9 Activities Linked to a Longer Life “AMP-activated protein kinase—an energy sensor that regulates all aspects of cell function. AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) is a sensor of energy status that maintains cellular energy homeostasis.” - D. Grahame Hardie In the study scientists found that increasing the amount of AMPK in fruit flies’ intestines increased their lifespans by about 30 percent. This puts them living around 8 weeks instead of the average 6 weeks. This is like the average person who lives to be almost 80 to around 104 years. Now imagine if we applied this genetic technique to someone who is already supposed to live to be over 100 years old? There is a whole group of people, known as Centenarians, that have lived to be over 100 years old. If you found that interesting there are rumors that a man in China lived to be around 250 years old! Tranquil mindSit like a tortoiseWalk sprightly like a pigeonSleep like a dog In addition to that list here are 9 Activities that are linked to a longer life! 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Zen to Fitness - The Art of Bodyweight Training Editors note - This is a guest post from Khaled Allen at Warrior Spirit. If you ask most people how to get stronger, they immediately recommend weight training, using barbells, dumbbells, or kettlebells. If you are starting from a very low level, pushups or situps might be recommended, but these are only as preparation for the serious business of heavy lifting. The truth is that weight training is not the only way to get stronger, and it isn’t even the best way. The world’s strongest athletes, who demonstrate extremely high levels of strength in a range of positions and orientations, are gymnasts, acrobats, and martial artists, well known for their bodyweight training regimens. Once you’ve mastered the pushup, where do you go from there? Benefits of Bodyweight Training The benefits of bodyweight training are numerous. Principles and Methods Most people don’t realize that strength is much more than simply the amount of load a muscle can lift. Examples of High Strength Bodyweight Moves 1.
8 natural remedies to overcome erectile dysfunction and impotence (NaturalNews) The pharmaceutical industry thought they were on to something really big when they developed drugs like Viagra to overcome erectile dysfunction. However,the truth is that holistic healthcare practitioners like homeopaths, herbalists and acupuncturists have been successfully treating impotence in men with natural remedies for thousands of years. Conventional drugs carry a long list of unpleasant side effects whereas alternative approaches are often less likely to cause any -- such as painful erections lasting for many hours or heart attacks and strokes. Erectile dysfunction, also called impotence, is common to men worldwide and at all stages of life. Although the terminology covers a wide range of possible disorders, it primarily refers to a man's difficulty getting or maintaining an erection. Homeopathic remedies provide excellent results for a wide range of problems related to erectile dysfunction, which may be caused by either physical or psychological problems or both.
Workout: 300 (Stay At Home) - Explore Fitness - I've been asked recently about posting a workout that can be done at home, with no equipment and one that can cater for beginner and for progression to intermediate and more advanced levels. So here you go! Warmup: 5 minute shadow boxing/skipping (or virtual skipping if you have no rope). Workout: Stay At Home Advanced: (300 reps) 50 Push-Ups/Press-Ups 50 Air Squats 50 Sit-Ups 50 Lunges 50 Chair Dips (dip using a chair/sofa) 50 Back Extensions Intermediate: (200 reps) 40 Push-Ups/Press-Ups (2 sets of 15, 1 set of 10) 40 Air Squats (2 sets of 20) 40 Chair Dips (4 sets of 10) 40 Sit-Ups (2 sets of 20) 40 Back Extensions (2 sets of 15, 1 set of 10) Beginner: (100 reps) 20 Push-Ups/Press-Ups (4 sets of 5) 20 Air Squats (2 sets of 10) 20 Chair Dips (4 sets of 5) 20 Sit-Ups (2 sets of 10) 20 Back Extensions (2 sets of 10) Notes: The key here is to perform the circuit with as little rest as possible and to master each exercise with good and safe technique i.e. don't cheat the move. Let me know how you get on!
30 Books I'm Glad I Read Before 30 In various ways, these 30 books convey some of the philosophy of how Angel and I live our lives. I honestly credit a fraction of who I am today to each title. Thus, they have indirectly influenced much of what I write about on this site. A medley of both fiction and nonfiction, these great reads challenged my internal status quo, opening my mind to new ideas and opportunities, and together they gave me a basic framework for living, loving, learning and working successfully. If you haven’t read these books yet, I highly recommend doing so. Stumbling on Happiness by Daniel Gilbert – Gilbert, a Harvard professor of psychology has studied happiness for decades, and he shares scientific findings that just might change the way you look at the world. What are your favorite books? Photo by: Katie Harris
Be Healthy And Youthful: Put An Ice Cube At This Point On Your Head | Your Stylish Life Regularly placing an ice cube on the back of your head will make you look younger, can make diseases disappear and make you cheerful and full of energy. The place is located between the tendons in the neck area, specifically at the nape where the head and neck unite.Here is the point, which in Chinese acupuncture is called Feng Fu. Method The method consists of the following: lie on your belly (or sit) and place one ice cube (about 2 × 2 cm) at the point of Feng Fu (the hole at the back of the head) and hold it for 20 minutes. The ice cube can be fixed with a bandage, scarf, etc. Do it regularly(with breaks of 2-3 days) in the morning on an empty stomach and at night before going to bed. In the beginning you might sense coldness, but after 30-40 seconds you’ll feel heat the point of action. Results What we achieve with regularly placing ice cubes on the back of the head on the Feng Fu point? Particularly, the effect of ice cubes to the point of Feng Fu helps with the following diseases:
Ryan Reynolds Workout | Singapore Personal Trainer As I was watching Blade III Trinity, I noticed the actor Ryan Reynolds. His physique in the movie is well-ripped, for the upperbody that is. The movie and image search online however didn’t reveal his lowerbody like the legs. So I won’t know if he has a proportional body, but I’m pretty sure girls like his body type right. Not too beefy, just right about well-muscled in all the areas. As for guys, I’m sure you want such six packs, nice chest, defined traps and such right … well here’s Ryan Reynolds Workout for you to emulate. The transformation for him took five months, and at the end of it, he was at a 3% bodyfat. Keyword here is diet and goals, the same old shite I’ve been preaching all this while at this blog. The Workout Ryan Reynolds, “My trainer was a guy named Darren Chapman. Workouts were about 2-3 hours Generally starting off with around 500 – 1000 sit-ups. Lower abs are the hardest muscle to develop. The Diet Breakfast: 1/2 cup egg whites and 2 eggs. Lunch: Dinner: Typical Diet:
life tips Why didn’t I think of that? You’ll be uttering those words more than once at these ingenious little tips, tricks and ideas that solve everyday problems... some you never knew you had! Hull strawberries easily using a straw. Rubbing a walnut over scratches in your furniture will disguise dings and scrapes. Remove crayon masterpieces from your TV or computer screen with WD40. Stop cut apples browning in your child’s lunch box by securing with a rubber band.. Overhaul your linen cupboard – store bed linen sets inside one of their own pillowcases and there will be no more hunting through piles for a match.. Pump up the volume by placing your iPhone / iPod in a bowl – the concave shape amplifies the music.. Re-use a wet-wipes container to store plastic bags.. Add this item to your beach bag. Attach a Velcro strip to the wall to store soft toys.. Look up! Gotcha! Make an instant cupcake carrier by cutting crosses into a box lid.. Forever losing your bathroom essentials?
bembu Some foods pack more nutritional punch than others, and these 24 offer the most health benefits pound for pound of all food on the planet. They not only show up on our massive list of Superfoods, but they also make it onto plenty of top 1o lists across the internet, and several have long been known to provide plenty of nutrients and and goodies for the body. There are a few that you might not be familiar with, so consider this an introduction, and then you can get to know them better in the future… 1. Much has been written about the virtues of spinach, and rightly so. Benefits Right away spinach is going to go to work for you, providing you with energy, and helping you to fill your stomach without adding a lot of calories to your daily intake. Nutritional Breakdown per Cup – Raw, think fresh leafy greens Vitamin A – 2813 IU – over half of what you need daily. 2. Many people are just finding out how good goji berries are for your overall feeling of well-being. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11.
The making of an action hero body - Entertainment - Movies When I was hired to train an actor for an action film, the studio executives would express how important it was to transform their body so they looked like an action hero. That's why I made the decision to utilize the same method of dieting and training I used to win many of my champion body building competitions. Matt Damon and Kevin Spacey were extremely excited to work with me, which made my job a lot easier than it had been with some of my other celebrity clients. I have the actors do weight training in the morning and cardio at night. WEIGHT TRAINING SESSION(* — increase weight each set) Monday – Abs/Biceps/Triceps Abdominal Crunches - 3x50 Hanging Leg Raises – 3x30 Hyper Extensions – 3x25 Seated Dumbbell Curls – 3x15/12/10 * Standing Barbell Curls – 3x15/12/10 * Standing Cable Curls – 3x15/12/10 * Tricep Cable Pushdowns – 3x15/12/10 * Lying Barbell Tricep Extensions – 3x15/12/10 * Dumbbell Kickbacks – 3x15/12/10 * Wednesday – Rest Day