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Powerlifting Meet Complete Check List & Infographics

DOWNLOAD THE COMPLETE MEET CHECKLIST INFOGRAPHICS Download Loading… Sent! Check email Want more free stuff? totalbodylab.com/guide Lifting Equipment Download my powerlifting guide if you want the below equipment, recovery & prep tips in one place. Lifting Belt approved by your federation Shoes: deadlift shoes, bench shoes, squat shoes Singlet Approved underwear (some federations allow commando) Plain

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Body dysmorphia

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5VyN5HG5uNU Many of us have a constant battle within ourselves when it comes to our bodies, due to the unrealistic body standards in our society, many people (especially women), feel as though their bodies must be perfect. While some people may exercise and change their diet in order to maintain their figure, someone suffering from

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Did you know that “natural” has no legal definition?

That’s right, that word on the package of whatever you buy can mean ANYTHING the manufacturer wants your imagination to depict! Why do you obsess about “natural” things anyways? Everything on planet earth is natural, and a chemical at the same time. We’re all chemicals made out of water, inorganic ions, and carbon-containing (organic) molecules.

You know what is natural though?

Tobacco, poison ivy, deadly nightshade, fugu fish, fresh cassava root (contains enough cyanide to cause full paralysis!), green cashews and almonds, raw potato skins and sprouts (cause nerve damage and may kill you!) There are also TONS of poisonous mushrooms and venomous animals!

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We didn’t evolve to exercise… so why do we need it?

Endurance exercises like walking and running over extended periods of time are necessary to activate many of the muscles anti-inflammatory and metabolic regulating functions, as well as maintain cardiac health. While weight training does not provide these benefits to the level of endurance exercises, it is critical to maintain muscle mass, strength, and functionality of the muscle itself, especially as we age. Exercise won’t help you stay healthier if you’re too weak to even exercise.

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