en-us https://www.intensedebate.com/users/4008987 Comments by eidolon138 http://www.chadhowsefitness.com/blog/2012/06/7-things-you-need-to-do-every-morning-to-build-lean-muscle/#IDComment391116380 Great posts as usual Chad! I like my green tea upon waking- I usually like to slow brew loose teas in a decanter overnight, then use the cold tea in my shakes as a replacement for water, I can also just reheat the brew for hot drinks. I have also been exposed to a indian way of brewing coffee. You use the tea liquid to run through the filter to brew the coffee( talk about more Bang for your buck) Also as one who has been on late shifts due to the nature of rescue work- my morning is usually around 1-3pm and my bedtime around 6am. Everyone has different rythems. But sometimes a call may run into the wee hours of the AM so I actually find it more productive to just keep going, staying awake until the next usuall time for bed comes around, instead of trying to switch schedules. Thu, 28 Jun 2012 08:11:38 +0000 http://www.chadhowsefitness.com/blog/2012/06/7-things-you-need-to-do-every-morning-to-build-lean-muscle/#IDComment391116380 http://www.chadhowsefitness.com/blog/2012/05/25-ways-to-man-up/#IDComment366136319 Most thorough, good work Men are humans; humans are animals, social animals, but animals none the less. And as animals we must embrace our finite existence and make it worthwhile. Every day is a challenge, a challenge to survive, but also to make improvements so that tomorrow will be brighter. Thus fostering relationships, defending others, conditioning our physical abilities, all lead to a better life the next day, and that next day will hold more challenges, but we will have learned from yesterday so it just becomes, as you stated, a never ending journey forward. Thu, 24 May 2012 03:11:24 +0000 http://www.chadhowsefitness.com/blog/2012/05/25-ways-to-man-up/#IDComment366136319 http://www.chadhowsefitness.com/blog/2012/05/tom-hardy-bane-workout-from-the-dark-knight-rises/#IDComment361715082 no I prefer on seperate days, that way I feel I can dedicate complete attention to each component. Thanks for the post. Wed, 16 May 2012 21:30:47 +0000 http://www.chadhowsefitness.com/blog/2012/05/tom-hardy-bane-workout-from-the-dark-knight-rises/#IDComment361715082 http://www.chadhowsefitness.com/blog/2012/05/tom-hardy-bane-workout-from-the-dark-knight-rises/#IDComment361657553 Great suggestions on how to make SIMPLE = Effective Sometimes people forget that fitness is not about complex programs and equipment- it is just about hard work, pushing the body to the point of adaptation, but not beyond systemic recovery abilities. OF course this is THE REAL HARDY workout/ HAHA/ I mean no one can do the exact workout he did and expect same results-everyone is different and it was his full time job to workout for the role- so even if this was what he did it would not matter so people need to stop seeking some hollywood makebelieve fitness paradigm. So do you do the finisher after the workout as implied, because in the article it says cardio on off days? Wed, 16 May 2012 19:18:04 +0000 http://www.chadhowsefitness.com/blog/2012/05/tom-hardy-bane-workout-from-the-dark-knight-rises/#IDComment361657553 http://www.chadhowsefitness.com/blog/2012/05/a-drive-home-with-junior-seau/#IDComment354998412 Catching a rare glimpse of intrinsic knowledge that we hold deep inside, that we allow to escape, and thus ground us once more into this flaunting existence we treasure. These deep stigmas we hold: we will die, those around us will die, and your body no matter how perfectly trained will fall to the mighty cancer warrior of time. These inescapables allow us to come back and take treasure over what we can control: our immediate health, our relationships with those close, and the positive actions we may take to others. In a place where face value and superficial become accepted as gospel it is nice you bring us around to our own selves. Maybe then we can get a little better? Sun, 6 May 2012 02:08:53 +0000 http://www.chadhowsefitness.com/blog/2012/05/a-drive-home-with-junior-seau/#IDComment354998412 http://www.chadhowsefitness.com/blog/2012/04/how-to-never-use-an-alarm-again/#IDComment349705541 I also do not work on alarms as I will always wake up before my alarm no matter what it is set at. I always seem to "know" when it is time to go. I seem to get up allot in the night though (waking getting up, sipping some h2o, then walking back to bed, I need more than 8hrs though, I can go with either no or little sleep but then when I have a set sleep I go for 8-10 hrs. Another great tip: Melatonin in 3-10g before bed+ Zinc +magnesium +potassium + valerian root- all help your REM Circadian rhythms I also always do pushups/planks/invert rows and stretching in the waking hour Great article chad Sat, 28 Apr 2012 03:32:59 +0000 http://www.chadhowsefitness.com/blog/2012/04/how-to-never-use-an-alarm-again/#IDComment349705541 http://www.chadhowsefitness.com/blog/2012/04/how-to-develop-strength-courage-and-look-good-naked/#IDComment337263763 Oh and on the stomach thing I too have noticed that, in my martial arts and in the service we sucked in our gut and braced it for impact all the time and we would do contraction exercises with impact to teach that constant tension. I often do about 3min a day of 3x1min butterfly kicks while having my abs hit. Thu, 12 Apr 2012 05:59:29 +0000 http://www.chadhowsefitness.com/blog/2012/04/how-to-develop-strength-courage-and-look-good-naked/#IDComment337263763 http://www.chadhowsefitness.com/blog/2012/04/how-to-develop-strength-courage-and-look-good-naked/#IDComment337263619 Once again ,good points and very succinct. You know me fairly well from being a challenge member, So for the DRIVE portion I tend to fall into the later description (coming back several times from neat death, told I can't walk, or lift, or sprint. Now I do it all again, and with your help hope to get back to my former level and then exceed them (Oh and even though I took a little training side track (more volume) from the first stage-your techniques have led me to be benching, squatting, and chinning at level not seen since injured several years ago, so thank you. A purpose is very important to every man's reason for getting up in the morning; it is often not a tangible or quantifiable idea but an intrinsic quality that drives us to be what we see ourselves as (our own inner HERO) If you give up on achieving that HERO burning deep within your psyche, (both mentally and physically) then you essentially give up on yourself- I see it all the time in the Paramedic/rescue field-Those who are physically out of shape/ill/ and depressed- It seems that they have resigned to misery. Thu, 12 Apr 2012 05:59:12 +0000 http://www.chadhowsefitness.com/blog/2012/04/how-to-develop-strength-courage-and-look-good-naked/#IDComment337263619 http://www.chadhowsefitness.com/blog/2012/03/life-is-good-but-it-isnt-easy/#IDComment332025445 I agree Chad, it is great to hear some sane comments in this sometimes to muddled world. I hope it not inappropriate; but my end goal is to do as my old-man did for a while (take off- live completely off the land with only the sun rise and set as your clock and your thoughts the only Human noise. He did this for 6 years (after his degree and first career, then he met my mother, returned to society, had myself and siblings; sacrificed ,as you stated in the above, to serve family first, and now in his later years will one day return back to the wilds. He indeed is my inspiration and as you mentioned “who we helped is the greatest impact.” Thu, 5 Apr 2012 05:49:58 +0000 http://www.chadhowsefitness.com/blog/2012/03/life-is-good-but-it-isnt-easy/#IDComment332025445 http://www.chadhowsefitness.com/blog/2012/03/life-is-good-but-it-isnt-easy/#IDComment329032137 "Perfection is unattainable, So please do not consume yourself with trying to achieve such a fleeting thing"> This is something my old-man used to tell me as I pushed to get a 4.2 from college, when I placed top in my Officer School Graduation both in education and fitness, when I went through the other training academies (BUDS+ 2 more degrees). He always reminded me that my perfection never mattered to him or anyone who really cared, he helped me set real tangible goals, and by doing that I ended up surpassing them. I now see many people in the last glimpses of their lives-taking their last breathes, seeing that last ray of sun that has traveled through the celestial unknown just to bounce off their iris and enlighten them to the world. These people had goals, agendas, a purpose, and i don't know if they achieved them. But every time i see them at this time it reminds me to look intrinsically, track my purpose, and set my goals. As socrates stated "the unexamined life is not worth living " Sun, 1 Apr 2012 06:42:26 +0000 http://www.chadhowsefitness.com/blog/2012/03/life-is-good-but-it-isnt-easy/#IDComment329032137 http://www.chadhowsefitness.com/blog/2012/03/what-it-means-to-be-a-man/#IDComment318082946 Chad, thanks for the reply- I am recomending this to my night paramedic class as we are often confronted with situations that require the above mentioned qualities. Manliness, I am feeling that this often comes to just being a “nice guy”. Not to get too philosophical but as John Locke believed we are not born with innate characteristics, we learn and adapt to our life experiences. So if we are to be men we must act as others may learn from us. Like others have pointed out the next gen of men must be reminded that real qualities make the man. I feel that one is a man when you can strip away everthing (all the money,cars,posessions, and status in society) who are they then - can they survive, can they teach others, will they keep true to their morals and beliefs? A man will stand alone to help others and not be afraid to ask for others to help them. THE GOLDEN RULE= Sat, 17 Mar 2012 05:01:19 +0000 http://www.chadhowsefitness.com/blog/2012/03/what-it-means-to-be-a-man/#IDComment318082946 http://www.chadhowsefitness.com/blog/2012/03/what-it-means-to-be-a-man/#IDComment316991556 Most assuredly, Character is built and molded from indefinable experiences that offer glimpses into the real meaning of being a HU-MAN. We often wonder through a fog of daily routines, but those few times we are challenged we can define ourselves, our beliefs, and prove our METAL. Well done CHAD, live primal, brandon. Thu, 15 Mar 2012 20:22:49 +0000 http://www.chadhowsefitness.com/blog/2012/03/what-it-means-to-be-a-man/#IDComment316991556 http://www.chadhowsefitness.com/blog/2012/03/the-10-best-supplements-for-men/#IDComment315483529 Great advice,_What about FLAX omega's w/the Fish?_And let us not forget the almighty Multi-vitamin to cover our bases._And on the digestive enzyme, I take a probiotic but not a protease? Tue, 13 Mar 2012 22:34:14 +0000 http://www.chadhowsefitness.com/blog/2012/03/the-10-best-supplements-for-men/#IDComment315483529 http://www.chadhowsefitness.com/blog/2012/02/how-to-lower-estrogen-levels-in-men/#IDComment301123591 Definily with you on Slumber and Diet/training But sometimes I think the supps are necessary for those of us who modern society has beat into the ground- being on long term pain meds in the Hospital setting and having several wounds that required many blood transfusions, I need every advantage I can get- At least to be awsome like you Still I am telling everone about your site as it really lays it out how this should be incorperated into every mans life. Sat, 25 Feb 2012 06:55:00 +0000 http://www.chadhowsefitness.com/blog/2012/02/how-to-lower-estrogen-levels-in-men/#IDComment301123591 http://www.chadhowsefitness.com/blog/2012/02/how-to-lower-estrogen-levels-in-men/#IDComment300896569 Yeah, Psychological reasons hold me back, on the WRK out side. Perfect Human Diet= The one nature intended (eat meat= have incisors, Nuts/Veggies why we have opposable thumbs and molars Do you think I should eat dark poultry- I have been eating allot of quarters/thighs(skinless) lately to increase cal and fat intake. Chad Also, what are your views on T supps - like saw palmetto and tribulus terrestris? Fri, 24 Feb 2012 23:33:54 +0000 http://www.chadhowsefitness.com/blog/2012/02/how-to-lower-estrogen-levels-in-men/#IDComment300896569 http://www.chadhowsefitness.com/blog/2012/02/how-to-lower-estrogen-levels-in-men/#IDComment300827476 Live primal- it comes down to that huh chad- _I view my life as an educated beast, _Eat from the land(organic meat/produce) _Short intense hunts (the PHC program)_ _I break some of these though _ 1. Use plastics (but PYREX makes things easier-but i resuse my cups (although they say BPA free)_ 2. Over exercise-but chad is helping me with this_ 3. I think a little soy finds it's way into my diet (soy/whey blends in some of my protien) and I just switched from a little soy sauce to BRAGS liquid aminoes_-But I never had man boobs, I do have low T mostly I think fromTrauma and being overtrained._Great atricle KEEP IT UP Fri, 24 Feb 2012 21:33:14 +0000 http://www.chadhowsefitness.com/blog/2012/02/how-to-lower-estrogen-levels-in-men/#IDComment300827476 http://www.chadhowsefitness.com/blog/2012/02/why-you-need-more-testosterone-in-your-life/#IDComment296086757 Great post, I find that the Fat consumtion takes us back to how humans really lived-do you think nature ever intended a predator to seperate the fat from the meat and nuts that were consumed? of course not. Sun, 19 Feb 2012 01:50:05 +0000 http://www.chadhowsefitness.com/blog/2012/02/why-you-need-more-testosterone-in-your-life/#IDComment296086757 http://www.chadhowsefitness.com/blog/2012/02/want-to-gain-muscle-leave-your-ego-at-the-door/#IDComment295447228 Well, i think they have there place but on a recovery basis-like the yoga holds- just to gain balance and body awareness/funtionality. Sat, 18 Feb 2012 06:09:01 +0000 http://www.chadhowsefitness.com/blog/2012/02/want-to-gain-muscle-leave-your-ego-at-the-door/#IDComment295447228 http://www.chadhowsefitness.com/blog/2012/02/want-to-gain-muscle-leave-your-ego-at-the-door/#IDComment295412824 Hey Chad, have you ever tried isometric exercises? or Static holds- Like Bruce lee used to employ. for example holding the yoga lotus hold with legs off ground only supporting yourself with palms or finger tips. Or say holding the mid portion of a chin up for time. Bruce used to set up a bar against unmovable weight and press for 60 sec at max force. just wondering about your thoughts on this? Sat, 18 Feb 2012 05:01:05 +0000 http://www.chadhowsefitness.com/blog/2012/02/want-to-gain-muscle-leave-your-ego-at-the-door/#IDComment295412824 http://www.chadhowsefitness.com/blog/2012/01/how-to-set-goals/#IDComment253509019 Another Good article Chad, I know you are helping allot of people with this one, SET GOALS= Knowing you are improving 1. What's your big goal for 2012? To save as many lives as I can using my Emergency Medical Training. Then to finish the last part of my education enabling me to become a expeditionary/wilderness medic and find my spot in the field that will allow me to live my dream. Training wise, i want to get my overtraining syndrome under control, finanly gain the 15-30 lbs of muscle my doc says i need and keep my BF low and my fitness and conditioning high. Specific= do 10 pull ups, 10 pistols, 5 hand stand pushups. What are 5 things that are on your Bucket List? - Save those lives to payback my life being saved 5 times so far - Live sustainably in equatorial environment and stay in utmost fitness - Teach my skills to my nephews/nieces and those who wish to learn - Dive the great barrier reef - Bike/hike across three continents (N.America,S America,Asia,Africa) Tue, 3 Jan 2012 06:28:03 +0000 http://www.chadhowsefitness.com/blog/2012/01/how-to-set-goals/#IDComment253509019