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Mar 15, 2023 12 tweets 6 min read Read on X
"Sitting is the new smoking."

Yup. If you sit more than 6 hours a day, you're destroying your body and ruining your health.

Here are 5 exercises to reverse the damages of sitting: Image
Why is sitting the new smoking? It leads to:

• Bad posture
• Aches & pains
• Obesity & fat gain
• Diabetes & Insulin Resistance
• Bad mood, depression & anxiety

Below are 5 exercises that will reset your body and reverse the damages of sitting:
1. 90/90 Transitions

If you have a desk job, you have a tight low back and hips.

The 90/90 Transitions will take care of that.

Aim for 20 reps total (10 per side).
2. Side-to-Side Scap Pull

Sitting stiffens the upper back, shoulders & ribcage.

This exercise strengthens AND stretches the upper back and shoulders.

Keep your feet on a box/bench to keep your spine in the correct position.

Aim for 20 reps total.
3. Glute Bridges w/ Reaches

Your glutes get weak when you sit for long periods.

This leads to poor posture and low-back pain.

Do 10 reps and use the reach to keep your abs on.
4. Wall Deadbug Holds

A weak core = poor posture.

Press your low back into the ground & your hands against the wall. Hold for 30-60s.

If this position is too hard, bring your knees closer to your chest. Image
5. Foam Roller Hamstring Bridge

Weak hamstrings compress the low back by placing your pelvis in an anterior pelvic tilt.

Press your feet into the foam roller, scoop the tailbone & fire the hamstrings.

Hold for 30-60s. Image
6. Just F***ing Walk

Your ancestors walked over 20,000 steps a day.

The average desk worker gets less than 2,000.

It's no wonder everyone's body is so messed up.

Find ways to get more steps in:

• Take the stairs
• Take calls on the go
• Buy an under-desk treadmill Image
Modern life makes it extremely difficult to have a healthy body.

Be intentional with how much you sit and seek ways to get more movement in throughout the day.

Your body will thank you!
P.S. @WarrenEnglish_ and I are looking for 2 men who want to:

• Move pain-free
• Shred 20-30lbs of fat
• Build 5-10lbs of muscle

In the next 90 days.

(1.5 hours a week required)

DM me "READY" and I'll send you the details.

Click to DM me 👇
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@WarrenEnglish_ This is for you if you've tried to get lean in the past but have failed (results guaranteed). ImageImageImageImage
@WarrenEnglish_ Thank you for reading!

Credit to David Grey Rehab for the amazing exercises.

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Sep 17
Harsh truth:

Cardio is a stupid way to lose fat.

If you have 30 pounds of stubborn belly fat to lose by Christmas, read this: Image
Cardio doesn't burn as many calories as you think.

A 30-minute jog? About 300 calories. That's one cookie.

Plus, your body adapts quickly, making cardio less effective over time.
Excessive cardio can lead to muscle loss.

When you're in a calorie deficit, your body may break down muscle for energy.

This slows your metabolism, making fat loss even harder.
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2. Everything in moderation is fine—including the occasional glass of wine

3. Lifting weights 3-4 times a week is the best thing you can do for your masculinity Image
4. Walking isn't sexy, but it burns calories and won't burn you out like intense cardio

5. Never skimp out on protein unless you don't want muscles
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A hill I'm willing to die on:

Cardio is a waste of time if you want to lose fat.

Here's why (science-backed): Image
Don't get me wrong.

Cardio burns calories. So yeah—it'll help you lose weight. In theory.

The problem starts when you realize how brutal it is for beginners.

Gasping for air, knees in pain, feeling like you're gonna pass out.

This isn't fun. And there's more... Image
Cardio increases hunger, making it harder to stick to your diet.

But the worst part?

Cardio doesn't really build muscle, so you end up "skinny fat" instead of lean and strong.

So enough with cardio.

Here's your roadmap for fat loss success:
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No amount of exercise will make up for a sh*t diet.

Here are 8 simple meals to make you leaner than 98% of the population:

(cook in 15 minutes or less)
BREAKFAST

1) Eggs with Avocado & Vegetables

→ 1/2 avocado
→ Slice of tomato
→ Sea salt and pepper
→ 3-5 pasture-raised eggs
→ Cook in grass-fed ghee or tallow
→ Large serving of dark, leafy greens

Cook the eggs and greens in separate pans. ~8min total. Image
2) Berry Protein Smoothie

→ 1 tsp cinnamon
→ 1 tbsp chia seeds
→ 6 oz full-fat coconut milk
→ 1/2 cup frozen mixed berries
→ 1/2 cup of grass-fed yogurt
→ 1-2 tbsp of raw almond butter
→ 1-2 scoops of vanilla whey isolate

Place everything in a blender and blend! Image
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My nutrition, training, and lifestyle blueprint:
Nutrition:

• 5g of creatine daily
• 3 meals, 1 snack per day
• 3-6 fruits + veggies a day
• 40g+ of protein per meal/snack
Nutrition Continued:

• <3 alcoholic beverages a week
• finish eating 2-3 hours before bed
• optional 14-18 hour fast 1x a week
• wait 60min after waking to ingest caffeine
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But it’s causing heart disease, diabetes, and numerous cancers behind the scenes.

A thread on losing your visceral fat (this might just save your life): Image
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Visceral fat is the deep belly fat that surrounds your organs.

Unlike surface-level belly fat, it releases toxic chemicals and massive amounts of inflammation.

It's the hard "beer belly" that pushes out your belly. Image
But why is it so dangerous?

Visceral fat leads to chronic inflammation, high blood pressure, and insulin resistance.

Then, eventually, the 4 Horsemen of Chronic Disease:

1. Heart Disease
2. Alzheimers
3. Diabetes
4. Cancer
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