The Best Birthday Present I Could Ask For…
This past weekend I celebrated turning 42 surviving another year!
I spent the weekend with a vigorous workout, enjoying the company of my family, selectively ignoring the gray hairs cropping up in my beard, and reflecting on life in general.
While I often get caught up in the day-to-day, and complain about how little free time I seem to have, when I step back and look at my life I can’t help but be thankful.
One of the things I am most thankful for? All of you loyal readers!
Not only did I spend the day reflecting on my life as I moved my game piece another step forward on the game-board of life, but I also celebrated this website’s birthday!
That’s right, you best prepare yourselves because TheJerd.com turned 2 as well. Time to unleash the “terrible twos” on you all! (Don’t worry, I’m potty trained.)
I have poured my heart and soul into this site for the last two years… I have always 100% believed that this silly idea I came up with while sitting in the San Diego airport (you can read the origin story right here) would make a difference in people’s lives.
I didn’t know what I was getting myself into, and I still don’t feel like I have a clue as to what I am doing (seriously, you should hear the cursing that echoes from my office as I try to tweak site code,) but the hundreds of email subscribers and over 5000 registered users lead me to believe this is time well spent!
I knew I wasn’t alone!
I knew that there were other people out there who not only loved reading comic books and playing video games, but who also wanted to be fit and healthy. People who wanted to go from geek to real-life superhero!
As I gear up for another pilgrimage to Nerd-Mecca (San Diego Comic-Con); preparing to meet, and hang out with, 160,000 other nerds and geeks, I want to stop and ask you for a little birthday kindness.
Because it’s my birthday, I’m asking each and every one of you to help me celebrate in 1 of 3 ways…
A Beginner Guide to Strength Training
So you want to unleash your inner Hulk (rage optional) and get big and strong?
Does the thought of stepping into a gym and hitting the weights intimidate you? Do you wish you could pack muscle onto your skinny frame but don’t know where to start? Are you a bigger guy who’d rather have your chest and shoulders be broader than your waist? Are you a woman who’s tired of being “skinny fat” and wants to get that “toned” look? Maybe you just want to be stronger and faster?
No matter where you are starting from, I’m here to help with this beginner strength training guide!
The Basics
Strength training can be a vast, and scary, topic to try to come to grips with; so I want you to take a deep breath and let this guide take you through the process step-by-step.
“DON’T PANIC.” – The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy
If you’re looking to start building muscle and becoming stronger, it takes three distinct things:
- Lift heavy things
- Eat a calorie rich, clean diet
- Rest
At the most basic level, that’s really all you need.
Of course, readers of The Jerd know we are all about training smarter, not harder (law #6 of the Jerd Herd!) so I’ve tried to assemble a simple, yet well thought out, guide to beginner’s strength training for you. Inside you will find our Total Body 3×5 Workout Plan, how to deal with plateaus, and the major keys to success!
This is strength training boiled down to the absolute basics.
Iron Rations: Vanilla Berry Protein Smoothie
I’m not going to beat around the bush.
This is my favorite smoothie recipe EVER!
Whether you’re looking for a calorie and nutrient rich meal replacement, or a tasty pre-workout smoothie to keep you fueled, look no further.
Best part is? All you need to do is throw things into a blender… no culinary skills required!
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