wolfe demonstrate a cacao choco maca organic almond milk recipe, a superfood shilajit latte recipe, and talk about the numerous health benefits of superfoods, raw foods, and superfood smoothies to boost longevity, fight aging, and booth energy levels. This superfood latte will be the only thing you’ll need to start your morning off like a true superhero! Learn more about the Longevity Now program – www.longevitynowprogram.com

 


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Why your workout doesn’t work ? what can you do when your exercise program becomes routine

It is typical for people to find something they like and stick with it.  This goes for exercise as well.  If you find a routine, be it Yoga, weight training or running, you’ll be more likely to do it if you like it and more importantly, if it produces results.  However, a routine can become just that, routine.

For the most part, anything new will work at least for a short time (generally, about a month).  The problem is when that ‘new workout’ becomes a ‘routine’ workout.  Here is why.

The Source of the Problem

The muscles of the body react to stimuli.  If we stress a muscle to the point that it cannot handle a load, then the muscle needs to grow stronger in order to handle that load.  If the load is applied over and over again (exercise), the body will adapt to the stimulus quicker.  However, once the body adapts to that load it no longer needs to grow.  Therefore, if the stimulus doesn’t change the body doesn’t need to change either.

A load can be defined as weight lifting (resistance training), running/walking (cardiovascular training) or stretching (flexibility).

Using weight training as an example, many people will find a routine that they like either from a magazine, a friend or any other number of ways.  At first, they see some results because their bodies are not used to handling this new load.  However, after doing the same routine for 3-4 weeks, the body adapts to that load and no longer needs to change in order to handle it.  So, there are no further results.

When speaking about cardiovascular exercise, think about how someone has a favorite loop that they like to run.  The body will take about 3-4 weeks of running before it becomes accustom to running the route.  The body will know where, the big hills are, how long it will take you to run that route and how far the route is.

The Solution is Simple

The solution is simple.  Change the stimulus!  For example, for the cardiovascular training, run on the treadmill for a month, then do the elliptical trainer for the next month. The following month, get outside and ride a bicycle, go swimming or enroll in a kickboxing or aerobics class, or join a conditioning program!  While these might be more drastic changes, a very simple change is to change the route you run.  Even running your current route but in the opposite direction will change what your body is use to.

Why is a conditioning program (fitness boot camp) so good for you?  We change the stimulus for you by doing many different types of exercises, which are typically exercises that you wouldn’t do on your own.  Not only this, but we also make you perform these exercises in ways that you don’t typically do on your own.

With weight training, try lifting heavy weights with a low number of reps one month and switch it to a higher number of reps with lighter weights the next.  Obviously, changing the types of exercises you do is a way to change the load as well (for example: chest press vs a chest fly).

Finding what works for you

Exercise for most people is not an exact science.  Professional athletes have coaches who help them track their progress.  You have personal trainers and boot camp instructors.  Some exercises that you do will not be the right fit for you, but trying different exercises and routines will motivate you to keep trying!  We all have to switch it up and see what works and what doesn’t.  Keeping detailed notes of what you do and how you do it are going to help you get there faster.  When you find something that works, keep it for later use and get back to it a few months later!

 


Getting The Most Out Of Your Exercising Program

What are you trying to get out of your exercise program? Are you trying to lose weight? Are you trying to put on muscle mass? Are you training for a sport or an athletic contest of some kind?

Okay, now that you’ve answered the question of why you are exercising to begin with, you are now ready to ask yourself what type of exercise program you will need to get involved with in order to accomplish that goal.

If you answered “aerobics”, “weight training”, “yoga”, “flexibility exercises”, “martial arts”, or pretty much any other form of exercise that you can imagine, then congratulations are in order! You’ve just answered the question, “What the heck is an exercise modality”?

Simply put, an exercise modality is a system or form of exercise that is designed to elicit a very specific response from the body of the individual who is engaging in the exercise. In the case of aerobics, most people are trying to get their body to shed excess bodyfat and to increase their level of cardiovascular endurance. Weight or resistance training exercisers are usually trying to grow or tone their muscles to make them stronger, bigger, or more attractive. People who practice Yoga are usually after a stronger mind/body connection in order to gain more energy or awareness.

The possibilities are endless. There are so many exercise modalities out there that even trying to name them all would be a waste of time. Even as this article is written, and even as you – the reader – take in its information, someone somewhere is probably coming up with a new “exercise modality”.

So why even try to learn them? Why should you care about exercise modalities? Simply put, because you need to practice them!

No, that doesn’t mean that you have to be able to run a marathon, bench press 400 lbs, balance on your pinky toe, and dance a jig all at the same time…

The point is not that you have to become proficient in any specific exercise modality. You do need to learn about different types of training, though. No matter how effective your present exercise program is, one of two things is either already happening, or is going to happen eventually:

1) Your body is adapting to the stimulus provided by your chosen exercise modality, and you are not seeing the same results from it that you saw in the beginning.

2) The exercise modality that you have chosen is lacking in one or more of the measurements of good health: strength, cardiovascular conditioning, flexibility, agility, balance, tensile strength of bones, tendons, and ligaments, basic survival skills such as starting and limit strength, swimming capabilities, or a heightened level of neuromuscular coordination.

As you can see, simply being able to run through a circuit of weight machines at the gym and then jumping into an aerobics class is not sufficient for a level of health and fitness that is both complete, as well as sustainable over the long-term.

Despite what you may think, there will never be a time in your life when it is appropriate or healthy for you to “back off” and give up on exercise or proper nutrition. From today until the day when you leave this Earth, you will need the high quality of life that is provided by the proper level of health and fitness.

In order to ensure that your health and fitness program does not allow your body to adapt to a certain stimulus, as well as to ensure that your program includes activity in each of the measurable levels of health and fitness, you must practice different exercise modalities on a regular basis.

Don’t scoff at Pilates because you think it is for wimps. Those of you in the aerobics room don’t look at the weight lifters as if they are a bunch of cavemen who know nothing about true fitness. Those of you in the Yoga frame of mind, open up your mind to the fact that Yoga alone is not going to maintain your level of health and your quality of life from now until the end. Martial artists – step out of the Dojo and pick up some dumbbells or balance on an exercise ball once in awhile.

There is no single exercise modality that is perfect for everyone, all the time. Yes, there are certain modalities that work better for certain people, but that doesn’t mean that you should never check out new activities and experiences.

Close-mindedness has never resulted in positive results in the entire history of our planet. It’s not going to start now. Open your mind to new possibilities and you will open yourself to new experiences and a higher quality of life itself.

Who knows? You might even enjoy it!

 


Home Gym Workout Guide: Having Into A Weight Loss Exercise Program

Poor diet and lack of exercise can wreck havoc in our bodies. After leading sedentary lives for many years, many of us suddenly find ourselves looking in the mirror and finding an overweight person staring right at us. Many of us watch ourselves gain weight day after day without doing something about it but there are also some of us who refuse to let our lifestyles destroy us.

If you are one of those people who look in the mirror and tell their reflections, “Hey! You don’t look good, you need to exercise!” then you are on the right track. With the right home gym workout guide, you will be able to shed off those unwanted extra pounds faster than you think. To help you find the right home gym workout guides, here is what you have to do.


Buy Gym Workout Videos

There are plenty of home gym workout guides on video sold in the market today. You can easily find these home gym workout guide videos in your favorite malls and shops. If you are serious about exercising and losing weight, start by buying and watching home workout videos.

Make sure that you watch these videos from start to finish before you attempt to start the exercise routine featured in these videos. This way, you will be able to determine if the exercise routine is suitable for you or not.

Moreover, if you have pre-existing medical conditions, you need to talk your doctor about those home gym workout guide videos. Some types of exercises may not be suitable so be sure to check with your doctor if you are allowed to do certain types of exercise routines.


Check Your Local Gym

Although it is more convenient to just shop online for one of those home gym workout guides on video, it is still better to take the time to visit your local gym and consult a fitness instructor about what you should do to lose a few pounds. No, you do not have to enroll in any exercise classes at the gym. Just ask the local gym instructor for some home gym workout guides that you can use at home.

There are many fitness instructors who are willing to give your home gym workout guides for a fee. In fact, some of these fitness instructors may even agree to help you set up your home gym to make it easier for you to follow the home gym workout guide that he or she made for you.

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Which is a Better Program: P90X or Insanity?

Both Tony Horton’s P90X and Shawn T’s Insanity are brought to you by the Beachbody Corporation. Both programs tout hardcore training, sweat equity, and requiring100 percent of your determination and focus. In return for  this, you will receive rock hard abs, toned thighs, a raised butt, and cardiovascular strength. Both programs have abandoned the thought of “incredible results without work”. Both P90X and Insanity work extremely well when they are followed correctly, but they aren’t the same. Here are the pros and cons of both programs from someone who has used both:

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First P90X:

Content: P90X is a revolutionary system of 12 sweat-inducing, muscle-pumping workouts, designed to transform your body from regular to ripped in just 90 days. You’ll also receive a comprehensive 3-phase nutrition plan, specially designed supplement options, a detailed fitness guide, a calendar to track your progress, online peer support, and much more. Your personal trainer, Tony Horton, will keep you engaged every step of the way, and you won’t believe your results! 01 Chest & Back
02 Plyometrics
03 Shoulder & Arms
04 Yoga X
05 Legs & Back
06 Kenpo X
07 X Stretch
08 Core Synergistics
09 Chest, Shoulders & Triceps
10 Back & Biceps
11 Cardio XThis
12 Ab Ripper XThe
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Pros:

By following the program, you will achieve astounding results. Period. This program, when followed diligently, will give you a rock hard body and even seem to slow the hands of time. The infomercial that you have probably seen over a hundred times does not lie to you – it doesn’t even exaggerate.

There are different levels of the same activity. Whether you are a beginner, or in the best shape of your life, you can set your own difficulty with P90X. When you use the program a second time, you can choose the ,ore difficult work out.

Tony has a great personality. He is fit, he is toned, and he knows fitness. Tony is trustworthy and encouraging throughout most of the program. He has demonstrates a nice balance between working out and working the room.

This work out is great for any adult age, but especially for people over 40. The program’s focus is strong on strength training, and less on cardio. This is what the 40 and above crowd need for optimum health.

Cons:

You have to buy additional equipment. In addition to the 12 tapes and diet guide that come in the P90X package, you have to also purchase a pull up bar and weights, and although these pieces of equipment aren’t necessarily expensive, they can range from 20 to 450 extra dollars a piece. The DVD’s aren’t the entire package.

The dreaded pull up bar. Even if you place a sock or two under the pull up bar (the door frame variety), you will still get a dent in the door frame after awhile. That is assuming you even have a proper door frame that is necessary for the bar.

Additional products are hawked – annoying. From energy drinks to weights, P90X and Tony Horton offer it all – over and over again during the work out. This type of up-selling is to be expected, but it still gets on
one’s nerves when all one wants to do is workout.
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Now for Insanity:
Content:
Insanity is a 60 day total body workout program.The Insanity ProgramrequiresNO weights,NO equipment. It’s the latest creation byShaun T and Beachbody. The only thing you need to bring with you is anInsaneattitude!

Join me in my photo tour of the program.
1: Dig Deeper& Fit Test
2: Plyometric Cardio Circuit
3: Cardio Power & Resistance
4: Cardio Recovery & Max Recovery
5: Pure Cardio & Abs
6: Cardio Abs
7: Core Cardio & Balance
8: Max Interval Circuit
9: Max Interval Plyo
10: Max Cardio Conditioning & Abs
11: Max Interval Sports Training
12: Insane Abs
13: Upper Body Weighted Workout

Pros:

This workout is great for those who want a good cardio workout. Unlike P90X, cardio is a major part of Shawn T’s Insanity. Many people find cardio a bit lacking in the P90X program.

Real people. Real time. It will be hard to keep up this program, and even the participants take breaks. The program isn’t cleaned for TV. Water breaks are taken often, and stretching is woven into the frame work of the workout. In addition, this is simply an quality energy filled workout that will have you gushing sweat, creating muscles, and pumping your heart. You’ll see results in a short amount of time.

No additional gear needed. One only has to use their own body with this one. But don’t think that it is easy.

Cons:

Hard on the knees! Buy knee supports before this program – and use them. If you have bad knees or a bad back, you might want to consider another program.There is a lot of jumping and many high impact exercises here.

Practically impossible on carpet or matting. Insanity is filmed in a gymnasium with a hard surface, and there is a lot of jumping and knee lifts. If you are doing this workout on a soft surface such as carpet, you will just sink into it and be disheartened.

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To sum it all up, Both Tony Horton’s P90X and Shawn T’s Insanity are great workouts. If you want to focus on muscle building, and don’t mind buying more gear, you might want to go with P90X. If you prefer a faster paced cardio kick, and don’t mind high impact, Insanity is probably for you. I hope this article has helped in your quest for the right workout for you.

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Foolproof Exercise Program

Why do people “fail” with their exercise program? Do they fail to actualize the hit they had hoped for? Far from a misadventure, this is usually the result of their lack of understanding what is required from them for an exercise program to be advantageous .

The five outstanding reasons that most people are not noteworthy with their exercise program are:

1. They try to do much too soon.

2. They have defective or inappropriate expectations.

3. They get disentranced .

4. They lose their motivation.

5. They relinquish too soon.

Because these are the central reasons that many exercise programs don’t seem to do the job, maybe addressing them may make us greater on track with the exercise side of our fitness and weight loss plans. Let’s get going! Let’s take a look at each in turn and see if we can figure out what you can do to be fortuitous.

The dangers of overdoing exercise.

A ingredient that figures into all five issues is naturally ignorance. I don’t mean that as an insult, it’s just that people go out and buy a piece of equipment or a Richard Simmons DVD and jump in with both feet. Even if they read the directions, those are normally written from the viewpoint of “this is what you should be doing” rather than “this is how you get to the point where you can do what you should be doing”. Since most people don’t really know much about exercise or how it works, and I was once one of those people, they tend to make a lot of mistakes, even though they have the utmost of intentions.

Please do not try to do too much too soon. This can be risky!

Let’s say your modern barbell set says, that for maximum conclusion, you should be able to three sets of ten reps a certain exercise with the weight set at one-fourth of your body weight. So, you figure you weigh 160 lbs, set the bar at 40 lbs, and do ten reps. You’re a little winded. It was a bit hard, but you were able to do it. You rest a minute, and try again. It’s harder, but you’re still able to get through it. You take another short rest and do the third set. Wow! You had to squeeze out the last couple of reps, but you did it! You feel pleasing. You’ve got what it takes, and you can’t wait until the next exercise day.

In all probability you have produced a large amount of damage to muscle tissue that your body will now have to spend the next couple of days fixing. Since in many cases you are out of shape (even if you were able to do all three sets), your body is going to have a hard time getting that work completed. I can tell you that this is certainly going to impact almost every physical, impetuous, and mental event or episode in your life over the next several hours or days.

Don’t you delight in how you feel the next day? You hurt like hell! That’s what happens. Even if you can convince yourself that this is a admirable sign, continuing on in this manner will eventually either produce a real injury, or will set you up mentally and physically to begin wanting to avoid your workouts, whether you are doing aerobics, lifting weights, running, swimming, bicycling, or working in your garden.

Most people naturally do not imagine how much is going on internally when they take an out-of-shape body and begin demanding that it perform as if it were already in shape.

So, just take it basic. Start off stall and gradually ease your way up to higher levels. Many marathoners were barely able to walk to the end of the block and back when they fundamental started. Innumerable a housewife has begun her “exercise program” with a can of Campbell’s Chicken Noodle Soup in each hand. Start light and swell gradually. Don’t worry if you don’t see “results” at elementary levels. All sorts of good sustaining things are going on inside your body.

You should definitely have realistic expectations,

One of the greatest remarks to remember is: It took you years to get this way and you’re not going to change things in a couple of days. Don’t expect to lose 20 lbs in 10 days. It can happen, but that’s the exception to the rule. You must remember that everyone is incomparable. One thing you can say is that if you do your exercises regularly and gradually challenge yourself, your body will make the appropriate changes in outward appearance and inner capabilities.

Yes! It’s true! Exercise CAN get routine

Doing anything day after day can be commonplace whether it’s exercise, television, or eating ice cream. A scanty people can do things over and over and never get tired of it, but most of us aren’t built that way. Even if you are doing everything the right way, have valuable expectations, have a enormous program, and are seeing commendable results, getting up 45 minutes early for the 150th day in a row and strapping on those running shoes is going to get old eventually. Do what you can to liven it up a bit. Even if you just like to go for a walk, can’t you walk somewhere else today? Why not substitute a swim, a bicycle ride, a visit to the zoo, or an hour’s worth of yard work for your walk? If your standard routine is comprised of Press, Curl, Bench Press done with a barbell, why not substitute Triceps Extensions, Preacher Curls, and Chest Flys all done with a dumbell once in a while? Or, you could go to the park, do some chin ups and pushups and then take a long walk yourself. Who says you have to do exactly the same thing in the same place every day?

Maitaining Motivation is the Key

How various times have you begun a program or project with a very strong motivation, only to obtain that after a scattering days, you just didn’t feel like doing it any increased? The other night, you saw a documentary on the potential dangers of heart condition in sedentary people and were so affected by it that you took an oath to begin exercising regularly. Or maybe you went shopping for new clothes and found that you needed the next larger size…again! You went home and vowed that you would do whatever it took to get back to the size you were in steep school (unrealistic expectation) and that afternoon you began your exercise program and felt so stupendous about what you were doing. A scanty days later, you just couldn’t procure the time or the motivation to do your workout. In fact, you weren’t even thinking about whatever it was that kicked you into gear in the number one place.

Write it down. As you write it, feel every boiling emotion…pain, fear, embarrassment, anger…whatever got you started on the exercise pathway in the elementary place. Make it a statement about what you feel, what you desire to change, why you deisre to change, and how you intend to change. Put it in your purse, wallet, or pocket, and take it out and read it a scattering times a day. Every time you read it, try to read it out loud, and try to reconstruct in your very being the thoughts and feelings you had when you wrote it down. Paste it on your mirror, put it on the fridge, tell your best friend if you dare, but revive it in your heart several times a day, every day.

Whatever you do, don’t give up!