sweat

Tuesday, October 27, 2009

I can always tell the people that are going to do really well on my program, because they are the people that like to sweat, expect to sweat and understand the value of a good sweat; how it goes hand-in-hand with a great workout. 

Barring any health issues, people who are adverse to sweat are typically adverse to hard work, and so the great body that they've always wanted has more than likely eluded them. A good sweat during a workout is like a badge of courage that says "Hey, I'm here to train and I take this seriously". Sweating is healthy for you too, helping to rid the body of toxins, increasing circulation, burning more fat and also making for a nice, clear complexion.

When you've got an epic workout going and the sweat is flying, staying hydrated is key, so here are a few quick rules to follow whether you're hittin' it hard in the gym or playing your favorite sport outside:

• Drink before you get thirsty
• Drink 1-2 cups of fluid 30 minutes before exercise
• Drink ½ - 1 cup of fluid for every 15 minutes of exercise
• Replenish fluids lost (2 ½ cups for every pound lost during exercise)
• Keep drinking even after your thirst is quenched

Bonus Info:  If you drink 8 glasses (64oz) of ICE COLD water a day, you're body will expend an additional 200 calories to help maintain your core temperature. So, theoretically, if you consume a gallon of water ICE COLD each day you will burn an additional 2800 calories a week (200 calories a day x 7 days in a week). Since a pound of fat contains 3500 calories, that amounts to almost an additional 4 pounds of fat lost in a month! The only time I would recommend NOT drinking your water ice cold is immediately following your workout, as you need to get your body re-hydrated as soon as possible, and cold water takes longer to move out of your tummy.

Live With Passion,

Roy


                                        Hal, post workout, ringing his shirt out before a big first date

 WOD
"Platoon"
21-18-15-12-9 For Time:
DIps
SDHP M-95 / W-65
Squats M-95 / W-65
KB Swings M-32kg / W-16kg
Do 50 Jump Rope after every set of every exercise

Paleo Recipe
Barbequed Spicy Honey Chicken
3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
2 scallions, finely chopped
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh tarragon
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh sage
1 teaspoon fennel seeds, toasted and crushed
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
4 boneless, skinless, chicken breast halves (about 1 pound)

In a large bowl combine honey, lemon and orange juices, herbs, scallions, pepper and fennel seeds. Put the chicken in the bowl and marinate for 1-2 hours. Fire up the barbeque and grill the chicken, turning constantly while basting with the marinade until the breasts are cooked.

Qoute Of The Day
Other gyms use machines…we build them!