Begin with a major adrenaline rush

I seem to be stuck on the subject of deep breathing recently. It's just so important. It's the foundation to anything you'll ever do in the martial arts or fitness training in general.

I've covered many different ways to use breathing to your advantage in past e-mails.

This one way is especially important. It's Isometric Breathing.

Breathing this way will forge your character, build true strength, emotional intensity, and mental toughness.

I've done lots of it since the age of 6 and I like to believe it had everything to do with my physical development.

A quick example would be to stand feet shoulder width apart, and clench your fists.

Inhale through the nose twice (short and sharp), then proceed to exhale through the mouth, with your tongue behind your teeth, making a hissing sound as you punch out slowly while resisting your own movement.

Imagine someone trying to stop you from punching or kinda like punching against a spring.
Time the full extension of your punch with the end of your exhale and aim the height and center of your nose.

Inhale twice again, relax, start punching with the other hand. Do this 20 times to start. Remember apply maximum resistance, everything depends on how emotionally involved you get.

Also when exhaling, contract every muscle in your body especially your abdomen.
I'm telling you, you're gonna feel major alertness, intensity, and an adrenaline rush after doing this.

This is one more strategy you can use when you feel a bit sluggish and lazy before starting your strength training. It will definitely set the mood for a great workout. Want to know which workout you can do to yield the best results?

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Master Yourself,

Sibok Martin

P.S If you never do what I ask you to do then reading this is worthless. Once you incorporate this simple isometric exercise before your training routine you'll be all set and ready to roll.