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I had an impromptu round table discussion with a few doctors knowledgable in weight training, steroids, etc...and we concurred on something that is suprisingly overlooked in the world of "fitness."
The human body is designed to perform in a certain manner. Doing so leads to optimum strength, health, and longevity. We are also designed NOT to do certain things which leads to our ultimate breakdown and demise. These rules can also be applied to bodybuilders looking to make the most of their gains.
For example, the body was NOT designed to...
Stay in a state of stress.
Go without sleep.
Not eat meat.
These are pretty obvious. Do these things and you'll be working against your goals. But there's something else the body was never designed to do.
Uh oh, here it comes.
The body was not designed to JOG. In fact, there isn't a single species of animal that jogs. Why? Because it serves no purpose. The body, however, was designed to work, (i.e.exercise).
Using about 10,000 years of evolution and survival as a guide, it's apparent the body was meant to work mainly in TWO ways.
One: Walking. LOTS of walking. This is what early man and all animals in the wild do in search of food. But we no longer have to walk, so we get fat -- fatter every year. If people walked more, they'd burn more calories and they'd do it without stressing the joints or increasing oxidation with sustained heavy breathing. No one ever overtrained by walking too much.
And Two: The body was meant to release bursts of exertion. i.e. KILL the food. We also need those bursts of energy for lifting rocks and logs to build shelter. We may also need a quick burst of exertion to run away from danger. We don't jog away from danger.
We thrive on this type of maximm exertion. Physical exertion is a part of what we are. Is it any wonder GH is naturally released during times of intense exertion? It's almost as if our system gets the message that we have a purpose. And when you stop exerting yourself, the message you give your body is: "your time is up -- time for the younger ones to hunt and kill the food". You are no longer vital. You are no longer needed. Begin to die and make room for the replacements.
Well, can anyone think of a way where we can maximize our physical effort in a short amount of time thus leading to a longer, fuller life? Ding ding ding ding! That's right. Lifting weights. It literally is the fountain of youth. It makes us stronger. It makes us healthier. It makes us more energetic. It makes us more beautiful.
Jogging? It just takes up a lot time to put you someplace far away from where you were.
Aerobics: The most unnatural activity known to man -- and ironically, the most implemented in the name of "health."
The human body is designed to perform in a certain manner. Doing so leads to optimum strength, health, and longevity. We are also designed NOT to do certain things which leads to our ultimate breakdown and demise. These rules can also be applied to bodybuilders looking to make the most of their gains.
For example, the body was NOT designed to...
Stay in a state of stress.
Go without sleep.
Not eat meat.
These are pretty obvious. Do these things and you'll be working against your goals. But there's something else the body was never designed to do.
Uh oh, here it comes.
The body was not designed to JOG. In fact, there isn't a single species of animal that jogs. Why? Because it serves no purpose. The body, however, was designed to work, (i.e.exercise).
Using about 10,000 years of evolution and survival as a guide, it's apparent the body was meant to work mainly in TWO ways.
One: Walking. LOTS of walking. This is what early man and all animals in the wild do in search of food. But we no longer have to walk, so we get fat -- fatter every year. If people walked more, they'd burn more calories and they'd do it without stressing the joints or increasing oxidation with sustained heavy breathing. No one ever overtrained by walking too much.
And Two: The body was meant to release bursts of exertion. i.e. KILL the food. We also need those bursts of energy for lifting rocks and logs to build shelter. We may also need a quick burst of exertion to run away from danger. We don't jog away from danger.
We thrive on this type of maximm exertion. Physical exertion is a part of what we are. Is it any wonder GH is naturally released during times of intense exertion? It's almost as if our system gets the message that we have a purpose. And when you stop exerting yourself, the message you give your body is: "your time is up -- time for the younger ones to hunt and kill the food". You are no longer vital. You are no longer needed. Begin to die and make room for the replacements.
Well, can anyone think of a way where we can maximize our physical effort in a short amount of time thus leading to a longer, fuller life? Ding ding ding ding! That's right. Lifting weights. It literally is the fountain of youth. It makes us stronger. It makes us healthier. It makes us more energetic. It makes us more beautiful.
Jogging? It just takes up a lot time to put you someplace far away from where you were.
Aerobics: The most unnatural activity known to man -- and ironically, the most implemented in the name of "health."
