I’ve decided to start (restart) a weekly post where I link to great articles and videos from other websites. So every Friday be on the lookout for my top 3 – 5 picks for the week.
This week we have underground training expert Zach Even-Esh breaking down the kettlebell Turkish Get Up. Check out the video here: Zach’s Turkish Get Up Video.
Another great video comes from Henkin Fitness demonstrating a sandbag exercise called the Tornado. And don’t squawk to me in the comments about how this drill is bad for your back. Use appropriate weight (read “light” weight if you are new to the movement) and start off with low reps. Take a look at the video here: Tornado Drill Video.
Leave it to Nate Green to talk about bench pressing, turning off your phone, and finding the g-spot all in the same post. Read all about it in Nate’s article on The Life Changing 80/20 Rule.
If you want muscle gaining advice from a true master, be sure to check out Dan John’s article titled An Old Piece On Muscle Gain.
And last but not least, one of my health and fitness heroes Mark Sisson talks about how to quit grains. Eliminating grains from your diet is a crucial part of your fat loss efforts, so be sure to read Mark’s article on How To Quit Grains.
That’s it for this week. Everyone have a great weekend!
Oh yeah, I almost forgot. . . Friday June 18th is the FINAL day to get your entry in for the first GymJunkies Recipe Contest. Be sure to give me your best healthy recipe by clicking here!
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Vic Magary is a personal trainer, a US ARMY veteran and karate/taekwondo black belt. You can get a proven fat loss plan by picking up my 31 Day Workout Manual or by signing up for my Free Newsletter |
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Hi Vic, do you really believe that quitting grains helps you become leaner? a lot of people like Martin Berkhan and Craig Ballantyne feel that eating grains does not hurt fat loss. in fact, Alan Aragon debunks the myth completely!
Good question Clement. I went back and forth on this question for some time, read the data, and finally decided to give it a go. I did a 5 day fruit fast (to rid myself of the toxins found in processed grains), and the slowly added in vegetables, meat, and a wider variety of fruits. I trained the WHOLE time at 205lbs (14%). The workouts caused a sweat that I could tell my body was getting clean from the inside out. AND, because my fat intake went up, I didn’t crave grains (corn, soy, bread, etc.), and had no desire to eat legumes unless I knew they were prepared slow and perfect. After 2 weeks, I felt WONDERFUL.
6 weeks later, my weight is 193lbs at (9%). When I do eat bread, it’s sour dough. The reason is primarily the reason that Vic says to stay away from grains: The are HARDLY ever prepared properly. This can cause a LOT of small problems such as insulin spiking, excessive swelling, anti nutrition and even problems with the auto immune system.
I’m still studying my own eating habits (mixture of Paleo and Spartan), but will I ever go back to eating grains unless it’s part of my 80-20 (i.e. eating chocolate cake…lol).
Give it a try Clement. Let us/me know how it goes. Effects are immediate.
Blessings,
Jesus