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. 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. The reason is simple: weight training relies on moving a load in the most efficient manner possible (a straight line), while bodyweight training tends to distinguish itself by utilizing disadvantaged positions. As an example, take the L-sit, a movement in which the athlete holds their legs out at a 90-degree angle from the body. • The one-armed pull-up • The planche 1.
How to Stop Procrastinating and Overcome Laziness in 4 Easy Steps
Do you find yourself asking, “Why am I so lazy?” Do you have trouble with overcoming procrastination and getting into action, even when you clearly know it’s in your best interest to do so? Would you feel better if you could once and for all, finally stop being lazy and put procrastinating behind you forever? Procrastination and laziness rob us not only of productivity and effectiveness, but also of something far greater: Purpose. Typically, we attempt to overcome lethargy and laziness through willpower, by attempting to force ourselves into action. There is a better way. Got Goals? We procrastinate because we lack MOTIVATION. As human beings, we are motivated by two forces: Fear and desire, or pain and pleasure. And by following this simple 4-step system to overcoming procrastination and laziness, you will be able to gain infinitely more satisfaction out of your life, and exponentially greater results. How to Overcome Laziness and Stop Procrastinating in 4 Steps 1. 2. 3. 4. Conclusion
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How to Stop Being Lazy: 23 Steps
Steps Part 1 Body, Mind and Spirit If you're feeling lazy, it may have to do with how you're taking (or not taking) care of yourself. <img alt="Image titled Stop Being Lazy Step 1" src=" width="728" height="546" class="whcdn">1Sleep. <img alt="Image titled Stop Being Lazy Step 5" src=" width="728" height="546" class="whcdn">5Get help. Part 2 Get In The Right Frame Of Mind Feelings of laziness or lethargy are often directly related to how we're feeling about ourselves or life. Part 3 Prioritize Your Time If you have a lot to do, it can be so overwhelming that you end up doing nothing. Part 4 Value Your Time Your time is precious. Community Q&A Answered Questions Ask a Question Can you answer these readers' questions? Tips Warnings
The Top 10 Psychology Studies of 2010
The end of 2010 fast approaches, and I'm thrilled to have been asked by the editors of Psychology Today to write about the Top 10 psychology studies of the year. I've focused on studies that I personally feel stand out, not only as examples of great science, but even more importantly, as examples of how the science of psychology can improve our lives. Each study has a clear "take home" message, offering the reader an insight or a simple strategy they can use to reach their goals , strengthen their relationships, make better decisions, or become happier. If you extract the wisdom from these ten studies and apply them in your own life, 2011 just might be a very good year. 1) How to Break Bad Habits If you are trying to stop smoking , swearing, or chewing your nails, you have probably tried the strategy of distracting yourself - taking your mind off whatever it is you are trying not to do - to break the habit. J. 2) How to Make Everything Seem Easier J. 3) How To Manage Your Time Better M. J.
How to eliminate procrastination and laziness
The essence of procrastination is very well reflected in this quote by Bernard Meltzer: "Hard work is often the easy work you did not do at the proper time." Are you affected? Have you ever seen your most important tasks being put off until later and then later and later, while you are getting busy with many not so important activities? Did you hope that you may have more time and better mood in the future to start the task and do it properly? If you often see yourself in such low productivity situations, then there is a big chance that your life got under control of the procrastination habit. What is it? A basic definition of procrastination is putting off the things that you should be doing now. Causes of procrastination What are typical reasons why you procrastinate? Here are a few of the most common situations to consider in your anti procrastination efforts. It can be as simple as Waiting for the right moodWaiting for the right time Then look at the way you organize your work.
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As long as you truly respect the other person, you can say whatever you want without hurting them. - A friend It's not a compliment, being called a nice guy. "Nice guys finish last" means that being nice is giving up ambition and assertiveness. Or maybe you've heard, "No more Mr. If you've ever been told by the woman you love that you're 'nice,' but she's just not interested, you know it feels like a punch in the gut. Niceness, in general, is overrated. People are Nice Because they are Afraid Nice guys hold back because they think that speaking their minds or acting from a place of power will alienate others. Being nice is a cop-out. Pickup artists realized this and made the obvious (if uninformed) decision that doing the complete opposite was the way to attract women and dominate social interactions. It's like the sheep-wolf-sheepdog distinction. There is a third choice. The Good Man acts on his principles, not others' expectations I see it another way. Not Just for Men
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