From 53113f2ee9765715dfd985a614fc56cc60f5ef40 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: David Gasquez Date: Thu, 19 Sep 2024 10:33:33 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] =?UTF-8?q?feat:=20=F0=9F=9A=80=20Enhance=20fitness=20advi?= =?UTF-8?q?ce=20and=20resources?= MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit - Added counterpoint on muscle mass impact on metabolism. - Suggested training each muscle group 6-20 sets per week, 2+ times a week. - Updated various fitness resource links and descriptions. - Emphasized the importance of positive reinforcement in life advice. --- Fitness.md | 21 +++++++++++---------- Life Advice.md | 1 + 2 files changed, 12 insertions(+), 10 deletions(-) diff --git a/Fitness.md b/Fitness.md index 4c002e1..5b4cc0b 100644 --- a/Fitness.md +++ b/Fitness.md @@ -3,13 +3,14 @@ - Exercise helps make better use of the [[Nutrition|foods you are eating]] and produces the hormones you need to [[Thinking|think clearly]]. - Your body is your vessel for life's journey - treat it accordingly. Fitness and [[Nutrition]] are the rising tide that floats all boats. They are multipliers for everything. - Never sit for prolonged times. Take breaks standing or walking around. - - [Going for a walk has lots benefits](https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/walking-for-good-health). Around 30 minutes a day on most days of the week is a great way to improve or maintain your overall health. -- [Having more muscle mass will increase your metabolic rate and help you stay lean more time](https://youtu.be/IX7MZrgIycw). +- [Going for a walk has lots benefits](https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/walking-for-good-health). Around 30 minutes a day on most days of the week is a great way to improve or maintain your overall health. +- [Having more muscle mass will increase your metabolic rate and help you stay lean more time](https://youtu.be/IX7MZrgIycw). Or perhaps [it doesn't](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSSkDos2hzo)! - Lifting weights makes you stronger and healthier, improves your posture, makes you less injury prone, and strengthens your bones. - - If you train for strength rest for at least 4 minutes before doing another set. + - If you train for strength rest for at least 4 minutes before doing another set to maximize recovery. - Cardio helps stabilize hormone levels, improves endurance and recovery, helps the body fuel calories away from the fat cells and into the muscle, helps with weight maintenance, generally keeps you healthy, and finally burns calories. -- For fat loss, HIIT is better than cardio. More muscle, higher metabolism. +- For fat loss, HIIT is better than cardio. - Static stretching (any stretching done in place, holding for X number of seconds) should never be done before exercise. Instead, perform active movements simulating the exercise you are about to perform. +- Aim for 6 to 20 sets per muscle per week and hit each muscle group at least 2 times per week. ## Posture @@ -21,13 +22,13 @@ ## Resources -- [Fitness Reddit Wiki](https://www.reddit.com/r/Fitness/wiki/) - Extensive resource of fitness information, contributed to by the community and curated by the moderators +- [Fitness Reddit Wiki](https://thefitness.wiki/) - Extensive resource of fitness information, contributed to by the community and curated by the moderators. - [Simple Science Fitness](https://ss.fitness/) - Everything you need to know about eating and exercising backed by science -- [Body Weight Fitness Recommended Routine](https://www.reddit.com/r/bodyweightfitness/wiki/kb/recommended_routine) - Best routine if you like to use your own body to train -- [Molding Mobility](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aoyy3bKtD84) - Routine designed to increase general range of motion in your movements -- [Starting Stretching](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1iXMvTMvBo) - A 15 minute stretching routine that serves as a starting point for beginners to improve overall flexibility -- [The Best Fat Loss Article on the Motherfuckin' Internet](http://physiqonomics.com/fat-loss/) - Facts and useful information about fat loss -- [Phrak's Greyskull LP](https://old.reddit.com/r/Fitness/wiki/phraks-gslp) - Introductory lifting program to build familiarity and comfortability with the fundamental barbell movements that are a core component of most strength training routines +- [Body Weight Fitness Recommended Routine](https://www.reddit.com/r/bodyweightfitness/wiki/kb/recommended_routine) - Best routine if you like to use your own body to train. +- [Molding Mobility](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aoyy3bKtD84) - Routine designed to increase general range of motion in your movements. +- [Starting Stretching](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1iXMvTMvBo) - A 15 minute stretching routine that serves as a starting point for beginners to improve overall flexibility. +- [The Best Fat Loss Article on the Motherfuckin' Internet](http://physiqonomics.com/fat-loss/) - Facts and useful information about fat loss. +- [Basic Beginner Strenght Training Routine](https://thefitness.wiki/routines/r-fitness-basic-beginner-routine/) - Introductory lifting program to build familiarity and comfortability with the fundamental barbell movements that are a core component of most strength training routines. - [Building Muscle](https://www.julian.com/guide/muscle/intro) - Article that cover what the science says about exercising and eating to build muscle. - [Beginner's Health and Fitness Guide](http://www.liamrosen.com/fitness.html) - Great information and resources on fitness and overall health. - [Darebee](https://darebee.com/) - a non-profit free, ad-free and product placement free global fitness resource. diff --git a/Life Advice.md b/Life Advice.md index ce97c52..ab710e6 100644 --- a/Life Advice.md +++ b/Life Advice.md @@ -21,6 +21,7 @@ If you listen to successful people talk about their approaches, remember that al - Elevate good behavior rather than punishing bad behavior, especially in [[Parenting|children]] and animals. - We know less than we think. We are often not even asking the right questions. - You can do more than you think. We are tied down by invisible orthodoxy. +- Celebrate the victories. Positive reinforcement is more effective than negative reinforcement. ## Resources