A Xavi's life: August 2015

Monday, 31 August 2015

Exercise results make you smile! #smile #smiley #results #happy

via Dilly's Personal Training http://ift.tt/1fT9VmL

Why Calisthenics Are The Best

Calisthenics, in simple terms, are body weight exercises. They don’t require any weight but they do require hard work and determination. I use these types of exercises all the time with my clients and I believe they are better than lifting weights for the few simple reasons listed below.

They’re fun!
Calisthenics are great fun. You can bet your bottom dollar you’ll laugh, possibly cry, definitely get frustrated but then feel utter elation doing calisthenics. They’re awesome! Don’t believe me? Get together with some friends and family and try to do a handstand. They’ll be some hilarious attempts, some close misses and maybe even some people who have the strength to do it. The amount of times I’ve been mid pull up and done the wiggly leg thing (if you’ve tried you’ll know exactly what I mean!) to try to get that little bit further and then fallen apart laughing at myself or had someone else in tears laughing watching me. It’s fun trying, failing and it’s even more fun succeeding.

No gym membership
£40 a month to be cooped up inside with a bunch of sweaty adults?! Sounds like my kind of nightmare. Gyms either work for you or they don’t. I’ve found I don’t like that kind of environment. Sometimes it’s like being back in high school at the gym with people forming cliques and everyone staring at you as you walk in the door because you dared entered their threshold. I also find the women will be segregated into the cardio arena of treadmills and bikes whereas the males linger in the weights area. Not for me. Outside in the fresh air you don’t have to pay a penny and you get the benefits of additional oxygen. We are blessed to have some truly beautiful parks and locations in Ipswich so why not use them?! Yes the weather is changeable but we’re British, we should be used to that by now. If you need to put layers on then put them on. We see better results from oxygen rich environments so get away from germsville in the gym and get outside!

You can see results
When you can do one more pull up than last week, when you can raise those legs higher and work those abs harder, when you’re doing more push ups, when you’re achieving goals and setting new ones it feels great. I’ve known many females who couldn’t do push ups when we first started training who are now knocking on the door of double figures. You can really see the results happening if you keep at it. And there’s no limits, as you reach one goal there’s so many more you can do. Calisthenics are so diverse it’s like the door to Narnia. You’ll be hooked and you won’t want to go back to the wardrobe!

Injuries are less common
I believe people are much less likely to get injuries using this method. Why? Because you’re using your own body weight so it’s relative to you. When I’ve been in gyms in the past I have seen people adopt some awful techniques. Techniques that make me think they actually wouldn’t mind breaking their back because that’s exactly what it looks like they’re trying to achieve! Form is still crucial in body weight exercises but in my opinion people seem to find this easier. So risk of injury is lower. Also, a lot of body weight exercises will help to make you stronger overall (see next paragraph) which can mean you are at a decreased risk of injury.

You’ll be stronger overall
As mentioned above, this is another fantastic benefit. Many calisthenics adopt compound movements so more than one muscle group is working at a time. This makes you stronger overall and also means you are using more fuel throughout your workout which means more fat burn, woo hoo! I also believe it works a different variety of muscle, tendons and ligaments making them stronger to support your frame and keep you working at your best. In addition to this, most calisthenics will mean you have to adopt your core stability whilst doing them and a strong and stable core is key to a stronger you in general.

If it’s good enough for Shaun T, it’s good enough for me!
This is the guy that really got me passionate about these exercises. He’s an inspiration to many worldwide for a number of reasons but for me it’s just the sheer strength his programmes give your body. If you haven’t heard or seen anything of Shaun T and his insanity programmes you can find out more here (insanity workout) This guy looks great, he’s a great motivator and he gets your results. The only problem for some people is that the exercises he makes you do are so high intensity it puts a lot of people off (although he does encourage you to go at your own pace). However, you don’t have to start off at this intensity, there are lots of different exercises you can incorporate without high intensity. If you look on my website (dillys.co.uk) or the Dilly’s Personal Training YouTube channel there is an example of a HIIT (high intensity interval training) programme that you can try first. So start changing up your workout and include some different calisthenics to really see results and to challenge yourself further!

Of course, it depends on your training goal. If you want to stack on size and you want huge biceps then lifting weights in the gym is probably what you need. Most people don’t need or want to look that big. They want to tone, to look leaner and be stronger in themselves. You do not need expensive equipment or stuffy gyms for that. What you do need is to learn to use your own body weight effectively to see incredible results! If you would like to know more information please use the contact me section on my website to do just that or come along to the bootcamp I run Sunday’s at 9am at Christchurch park where I can show you exactly how to utilise your environment to get the results you’ve always dreamed.

via Dilly's Personal Training http://ift.tt/1N6l56d

Motorola's new Moto 360 Sport model breaks cover

We've already seen the upcoming Moto 360 sequel(s) quite a bit, but now another model has surfaced. Thanks to @upleaks, there's the news that the next line of Motorola smartwatches will also include a sport option. Based on what appears to be a leaked press image/render, the Moto 360 Sport will arrive in three colors while still carrying the same circular face and dreaded "flat tire" look. The bands on the active model also don't carry the same pins as the leaked 2015 unit, so we'll be curious to see if you can swap out the straps with ease. If you'll recall, Apple did something similar with its Watch by offering options for both active and fashion-minded folks. @upleaks also says that while the new Moto 360 will arrive in September, this newly outed Sport model won't be available until November.

moto 360(2nd gen) and moto 360 Sport. http://pic.twitter.com/xKtUOiOqvP
— upleaks (@upleaks) August 31, 2015

Filed under: Wearables

Comments

Via: TalkAndroid

Source: @upleaks (1), (2)

Tags: leak, moto360, moto360sport, motorola, smartwatch, wearable, wearables

via Engadget Full RSS Feed http://ift.tt/1X5JL1O

And here are the after photos. Shot with a better camera this...

And here are the after photos. Shot with a better camera this time but as you can see I look more defined. My abs are starting to show and I look leaner in general. It’s been a month of hard work to get to these changes but I’ve enjoyed it and I’m pleased with how I look. Month on month if I keep building on it I will improve. Small changes make a big difference so start making yours today and see the difference you can make month after month. Healthy, sustained results take time but it’s worth every single second because you only get one body and one life so make it count!

via Dilly's 28 Day Challenge http://ift.tt/1hP0TZT

The Beginner's Guide to Safe Urban Running

Running in the heart of a metropolitan city can be a lot different than running in a quiet neighborhood or on a trail . The scenery can be an obstacle in its own right, and there are potential dangers that lurk literally around every corner. Fortunately, if you know how to navigate them, running in the city can be a great way to stay in shape.http://ift.tt/1KyS3u7...

via Lifehacker http://ift.tt/1Et6L4T

Use an Old Kindle to Share Messages on the Fridge Electronically

Sure, writing a note on a piece of paper and plopping a magnet on it to stick it to a refrigerator works perfectly fine. But if you have an old Kindle around and want an over-engineered, but fun new way to leave fridge messages, DIYer Pete Vojtek shows you how to display notes on a Kindle.

via Lifehacker http://ift.tt/1LEcF2H

Sunday, 30 August 2015

ClearLock Blocks Your Distracting Apps For a While

Android: Your phone would be a walking distraction machine if it were capable of walking. For the times you need to focus, ClearLock can help by blocking your most distracting apps for a set duration.

via Lifehacker http://ift.tt/1UfLliJ

The many (surprisingly realistic) hacks of 'Mr. Robot'

Most infosec pros agree that few Hollywood films or TV shows have gotten hacking as "right" as USA's Mr. Robot. The show's creator, Sam Esmail, told Engadget, "The hacker side of it actually was a combination of my frustration with the way hacker culture and tech culture was represented in Hollywood. I thought it was a very inaccurate, forced and cartoonish way of representing that kind of a culture."

Getting hacks and hacking right on Mr. Robot means the tools and techniques pull from work done by security researchers in real life. In fact, it's not uncommon to see hackers tweet that they spotted a colleagues' research on episodes of the show. This is all in large part because it's a TV show about hacking that chooses accuracy over drama. Mr. Robot's technical consult, Michael Bazzell, told Forbes, "We don't need to fake it. ... We want that code to be accurate so that even the most sophisticated hacker or technical person out there will not roll their eyes at a scene."

So while we all wait patiently for Mr. Robot's season one finale, let's take a look back at Mr. Robot's notable hacks and the researchers who made them possible.

Slideshow-316039

Filed under: Internet, Software

Comments

Tags: entertainment, hacking, MrRobot, security, UsaNetwork

via Engadget Full RSS Feed http://ift.tt/1KTBFAm

Top 10 Things You Can Do with a Slow Cooker That Don't Involve Food

The slow cooker (or crock pot) is a wonderful appliance for hands-off cooking, but the gentle, slow heating process can also be used for other things unrelated to food. Such as these ten things.

via Lifehacker http://ift.tt/1NZUeFY

Friday, 28 August 2015

Stop Chasing Inbox Zero, Practice Attention Management Instead

Clearing out everything in your inbox feels great. You get a sense of accomplishment and your to-do list feels a little less burdensome. Except, productivity isn’t measured by how many emails you answer. Instead, learn to manage how you spend your attention.

via Lifehacker http://ift.tt/1LFYjll

Why You Should Add Electrolyte Packets to Your Outdoor Survival Kit

Staying healthy and hydrated when you’re outdoors hiking and camping is important, but you only have so much packing space for food, water, and supplies. Add a few packets of electrolyte powder to your pack, or better yet, your first aid kit, as a lightweight way to stay hydrated and replenish nutrients when food or water are scarce.

via Lifehacker http://ift.tt/1F2KqWG