1 Weird Anti-Aging Article

Here's a VERY interesting update from my Partners over at Prograde Nutrition. I just received it myself and I have their permission to share it with you.

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Lately we've been talking about Caffeine and Coffee and things of that nature as you and I discussed Prograde Metabolism.

(BTW, Metabolism is due back in stock the last full week of May!)

But today I want to talk about Coffee in a different way.

You don't have to read this article on this powerful antioxidant.

But if you're interested in the topic of Anti-Aging you just might want to.

http://dempseysresolution.getprograde.com/best-part-of-coffee-bean.html

Yours in health,

Eric
Dempsey's Resolution Fitness

PS - At the bottom of the page you'll also discover some details about our Anti-Aging special next week.

W.O.D. Flashpoint - Monday Night Workout

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I know you haven't seen me in action for awhile since I started work out at RSLC. I've been squeezing in short, high intensity workouts that pack a punch and don't take long. Tonight I did a total body crusher with kettlebells, chinups, sledgehammer, tires and the little BFR. It was quick and bone crushing and it kicked my old broken down ass quite well. So when short on time do something that is worth a damn and move out. Check out the vids - I know they are lame but I was tired after working (if you can call it that) all day.












Eric
Dempsey's Resolution Fitness

Lenny's Current Progress

Lenny has lost a total of 16.1% body fat, 48.5lbs and 5 inches from his waist since January. He is doing great and his fitness performance is through the roof. Great Job Lenny!

Eric

Dempsey's Resolution Fitness

A Common Healthy Weight Loss Complaint

If it were easy everyone would be walking around with a lean, sexy body.

But hey, it's not in this world we live in today. Believe me, I understand all too well that there's temptation around every corner.

Everywhere you look there's fast food, junk food, chocolate, candy, ice cream, pizza...

And I know it tastes good. And I know when you get stressed your body craves it even more.

That's why you have to have a plan. You have to know what you're going to do to avoid those temptations. You have to plan your meals in advance.

Again, if this were easy everyone would be thin and in great shape. But they're not.

The first thing to do is come to grips with reality. To accept the fact that getting the body of your dreams is going to take effort.

The second is to understand that it's not going to be miserable. In fact, it's going to be a LOT of fun.

When you exercise you feel awesome. Sure, the weight comes off. But you also feel stronger. You're more alive. You can meet the demands of your day SO much easier.

How is that miserable?

And when you start eating healthier the same thing happens. It really, really is true: you are what you eat.

Now, take a second and really think about that.

What you are putting in your mouth is what your body is using to regenerate itself with all the time.

If you're eating crappy food...

Get the picture ;-)

But don't worry, I've got a really cool and inexpensive resource for you to help you out BIG TIME with your healthy eating.

My partners over at Prograde Nutrition have created this 197 Healthy and Delicious Fat Burning Recipes ebook. It's only $4.95 and I highly recommend it to make healthy weight loss much easier on you.

http://dempseysresolution.getprograde.com/197-healthy-recipes.html

Yours in health,

Eric

Dempsey's Resolution Fitness

PS - Again, if you've been looking for easy-to-make recipes that fit into your healthy weight loss plan then look no further.

http://dempseysresolution.getprograde.com/197-healthy-recipes.html

Why We Train With Sandbags and Odd Objects

Many clients ask me why I use sandbags and other odd objects instead of the standard pink dumbbells and treadmills. There are several reasons that I incorporate these unique training tools into my program. First off, it's simple and inexpensive. Using a sandbag as an example, you can make a 50lb sandbag very easily and it costs next to nothing.

The real bigger reasons are the multiple training benefits. Total body strength & conditioning, core stabilization, forearm and grip strength are the main fitness benefits received from training with sandbags and other odd objects.

Other secondary reasons include coordination, mental toughness and problem solving. There are more reasons and I could go on and on but you get the idea. The bottom line is that using these training tools gets the job done quick - it is hard and it sucks. It's guaranteed to kick your ass.

You will get in shape fast and you will mentally and physically condition yourself to doing hard work. If you are worried about smudging your makeup, breaking a nail or getting dirty and want to use pink dumbbells and walk easy on a treadmill then freakin crawl away - far away.

Sandbag and odd object training are for those who have a task and purpose in life and are on a mission to get in shape. I use them because they work -quickly and efficiently.

Embrace the pain and know that you are speeding on your way to mission accomplishment.

Eric
Dempsey's Resolution Fitness

Delicious Chocolate Cherry Bars Recipe

I've got two super quick updates for you from my partners over at Prograde:

First, yes, it is true. They really did sell out of their brand new Prograde Metabolism in just four days! As of right now they plan on having it back in stock the last full week of May.

Second, here's another sweet recipe for you to try out. Looks mighty tasty!

http://dempseysresolution.getprograde.com/chocolate-cherry-bars.html

Enjoy!

Eric
Dempsey's Resolution Fitness

Why it’s Important to Drink Water

There are many obvious reasons why we should stay hydrated. Intense exercise adds a bunch of additional reasons. For those involved in fat loss / body transformation training, being dehydrated can adversely impact the results of your training.

Studies show that being dehydrated causes increased cortisol levels pre and post workout. A bunch of hormones are affected as well, such as testosterone and norepinephrine. Also there are changes in carb and fat metabolism.

So aside from a complete decline in performance and the likely occurrence of you tapping out or at least taking a knee, the results of your efforts are diminished greatly. So you crash and burn and basically don’t accomplish jack shit all because you didn’t want to drink your water. Sounds silly, don’t it?

Also remember that you need to drink consistently throughout the day and not OMG, I’m thirsty and slam a gallon. And if you wait till you feel thirsty, they always say that’s too late – the damage is done.

Just like everything else, excessive water intake is dangerous too. It’s called hyponatremia and results from excessive water intake which flushes out sodium and electrolyte levels which can cause you to tap out with symptoms’ similar to a heat injury.

So how much water should we drink? Like all topics that has 50 answers depending on who you ask. Some say 8 large glasses a day, some say 2.5% of your body weight per day and the list goes on. I say have water with you everywhere, all day and sip water as often as you can, especially pre & post workout. You have to experiment to find what is good for you. The great thing about water is that it actually makes you feel good when you’re hydrated. I try to drink at least 1-2 32oz. bottles a day in addition to coffee, milk, protein shakes and whatever else I drink. It’s still not enough, but the difference between drinking one 32oz. bottle or not is huge. I feel so much better and energized when I drink the water. So I try to drink at least one before I leave work and then another before I go to bed. It helps a lot but I got to drink more so I’m working on it. So come up with a water plan and start hydrating your way to fat loss victory.

Eric

Dempsey’s Resolution Fitness