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Nerd-Core Fitness: The Perfect Pushup

June 28, 2013/0 Comments/in Nerd-Core Fitness /by TheJerd

Never let it be said that I do not listen to my loyal Jerdlings!

Awhile back I asked what would make workout related articles more useful, and the resounding answer was videos!

So I have decided to go back and redo the original Nerd-Core Fitness 101 workouts with videos, instead of pictures, just for you!

First up is how to do a proper pushup (or the “perfect pushup” if you will), which is only exercise in the beginner upper body workout. There is a reason why in every 80s style training montage (be it Batman, American Ninja or Rocky) you will see people doing pushups. They are an amazing exercise! They:

Target multiple muscle groups (arms, chest and shoulders)
Require no equipment at all
Can be scaled to fit your fitness level easily (videos for advanced pushup techniques are coming; stay tuned!)

Bask in YouTube awesomeness!

Over the next couple of weeks I will be editing all the past workout articles and embedding videos detailing the proper form of each exercise. As well as using that platform to bring you new and exciting workouts and tips for you to try at home! Keep working hard, and please let me know if there is any other way I can make your journey from geek to real-life superhero any easier!

So let’s work towards being able to do at least 15 pushups in a row without stopping (I think that’s a reasonable first goal)! Your arms, chest and shoulders will thank you for it! Let me know if there are any exercises you have questions about or want covered in the comments below, or just declare your pushup goals for the world to see (public accountability is a wonderful thing!) Be sure to subscribe to the YouTube channel (there will definitely be videos that don’t appear in articles, so don’t miss out!) follow us on Facebook or Twitter and be sure to Sign up for our free newsletter! (No spam, I promise!)

Signed by the Jerd

Iron Rations: Healthy Pasta with Tomatoes and Zucchini

June 26, 2013/0 Comments/in Healthy Recipes /by TheJerd

In today’s installment of Iron Rations we are going to look at a surprisingly easy, yet tasty, recipe that can will satisfy your carb cravings while still being good for you. Score!

As I have said repeatedly in the past, eating clean and healthy is the most important aspect of any fitness regimen. No matter how hard you are working out, if you are fueling yourself with tons of sugar and processed foods you are not going to see the progress you want! So when you get that craving for carbs, instead of going to the Olive Garden and feeling lethargic and (hopefully) guilty after shoveling a giant plate of ~~cheese covered death~~ chicken carbonara into your maw, try this fresh and healthy pasta dish instead.

Pasta w/ Tomatoes, Zucchini and Shrimp

This great dinner tastes great, takes minimal ingredients and reheats easily! It clocks in at about 485 calories, provides approx 19 grams of protein/10 grams of fiber/60 grams of carbs and only takes a half an hour to whip up. What more can you ask for? (And don’t say “For you to come make it for me…” because it’s not going to happen slapnuts!)

Prep Time = 20 Mins Cook Time = 10 Mins Total Time = 30 Mins

YouTube Domination!

June 21, 2013/0 Comments/in Uncategorized /by TheJerd

We all new the day was coming…

That’s right, your old pal The Mighty Jerd (that’s me!) has finally caught up to 2007 and started a YouTube channel!

Nice Derp-face... Thanks YouTube!

“So what does this mean? Are you abandoning us?!?”

Absolutely not!

This is just one more way that I can help all of you loyal readers. You will still get your weekly dose of geeky fitness, diet and motivational articles right here but with the added bonus of getting to hear the sweet, dulcet tones of my voice sometimes! Every week I will be bringing you how-to exercise videos, custom workout videos and other assorted YouTube shenanigans.

So make sure you subscribe to the channel, and please let me know if there are any topics you would like covered! Let me know in the comments below, or toss them on a video (I promise to respond)! ‘Til next time!

Signed by the Jerd