July 4, 2008
Avoid a "Gym Body". Aim for an Athletic Body Instead!
A lot of people who read this site know that I am NOT a big fan of excessive muscle. In my opinion, the last thing you want is for people to think "gym" as soon as they look at you. This gives off a vibe that you are trying to hard and that isn't really an attractive quality. There is also just a corny aura that someone gives off when they have that muscle bound look. Here is a video of the look I'm talking about. These guys are an extreme version of this, but there are still plenty of people who think this is ideal!
[I'm sorry but this video makes me laugh. The clothes these guys are wearing is ridiculous. I remember reading Flex magazine back in 1992 and the popular thing was to show pictures of guys wearing this stuff along with sunglasses. I still see guys in certain gyms wearing sunglasses when they lift! Now that is Hardcore...LOL!]
The Massive Look is Quickly Dying
This has actually been over for quite some time, but it is just taking a while for the fitness industry to catch on. If you are a guy or girl and want to be massive, that is fine. It is your choice. I guess you just have to ask yourself if it is worth eating the tons of food required and being sore and run down all the time. It also is tough to look good in normal clothes if you are too bulky. Heck…you can't even walk right with too much muscle!
Most Fitness Advice Still Focuses on Building Muscle
I know that most trainers mean well. Unfortunately the majority of the trainers at commercial gyms are young men in their early 20's who want to gain as much muscle as possible. I'm not sure why, but that type of guy seems to be the one most likely to take up personal training. They "assume" that everyone they train wants to gain muscle and their advice is largely geared towards that. Many of these guys can't even imagine that someone wouldn't want to have massive muscles. Also…pick up any fitness magazine and it is still largely geared towards "building bigger guns", "bigger pecs", etc.
Thank Goodness For Programs Like CrossFit!
CrossFit is a step in the right direction. It is a program based on functional fitness…building a strong, fast, and fit body. There are CrossFit partners all over the world now who are spreading the word about this type of functional fitness. They are one of the leaders of the pack when it comes to helping people get functionally fit. What is cool is that they aren't taking a franchise approach like Gold's Gym, or 24 Hour Fitness…they are actually challenging the methods of these big franchises. I haven't mentioned them much on my site, but I really admire what they are doing.
Another Guy With the Right Idea…Mark Sisson
Have you guys ever heard of the blog Mark's Daily Apple? This guy has the right idea! He is in his mid 50's and keeps in amazing shape year round. He lives a well balanced life that includes traveling to exotic places. I really admire his blog and his outstanding writing style. This is a fitness blog, that doesn't have that corny "bodybuilding" vibe at all.
Here is an excerpt from his site:
My health philosophy is surprisingly simple. I generally follow a diet based on an understanding of evolutionary science. I think it’s more important to eat, move, and live according to how humans are designed and not according to society’s artificial developments of the last 100 years. Fortunately, this regimen is not only incredibly healthy, it’s quite simple.
In a nutshell:
fresh, organic, unprocessed food – no junk!
daily activity – whether it’s the gym or a walk along the beach, it all counts
plenty of quality sleep
plenty of water, no soda or sweetened drinks
antioxidants galore – the key to limiting stress
a good fish-oil supplement
essential fats, reckless amounts of vegetables, and lean, clean protein
time for fun – don’t take anything too seriously – ethical behavior – because what goes around comes around
taking responsibility for yourself and your life – openness to new things and ideas
Here is a short video of Mark Sisson's sprint routine. I do sprint intervals in a similar fashion, but I have to stretch a bit differently due to a back injury…
[I'm close to 40, but Mark is in his mid 50's! He looks outstanding for any age. Seriously...how many 20 year olds do you know that have a physique like that?]
A "Nice Body" and a "Gym Body" are Entirely Different Things
If you pay attention to Hollywood's sex symbols you will notice something…all of these men and women have that nice balanced look. People like Jessica Alba, Will Smith, Matt Damon, Penelope Cruz, Eva Longoria, etc…all just look fit and attractive. When you look at them the first thing that comes to mind is that they have a "nice body". This is different than looking at a person and thinking "gym body". When you see a really massive guy and girl, you think they must spend a lot of time in the gym. Ideally you want to look really fit, but without the "gym look"…And under no circumstances should you wear cheesy neon gym clothes in public.
A Paradigm Shift is Happening When it Comes to Getting Fit
People are beginning to see a lot of the fitness sites and magazines for what they are…vehicles to sell lots of supplements. I'm not against supplements, I just wouldn't endorse 90% of the stuff out there. Another shift is happening…people are incorporating getting fit without the need for a gym membership. You can get in incredible shape without belonging to a gym. You can get fit while having fun. I love what is happening in this regard. People are getting outside and getting in great shape without the need for super fancy equipment.
Laird Hamilton is A Great Example of the New Trend
Here is a guy who mixes working out with weights with functional workouts…and staying incredibly fit doing something he loves…riding the craziest big waves on the planet! When you think "fitness", envision guys like Laird…not a bodybuilder doing endless sets of reps on a bench press. Get fit, but do it with balance and have some fun! I'll leave you with one of my favorite Laird Hamilton
2010年7月23日金曜日
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January 7, 2008
What Hollywood's Sexiest Actors Can Teach You About Being Attractive to Women
In my opinion, Hollywood actors and celebrities can teach us a bunch about what women find attractive in men. Make no mistake about it, most of these guys are extremely good looking…but we can learn some tips from these guys if we observe them. So let the observations begin!
[Here is a Matt Damon Impersonating Matthew Mcconaughey]
Time to take a break from "sets and reps". If I do nothing but talk about technical stuff, I am going to bore you senseless. I make posts all the time about being physically attractive, let's talk about other pieces of the attraction puzzle.
Matt Damon
Matt Damon Shows Us It's Okay to Be A "Guy's Guy"
You know what is cool about Matt Damon? He reminds us of our college buddy. He is a beer drinking, sports watching, and just plain fun guy. All of us have friends like this. He is your friend that clowns on you for going to be early on a Friday night. He is the same guy who will help you move furniture on his day off. I think women really find him attractive, because he is really comfortable being himself. He doesn't seem like he is trying to impress anyone. Very few people have the capability to really show strangers their true personality. Matt seems to have this down.
Will Smith
Will Shows Us That Smiling Makes Everyone More Attractive
Guys don't smile enough! I need to work on this one. When you are with your friends you probably smile a lot more than when you are amongst strangers. Smiling makes you a more desirable human being. If you want to come off as the "bad boy", that is fine…you still need to smile, but smile in a mischievous way instead. I think it is funny when people try to look tough by not smiling, or look "sophisticated" by not smiling. Will is always smiling which makes him even more attractive to women than he already is. Can you imagine him looking serious all the time? I guarantee you that women wouldn't find him as desirable!
Johnny Depp
Johnny Depp Shows Us That Being Mysterious Is An Attractive Trait
Johnny Depp does an incredible job of being a bit of mystery. When you meet a new woman, you don't want to tell her your life story right off the bat. It pays to hold back at times. Johnny Depp has a great "bad boy" vibe. Even his smile is kind of a smirk (in a good way). His way of dressing and funky style adds even more to the mystery. Don't make the mistake of "blending in" and looking like everyone else at a social event. Stand out in a good, yet "mysterious" way.
Orlando Bloom
Orlando Shows Us That Tons of Women Dig Pretty Boys
There aren't too many guys who are naturally as good looking as Orlando. If you have this type of male model looks, then don't try to downplay them by getting bulky and wearing baseball hats, etc. Dress like a model, spend money and get a great haircut, wear the latest fashions, etc. Other guys poke fun at pretty boys, but mainly because they wish they were naturally as good looking. Guys like Orlando date massive amounts of beautiful women. He would look stupid if he tried to bulk up, get a goatee, etc. Other famous pretty boys include Leonardo DiCaprio, Freddie Prinze Jr, and Ashton Kutcher.
George Clooney
George Shows us to Get Better With Age, Like Fine Wine
Age is no excuse to let yourself go. If you dress well and stay in great shape you can look good your entire life. The great thing is that the older you get, the less attractive people there are at your age. If you commit to staying fit your entire life, you will look better than 99% of the people around you who are in your age bracket. Heck…if you get really fit and really take care of yourself, you will look better than people 15-20 years younger than you. If you stay slim, your face won't sag as you get older. This is a HUGE key to looking good as you age.
Matthew McConaughey
Matthew McConaughey Shows Us to Never Wear a Shirt!
Obviously I'm messing with ya (see the Matt Damon video above…it will make sense). What is great about Matthew is that he does what he wants. He seems like a guy who follows his own path in life and doesn't care about what people think. Women like guys who aren't just trying to say and do what they think women want to hear. Matthew has an attitude of "take me or leave me, I could care less". The ironic thing about "not caring" is that this is the point where women will begin to "care for" (be attracted to) you.
As Always…Send Me Your Comments!
I'd really enjoy hearing from a bunch of the female readers especially. Just a reminder…your posts won't show up immediately until I approve them. I usually moderate my comments early in the morning and late at night. I really love hearing from all of you
What Hollywood's Sexiest Actors Can Teach You About Being Attractive to Women
In my opinion, Hollywood actors and celebrities can teach us a bunch about what women find attractive in men. Make no mistake about it, most of these guys are extremely good looking…but we can learn some tips from these guys if we observe them. So let the observations begin!
[Here is a Matt Damon Impersonating Matthew Mcconaughey]
Time to take a break from "sets and reps". If I do nothing but talk about technical stuff, I am going to bore you senseless. I make posts all the time about being physically attractive, let's talk about other pieces of the attraction puzzle.
Matt Damon
Matt Damon Shows Us It's Okay to Be A "Guy's Guy"
You know what is cool about Matt Damon? He reminds us of our college buddy. He is a beer drinking, sports watching, and just plain fun guy. All of us have friends like this. He is your friend that clowns on you for going to be early on a Friday night. He is the same guy who will help you move furniture on his day off. I think women really find him attractive, because he is really comfortable being himself. He doesn't seem like he is trying to impress anyone. Very few people have the capability to really show strangers their true personality. Matt seems to have this down.
Will Smith
Will Shows Us That Smiling Makes Everyone More Attractive
Guys don't smile enough! I need to work on this one. When you are with your friends you probably smile a lot more than when you are amongst strangers. Smiling makes you a more desirable human being. If you want to come off as the "bad boy", that is fine…you still need to smile, but smile in a mischievous way instead. I think it is funny when people try to look tough by not smiling, or look "sophisticated" by not smiling. Will is always smiling which makes him even more attractive to women than he already is. Can you imagine him looking serious all the time? I guarantee you that women wouldn't find him as desirable!
Johnny Depp
Johnny Depp Shows Us That Being Mysterious Is An Attractive Trait
Johnny Depp does an incredible job of being a bit of mystery. When you meet a new woman, you don't want to tell her your life story right off the bat. It pays to hold back at times. Johnny Depp has a great "bad boy" vibe. Even his smile is kind of a smirk (in a good way). His way of dressing and funky style adds even more to the mystery. Don't make the mistake of "blending in" and looking like everyone else at a social event. Stand out in a good, yet "mysterious" way.
Orlando Bloom
Orlando Shows Us That Tons of Women Dig Pretty Boys
There aren't too many guys who are naturally as good looking as Orlando. If you have this type of male model looks, then don't try to downplay them by getting bulky and wearing baseball hats, etc. Dress like a model, spend money and get a great haircut, wear the latest fashions, etc. Other guys poke fun at pretty boys, but mainly because they wish they were naturally as good looking. Guys like Orlando date massive amounts of beautiful women. He would look stupid if he tried to bulk up, get a goatee, etc. Other famous pretty boys include Leonardo DiCaprio, Freddie Prinze Jr, and Ashton Kutcher.
George Clooney
George Shows us to Get Better With Age, Like Fine Wine
Age is no excuse to let yourself go. If you dress well and stay in great shape you can look good your entire life. The great thing is that the older you get, the less attractive people there are at your age. If you commit to staying fit your entire life, you will look better than 99% of the people around you who are in your age bracket. Heck…if you get really fit and really take care of yourself, you will look better than people 15-20 years younger than you. If you stay slim, your face won't sag as you get older. This is a HUGE key to looking good as you age.
Matthew McConaughey
Matthew McConaughey Shows Us to Never Wear a Shirt!
Obviously I'm messing with ya (see the Matt Damon video above…it will make sense). What is great about Matthew is that he does what he wants. He seems like a guy who follows his own path in life and doesn't care about what people think. Women like guys who aren't just trying to say and do what they think women want to hear. Matthew has an attitude of "take me or leave me, I could care less". The ironic thing about "not caring" is that this is the point where women will begin to "care for" (be attracted to) you.
As Always…Send Me Your Comments!
I'd really enjoy hearing from a bunch of the female readers especially. Just a reminder…your posts won't show up immediately until I approve them. I usually moderate my comments early in the morning and late at night. I really love hearing from all of you
2010年7月22日木曜日
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July 21, 2007
The Workout Routine of David Beckham
Updated July 22, 2007
So…do I know David Beckham's exact workout routine? No I don't…but I'm convinced that he is very lean due to his sport. How many chubby football (soccer) players do you know? Well…every time I have watched the World Cup I have looked for someone out of shape, but I've never found anybody.
You can't say the same for other sports. There are quite a few pudgy guys in professional baseball as well as American Football.
The sport of football (soccer) is basically an example of one really long interval workout. It has been proven that interval training is much more effective at burning body fat than "target heart rate" cardio. This is a big reason that football (soccer) players are absolutely ripped. If you want to read a detailed article about interval training workouts <---click here.
Does David Beckham have a lot of muscle? Well, no he doesn't. Do most women think he is ridiculously attractive? You bet they do! It really goes to show you that it pays to be lean vs. having a bunch of muscle. The nice thing about being lean is that it leans your face out as well. It gives you more of a square jawed angular look to your face which women find attractive.
Next time you go to the gym, ask yourself where you are spending your time. If you want to become more attractive to women, you probably want to devote more time in your workout routine to cardio. David Beckham is a great role model for guys in this regard.
The Workout Routine of David Beckham
Updated July 22, 2007
So…do I know David Beckham's exact workout routine? No I don't…but I'm convinced that he is very lean due to his sport. How many chubby football (soccer) players do you know? Well…every time I have watched the World Cup I have looked for someone out of shape, but I've never found anybody.
You can't say the same for other sports. There are quite a few pudgy guys in professional baseball as well as American Football.
The sport of football (soccer) is basically an example of one really long interval workout. It has been proven that interval training is much more effective at burning body fat than "target heart rate" cardio. This is a big reason that football (soccer) players are absolutely ripped. If you want to read a detailed article about interval training workouts <---click here.
Does David Beckham have a lot of muscle? Well, no he doesn't. Do most women think he is ridiculously attractive? You bet they do! It really goes to show you that it pays to be lean vs. having a bunch of muscle. The nice thing about being lean is that it leans your face out as well. It gives you more of a square jawed angular look to your face which women find attractive.
Next time you go to the gym, ask yourself where you are spending your time. If you want to become more attractive to women, you probably want to devote more time in your workout routine to cardio. David Beckham is a great role model for guys in this regard.
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