You Know You Want Sexy Abs! | healthkicker The next month or two of work on Xanga 2.0 is going to be busy, so I wanted to share with everyone a roadmap of how we’re thinking about things! We’re dividing the work on this project into four basic phases. Phase 1. As described here, we’ve imported over every account that we have on Xanga over to the new system so that anyone who could sign into Xanga can still sign into Xanga 2.0. Finally and most important of all, we’ve imported over 2 million blogs from the old system. * We’ve archived the blogs of the hundreds of thousands of blogs where the user has logged in in the past 5 years and has at least two subscribers. * We did an additional set of archives for 200k users who had logged in the past year and had at least 10 blogs. * We’ve also archived the blogs of every single user that’s ever been premium at any point in the past… And of course, a lot of you guys archived your own blogs using the old Xanga archive generator. Phase 2. Phase 3. Phase 4.
Books To Base Your Life on (The Reading List) “I’m not saying that you have to be a reader to save your soul in the modern world. I’m saying it helps.” Walter Mosley I’ve always devoured books. My whole life and career, I’ve been seeking out, reading, and taking notes on books that can teach me things. I used to go around and ask every smart person I met—even emailing important people I didn’t know— “What books do you recommend to a kid like me?” Pick one of them up and let it lead you to another. Books to Base Your Life On The Meditations by Marcus Aurelius To me, this is not only one of greatest books ever written but perhaps the only book of its kind. Letters from a Stoic by Seneca After Marcus Aurelius, this is one of my favorite books. Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl Frankl is one of the most profound modern thinkers on meaning and purpose. 48 Laws of Power and Mastery by Robert Greene There is no living writer (or person) who has been more influential to me than Robert Greene. Fiction What Makes Sammy Run? Biographies
Timing Technique Give us a few seconds and we’ll give you stronger and bigger muscles. No, we’re not promising that you can work out for less than a minute. What we are promising is that if you focus on a specific range of seconds, you’ll challenge your muscles in an entirely new way. You see, while reps, sets and rest time are important variables in your workout, the total amount of time you spend actually doing each set of an exercise can also be critical to reaching your training goals. What exactly is it? Time under tension (TUT) is a way of calculating the total amount of work you place on a muscle. Don’t abandon set and rep ranges just yet, though you have good reason to focus on them. Studies Research shows that the best way to gain muscle strength is by performing 1-6 reps per set; for muscle growth, your ideal rep range is 8-12; and for muscle endurance, 15-30 reps prove most beneficial. Its About Time TUT ranges allow you to be more precise about the amount of work you place on a muscle.
EXERCISE MAKES YOU SMARTER! Studies have shown consistent exercise can assist you in stimulating both sides of your brain Science now believes exercise is not just good for your heart it can also make you smarter and that means it can make you better at what you do. It works fast too...stimulating your nervous system is one of the best ways to perform at a higher level within a short period of time. Medical science has now concluded that as little as 30 minutes of moderate exercise a day is enough for "Brain Training" for most adults. The "Mind Body Connection" is cutting edge science today. Achieve immediate results in 10 minutes The endorphins exercise produces also improves your ability to Concentrate, which assists you in blocking out distractions and improves your ability to set priorities. Sometimes we all need incentives to perform well and unlike the physical benefits exercise provides which build up over time, "The Mental Rewards Are Immediate."
Reading List Email Archive A few people have asked for an archive of all the books I’ve recommended in my Reading List Email over the past two years. A dedicated friend and fan put it all together for me (and for you.) Enjoy, and if you’re not signed up for it yet, you can get the email here October 28th, 2011 What It Is Like To Go To War by Karl Malantes I was in Chaucer’s Bookstore in Santa Barbara and one of the employees recommended this book. Ender’s Game by Orson Scott Card I hate recommending classic books from the not-so-distant past. Books About Los Angeles I watched the underground documentary Los Angeles Plays Itself this month and it put me on an LA kick. On Grief I reread Plutarch’s Consolation to his Wife and Seneca’s trilogy of Consolations. Status Anxiety by Alain De Botton A reader mailed me this book a while back. September 27th, 2011 Hunger by Knut Hamsun and The Painted Bird by Jerzy Kosiński Two Neil Strauss recommendations that I eagerly ate up. The Moviegoer and Lancelot by Walker Percy
Chris Hemsworth Thor Workout Chris Hemsworth Thor Workout There are few movies that leave the entire theater gasping when the celebrity walks onto the screen looking completely shredded! Well you may have already heard or seen Chris Hemsworth in his new movie “Thor” where his goal to fit the image of the comic hero was frankly a complete success. When I started looking into where Chris Hemsworth was before training for this role and where he got to for the movie having gained 20 pounds of pure muscle in 3 months is super impressive. Even though he’s got the 6’3″ framework to pack on muscle in ways many of us will never have it doesn’t mean he didn’t work his ass off to get ripped. Let’s look at the concepts of what he did to train for this role and see if we can work it into our routines to push us past our limits and give us a killer sculpted look we have all been striving for. Chris Hemsworth Thor Workout Routine Monday/Wednesday: Compound Exercise Day End off with 10 minutes of jumping rope at variable intensity.
4 Moves to Build Strong, Fast Feet Considering that each of your feet is made up of 33 joints, more than 100 ligaments, and 26 bones, they deserve more than just a pedicure. "If they're not strong and properly aligned, the repercussions will echo through your body," says Erika Bloom, owner of Erika Bloom Pilates Plus in New York City. Do this tootsie workout twice a week. Strengthens arches Lie on your back with your feet flat on the floor, hip-distance apart and two feet from your butt. Improves ankle stability, strengthens entire foot Lie on your back with your knees bent and your feet flat on the floor, hip—distance apart and two feet from your butt. Strengthens ankle, promotes correct gait Lie on your back with your feet flat on the floor, hip-distance apart and two feet from your butt. Stretches foot ligaments, aids alignment Sit on the floor with your legs extended in front of you.
The Truth About Abs: How To Make $1,000,000 Per Month with Digital Products (Plus: Noah Kagan results) Six-pack abs sell. (Photo: San Diego Shooter) Once or twice in the past, I have referred to “someone” who has earned $5,000,000-$10,000,000 per year with e-books and cross promotion. For that, I should apologize, as it’s not accurate: his numbers are now closer to $1,000,000 per month, and “e-book” doesn’t begin to explain what he does. For the first time, this post will explain how he built his business, some of the key lessons learned, and common mistakes with digital products. As you read, keep in mind two things: - He is, without a doubt, considered one of the smartest online marketers and traffic buyers (a key differentiator) in the world. - He started off knowing nothing and got there through intelligent testing. As Thomas J. Enjoy… Enter Mike Geary Can you describe your muse? My “muse” (i.e. business) is composed of three main components: What is the website for your muse? My main website, which has the sales process for my “Truth About Six Pack Abs” product, is: www.TruthAboutAbs.com
Lazar Angelov How did you get started with bodybuilding? During my younger years I watched a lot of action movies and I really admired those strong and ripped physiques. At that time I admired Jean-Claude Van Damme and most of all Bruce Lee. I was probably 10 years old, although I had a pair of dumbbells at home and I trained with them often and I also use to do Wing Tsun training. That was my first taste of fitness/bodybuilding. A couple of years later I got into basketball and that was my new passion as I would eat and sleep basketball. I also participated a couple of times in the national bodybuilding championships and was always in the top 3 and that’s how my bodybuilding journey begun. Where does your motivation come from? My motivation comes from all my fans and the people who support me. Once my earphones are in I am in the zone and ready to train hard! What workout routine has worked best for you? I recently developed a new training method, which I named “Rest Reduction Training. Full Routine: