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Full body optimized workouts

Full body optimized workouts  This is a weekly routine composed of 3 workouts  optimized as much as possible for any man willing to put the effort.  Somehow you will see the number 7 appears regularly in the description of the routine. While describing its functionning and its effects, this symbolic number appeared many times. This workout has been elaborated considering last updates in fitness sciences . It will help you to pack on muscle, gain strength and shred fat in a minimal time in total safety.  The logic behind could be complicated to explain but the result is just a pure gold workout routine. Here you go. SEVEN Benefits:  1. Increase Testosterone 2. Decrease bodyfat 3. Increase strength 4. Pack on muscles everywhere 5. Balance your imbalances 6. Work your cardio and stamina 7. Energizing SEVEN Rules:  Rule #1: Pick a weight between 50% and 80% of your 3 rep max Rule #2: Everytime you repeat the routine, alternate between either raising weight by ...

THE FORGOTTEN TERRITORIES

THE FORGOTTEN TERRITORIES  This workout is based on the fact that in most workouts, some areas of our bodies are substantially less targetted or forgotten. Hence, this workout addresses this problem by providing a routine to perform during 2 weeks in order to reinforce these forgotten areas. Not only this workout will help rebalancing your physique, but it will also improve your performance once back to your usual workout. For women, simply divide by 2 the number of sets. For impair number, round it (e.g. 3/2 = 1.5 => 2). Instructions:  1. The choice of dumbbell / barbell / Kettlebell is up to you.  2. Every workout start with any type of cardio from very slow to a steady rythm during circa 15-20 min.  3. Workout I, II and III to be repeated once during 2 weeks. 4. Rest one day after each workout. E.g. one possible routine is to workout on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The other days being resting days.  Workout I - UPP...

CORONAVIRUS WORKOUT

CORONAVIRUS WORKOUT For many, this is the time of lockdown because of covid-19. This virus has put us home but has not put our motivation away. However, our workout can be severely impacted by isolation. That is why I created a special workout for the lockdown to be performed with very limited material, only a dumbbell is necessary (2 more practical). Stay safe! Instructions: 1. The choice of dumbbell / barbell / Kettlebell is up to you. 2. Workout I, II and III to be repeated every week. 3. Rest one day after each workout. E.g. one possible routine is to workout on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The other days being resting days. 4. Add 1 or 2 'short' abs circuit in your rest days or at the end of the workouts. 5. Either achieve some cardio before each workout or warm-up with movements (example below). Movements warm-up: 30 sec Jumping Jack 30 sec Mountain climber 20 sec break 30 sec Jump Squat 30 sec Knee rise 20 sec break 30 sec Burpees 30 sec push-ups 3...

THE EQUILIBRIUM WORKOUT

THE EQUILIBRIUM WORKOUT Here is a typical workout but very... very... very effective.  Instructions:  1. The choice of dumbbell / barbell / Kettlebell is up to you.  2. Every workout start with any type of cardio from very slow to a steady rythm during circa 20 min.  Pick one for each session:  - Bicycle - Treadmill (running) - Rowing machine - Elliptical - Swimming 3. Workout I, II and III to be repeated every week. 4. Rest one day after each workout. E.g. one possible routine is to workout on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The other days being resting days.  5. Add 1 or 2 'short' abs circuit in your rest days or at the end of the workouts.  6. Probably the BEST workout to start bodybuilding seriously and have a balanced physique.  Workout I - CHEST & TRICEPS Incline bench press: 4 sets x 6-10 reps Flat bench press: 3 sets x 6-10 reps Bench dumbbell fly: 4 sets x 9 reps Skull Cr...

WHY GOING BACK TO YOUR CHILDHOOD MARTIAL ART IS A BAD IDEA

WHY GOING BACK TO YOUR CHILDHOOD MARTIAL ART IS A BAD IDEA I practiced judo as a child and teenager until the age of 13-14. Lately, carried by all the martial arts videos, the influence of the MMA broadcasted, and all my fitness readings, came the idea of starting judo again. In fact, it's the result of a reflection with a friend. We thought how badass it would look if we had a black belt in judo. And totally by chance, we realized that we both did judo when we were teenagers and that we both stopped at the same belt: orange-green belt. After this one, there is the green, blue, brown and the famous black belt. The experience: The training started as in all combat sports: warm-up, repetition of movements and at the end of a judo lesson, there is a little sparring. So we did it with many others. I wanted to try it with the teacher so that he could give me back the taste of judo. He was above the black belt: the red-white belt. So that means basically, this...