Lots of magazines these days are touting the "Easy, No will power required, no sweat, no exercise" Health Regimes.
Really?
Add "Eat anything" and flop on the couch too while you're at it.
I don't know about you but reading that kind of crap makes me feel sorry for the man or woman who wants to get in shape and ends up following a stupid plan like the one outlined above.
What's alarming to me is that some people do believe it.
Even if it did work and you got rid of all your unwanted body fat by doing nothing, what would you look like on the inside?
Following what we'll call from now on the "Dumb Plan", you would have the ILLUSION of Health.
Choosing to exercise and lose weight and gain muscle the old fashion way does much more than burn fat and make you look good.
It strengthens your organs.
It fully oxygenates the blood stream.
It lowers blood pressure.
It improves your mood by releasing feel good endorphins.
It makes you focus.
It creates new neural pathways.
It improves memory.
It raises your energy level.
It improves blood flow throughout your body.
It improves body awareness and motor skills.
And the list goes on and on.
Why would you want to get fit and healthy any other way than the traditional way?
Training has always been for me to maximize my potential. To make sure my body and mind, my machine is functioning like it was intended. Being lean and fit is only a by-product of this endeavor. I choose to stay and walk on the path of Self-Mastery.
Will you join me?
Sibok Martin
P.S. Bypass the garbage being touted around these days when it comes to your health and fitness. Do what I do, I follow this system. Check it out here.
Empowering students with the skills and knowledge to increase confidence, fitness, and personal safety.
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Stretching Misconception
There's a common misconception about stretching.
And I'm not sure if you fall into this category.
Do you engage in stretching to increase flexibility or just simply to feel good?
Flexibility should only be a by-product of stretching.
You should first and foremost stretch to feel good.
And that starts by taking it one step at a time.
Do too much of it and the pain you'll feel the next day might be enough to discourage you from continuing and sticking with your program.
One of the golden rules of stretching is: No comparing to others.
That goes for you too. No comparing to yourself.
What you did the day before or last week as far as flexibility goes doesn't count today.
Listen to your body.
Stretching regularly will increase your flexibility and will become easier as time goes by but your primary goal when stretching is about feeling good.
If you simply focus on this one piece of advice I guarantee you'll engage in stretching more regularly.
"I stretch because I feel good when doing it"
Not to kick higher. Not to help your body squeeze out toxins that are lurking in your muscles. Not to avoid injuries. Not to cool down after an intense workout.
But to "FEEL GOOD"
There's something special that happens every time you stretch.
You create a deeper connection with yourself. It's quiet time well deserved and mandatory in my book.
Just you and the stretch in a meditative state.
It's good for the soul.
Have you stretched today?
Master Yourself,
Sibok M
P.S. Want to know the best stretches you can do to feel good? Here's a link to a valuable resource you should own: FSD's Flexibility Series. Stretching is a skill, have you mastered it?
And I'm not sure if you fall into this category.
Do you engage in stretching to increase flexibility or just simply to feel good?
Flexibility should only be a by-product of stretching.
You should first and foremost stretch to feel good.
And that starts by taking it one step at a time.
Do too much of it and the pain you'll feel the next day might be enough to discourage you from continuing and sticking with your program.
One of the golden rules of stretching is: No comparing to others.
That goes for you too. No comparing to yourself.
What you did the day before or last week as far as flexibility goes doesn't count today.
Listen to your body.
Stretching regularly will increase your flexibility and will become easier as time goes by but your primary goal when stretching is about feeling good.
If you simply focus on this one piece of advice I guarantee you'll engage in stretching more regularly.
"I stretch because I feel good when doing it"
Not to kick higher. Not to help your body squeeze out toxins that are lurking in your muscles. Not to avoid injuries. Not to cool down after an intense workout.
But to "FEEL GOOD"
There's something special that happens every time you stretch.
You create a deeper connection with yourself. It's quiet time well deserved and mandatory in my book.
Just you and the stretch in a meditative state.
It's good for the soul.
Have you stretched today?
Master Yourself,
Sibok M
P.S. Want to know the best stretches you can do to feel good? Here's a link to a valuable resource you should own: FSD's Flexibility Series. Stretching is a skill, have you mastered it?
Monday, March 7, 2011
New Fan Page
Facebook has made it easier than ever for us to stay connected with you.
We've created a new Facebook Fan Page for Fang Shen Do.http://www.facebook.com/trymartialarts
This is the best way to view our most recent videos and demos.
Get up to date info on events and seminars.
Ask questions and share your successes.
Get access to all the Sifus, myself and Sijo (our founder).
Behind the scenes pictures.
Early notifications about New products and DVDs.
Contests, Prizes and more....
Join our FSD Community.
Go to http://www.facebook.com/trymartialarts and hit the "Like" button to join.
So we can all help each other stay on the path of Self-Mastery.
Sibok M
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
European Tour
Just finished editing a new video.
Martial Arts really is a universal language and no matter where you are in the world it can help bring people together in a very unique way.
We're on the verge of starting a couple important projects that will help people from all over the world to train in Fang Shen Do.
And touring the way we did in France is only the tip of the iceberg.
I want you to use the video as a tool to get and stay motivated.
Stay on the path of self-mastery.
European Tour Video
Sibok M
Martial Arts really is a universal language and no matter where you are in the world it can help bring people together in a very unique way.
We're on the verge of starting a couple important projects that will help people from all over the world to train in Fang Shen Do.
And touring the way we did in France is only the tip of the iceberg.
I want you to use the video as a tool to get and stay motivated.
Stay on the path of self-mastery.
European Tour Video
Sibok M
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