MuadDib

"If you die, I didn't kill you, you drowned"

A Relaxed Life

Death Poem

I've been mulling over the confluence of martial arts, consciousness work, and meditation, along with insights into self and mind, and listening to musings from Russel Brand and Sam Harris on their journeys with Jiu-Jitsu in particular. Interestingly, martial arts might have emerged from meditation, where monks developing ailments from sitting for extended periods began incorporating movements into their meditations, as Ralston describes in the opening pages of "The Book of Not Knowing." Or perhaps meditative states were discovered and brought back to cushions in everyday life in the altered states of consciousness that fighting for one's life induces. I remember watching a video on using clubs as a form of moving meditation to increase strength by Mark Wildman. He speaks of sitting in meditation in times past as being a healthy thing for average people who were much more active on a daily basis than we are today. We don't need more sit down meditation, we're all in office chairs working hard on getting to the bottom of our tik tock reels. Needless to say, a whole dimension of self-discovery and self-actualization can occur in these treacherous waters. Alfred Lord Tennyson's Ulysses is gently wafting beneath the surface of my conscious thought as I write this. There is nothing like a good strangling to help you grasp concepts such as 'surviving a self' and Leo's explanations of self-deception with more depth and clarity than you ever could in any sober state of mind. There are lots of things that can armbar the scientific method. God can armbar atheism while tickling its armpit. A running theme I've picked up on is the issue of pacing for beginners. According to John Danaher, you should basically spend your first 6-8 months learning to be a good bottom bitch. I read Josh Wiazkins's book "The Art of Learning", and he talks about depth, as opposed to breadth of knowledge of techniques, as being most important. If you know how to do a few things exceptionally well, you will win more fights than someone who knows how to do a lot of things terribly. I just see red stars bro.

Nerds and Jocks A man's body and mind can be destroyed, but you can never take away his belt. A man's belt is sacred. It is written.

Here is mike changs 60 minute flow routine. I know he had a sketchy health and fitness channel before (six pack shortcuts) that youtube took action on due to reports of scams, so be careful with his stuff. To me, this routine looks pretty good as a stage green holistic approach to body work. I am taking this as a scaffold to try and build my own daily 60 minute routine that covers a lot of basic, strength, flexibility and breath exercises. With kettlebell work thrown in. Hops - Begin with light hops to loosen the entire body, focusing on relaxing the shoulders to relieve any stress. Slaps (Qi Gong) - Full-body tapping, starting from the legs and moving upwards, to stimulate blood flow, energy (Chi) circulation around the eyes, nasal passages, and ears. Face/Head Pressure Points - Use knuckles to apply gentle pressure on the sides of the face and above the lip, activating energy points. Eye Rotation/Tongue Movement - Perform eye rotations in both directions and move the tongue up/down and in circles to release tension. Head Movements - Nod the head up and down 12 times, then perform head circles to enhance neck flexibility. Wrist Waves/Circles - Loosen the wrists with gentle waving motions and circular movements. Drop Down Arms - Lift and drop the arms with gravity to help release tension and encourage energy flow. Heart Opener (Arm Self-Hugs) - Open and close the arms, simulating hugs, to open the chest and massage the shoulder area. Twist (Arm Swings/Jelly) - Rotate the torso, allowing the arms to swing freely, massaging the body, and further loosening the torso and shoulders. Hip Circles - Perform large circles with the hips to increase mobility and flexibility, alternating directions. Kidney Bounce - Gentle bouncing with hands on kidneys, massaging the sides and intestines, promoting internal organ stimulation. Backward and Forward Shoulder Arcs - Perform backward and forward shoulder arcs to enhance shoulder mobility and strength. Light Jumping with Gorilla Breathing - Light jumps combined with deep, controlled breathing to prepare the body for more intense activities. Bodyweight Exercises Round 1: Pushups - Various types, focusing on upper body strength. Pullups/Prone Cobras - For back and shoulder strength; prone cobras as an alternative if no pull-up bar is available. Dips with Chairs - Targets the triceps and chest. Handstand/Pike Pushups - Enhances shoulder strength and stability. Squats - Builds leg strength and stability. Lunges - Improves lower body strength and balance. Leg Raises - Strengthen the core and lower back. Running in Place/Knees to Chest - Improves cardiovascular health and leg strength. Kicks - Enhances flexibility and strength in the legs. Punches - Works on arm strength and coordination. Jumps/Hops - Increases leg power and cardiovascular endurance. Plank - Strengthens the core and stabilizes the shoulders. 2nd Round Starting at Pushups - Repeat the strength training segment for enhanced muscle building and endurance. Sitting Forward Bends - Stretches the back and hamstrings. Forward Bend Between Split Legs - Increases flexibility in the hamstrings and lower back. Forward Bend Over Individual Legs - Stretches each leg individually for balanced flexibility. Sitting Side Bends with Split Legs - Enhances lateral flexibility. Pigeon Bend - Opens up the hips and stretches the glutes. Twists - One Leg - Stretches the spine and shoulders. Hug Knees into Chest - Relieves tension in the lower back. Plow - Stretches the back and neck, improving flexibility. Deep Breathing/Fast/Slow, 20 Deep Inhales and Exhales - Controlled deep breathing to oxygenate the body, followed by a period of fast and slow breaths to increase awareness and presence. Shivasana - Conclude the session in Shivasana to fully relax the body, integrate the practice's benefits, and solidify the state of calm and clarity achieved through the routine

Look out for spazing dunning kruger white belts. Very dangerous opponents.

Signed up for my first jiu jitsu class next week. I've been BJJ curious for years, but last week I got tipped over the edge by almost getting into a street fight while at work. I did about 100-250 hours of Judo, Karate, Taikwando, Muay thai as a kid (ages 6-14) so I've always had a seed of martial arts in my subconscious that's ready to blossom now. Step 1, takedown: Step 2, options: LETS GOOOOOO!!! 10-15 years to Black belt. ... hope you don't mind us clogging up your journal, lol.

Deadlifts and squats are bread-and-butter functional strength patterns, but your form needs to be mastered to ensure you keep your lower back healthy. It's easy to fuck it up for life. Same with kettlebell swings. That feeling that your spine is about to snap under a heavy weight is great though. Good discussion on some of the never ending trade off's in exercising that need to be balanced depending on your goals and current condition. Just spit ballin here, btw.

Autumn Rate my poo Boo

As I said. I don't think you appreciate the simple math of how much less work your body has to do once you are fit to function normally. My resting heart rate is in the 40s, when I am just doing regular day-to-day stuff my heart rate doesn't go above 100. You have to sleep at least 6 hours a day on average, no matter how active you are. All of these factors combined mean I would have to spend at least 5 hours a day in moderate to high-intensity exercise just to get back to the same amount of heartbeats per day as an unfit person. I would then have to spend a few more hours exercising like that each day for my heart to start being overused, and yes my body would likely break down before my heart did. As for the high sex drive, it's only 2 minutes here and there each day, so that's not a lot. Also, serious athletes are perfectly aware of this. They know recovery is just as important as work done because it's the combination that leads to improvement. Most athletes start out overworking and learn this the hard way, so I don't agree with this: I'd be curious to see which studies you have read. What was their methodology for selecting subjects? Were they looking at calories consumed among inactive people? Active people? A combination? We want to avoid that pesky linear and unscientific thinking you are so upset about, no?

Nyad

The heart works harder during exercise, but as you get fitter it becomes a stronger, more efficient system in conjunction with the vascular and respiratory systems. So it ends up working LESS in all the time you are not exercising. There is a point of diminishing returns, where too much exercise leads to premature death, but the average person doesnt have to worry about that... it really is an extreme amount of exercise. For example, lets say you and I start out with the same fitness levels and hearts and we both have 10,000,000 beats left until we die. I start exercising 1 hr a day in which my heart rate increases to 160bpm and you dont. To begin we both have an average heart rate of 65bpm throughout the day. 65bpm x 24hrs = 1560 beats per day But now I am exercising for an hour so my heart is beating more: 65bpm x 23hrs + 160bpm x 1hr = 1655 beats per day I continue for a year, but as I get fitter my average heart rate through the day gets lower because all my vascular systems are more efficient, down to 50 bpm through a day, and I keep exercising for an hour at 160bpm: 50bpm x 23hrs + 160bpm x 1hr = 1310 beats per day Now for the rest of my life my heart is beating 250 times less than yours each day. This is a simplified example, but its how it works. In reality if you worked out for an hour a day at that intensity, you would get much greater benefits. Not just for your heart, but all your systems including your brain, which will be getting a lifetime of improved blood supply etc ... aerobic exercise is one of the best protective factors for age related cognitive decline. So now we're 50, my heart is beating less, my brain is working better and my dick is getting more blood than yours.

Big kahuna smoothie - the cornerstone of any nutritious breakfast 1large banana 300mls Almond milk 1 tbsp flax seed 1 tbsp sunflower kernels 1 tbsp chia seed 30gr scoop plant-based protein powder (complete essential AA profile) 1/2 cup frozen blueberries 1 tsp matcha powder 1 tbsp black maca powder 1/2 cup sprouting buckwheat I keep everything needed to make it within 2m of each other, and most things are stored in pop-top glass containers to save time with prep. I can make the whole thing in 2 min. While prepping I will often poach 2 eggs in the microwave and have them as a side dish. (poke yolks with a fork to stop them from exploding)

You could replace 'navy seal' with any other pursuit a person may find personally meaningful. Taking 5-meo-dmt to explore consciousness for example, or 20+gr of shrooms, or doing a 9 day SDS. Or just getting over depression, weight loss, starting a business etc. Please stop being dense, people are going to read that genetics govern their destiny when the truth isn't as straightforward. Genetics are as imaginary as brains and chimpanzees in the end. Show me a chimpanzee that isnt successful. The NBA is often brought up as the prototypical steelman argument for genetic determinism as its the sport most heavily influenced by genetics in the world. Even so, you could aspire to a career or profession on the periphery of the NBA and live passionately. For example, you could become a data scientist and write books about every facet of player selection and greatness, as Seth Stephens-Davidowitz did, or you could become a podcaster who interviews such people, or a coach that revolutionizes teamplay like doc rivers, or you could become a dunkking dunker that leaves shaq speechless. Dont forget, even in the NBA itself there are exceptions. Never say 'never' just be realistic about your chances and then decide if you want to go for it, while keping your mind open to possibilities you can't yet see.

All true, but think of it this way. If you told the average person they had a hole in their heart they wouldn't even attempt to become a Navy Seal or run 100 miles for fear of dying, let alone failing. The true limiting factor in most cases is mindset.

He achieved all that before the surgeries, he couldn't afford them. The military paid for them once he was a seal. I don't think it's a stretch to say that a fucked up heart is a significant handicap when trying to complete some of the most demanding physical training in the world and run 100 miles in under 20 hours, irrespective of whatever other physical advantages he may have. Also, I never said anything that contradicted what you were saying, just the way you express it can skew people's bias away from working harder to achieve their dreams.

He completed Navy Seal training including 3 hell weeks after being rolled back due to fractured patella, shins, and feet with a negative buoyant body composition (basically couldn't swim) after losing 106lbs (48kg) in 3 months to make the weight cutoff (without any special education or guidance) ran 100 miles in under 20 hours with no serious training ran 205 miles with training ... and much, much more with sickle cell trait and an undetected atrial septal defect so large he needed 2 specialized heart surgeries over a 2 year period to fix. He is not at all about the 'alpha' grindset mentality, just mentality. Genetics play a very large role in outcomes, but the magnitude of the effect of mentality is sorely underestimated and overlooked by modern humans who have a large bias against developing discipline and a capacity to endure discomfort. Chalking results up to 'mostly genetics' obfuscates this fact from people and can be a disservice to them if not properly contextualized. No matter how you slice it, Goggins is an inconvenient example of what's possible for a human being to accomplish even with extreme handicaps in life.

This cost 4 times as much as my dreadmill, but it's time to level up. https://www.aaaracing.com.au/bvrt100s Sat, 22 June 2024 - be there or be square.