Tim Ferris: The 4 Hour Body – Test Everything!

Just a heads up that Tim Ferris (of the 4 Hour Work Week fame) has a new book entitled

The 4-Hour Body: An Uncommon Guide to Rapid Fat-Loss, Incredible Sex, and Becoming Superhuman

Here is what I love about it.

“In each chapter (more than 50 topics total), I test everything on myself so you don’t have to” Tim Ferriss, source

Notice that he tests things.

I like testing.

I do have to disagree with the part of “so you don’t have to” though!

His testing is just a starting point for YOU to do your OWN tests!

While we all share common physiology, we are all unique too (just like… snowflakes!)

So check out his offer above and in the meantime I encourage you to be your own scientist.

I also have more information on the 4 Hour Body at

The Four Hour Body: Thinner, Bigger, Stronger, Faster?

Rock on
Mike T Nelson
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How do you test things for yourself? I explained all to you in under 10 minutes, completely FREE right HERE.
PPS
I am very excited to read Tim’s book and I already pre-ordered my copy.

Some days I have so many ideas/thoughts going on in my head that it seems like it will spin off.    When it gets to be too much I post some random topic blog posts like this one for your viewing pleasure.  Enjoy and let me know what you think by leaving a comment.  I love comments as they make me feel all warm and fuzzy inside.

160 Greatest Arnold Schwarzenegger Quotes

Five Finger Death Punch “Bad Company”

Love these guys and a great video. Awesome live show and they are out on tour now.   Fellow Movement Member  Adam T Glass is a huge fan too.  Great band.

More Metal!!!

The new Katakylsm CD is out (yes, I buy those silver platter things) and it is great. Angels, demons, chains, cages and metal–what more could you ask for?

The Windz Up!

Recently it was gusting up to 42 mph, so you know what that means! KITEBOARDING! A few buddies and I headed up to Father Henepin state park on Mille Lacs for an epic day about 2 weeks ago. Wow. it was the windiest conditions I have ever seen. I got all my stuff rigged (8m Cabrinha Switchblade II kite) and stood on shore for about 20 minutes deciding if I was going to go out and visualizing everything going perfectly on my launch. I had a friend launch the kite and went off into the water. So far so good.

The launch is on shore meaning the wind is blowing into the shore; so if something goes wrong you end up on shore (not good).  To make it worse, there is a tree just outside the reach of the kite lines (which are about 100 feet long) and it looked like a Charlie Brown kite eating tree.   The slightest wrong move and the kite goes into the tree and hopefully you don’t. I made it past the tree after the kite launch, and into the water only to find out that I got pulled quite a bit as I tried to get in my board.  I could hold the kite ok with my feet on the bottom of the lake, but even pulling up one foot to stick it in the board caused me to inch very close to the tree.  I had visions of that stupid kite eating tree again.

Special thanks to Tighe for holding me down (literally) while I got my feet into my board. A few turns later and no screw ups and I was out away from shore.  A huge sigh of relief.

The wind was cranking and it was by far the highest wind I have ever ridden in. It was past the point of “I pissed my wetsuit windy” and was rapidly approaching into “I sheeet my drawers” windy.   Wow. On a lake in Minnesota there were some waves around 6 feet high. Once I got used it a bit, I had a blast!!! I had so much fun I almost made Randy late as I lost track of time and rode, pounding the waves, for 4 hours straight. Yahooo!!  I made in just in time though.

Some times you have to know when to stay within your limits and play just on the edge of them.   Some days you have to extend them a bit.

Great kiteboarding video

Inception: Best Movie of the Summer

I still think this was the best movie of the summer. Very entertaining and Christopher Nolan did not assume the viewers were idiots dreuling on themsleves. It took him 10 years from the start of the idea to having it as a full film. He opted to do “The Dark Knight” first to play around with special effects on a new level to make “Inception” realistic.

I’ve played around with Lucid Dreaming after reading Tim Ferris’s post on it.  The book is quite good and so far I am able to recall most dreams, but I can only alter them on a few occasions. I believe that once I can pull a lift or a new kiteboard move in a dream, I should be able to do it for real in a few tries. I guess I will find out!

PR with No Sleep

In the video I talk about not sleeping, setting PRs, writing up my dissertation study on Energy Drinks (how ironic), deadlines, and Seth Godin.   And yes, I did get a PR (Personal Record) on neutral presses.   Although I don’t recommend going 38 hours without sleep.  It is brutal, but some times it happens and it is nice to know you can survive it.

Iron Radio: Metabolic Flexibility

I will be on Iron Radio on Oct 7 talking about Metabolic Flexibility: Burn That Fat.  Be sure to tune in and learn how to burn more fat, have better workouts in the gym by teaching your body to use carbs at the RIGHT times, the role of insulin and many other cool things!  I am looking forward to talking to Dr. Lonnie Lowery, Phil Stevens and Fortress as it is always a great time.

Professor Sightings

Recently, the Professor has been seen doing all sorts of crazy stuff.  You probably saw the grip contest and now the Tactical Strength Challenge?  Does he really wear a lab coat for that too?  The video proof is in!

The Professor Attempts Stand-Up Paddleboarding?

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The Professor at the TSC

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40 kg Kettlebell Press Attempt

Just had to pick on Dave a bit. I can’t pick on him too much since he beat me at the TSC though.

Kiteboading Again!

Since it was so nice out at the end of August, I decided to head up to Reddy Creek on Mille Lacs and it was amazing!  I stayed over night and rode both days = sweet!!

Photo taken by www.Jennbarnett.com

Thanks to Jenn for taking tons of photos that day.  You must check out her site at www.jenbarnett.com or if you are on Facebook, click HERE.  Awesome work and I highly recommend Jenn for your photo needs (I make nothing off the referral).

My Birthday Was Awesome!

A huge thanks to everyone that wished me a happy birthday back in August.  All the emails, tweets, and facebook posts were amazing and very much appreciated!! Hard to believe I am 36 now, but I don’t feel 36.  I hope to never feel my age.  Age is just a number anyway. My wonderful wife was able to get me a SIGNED copy of Dave Mustaine’s new autobiography!   Dave was in Metallica for a bit and then started his own band Megadeth.  A huge thanks to the metal heads at the book store for their help to make it happen too.  Always trust a metal head.

Fasting

Here is a tip.  If you are like me and find your house empty of food today, you have two options. 1) Time for some metabolic distress testing and eat the crusty bags of ramen noodles.  If you can expand your metabolic flexibility and not crash afterwards, that is good.   It needs to be pointed out that this is not how you want to eat all the time, but the goal is to get away with as much “bad” food as possible and still look good naked and perform well. 2) Do a 24 hour fast If you are out of food, perfect!  Don’t eat!  If you are looking for information on fasting to lose weight, I highly recommend Brad’s ebook Eat Stop Eat as he has a fully updated version out now!  I give it two thumbs way up (full review coming soon).    Pick it up today at Eat Stop Eat and thank me later.

Summary

I hope you have enjoyed this random post and I would love your feedback in the comments as always!

Rock on

Mike T Nelson

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Motivation Monday: Layne Norton Wins!

This Motivational Monday is coming at you post Olympia (Jay won) and is a big shout out to Layne Norton on his comeback to the bodybuilding stage recently.

Just a few days ago, Layne was declared “IFPA Pro International heavyweight class winner”

Video Trailer to Layne’s DVD

A huge shout out to Layne for all the months of hard work and determination.

Layne is a natural athlete and has also deadlifted over 700 lbs in competition and recently completed his PhD –  a very rare combination of brains and bronze.

Congrats to Layne on all the hard work and his well earned achievements.

What goals are you going to achieve this week?

What is stopping you from starting?

Get out there and fail forward as fast as possible.  ACTION is required.  It won’t happen over night.  It will take time and persistence from many small steps, each going in the right direction, but you can do it.  Dream to be extraordinary.  The world has enough of average.

It’s go time!

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Mike T Nelson

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Interview with Will Williams: Biofeedback, Pain, Strength, RKC, And More

I recently had the chance to interview Will Williams about his journey through strength.

Listen in as Will describes

• How he got into weight training (think “girls”)
• Lifting to look good?
• Military life and weights
• The early muscle magazines
• Enter Pavel (stage left)
• The “magical” rep range for optimal muscle gait
• Pain issues and solutions
• Tension IS strength, right?
• Body transformation
• Former RKC instructor, why?
• Why did he leave the RKC as a Senior Instructor?
• Experience with the Functional Movement Screen (FMS)
• Why he does NOT use the FMS now
• How he trains his clients and himself now
• How he added 4 lbs of lean body mass in 8 weeks by only doing bodyweight exercises!
• He continues to have less and less pain now

A huge thanks to Will for taking the time to do this and share his vast knowledge with all of us.  Just scroll to the end for the interview.

Will is a big supporter of biofeedback / Gym Movement training now as show on the Grip and Rip DVD set. The sale on it continues through this Friday Sept 24 at midnight with 8 FREE bonuses!

Check it out

Grip and Rip Biofeedback Training DVD Limited Time Offer and 8 Bonuses!

Comments

I really want to know what you think of this one!  Place a comment below and I can probably get Will to answer any questions too.

Rock on

Mike T Nelson

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DVD sale ends this Friday at midnight EST.  Click on the link below

Grip and Rip Biofeedback Training DVD Limited Time Offer and 8 Bonuses!

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Grip and Rip Biofeedback Training DVD: Limited Time Offer (and the Winner Is..)

I am going to be straight up with you on this.

I believe the information in the Grip and Rip DVDs is the best training material out there.

It is the most complete and most advanced system that I have seen anywhere and will probably be the last fitness training product you ever buy.

And the Winner Is……

From the posts the past 2 days, you know a free copy of Grip and Rip was being given away.   We had many people enter why they wanted to get their hands on a free copy.  I had a really really hard time picking just one.  I was hoping to get to 50 comments and make Dave pay for another copy, but not quite there.

First off, to everyone that took the time to enter a comment a huge THANKS!  The selection was so hard, that I employeed my wonderful wife Jodie to help out too (and eliminate some bias if I knew the people entering).   After much pondering and back and forth, the winner is………………

Christopher Foster has a won a free copy of the Grip and Rip Biofeedback Training DVD.

Runner Ups Are……

Since it was so hard to judge, I have decided to give away a copy of one of my 3 webinars from the vault.  The runner ups are

Makiba and Derrick

Congrats!  Each one of you can pick one of the 3 full webinars ($35 value) from below.

1) Sports Supplements Reviewed  or 2) Metabolic Flexibility: Burn That Fat or 3)The Neurology of Movement

If you are winner, I email me via the contact tab above and we will get them to you.  If you one a webinar, let me know which one you want.

There Is More!

If you did not win, I have 8 amazing bonus items for you below that you get when you pick up a limited copy of Grip and Rip today.

The Last Training DVD You Will Ever Buy!

I know that is a bold statement, but it is true.  Frank had purchased 70 fitness products before Grip n Rip and has not bought one since it first went on sale earlier this year!

Add to this he has made the best gains of his life, got out of pain and looks and feels better.

Look and Move Better: Franks Says…..

I first met Frank at the Grip and Rip seminar this past Winter.

Fast forward to about 3 months later and I literally did not recognize him when I saw him again. I had to do a double take. It seriously did not look him. He had gained about 18 lbs, his posture was much better and he was very happy and smiling.

Awesome.

Get Stronger: Chris Smith Breaks State Records ands Says…..

Chris Smith used it to set 2 state records in powerlifting recently too.

“I first heard about biofeedback training from Adam Glass when he posted his series of videos about it.

I’ll be honest, I was really skeptical about it at first. But I trust Adam and believe that he would never promote something that didn’t work or that he didn’t firmly believe in.

At first I just started playing around with testing ROM of different exercises, just to see if there really was a difference.

I noticed other people I know say they were using the protocol and seeing some pretty good results so I figured I’d give it a try. I contacted a couple of people who I knew were following the protocol (such as yourself) for a little bit of help and started using it in different ways in my own training.”

“I competed in the Men’s Raw 148lb division and set two NY State Records: the squat with 303lbs and one in the bench press with 198lbs. Those were done at a weight of 137.4lbs. It was an amazing experience and I highly suggest that anyone thinking about competing give it a try. “

–Chris Smith, Trainer, Record Holder USAPL, NY

But I Have Tried Everything Else Already!: Gareth Says…..

Check out this comment I got in my inbox just yesterday! I LOVE getting emails like this and this is just a sample.

“Hey Mike,

Biofeedback training (as shown on the Grip and Rip DVD) has been going brilliant.

Last 3 months I have made more progress than in last 3 years doing MAT, Z-health and NASM corrective work. Body loves to deadlift and Bench 3-5 x a week, my T-spine has never been so good as a result.

Thanks!”
–Gareth from the UK

Thanks to Gareth, Frank and Chris for taking action and a leap of faith!

I could list many more, but for more testimonials go HERE

Your Turn!

I want to get this into as many of your hands as possible so that you can look better in record time.

To do that I am going to ethically bribe you with some great bonus items that you will only get here when you pick up the Grip and Rip DVD set today.

It sold out before and only a limited number of copies were re-ordered for this sale, so first come, first serve.   I don’t know when or if they will have more.

Bonuses with each purchase of Grip and Rip.  Read careful as one of them is free and you can pick it up now without purchase.

NOTE: All bonus items turn into pumpkins at midnight EST this Friday Sept 24, 2010.  Act now!

Read on below!

Bonus #1

FAQ Audio with Adam T Glass: How to Maximize Your Progress and Common Pitfalls

I was able to pull Adam T Glass away from his dark hole in North Dakota for a very special conference call. Adam and I spent 1 hour answering all your questions that you had about the program.

Adam provided some amazing information that you can use right away to jump start your progress.

For 1 hour of both our times, it is $250, but it is free for you today. Enjoy!

Bonus #2
Special Report – “Advanced Recovery Techniques” E-Book ($35 value)

I twisted the arm of my buddy Sean Casey to spill the beans on some advanced recovery techniques. Sean is also a man of research, so he dug deep into the research to produce this e-book.

You will learn

• Does jumping in a vat of cold water really help you recover?
• Can you alternate between cold and hot water (contrast therapy) for better recovery?
• Are hot tubs (hot water immersion) a good idea post training?
• Can these technique eliminate the gains you worked hard to gain in the gym?
• Do those new compression garments really help?
• This is based on science and almost 50 studies are referenced!
• And much more…..

Bonus #3

Passing the Russian Kettlebell Certification Template ($35 value)

I pulled this one out of the vault and it is the EXACT template I used to walk an athlete through the steps to pass the RKC 3 day weekend this year. This is not some old program I just blew the dust off and it has been tested and verified.

For those that are not interested in taking the RKC any time soon, this is a great way to drop some fat!

It details where to start your testing, what to focus on and guides you along the way.

Think of this as training wheels for when you are learning to ride a bike. It gets you up and running very fast!

Bonus #4

“All About Growth Hormone” E-Book by Sean Casey ($35 value)

Sean is back again, blowing the lid off all the broscience around growth hormone using real science.

In this E-Book you will learn

• Does growth hormone (GH) work for muscle growth and fat loss?
• Are there supplements to increase GH?
• Are high volumes of high intensity exercise needed to increase GH?
• Should we even worry about GH levels?
• Almost 40 studies referenced
• And much more!

Bonus #5

Interview with Frankie Faires- NO PURCHASE NEEDED ($210 value)

Since I am in a giving mood, I am giving you a full audio interview that I did with Frankie Faires, the creator of the Biofeedback System used in Grip n Rip for FREE right NOW.

No purchase needed, just go to the bottom and listen to it for FREE on me.

I consider Frankie in the smartest guy I know. I have been able to pick his brain for years now over many many multi hour conversations and it has always been mind blowing. Each time I learned something new. Frankie has an extensive background in many of the popular fitness systems today in addition to being a MMA teacher in Dallas, TX

WARNING
If you are easily offended by “off color” language, you have been warned. Don’t listen to it around young kids or be ready to put “ear muffs” on them. The information is well worth your time though, I guarantee it.

In this call you will learn

• What is pain?
• The effect of pain and performance
• Why bother testing?
• Why you should NEVER listen to the gurus.  EVER!
• Training for basketball and any skill
• More testimonials, honestly, I did NOT script these at all
• Dean calls in from New Zealand and explains how he took an athlete that had did not run at all really without pain, and is now the fastest guy on sand in all of New Zealand in 6 months using these methods.  Insane!
• Adam T Glass was on the phone too answering questions and commenting, so you really have to listen to this call.

It goes on for almost 2 hours!  You will not hear this type of information anywhere, I promise.

Bonus #6

Insider Audio Report on Sports Supplements by Mike T Nelson PhD(c) ($35 value)

I flew down to Clearwater Beach FL this past June for the International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN) Annual Meeting.

I spent 2 full days sitting in uber geeky lectures on research related to sports supplements.
I got to pick the brains on some really really bright researchers also.
In this special report you will learn

• Which supplements work and which ones are worthless
• When to use them
• What does the research say?

I break down the science into terms you can understand and leave with quick action items that you can put into practice right away.

I literally read research for fun and did all the leg work for you on this. If you add up the cost of the flight (about $350), hotel (3 nights at about $170 a night) plus food, cab fees etc you are easily looking at over $1,000.

Heck, you will probably save enough money by dropping worthless supplements to offset the cost of the Grip n Rip DVD set!

Bonus #7

Research Into Practice: “Be A Savy Consumer” E-Book by Sean Casey ($55 value)

Wow, Sean and his buddies out did themselves on this one.

You will learn

• Many Supplement Forums and Retail Sites Contain Misinformation
• Evaluating Dietary Supplements
• Propriety Blends: Deception or Protection
• The Almighty Placebo Effect: Are you wasting money?
• Pubmed for Dummies: Just a few minutes to mountains of research
• Research 101: How to read and interpret the research
• Learn the secrets of not getting outfoxed by the the supplement companies
• Can you gain 20 lbs of muscle in 3 weeks by taking this supplement?
• The joke of Supplement Forums
• And more!!

This one clocks in at almost 50 pages of information that will save you a ton of cash and prevent anyone from pulling the wool over your eyes!

Bonus #8: FAST ACTION BONUS!
30 Minute Phone Consult with Me ($45 value)–FREE

I am offering a one time offer of a bonus 30 minute conference call with me, but there are only 10 spots (and only 15 DVDs available)

The first 10 to act NOW just you and I will chat about how to reach your goals in record time, customized for your needs.

Why?

I want to give you as much support and accountability as possible to see you hit PRs every time in record time so you look and feel better.

This is a one time offer only

I only have 10 spots open also due to my schedule so act NOW.

Once you have made your purchase of Grip n Rip, drop me a note via the contact tab above with some days and times and we will set it up.  If you were not one of the first 10 I will email you back and let you know.

Summary

Limited number of copies are available now!

Bonuses go away on Friday Sept 24 at midnight EST and this whole page turns into a pumpkin!

8 Bonus Items

Bonus #1 FAQ Audio with Adam T Glass: How to Maximize Your Progress and Common Pitfalls

Bonus #2  Special Report – Advanced Recovery Techniques E-Book

Bonus #3  Passing the Russian Kettlebell Certification Template

Bonus #4  All About Growth Hormone E-Book by Sean Casey

Bonus #5 Interview with Frankie Faires- NO PURCHASE NEEDED

Bonus #6: Insider Audio Report on Sports Supplements by Mike T Nelson PhD(c)

Bonus #7: Research Into Practice: Be A Savy Consumer E-Book by Sean Casey ($55 value)

Bonus #8: FAST ACTION BONUS! 30 Minute Phone Consult with Me-Only to the first 10

Ok, So I Would Be Nuts To Pass This Up, What Now?

Head on over and take a look for yourself

Check out the Grip and Rip DVD set HERE

THANK YOU!!

Thanks again for your support and I am so excited to hear from you after you watch the DVD and set new PRs in the gym!

Please drop me a line and let me know how you are doing!  Yes, I do make some money off the DVD sales, but I only sell products that I truly believe in and this is one I have been using the concepts for over 3.5 years.  It has truly changed how I train myself and my athletes in a major way.

I really appreciate you picking up the DVDs from my site and allowing me to continue to live my passion, each and every day.

For this, I am forever thankful.

Talk to you soon!
Rock on
Mike T Nelson

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All of the bonus items above go away at Friday September 24 at midnight EST, so act NOW. I don’t expect them to be around long at all.

Yes I want to look and feel better today with less pain! Go HERE NOW!

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