Physical Practice

Best Ways to Toughen Up

Published

10 months ago

July 28, 2023

Brandon Angel

You know what they say “All things get better with age,” and that rings true here. Right off the bat, the best recommendation I can give you is to get with an experienced trainer and get scientific about your goals and your results to get the best. I would find a few of them in fact, remember in “Old-Schooler selection,” “Character is King.” Now once you find this character make sure to be a respectful young person, but good character will always help the TRUE SPIRITED.

That said,

Let’s start with the basics and then we can go on to some of the “alternatives,” but some, of the more aggressive toughness builders.

Building muscle and strength involves a combination of effective training, proper nutrition, proper hydration, adequate rest, and consistency. Here’s a detailed guide on the best way to build muscle and strength:

Set Clear Goals: “The man with the plan.” Define your specific muscle-building and strength goals. Having clear objectives will help you tailor your training program and track your progress effectively.
Resistance Training: Focus on progressive resistance training, which involves challenging your muscles by gradually increasing the resistance over time. This can be achieved through weightlifting, bodyweight exercises, resistance bands, or machines. Compound exercises (multi-joint movements) like squats, deadlifts, bench presses, overhead presses, and rows are especially effective for overall muscle and strength development. We have put together some key focuses not normally mentioned to help enhance your training here.
Frequency and Split: We call this “time in training,” and there is real momentum here. I must mention that this momentum that carries into all aspects of one’s life. If I am going to take someone through the 007 training, it all starts with dynamic physical training. Aim to train each muscle group 2-4 times per week, depending on your experience level and recovery capacity. You can follow a split routine, where you divide your workouts to focus on different muscle groups on different days. Common splits include upper/lower body, push/pull/legs, or a body part split.
Progressive Overload: This principle involves continually increasing the demands on your muscles to promote growth and strength gains. You can achieve progressive overload by increasing the weight, reps, sets, or intensity of your exercises as you get stronger.
Form and Technique: Maintain proper form and technique during your workouts to prevent injuries and ensure you’re targeting the right muscles effectively. Consider working with a fitness coach or personal trainer if you’re new to resistance training.
Nutrition: A balanced diet that supports muscle growth and recovery is crucial. Focus on the following elements:
- Protein: Consume enough protein to provide the building blocks for muscle repair and growth. Aim for around 1.2 to 2.2 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight per day, depending on your activity level and goals. Supplementation of protein is common practice to achieve required minimums in the modern workman’s day.
- Carbohydrates: Carbs provide the energy needed for intense workouts and replenish glycogen stores in muscles. Opt for complex carbs like whole grains, fruits, and vegetables.
- Fats: Include healthy fats from sources like avocados, nuts *, seeds*, and olive oil for hormone production and overall health.
- Hydration: Stay well-hydrated to support performance and recovery.
- If you want the next-level on optimal human nutrition, click here.
Pre- and Post-Workout Nutrition: Eating a balanced meal containing carbs and protein before your workout that can provide energy and minimize muscle breakdown. After training, consume a post-workout meal or shake with protein and carbs to aid muscle recovery and replenish glycogen stores. Pre-work out supplements are also safe ways to add a kick to the workout.
Rest and Recovery: Muscles grow during periods of rest, so ensure you get enough sleep (7-9 hours per night) and allow muscles at least 48 hours of recovery between intense workouts targeting the same muscle group.
Supplements: While a well-rounded diet should cover most of your nutritional needs, some individuals may benefit from supplements like creatine, whey protein, or branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs)* –ND Team wants to benefit from strategically certain supplements but limit synthetic nutrition overall, we don’t usually recommend the BCAA supplements that are out there, but some people do find benefit in using them. Consult with a healthcare professional before using supplements.
Consistency and Patience: Building muscle and strength takes time and dedication. Stay consistent with your workouts, nutrition, and recovery, and be patient with the process. Progress may not always be linear, but with persistence, you will see results.
Listen to Your Body: Pay attention to how your body responds to training and adjust your program accordingly. If you feel excessively fatigued or experience pain, take a step back and give yourself time to recover.

Remember that individual factors such as genetics, age, and training experience play a role in how quickly you can build muscle and strength. Stay committed to the process, and you’ll see the results you’re striving for.

Ok now let us go over some of the alternatives that many readers of self-character-building material know about and have maybe journeyed in a bit.

Certainly! Building toughness and mental resilience can be achieved through various practices beyond traditional physical training. Here’s a list of alternative but effective toughness-building practices:

Meditation and Mindfulness: Developing mental toughness involves cultivating focus, clarity, and emotional control. Meditation and mindfulness practices can help you manage stress, increase self-awareness, and build mental resilience.
Cold Exposure: Taking cold showers or immersing yourself in cold water can improve your ability to handle discomfort and stress. Cold exposure has been linked to various physical and mental health benefits.
Yoga: Practicing yoga enhances flexibility, balance, and body awareness while also promoting relaxation and stress reduction.
Breathing Exercises: Deep breathing exercises can help you regulate your emotions and maintain composure during challenging situations.
Visualization and Mental Rehearsal: Engage in visualization techniques where you imagine yourself successfully overcoming obstacles and achieving your goals. This can boost confidence and mental preparedness.
Gratitude Journaling: Writing down things you’re grateful for each day can foster a positive mindset and help you reframe challenges as opportunities for growth.
Volunteering and Community Service: Helping others and engaging in community service can build empathy, resilience, and a sense of purpose.
Solo Adventures: Taking on solo adventures or challenges, such as hiking alone or traveling to new places, can develop self-reliance and inner strength. This is more important than people give it credit, in fact, I would venture to say that in the scope of the animal kingdom, the men who roam alone more often than not are amongst the strongest.
Reading and Learning: Expand your knowledge and mental agility by reading books, exploring new subjects, or taking up a challenging course or skill.
Breath-Hold Training: Practice breath-holding exercises (in a safe environment) to increase your lung capacity and tolerance for discomfort.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): CBT is a form of psychotherapy that can help you identify and reframe negative thought patterns and develop healthier coping strategies.
High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT): HIIT workouts challenge both your physical and mental endurance, helping you push through mental barriers.
Embrace Discomfort: Purposefully put yourself in uncomfortable situations, such as public speaking or initiating difficult conversations, to build confidence and adaptability. “Suffer Daily,” David Goggins, Navy Seal and author of You Can’t Hurt Me, has a key phrase for this, “embrace the suck!” Putting yourself through hard times, deep suffering, and all the cold showers is what toughness building is all about. “All challenges are opportunities to build strength.” For me and my crew “All Challenges are RESPONSIBILITIES to build strength, I cannot run with weak people or I weaken my own journey and my own toughness level, I am better alone than with my natural enemy.” Strong and weak are natural enemies do not forget that, in the human social construct the weak will try to deceive the strong, this means the strong must be smart too. Let’s go!
Intermittent Fasting: Practicing intermittent fasting can improve self-discipline and mental clarity while also offering potential health benefits.
Constructive Journaling: Keeping a journal to reflect on your experiences, thoughts, and emotions can enhance self-awareness and problem-solving skills. This is especially important in regard to creative or business endeavors where optimization and reflection will later be sought, and this practice if done in an organized easily re-callable fashion will deepen that time.

Remember that mental toughness is .not about suppressing emotions or denying vulnerability. It’s about developing resilience, adaptability, and the capacity to bounce back from adversity. Incorporate a mix of these alternative practices into your routine to build both physical and mental toughness.

Now we will get into what you won’t find anywhere else, what chatGPT cannot tell you.

Sleep on the floor. It takes a week of getting used to.
Striking. Boxing class, hitting the heavy bag, kickboxing, a form of striking. This kind of well-planned and well-executed training is great for joints and overall skeletal strength. Wrestling or Ju Jitsu is also recommended. I myself always try to encourage those around me to be consistent in martial arts in training of whatever kind, I feel to be at the top levels of well-roundedness and toughness together this component is necessary.
Early 0230-0330 wake-up. The morning routine of a few hours before the sun comes up, something we are out in front of ready for, appreciative of, and with open arms of love. This arcadian rhythm setting is for high-geared individuals.
Suicide Sessions. As I coach it likely takes a long time before I prescribe these but eventually, this is where apprentice gym-killers end up. This is where we have passed the warm-up stages, we getting up early, and we are training our brains out every session. It starts after a few weeks of build-up, then a suicide session happens then we recover a day from it sleeping ten hours. Before you know it we are suiciding every session every day, there seems like there is no limit to what we can do!!!! When experienced athletes come down, or guys that have been with me before they know what they are coming for. I am not the biggest fan of a cocky person, that said, I and my crew are breaking all necks in the gym, the humble great characters in there will ask questions the small jealous minds will fry and this is because we are doing double what other m*f*rs are doing in there in a non-stop, frankly terrifying fashion. They are all thinking “If these guys got ahold of me and started going all non-stop for hours like that forget it I am in little bits and pieces at the end.”
Mountain Climbing. Climb mountains literally as a pastime. Climb the nearest one all the time.
Time in Nature. Stay in nature, stay roughed get certified by the Great Teacher, and build on that with more and more dedicated trips for longer amounts of time.

Please keep in mind that supplements are a great way to address the issue now but we highly recommend getting into a permaculture-sourced high-diversity diet and starting to craft it to address all issues as soon as possible.

Physical Practice

World Wide Ecological Enhancements

Published

2 days ago

May 18, 2024

Brandon Angel

The Nutritional Diversity study has been ongoing for the last 12 years all over Central & South America, with over 500 case studies showing performance improvements in each case and category. We know the all-natural performance increases and recovery gained through these nutritional means, we know the benefits for our world, our health, and our ecological health, and we are equipped with the know-how through advanced techniques to cultivate a whole new existence! With our diverse organic farming contacts throughout the regions, we are confident in our ability to bring forth further not just the diet, but the agriculture, and land enhancement that addresses the World’s most devastating challenges like climate change, poverty, food crisis, etc., and even war, correctly.

ENGLISH

World Wide Ecological Enhancements undertaken by naturalists and permaculturists on a mass scale could potentially lead to numerous positive environmental and social outcomes:

1. Biodiversity Conservation: Such efforts often focus on restoring and preserving native ecosystems, which can help protect biodiversity by providing habitats for various plant and animal species. Increasing biodiversity also enhances ecosystem resilience, helping to withstand and recover from environmental stresses.

2. Climate Change Mitigation: Restoration activities like reforestation and wetland restoration can sequester carbon dioxide, a significant greenhouse gas. Permaculture practices often emphasize sustainable land use that minimizes carbon output and maximizes carbon capture.

3. Soil Health Improvement: Permaculture and ecological enhancements typically involve sustainable agricultural practices that improve soil structure and health. This includes techniques like composting, no-till farming, and cover cropping, which can enhance soil fertility and reduce erosion.

4. Water Management: These practices often include the implementation of naturalistic water management strategies such as rainwater harvesting, swale creation, and the restoration of natural water bodies, which can help in managing water resources more sustainably and reducing the risk of floods and droughts.

5. Food Security: By promoting diverse and resilient agricultural systems, permaculture can increase food security. These systems are often more resistant to pests, diseases, and climate variability, providing more stable food supplies.

6. Community Empowerment: Engaging communities in ecological projects can lead to greater social cohesion as individuals work together towards a common goal. It also empowers communities by providing them with the knowledge and skills to manage their natural resources sustainably.

7. Economic Benefits: While initial investments might be high, the long-term benefits of sustainable practices include reduced costs on inputs like fertilizers and pesticides, and potential revenues from sustainable products and eco-tourism.

8. Urban Benefits: Applying permaculture principles in urban areas can help create greener cities with benefits such as reduced heat island effect, improved air quality, and enhanced well-being of city dwellers.

Overall, if such enhancements are implemented on a global scale, they could lead to significant sustainable development benefits, contributing to ecological, economic, and social well-being. However, the scale and effectiveness of these initiatives would depend heavily on factors like policy support, community involvement, and adequate funding.

SPANISH

Las Mejoras Ecológicas Mundiales llevadas a cabo por naturalistas y permacultores a gran escala podrían tener numerosos resultados positivos ambientales y sociales:

1. Conservación de la Biodiversidad: Estos esfuerzos suelen centrarse en restaurar y preservar los ecosistemas nativos, lo que puede ayudar a proteger la biodiversidad proporcionando hábitats para diversas especies de plantas y animales. Aumentar la biodiversidad también mejora la resiliencia de los ecosistemas, ayudándolos a resistir y recuperarse de los estrés ambientales.

2. Mitigación del Cambio Climático: Actividades de restauración como la reforestación y la restauración de humedales pueden secuestrar dióxido de carbono, un importante gas de efecto invernadero. Las prácticas de permacultura a menudo enfatizan el uso sostenible de la tierra que minimiza la emisión de carbono y maximiza su captura.

3. Mejora de la Salud del Suelo: La permacultura y las mejoras ecológicas suelen involucrar prácticas agrícolas sostenibles que mejoran la estructura y salud del suelo. Esto incluye técnicas como el compostaje, la agricultura de no labranza y los cultivos de cobertura, que pueden aumentar la fertilidad del suelo y reducir la erosión.

4. Gestión del Agua: Estas prácticas a menudo incluyen la implementación de estrategias naturalistas de gestión del agua como la recolección de agua de lluvia, la creación de zanjas y la restauración de cuerpos de agua naturales, que pueden ayudar en la gestión sostenible de los recursos hídricos y reducir el riesgo de inundaciones y sequías.

5. Seguridad Alimentaria: Al promover sistemas agrícolas diversos y resilientes, la permacultura puede aumentar la seguridad alimentaria. Estos sistemas suelen ser más resistentes a plagas, enfermedades y variabilidad climática, proporcionando suministros de alimentos más estables.

6. Empoderamiento Comunitario: Involucrar a las comunidades en proyectos ecológicos puede llevar a una mayor cohesión social, ya que los individuos trabajan juntos hacia un objetivo común. También empodera a las comunidades al proporcionarles el conocimiento y las habilidades

Physical Practice

Rebuilding Strong Healthy Communities

Published

2 months ago

March 29, 2024

Brandon Angel

With health, prosperity and and abundance mindset in the forefront of the vision, a harmony with nature paying attention to her many teachings we have missed the sign right in front of us, that says “optimal health and economy of all.”

Fitness, at its core, is not merely an activity but a fundamental aspect of individual well-being and, by extension, the health of communities. It transcends the bounds of physical health, intertwining with mental and emotional well-being, offering a holistic approach to living fully. For individuals, the regular practice of fitness activities fosters resilience, enhances mood, and boosts overall health, reducing the risk of chronic diseases significantly. It’s a potent antidote to the stresses of modern life, offering moments of clarity and tranquility amidst the tumult. Fitness cultivates discipline and perseverance, qualities that echo far beyond the gym or the jogging path, influencing every aspect of one’s life. In essence, skipping fitness is not just neglecting the body’s need for movement and strength; it’s overlooking a crucial component of holistic health and personal development.

Communities that pivot around nature as the central focus of their development strategy inherently recognize the multifaceted benefits of integrating natural spaces with human habitats. These communities are richer, not just in the economic sense but in the quality of life they offer. Natural settings enhance physical activity levels among community members, encouraging walking, cycling, and other forms of exercise that are vital for maintaining fitness. Moreover, the presence of green spaces has been linked to lower levels of stress, greater social cohesion, and enhanced mental health. Communities designed with nature at their heart foster a sense of belonging and connection, not just among individuals, but also with the environment itself. This symbiotic relationship nurtures a culture of conservation, promoting sustainable lifestyles and encouraging active, health-conscious living. In turn, these communities become beacons of wellness, exemplifying how aligning human development with the natural world can elevate the collective well-being, create more vibrant social ecosystems, and carve pathways to a sustainable future where fitness and nature walk hand in hand.

The natural diet, deeply rooted in the diverse and bountiful offerings of the natural world, was fundamentally composed of a wide array of plants that early humans foraged from their surroundings. This diet was inherently varied, reflecting the seasonal and geographical diversity of available flora, from leafy greens and wild fruits to nuts, seeds, and roots. Such dietary diversity not only catered to the nutritional needs of our ancestors but also to the development of our physiological and metabolic systems, optimizing health and fostering adaptability to different environments. This rich tapestry of plant-based foods, consumed in their most natural and unprocessed forms, provided a balanced intake of vitamins, minerals, fiber, and phytonutrients essential for sustaining energy, boosting immunity, and promoting overall well-being. The evolutionary shift towards a diet encompassing a wide spectrum of natural plants underscores the intricate relationship between human health and the natural environment, highlighting the importance of biodiversity in our nutrition and the profound impact of our ancestral dietary patterns on modern health paradigms.

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El fitness, en esencia, no es simplemente una actividad sino un aspecto fundamental del bienestar individual y, por extensión, de la salud de las comunidades. Trasciende los límites de la salud física, se entrelaza con el bienestar mental y emocional y ofrece un enfoque holístico para vivir plenamente. Para las personas, la práctica regular de actividades físicas fomenta la resiliencia, mejora el estado de ánimo y mejora la salud general, reduciendo significativamente el riesgo de enfermedades crónicas. Es un potente antídoto contra el estrés de la vida moderna, que ofrece momentos de claridad y tranquilidad en medio del tumulto. El fitness cultiva la disciplina y la perseverancia, cualidades que resuenan mucho más allá del gimnasio o la pista de jogging, e influyen en todos los aspectos de la vida. En esencia, saltarse el fitness no es sólo descuidar la necesidad de movimiento y fuerza del cuerpo; está pasando por alto un componente crucial de la salud integral y el desarrollo personal.

Las comunidades que giran en torno a la naturaleza como foco central de su estrategia de desarrollo reconocen inherentemente los beneficios multifacéticos de integrar espacios naturales con hábitats humanos. Estas comunidades son más ricas, no sólo en el sentido económico sino también en la calidad de vida que ofrecen. Los entornos naturales mejoran los niveles de actividad física entre los miembros de la comunidad, fomentando caminar, andar en bicicleta y otras formas de ejercicio que son vitales para mantenerse en forma. Además, la presencia de espacios verdes se ha relacionado con niveles más bajos de estrés, una mayor cohesión social y una mejor salud mental. Las comunidades diseñadas teniendo en cuenta la naturaleza fomentan un sentido de pertenencia y conexión, no sólo entre los individuos, sino también con el medio ambiente mismo. Esta relación simbiótica fomenta una cultura de conservación, promueve estilos de vida sostenibles y fomenta una vida activa y consciente de la salud. A su vez, estas comunidades se convierten en faros de bienestar, ejemplificando cómo alinear el desarrollo humano con el mundo natural puede elevar el bienestar colectivo, crear ecosistemas sociales más vibrantes y abrir caminos hacia un futuro sostenible donde el fitness y la naturaleza caminan de la mano.

Tenemos un coAbrazar una dieta meticulosamente seleccionada compuesta por 60 alimentos distintos y elegidos estratégicamente, celebrados no solo por sus cualidades para mejorar las hormonas sino también por sus orígenes en granjas especializadas a pequeña escala, trasciende la mera nutrición; es una odisea hacia cenit atlético y de salud incomparables. Esta filosofía alimentaria holística, que evita las omnipresentes ofertas de los pasillos de los supermercados locales en favor de la rara generosidad de los cultivadores dedicados, es un llamado de atención para quienes buscan aprovechar el poder sinérgico de las provisiones más potentes de la naturaleza. Una dieta así, libre de la contaminación de los monocultivos químicos, se convierte no sólo en un sustento, sino en un conducto para alcanzar un estado sublime de armonía y rendimiento corporal. El énfasis en la diversidad y la calidad (seleccionar ingredientes que sean tan inmaculados por las prácticas agrícolas industriales como eficaces para mejorar las funciones corporales) garantiza que cada comida nutre a nivel celular, optimiza el equilibrio hormonal y fomenta un entorno donde la salud y la vitalidad florecen.

La transición a un estilo de vida rico en ingredientes cultivados de forma diversa y procedentes de pequeñas granjas presagia un renacimiento de la destreza atlética y el bienestar. Imagine la energía ilimitada, la rápida recuperación y la sólida salud que se pueden lograr cuando el cuerpo se alimenta de los extractos más puros de la tierra: alimentos que han sido seleccionados no sólo por su valor nutricional, sino también por su vitalidad, su esencia intacta. por las depredaciones causadas por la dependencia de agroquímicos. Una dieta de este tipo es un testimonio del poder del consumo consciente y ofrece un faro para quienes aspiran a elevar su rendimiento a la estratosfera. La alquimia de los alimentos cultivados de forma natural y elegidos meticulosamente promete no sólo un incremento de las capacidades físicas sino una revolución en la forma en que percibimos el acto mismo de alimentarnos. Es una búsqueda que une el arte de la gastronomía con la ciencia de la salud, impulsándonos hacia un futuro en el que nuestras comidas sean tan profundamente beneficiosas como deliciosas, un futuro en el que el cenit de nuestro bienestar físico y mental esté a nuestro alcance. , cortesía de la generosidad incomparable proporcionada por las pequeñas granjas dedicadas al arte de la agricultura sostenible y que mejora la salud. Aquí hay un sistema de educación que actualmente no está en uso, pero está listo y en espera para la implementación a gran escala de sistemas agrícolas y nutricionales alternativos.

La dieta natural, profundamente arraigada en las diversas y abundantes ofertas del mundo natural, estaba compuesta fundamentalmente por una amplia gama de plantas que los primeros humanos buscaban en su entorno. Esta dieta era intrínsecamente variada, lo que reflejaba la diversidad estacional y geográfica de la flora disponible, desde verduras de hojas verdes y frutas silvestres hasta nueces, semillas y raíces. Esta diversidad dietética no sólo atendía las necesidades nutricionales de nuestros antepasados sino también el desarrollo de nuestros sistemas fisiológicos y metabólicos, optimizando la salud y fomentando la adaptabilidad a diferentes entornos. Este rico tapiz de alimentos de origen vegetal, consumidos en sus formas más naturales y sin procesar, proporcionó una ingesta equilibrada de vitaminas,
, fibra y fitonutrientes esenciales para mantener la energía, aumentar la inmunidad y promover el bienestar general. El cambio evolutivo hacia una dieta que abarca un amplio espectro de plantas naturales subraya la intrincada relación entre la salud humana y el medio ambiente natural, destacando la importancia de la biodiversidad en nuestra nutrición y el profundo impacto de nuestros patrones dietéticos ancestrales en los paradigmas de salud modernos.

Physical Practice

Large Scale Execution

Published

2 months ago

March 29, 2024

Brandon Angel

This message is also intended to be efficient, and set a tone of efficiency throughout the duration of this work as the timing is such that deployment is imminent.

First we go with old fashioned labor following a well reviewed design. With skilled site directors [our team has many highly skilled site managers that can be recruited quickly], any initial expense should go to new jobs within this priority scientific advancement, in no better than the world’s number one – food. Following that is climate, economy, health, performance, purity, morality – all elements improved and enriched through this new push in scientific natural resource.

Certain sentences for certain crimes in the scope of corrections, which is also enhanced by working in nature can be overseen by existing military expenditures who carry out the orders of skilled site managers could be an excellent use of resource and provide a job to those who had once resorted to ill means of income or lifestyle. Take it from the experts; nature heals [Corrections & Military workforces in reforestation and food production]. ‘Focus change for existing workforce in science who can be quickly trained is also a great opportunity to be well timed and well applied for that timing [In the context of Argentina and CONICET].

A hybrid of computer management should be implemented over time. It is not a priority, however using drones high-potency foods could be delivered to the foliarla in such a manner that would enhance production to a very measurable advantage. This is another way in which an impressive and valuable (much more than sustainable, this produce will be the best nutrition there is) commodity can be optimized. This same performance can be conducted by a human too. The technology model we believe would be a very solid investment all the way around.

In a nation where sustainable employment needs developing, and capitalization on natural resource is available it is pre-sensile to let the rubber meet the road.

Land

New lands and converted mono culture lands and disaster lands are all valuable in the cause.

Diverse climate spread allows for diverse production sites, which allows for a great diversity in diet, better health, higher work and athletic performance.

Investment

With national support dedicated “Guerilla Permaculture,” systems [likely what Chaskis were running around in, Incan times, a soul point to Nutritional Diversity Argentina], is possible and in a high-claiber delivery method such as proposed above, AND HIGH CALIBER CONSCIOUS MANAGEMENT, this investment could start seeing returns in six months time.