MethodologiesThe methodologies of Personal Evolution are the primal, raw and fundamental tools and conditioning strategies we use for fitness and psychological development. We are constantly evolving and changing. The purpose of this section is to provide insight that is congruent with our methods. Here you will find articles that define our way of thinking. Enjoy.
The definition of fitness is so difficult to pin down. I have searched for a definition for years, ever since I first started my studies in fitness, strength and conditioning. I have witnessed heated arguments between PhDs and experienced elite sports coaches on what constitutes fitness at its peak. -----------------------------------------------------------------
The best strength exercises is a subjective topic. At least they are when discussed by the masses of exercising public and many trainers. I believe the best exercises for strength development are actually universally applicable in nature. There are only so many ways you can move and only so many combinations of movement required in most activities and sports. This is the premise that Personal Evolution works from when considering strength development for athletes and the general public. -----------------------------------------------------------------
Nutritional recommendations are generally fairly universal in most countries. Every government puts out things like food pyramids, dietary guidelines etc. The problem, it seems to me, is that these very guidelines and recommendations by “experts” are one of the primary causes of heart disease and other nutrition related diseases. Having grains, bread, pasta etc at the bottom of the food pyramid recommending 5 -7 serves per day is not conducive to good health or even athletic performance. Also check out the following sites. There is a lot of interesting info on enzymes and how they affect the body... Enzyme Facts Learn about the importance of enzymes for your over-all health. Learn how to treat GERD, lactose intolerance, and other digestive problems with a holistic approach. Information on the enzyme formula Wobenzym N, probiotics, vinegar, vitamin D3, kefir, and miso, including miso recipes. Interesting history. This one is great for all-round dietary advice. Very well planned and researched site... Find Your Best Healthy Diet Plan, Lose Weight Effectively ----------------------------------------------------------------- Optimizing strength training sounds rather simple. The problem is that it is simple, yet it also comes with its complexities and programming issues. This is a complete guide to strength programming and periodization for athletes or those that want to train like them. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Post-exercise nutrition is one of those topics that really gives me the shits. Not because I don’t think it’s important, but because there are so many mis-informed, gym-rat, wannabe tossers out there dishing out useless information and sprouting off that it’s tried and true fact. So here’s a word of warning: MOST OF WHAT YOU READ IN MAGAZINES AND ON THE INTERNET IS LIKELY TO BE UNSCIENTIFIC THEORY OR OPINION. THEREFORE IT CAN’T BE CLAIMED AS FACT, UNLESS IT HAS BEEN PUT THROUGH RIGOROUS STUDY AND PROVEN TO WORK. WITHOUT SCIENCE IT’S ALL JUST TRIAL AND ERROR. -----------------------------------------------------------------
Calorie restriction is a dietary regimen, that when applied properly and with all essential nutrients, improves age related health, slows the aging process and promotes longevity in many animals and possibly humans. Research on energy restricted diets over the years has proven that longevity is increased in many animals and fungi such as mice, monkeys, yeast, guinea pigs, rats and some insects. There is also positive research to suggest its effectiveness in slowing the aging process in humans. -----------------------------------------------------------------
The hard routine is a term used by military forces throughout the world to describe the hardness, seriousness and focus whilst on a mission. When the soldiers cross the line and land in a war zone ready for action they say that they go on the hard routine. It’s at this point where rules become strict. There is no tolerance for error, no room for selfishness, indulgence or lack of focus. -----------------------------------------------------------------
High frequency training, high intensity training, low volume training, high volume training, infrequent training. We’ve heard it all. But what’s the story? I mean what works best? What is most efficient? This is a question plaguing most people interested in increasing their fitness in any capacity, whether athlete or non-athlete. The problem is that there is so much information out there that tends to get mixed up. We have so-called “experts” themselves misunderstanding what they have been told and then passing this misinformation on to the athlete. -----------------------------------------------------------------
The following are the basic nutritional guidelines and recommendations for Personal Evolution. We have put this in as plain language as possible. READ IT, IT'S AS IMPORTANT AS TRAINING! -----------------------------------------------------------------
There seems to be some confusion in the fitness and athletic community as to what General Physical Preparedness actually means. I constantly see articles written by wannabe fitness gurus that come up with all kinds of fanciful garbage that they claim to be fact. GPP is a concept that has been around for a long time but not many people seem to know exactly what it is and what it consists of. Where Does GPP Come From and What is it? -----------------------------------------------------------------
Foundational strength development is the development of a superior base from which all other fitness adaptations can leverage themselves. It is strength and power that form the basis of all physical ability, even endurance. With the development of strength and power, anything below that level of intensity then becomes easier. The more strength and power that is present the greater the body’s ability to perform at a higher level for a longer period of time. -----------------------------------------------------------------
The mainstream array of fitness gurus and health clubs have the exercising public believing that isolation movements, extended, slow cardio and abdominal exercises together make up complete fitness training. The weakness in this approach is evident in multiple areas. -----------------------------------------------------------------
When we talk about attitude, we are here referring to mind-set, a way of thinking and behaving in regard to certain aspects of life and in life in general. It can be said that you have a good attitude towards something or a bad one. This is subjective and relative. What constitutes a good attitude and a bad one? There is no concrete explanation, no single way of thinking and acting, this is called freedom. Thought Freedom - Free Self Help Articles: A growing collection of free self help articles to empower you to create positive change right away - including overcoming low self esteem, self motivation, dealing with anxiety, and self help for depression. -----------------------------------------------------------------
Training methods such as those used by Personal Evolution need to warn of the absolute potency of the training. CrossFit posted two articles about exertional rhabdomyolysis after several cases were reported as a result of their workouts... ----------------------------------------------------------------- A lot of our inspiration comes from Dragon Door. Although I am a qualified professional with over 10 years experience in the industry of fitness and personal development, I still look for education and knowledge from other sources. As an expert I highly recommend Dragon Door for further advice. They have some excellent articles and a huge range of DVDs and fitness equipment. Click the link below to check them out. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Useful SitesExercise, Diet and Nutrition for bodybuilders: Everyone's fitness goal is different. Find diet and exercise information that matches your fitness goal. Everything you need to know about dropping some weight or be a competitive bodybuilder.
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