tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-68743540386799961252024-03-13T03:35:03.612+01:00Martin Petro WNBF ProMartin Petro WNBF PRO Lifetime Natural Bodybuilding Champion.Online training.Nutrition adviser.Udo`s Choice ambassador.Udo`s Choice Czech and Slovakia distributor. Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07566422589576126199noreply@blogger.comBlogger96125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6874354038679996125.post-65749676503282738302017-07-26T20:35:00.001+02:002017-07-26T20:35:15.356+02:00Off-season training 2016-2017It`s been a while since my last blog entry. I kept myself relatively busy but also my working schedule is very competitive with a lot of traveling too.<br />
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Last time I competed was in 2015... Since than I am enjoying more life as I can travel more and exploring different places around the world. It doesn`t mean that I stopped training, not at all. I am training on regular basis and very hard, actually harder than ever. My weight is at the moment around 190 lbs and this is my weight I am trying to keep most of the time during the off-season. I feel very strong and fit. I train four times a week with my split varying but my favorite is:<br />
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Monday: Back, biceps, abs<br />
Tuesday: Chest, triceps, calves<br />
Wednesday: Drills/Conditioning + hiking<br />
Thursday: Shoulders, calves<br />
Friday: Legs, abs<br />
Saturday: Drills/Conditioning + hiking<br />
Sunday: Off or hiking<br />
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I love this split. One of the best results for me came from this split. I use power rack a lot and most of the time I do one power/strength move first in my routine going as low as one rep. After this I will do typical bodybuilding routine and do 3 to 4 exercises with 2 main working sets. But don`t get confused here... When I say two main working sets I mean really heavy hard intense sets. That is all my body needs and can handle and recover from. My workout normally last 45 to 60 minutes. I keep it simple and sticking to basic old school exercises.<br />
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I thought about competing this year for a while and even started with my diet in April/May but after some time I realized that I would be better without forcing myself to compete this year. I travel a lot, spent almost 3 months in UK at the beginning of this year working very hard seven days a week and still training in the gym twice a week. In May I accepted another challenge and went to San Diego, US for couple of months. I will be back in Prague, Czech Republic in September later this year but than again I have to spend some time in Slovakia, my home country and in October I will fly to England, UK to watch and support UKDFBA contest held by my friend Lee Kemp.<br />
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With all that I believe that I made a good decision not to compete this year. I feel like I am in the best shape of my life even without any diet just eating clean, natural food... But most of all I miss being on stage. Let`s wait until the end of this year and than decide what it is going to be next year... ;-)<br />
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Martin Petro<br />
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WNBF Pro<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07566422589576126199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6874354038679996125.post-80561443099390773632017-04-06T00:19:00.002+02:002017-04-06T00:19:28.603+02:00My comeback in 2015 and Pro Card winMy last blog was about winning my World Championships title with UIBBN back in 2012 in Slovakia. At that time I wasn`t even sure if I`ll be competing again... But you know saying, never say never...<br />
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I had lots of setback after my win in 2012. I moved back to Prague after 8 years in UK, I was looking for a new job, new place to stay, I was just too busy with my "new" life. But I was training hard and eating clean in the same time. I enjoyed my workouts in the off season, full body split or push/pull/lower body split and drills at the other days which consisted of hill sprints, stair sprints, skipping rope, TRX training, KB training, box jumps etc. My eating was spot on, I started to eat less meat, more fresh food, fruit, nuts, vegetable, fish, brown rice, sweet potato, I started to bake my own bread at home and oatcakes on the weekend. My only treat was 90% organic dark chocolate.<br />
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As time was flying by and I was slowly settling down somewhere in the back of my mind I was thinking about competing again. In 2013 October 17th I think it was I went to UK for charity contest called Three Challenge organised by Ian Duckett, former British and World Natural bodybuilding champion and great inspiration for me. Everybody was surprised to see me there as I was flying all the way from Prague, Czech to UK "just" for charity. But deep inside of me I knew that was right thing to do. To be honest with you, I enjoyed the challenge, came 4th but it was one of the hardest things i did in my life. Challenge consisted of 3 rounds - strength - fitness - agility. Almost 3 hours non stop action. I could write another blog just about that Three challenge... It was an amazing day with great people I will never forget.<br />
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Earlier this year I also did my first power-lifting meet in Czech but only benchpress and deadlifts and another contest where I only did deadlift. It was non-tested show but I enjoyed the challenge. If I remember my benchpress was 160 kg and deadlift 265 kg. I was happy with that at 90 kg body weight.<br />
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Also in 2013, October 12th I did my first ever posing exhibition for a breast cancer charity event in Prague. All the money raised went to the breast cancer charity. I had my new choreography with Conan the Barbarian music.<br />
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As year 2014 was approaching fast I thought I might do some local shows in Czech or Slovakia. But as I found out there was no federation like in the UK. All these natural bodybuilding federations in Czech or Slovakia had different rules which I didn`t like. According to your height is your weight limit. For me it meant that I would never compete heavier than 76kg... And I knew that it is almost impossible for me as I always struggled to get under 78kg for a contest.<br />
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And because of that I start looking back to UK again for new challenge and particularly Lee Kemp show UKDFBA. But early in 2014 I had another setbacks in my life and I have decided not to compete.<br />
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Come year 2015 I was 100% committed to my contest prep. I had a clear vision and plan. I started my contest prep with only one goal in mind - to win my Pro Card in UK that year.<br />
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I started with my diet around March/April time of the year. As I was progressing through the diet I entered couple of shows. My first contest that year was Grand Prix Hungary on 6th June with INBA federation. I was competing for the first time with them and it was a good warm up show. I came second in my class and was happy with my look just couple of weeks on the diet. I haven`t changed anything for this show, no food or water manipulation. Just another day for me. I had some good feedback from judges and so I decided to go to INBA World Championships in Dubai just 10 days later. My second place qualified me for that.<br />
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INBA World Championships in Dubai was another good warm up show and experience. It was very hot and humid at that time of the year. There were hundreds of competitors from all around the world<br />
I stayed in Dubai for 5 days and had a great time. I didn`t really liked that federation as I felt its all about money. I didn`t feel any "connections" and it cost me fortune just to enter... Also for the first time in my life I was giving my blood as a drug test... But it cost 150 or 200 euros.<br />
I came 5th in the finals and couldn`t be more happier with my progress. I was still just at the start of my diet. I was around 85 kg at that time and I looked great.<br />
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Summer of 2015 I spent in San Diego - 5 weeks with one of my client and friend. I had great time. I trained in the World Gym and to tell you the truth, for me it is the best gym on this planet! My motivation went trough the roof. I had one of the best workouts ever. Travelling to LA to train at Gold`s gym and Muscle beach... Will never forget that. I came back to Prague in September and I knew I don`t have much time left before my UKDFBA show in October....<br />
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I was training 4 days a week with weights but did my special "morning" routine every day for 7 days a week plus my powerwalk and lunges in the morning. My weight didn`t dropped as much and I was worried a little but trusted myself in the process. I had 5 meals a day and very basic food. My main protein source was coming from eggs and turkey or chicken and fish, carbohydrates from sweet potato, brown rice and oats, fruit and healthy fat came from Udo`s Oil Blend Omega 3-6-9 and almonds. I also used range of multivitamins and minerals from Flora as they sponsored me for this contest. I kept everything very simple, training and nutrition.<br />
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I couldn`t wait to compete again. I was flying to UK Birmingham Airport in October, my friend and another Pro Natural bodybuilder Milan Panek picked me up at the airport and offered me his place to stay for a weekend. What a great gesture from him. My bodyweight was around 81 kg and I knew I will have to be with heavyweights or loose 1 kg.<br />
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Morning of the show - I weight in 80,2 kg and after that I went outside for couple of rounds around football pitch. I came back sweating but it was worth it, my weight dropped to 79,9 kg and I was officially in the middle weight class.<br />
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I met lot of old and new faces in the theater, it was great feeling to be back in UK after so many year living and competing here. I felt like home again. Lee Kemp welcomed me very warmly and so did other people.<br />
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I had no clue who is competing against me as I was focusing only on myself and doing my best. In my weight class I was against Damien Lees, he looked and posed great, I really enjoyed the challenge between us. I won U-80kg class that evening and went into the overall to battle for Pro Card.<br />
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In the overall I was against Nigel St. Lewis and another top athletes like Steve Howarth. The atmosphere was amazing, you could cut the tension between Nigel and me. Judges were comparing us for so long I lost count on how many rounds we were doing of compulsory poses. I was never that long on stage before. After almost 30 minutes battling onstage the called my name as a new WNBF Pro and I was so happy I jumped as high as I could. What a moment. I congratulated all my fellow competitors and really enjoyed that moment. It was my lifetime achievement. After winning my World Championships and British title in 2012 this was another dream come true.<br />
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It was great weekend and great show with lots of memories. It was also very hard as all the competitors looked phenomenal. After the Overall win I was invited to compete at my first Pro show with another Pro Natural bodybuilders and I placed second behind Adrian Gray, great newcomer who just won his Pro card the day before me. What a great challenge.<br />
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I returned from UK following day and decided to go to Switzerland to compete at the another Pro show. I already felt very exhausted but wanted to do it. I also never been in Switzerland before. The Pro show in Switzerland was in November, just 7 days before the Wnbf Pro World Championships in Atlantic city. I arrived Switzerland already not feeling my best, I had headache and sore trough. My body was telling me that it can`t take any more beatings....<br />
I never seen so many Pro bodybuilders at one show, I think around 19...mainly from Italy. I finished 7th that evening and was very disappointing with my placing as I saw myself 3rd or 4th. Even the guys who finished before me came to me and told me that they don`t know how is that possible.<br />
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Week after this show I was flying to Atlantic city, US to compete in my first ever US show, Wnbf Pro World Championships. I was already ill with a temperature taking paracetamol. I felt really bad but didn`t wanna give up so easily. I had already booked my plain ticket and arranged my accommodation.<br />
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As the result of not feeling well I ended up in heavyweight category weighted around 82-83 kg. It was very though class even if I would be at my best! But I knew I can`t compete with these guys feeling and looking like that. I finished dead last and was happy that the day is over. I couldn`t even get a pump backstage. I tried to enjoy my time and learn something new from this great experience.<br />
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So after two years off from the stage I came back in 2015 to capture my Pro card. What an amazing year.I couldn`t be more happier. I learnt something new this year too, met some great people and became one year older :-)<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07566422589576126199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6874354038679996125.post-65568239740952163952016-10-12T21:14:00.002+02:002016-10-12T21:15:53.364+02:00Becoming a World Champion After successful year 2011 I`ve decided to take year 2012 off from competing. But it all changed once I heard the rumor that UIBBN World Championships will be held for the first time in Slovakia, my home country. It was beginning of the year, January or February. I was thinking a lot about it and than said to myself OK, lets do this. I talked to my parents, to my brothers, and I had all their support. I was working as a personal trainer in Oldbury, close to Birmingham. I had lots of free time for training, posing, cooking, cardio, like never before. It was the life that I always imagined. I felt great and balanced.<br />
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Next stop was <b>NPA South East </b>qualifier on 9.9.2012 and this show was always my favorite. I won my heavyweight class O-78kg weighted 82,1 kg but lost in the overall to incredible Matty Alwell. It was an amazing experience, beautiful day in London, I remember taking sun outside before contest enjoying my journey. I was getting better and better and judges saw it. Michael Phillips knew my intention to compete at the UIBBN World Championships and he was encouraging me along the way. I asked for the feedback from judges and they told me that if I`ll keep improving I will be unbeatable. I was motivated like never before.<br />
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On 17th September I went to Birmingham to train in Dorian Yates <b>Temple Gym</b>. It was a good change and motivation.<br />
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My next contest was <b>NPA Mike Williams Classic & Pro-Am</b> on 30.9.2012. I was still heavy for middleweight class ( weighted in 81,5 kg ) so I entered heavyweight class O-78kg again. I won my class and than the overall which qualified me for the Pro-Am contest in the evening with another Pro bodybuilders or European/World bodybuilding champions. I couldn`t believe it. I was in my best shape ever and I almost didn`t make it to this show. I felt pressure for doing so many shows and I`ve got sore through, I felt so sick but I decided on the last minute that I will compete.<br />
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In the Pro-Am class were two other guys - Jason Barnett - World Champion and Paul Roberts - European Champion, and me. I won Pro-Am class and check for £300 plus Best presentation award and another £50. I was over the moon. It was very emotional win and for the first time I had tears in my eyes.<br />
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This contest is dedicated to Mike Williams, great bodybuilder and person who died couple of years ago and Michael Phillips with NPA doing great job promoting Natural Bodybuilding. I loved this venue and atmosphere was just electrifying... What a memories. On my way home I had so many big trophies that I almost didn`t make it to the train station! It was late night and raining but I was smiling from ear to ear.... Will never forget that.<br />
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After this win I knew I was about to do some big damage at the World stage...<br />
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8th of October I had one photo shoot with <b>Shooting Guns</b> in the gym. I had my regular shoulders and calves workout and except the end where I posed for a camera during the workout I was training heavy and fast as always. Great memories.<br />
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My next competition was <b>UKDFBA Open Championships </b>13.10.2012. UKDFBA is new federation and I finished 2nd last year in U-80kg class. I knew that this contest is my ticket to the Pro Card in the future. Lee Kemp - the man behind this show is doing amazing job and the standard is just unbelievable.<br />
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I won my class U-80kg but lost in the Overall to Milan Panek who won also Pro Card.<br />
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I felt great and all I was thinking was UIBBN World Championships. I was so focused liked never before. The judges gave me great feedback after the show and even Lee Kemp invited me to compete in US with GB team but I knew I can`t afford it and I had to stuck with my plan. Richard Gozdiecky came to me backstage and told me that I look great and that competing at that body weight suits me.<br />
Jon Harris - one of the judges and WNBF Pro World Champion gave me first place trophy and congratulated me on my win. Amazing contest, people, judges, everything was so professional.<br />
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There was one more show in UK before I was heading back home for the UIBBN World Championships. <b>NPA British Finals</b> 28.10.2012 in Bedworth. The standard was amazing, many people, great atmosphere and camaraderie, true natural bodybuilding. I love being backstage, not just standing on stage. I enjoy all that process, warming up, talking to other people, watching other people doing weird things :-)<br />
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I was just under 78kg, if I remember I was 77,9 kg exactly. Hard as rock, or man of steel. I could see my veins everywhere. I knew it`s not gonna be easy as there was 8 competitors in my middleweight class U-78kg many of them past champions. I knew the battle is gonna be between me and Tsala Kabala.<br />
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I won British Middleweight Championships title U-78kg and was very happy with that. Tsala looked disappointed but that`s competition. Once you win, once you lose. I really enjoyed that battle between us two, I believe everybody in the audience loved it. I was confident I could do well in the Overall but I lost to Matty Alwell, incredible newcomer who never competed before! He looked amazing and won his overall British title. But I was very happy. My progress so far was amazing. My competitive year in UK was at the end but not my journey....<br />
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I was flying to Slovakia in the next couple of days for <b>Kezmarska Grand Prix</b> on 11.10.2012. It was just a one week before UIBBN World Championships and I was told that if I wanna compete at the Worlds I have to qualify through this competition. I didn`t understand as I just won British Middleweight title in UK but they had their own rules so I had to accept it. The only problem was my weight. According to their rules, with my height 173cm I could have maximum 76kg or less. I could not see from where I should cut that weight as I was hard as rock and ready to compete. So I had to eat less and doing more cardio just to make the weight class....<br />
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I won my category up to 174cm from 9 competitors but lost in the overall. I knew I am on my way to win World Title. I didn`t enjoy this show because I had to drop some of my weight and I didn`t feel good about it. But it was great experience and I met another good people on my way. One week to go....<br />
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<b>UIBBN World Championships, Martin, Slovakia, 17.10.2012</b><br />
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My weight was 74,5 on the morning of the contest. I was competing in U-80 kg but could easily fit in U-75 kg class!! I looked amazing. My younger brother and my mum was with me in the hotel room the morning before the show to help me with my tan. I was dry and muscled from top to bottom. Veins everywhere, rock hard muscles and lines I`ve never seen before. I felt great. I was very excited but also relaxed at the same time. I felt I will win. I don`t know how but I felt it. I visualized it many times happen in my mind.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">With my friend Sandor Nagy from Hungary and one of the beauty :-)</td></tr>
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There was 7 competitors in my class, and I didn`t know any of them, one I noticed was big guy from Spain, he looked very good. I had my very good friend with me backstage from Hungary, Sandor Nagy, he was in U-75 or U-70kg category and looked great. He was helping me with pumping up and my tan. The atmosphere was amazing. I was not happy with organization as we were going on stage very late, was cold, inside was freezing, seriously...no heating... But I didn`t care. I was focused so much that even cold couldn`t take my attention. I felt very light but great. My posing was spot on and I was happy with my posing routine too. Finally they called our class on stage....<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Posing backstage with big Wayne Robb</td></tr>
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I won U-80kg class and became UIBBN World Champion! I can`t describe how I felt but it was amazing....<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Me and Sandor Nagy after winning my World Title and Sandor taking 2nd place in his category</td></tr>
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My parents and brothers were in the audience, some of my friends came to support me too. I felt like I belong to Great Britain team as I was spending so much time with GB team and Michael Phillips. When he saw me he said "Martin, you will have great day today, you look amazing...." I knew what that mean :-)<br />
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I can tell you one thing - I was the last man leaving the place.... It was around 11 pm or midnight when I finally got a chance to get a shower. My mum was waiting for me so she could finally hug me!!! I will never forget that moment.<br />
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On our way home I ate some home made cakes and I didn`t know how but 4 hours drive was gone. I came home in the morning with my World Championship medal and trophy and I didn`t sleep at all all day and night. I just couldn`t. Still have goosebumps when thinking about that day.<br />
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What a journey. Year 2012 was amazing. My dream came true. I became World Champion. It was very long year for me and I decided not to compete anymore.... I felt like this is it. I also moved back to Prague after 8 years in UK and started new life...<br />
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I enjoyed my family and food until the end of the year and in January 2013 I came to Prague where I was looking for place to stay and work to do. Another adventure and journey....<br />
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I remember talking to Lee Kemp back in UK that after I will win UIBBN World Championships I will retire.... He just smiled at me and said " I know you will be back...."<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07566422589576126199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6874354038679996125.post-44067630650725175262016-09-24T09:33:00.000+02:002016-09-24T09:33:29.966+02:00Mikroflóra a imunitní systém<div class="MsoNormal">
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07566422589576126199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6874354038679996125.post-48187862118490299202016-09-17T12:31:00.001+02:002016-09-17T12:31:24.519+02:00World Gym San Diego<div class="MsoNormal">
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time I drove there was in the summer of 2015 during my first San Diego visit. I couldn't sleep all night,
finally I woke up at 3:30 am and made some oatmeal from organic farm fresh eggs
and oats with blueberries and drove 30 minutes to the World Gym to train there.
I wanted to be the first guy there. I got there at around 6 am. The hot air hit
me in the face. The music was pumping loud. There were already around to 20 guys
crushing their training, sweating and all destroying the weights. No talkers, just
doers. People who do work and not making any excuses.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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right then, I found my HOME for next five summer weeks while preparing for my
upcoming contest in UK UKDFBA/WNBF International.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB">My best
ever birthday present was a one month membership to World Gym in San Diego that
summer. I never went back to the other gyms that where filled with people who went
through the motions and were not serious about their training. World Gym was
special. People were intense. People were fully dedicated and serious. No
excuses. Hard working guys and girls right there. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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of the best workouts in this gym. Guys at the reception desk are Rick, Ed, Ted,
Bradley, and Mike – are all amazing and humble guys. They make this place even
more special. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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home. I crushed every workout, destroyed it, my training was intense and I
loved it. Fresh air filled the room through open space, you could see palm
threes outside, sun and even smell the ocean. I remember Dave Goodin saw my
picture on FB and he texted me saying that this is the best gym on the planet!
And I can only say “I agree”. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB">I won my
Pro Card that year and part of it was because of this amazing place I could
share on my journey. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB">I return
back to San Diego this year where I spent few months there training in the
World Gym again. I am not competing this year but I had one of the best
workouts ever. I broke all my personal records in Squat, Deadlift, Benchpress,
Shoulder press. I trained in and out of the gym. Training outside was incredible
– tire flips, hill sprints, skipping rope, box jumps, TRX, stair sprints, KB
etc. I Couldn’t get enough of it. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB">I trained
in England for many years and tried many different gyms – all hardcore places
for serious training's. Places like City Gym in Portsmouth, Collymore Leisure Gym
in Southampton, Unique Bodies Gym in Oxford, Deans Techno Gym in Oldbury, and
Temple Gym in Birmingham etc. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Gym in San Diego is special. And it will stay in my memories forever. </span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07566422589576126199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6874354038679996125.post-1820391183713633412016-09-16T11:15:00.001+02:002016-09-17T14:15:02.954+02:00Life of a bodybuilder - part 5Fast forward to 2011. I was so excited I started with my contest prep couple of weeks earlier.<br />
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In 2009 I was getting some help from Mezza, but this year I decided to do it on my own. The reason why I decided to do almost all qualifiers is that I wanted to find out what works and what does not work for me, in both, training and diet wise.<br />
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I clearly remember my first NPA qualifier - Yorkshire - in May. I competed U-78kg and finished 2nd. I was happy with that. There was a great line up of eight competitors. Black guy won first place and he looked very good. Standard at this show was fantastic. I had to travel very far by train, I don`t remember but it took me all day to get there. One thing I knew for sure, doesn`t matter what will happen... I have no chance to get back home to Oxford where I lived at the time. I had no money for hotel and wasn`t sure where will I sleep that night.<br />
I asked couple of people from the show but nobody seems to be driving all the way to Oxford. But at the very end, one of the judges, Mr. Lee Kemp, he told me that he can drive me all the way to Birmingham, and from there I can catch the coach to Oxford. Can you imagine how I felt, big relief... I knew Lee from my very first NPA show as a Novice competitor, I won NPA South East Novice back in 2008 and Lee was doing my drug test - will never forget that.<br />
So after couple of hours driving back to Birmingham with Mr. Lee I was so happy that I will be back home. It just shows you how nice people were within this organisation. Nobody knew me and they were treating me very nicely from the beginning.<br />
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My second show was BNBF Southern ( I competed there in 2008 as a Novice and finished 3rd ). This was my main show this year and all the timing was spot on. I won my class U-78kg middleweight and almost won the overall. I was happy with how I looked that night but still felt I could do much better. I was lean and muscular but I couldn`t hold on that much muscles after I was dieting for couple of months.<br />
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So after two qualifiers with two different organisations I had already qualified for both British finals with NPA and BNBF. Yes, this was my goal too but I didn`t want to derive from my original plan - to enter all NPA qualifiers. So my next stop was NPA South West qualifier.<br />
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After my BNBF win I went back home to Slovakia for my summer holiday. I was still eating clean and training hard so I didn`t enjoy it as much as I normally would but still I could spent time with my family and get some rest from work ( I was working in coffee shop in Oxford at the time - long hours behind the bar almost every day ).<br />
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After my return back to UK I went straight to the contest venue and competed again in the middleweight category U-78kg. I finished 3rd and looked little bit smooth. Maybe all that traveling or different food, could be both. But it was good show and I met another great people along the road.<br />
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Next stop was NPA Midlands where I finished 2nd again in U-78kg category. It was a great show and I looked good but still felt like I am missing something.... At that point I started to readjust my diet and starting to experience more.<br />
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My next contest was NPA South East - my favorite venue as at this place I won my first NPA show as a Novice back in 2008. I finished 2nd again and the judges were making some kind of jokes about me already. The guy who won became one of my best friend ever since - Sandor Nagy from Hungary, Budapest living in London at the time. We became very good friends instantly. He looked amazing and I congratulate him on his win. But anyway, I kept on going. I was making notes into my book about diet, training, cardio, I asked judges after every show what they liked and what they didn`t like about me and all that helped me to get better when preparing for my next show.<br />
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My next show was BNBF British finals and I knew that Sandor ( Alex ) was also competing there just in different class division ( I believe in Novice class ). After arriving Glasgow, Scotland and check in in our hotel we had to go for polygraph testing. But after that we spent some time together talking about training, nutrition and some posing strategy for the show.<br />
There were eight finalist in my class U-78kg, all class winners or 2nd places from the qualifiers through the year. I didn`t make top five and was very disappointing. The guy who won looked good but by far he should not win that evening. I spoke to few more people in the audience and they all agreed with my opinion. At that moment I decided that this will be my last show with BNBF.<br />
Alex won his Novice class and the overall if I remember and got a huge trophy. He was over the moon. What a great night for him. After this disappointment I was more than determined to do well in my next show. We had some after show party/food in Glasgow and I believe that all that extra food helped me look even better. <br />
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After this show I really wanted to compete at the next and last NPA qualifier Mike Williams Classic & Pro-Am but there was start of a new natural federation in UK. Mr. Lee Kemp, judge and doping controller decided to start new life chapter with UKDFBA. And without hesitation I entered. I knew Lee and couldn`t wait to compete there.<br />
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So my next show was UKDFBA ( United Kingdom drug free bodybuilding federation - what a name! ). I entered U-80kg class. While I was getting ready backstage, starting with my color and than pumping up, I could see that I looked much better than my previous show. I was big and full with veins everywhere. I thought, it must be all that extra food from Glasgow! There were six guys in my class and one of them Mark Oaks, guy who came back after one year off I believe, one of the best natural bodybuilders I believe. But I didn`t know him and I think that it was good for me. I gave my best and I believe that I gave Mark good battle for the first place. Only after the show I realized that it is him. And at that moment our friendship started. What a great and humble guy. He won and I came 2nd - again. But I had some really great comments especially from the judges Lee Kemp, Jon Harris, Mark Hesket, from Richard Gozdiecky who was there as a guest poser and even from Mark Oaks. What a great show.<br />
I realized at that show that if you win here the overall you can earn your Pro Card. At that moment I plant the seed into my brain.... To win my Pro Card one day.<br />
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My next show was NPA Mike Williams Classic & Pro-Am. This show was very emotional as it is dedicated to one of the best British bodybuilder Mike Williams who died couple of years ago. At the beginning there was little video documentary about him and it made me cry. Michael Phillips, the guy who is behind the NPA and in my opinion one of the best promoters did very good job. I fell in love with this show and knew that I will come back one day. I finished.... yes, you guess it right. 2nd again. But at least I won the best presentation award and £50. I am not the greatest poser and it was always my weak point but because it was so emotional for me I put all that emotions into my posing and it worked. It was my last qualifier and I was happy with all that I`ve learned. What a year, what a journey. But there were one more show. NPA British finals in Bedworth, October 23rd.<br />
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My last show. NPA British Finals. They were eight competitors in my class U-78kg. What a line up. I remember Mark Oaks winning and Alexander Nagy, my good friend taking second. I finished 6th. I almost didn`t make it to the finals. Four weeks before finals I became very frustrated and decided not to compete any more this year. I just had enough. So I bought all that food and ate half of it already when my good friend Mezza called and said to me that I have to do it. He told me not to worry about all that food I ate just do extra cardio. After few moments I thought what the hell. I gave it my all, last push. I felt that I am not looking my best, I couldn`t get very good pump and I felt flat as hell. But it was another experience on my long journey and I am thankful for that.<br />
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I had an amazing year. Very long competitive year with 9 competitions. Experience that nobody will take it from me. Friendships that will last me lifetime and memories which no money can buy.<br />
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After this competitive year I decided to take at least year off before stepping on stage again. In the middle of my contest season this year I moved from Oxford to Birmingham and also had to change my gym where I trained. So from Oxford Unique Bodies Mike Sheridan gym I moved to Oldbury Deans Techno gym - one of the best hardcore gyms in UK. Dean was the owner - very humble guy, he helped me a lot and always encouraged me. The gym was not far from my place and I always cycled to gym, always, doesn`t matter what weather. And you know England.... But I loved it. It was my time where I could be grateful for all that I`ve had and for all that I`ve shall have.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07566422589576126199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6874354038679996125.post-55938449588063727352016-08-25T03:01:00.000+02:002016-08-25T03:01:28.921+02:00Life of a bodybuilder - part 4After I came back to UK I had a plan already on how to train for next year. I read as many books as possible from all different kind of sources. My favorite book was from John Hansen - Natural Bodybuilding and two other books from Chris Aceto. I bought plenty of books and DVD`s - all about training, nutrition, posing, mind etc. But I knew that I have to change something in my life...<br />
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In 2009 I decided that I will quit my job in Southampton making contact lenses and working night shifts and that I will pursue my passion and become personal trainer. Part of this plan was leave UK and going back home to Slovakia. So I packed all my stuff and went back home by the end of the year 2009. I didn`t know exactly what to do as I didn`t have any plan. It didn`t take long and I found advert online on becoming personal trainer. The school was set up in Prague. I went there for next two months or so and studied personal training and nutrition every day. By the end of January I finished this school with certified personal training diploma. But somehow I didn`t feel like staying in Prague or going back home to Slovakia. I missed England, all these gym`s and shops and bodybuilding life I had. But for sure I didn`t wanna go back to Southampton to make contact lenses.<br />
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I remember thinking about it during New Years Eve and talking with one of my friend from Oxford. She told me not to worry and that if I want I came come over and that I can stay in her place until I`ll find something else. She said that I should be able to find personal trainer job easy here.<br />
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So in the January after I passed all my exams from personal training school I was on my way back to UK, this time to Oxford. I settled down very quickly, found some decent gym and was looking for a job. In one gym they offered me great job and they liked me instantly but I was too scared to take it as they told me that I have to find my own clients and also that I have to lead some group sessions which I didn`t want because I wanted to compete and not spending my contest prep doing some Zumba... And I didn`t know anyone in Oxford! I am not sure if I regret this or not but I said no. I kept looking for other jobs but only one I found was in coffee shop Nero. So I became a barista.<br />
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I tried couple of gym before I found the best gym for me - Mike Sheridan Unique Bodies Gym. The best gym in Oxford. Period. I loved that place. All my workouts here were brutal and I can remember them all to this day. Pure motivation right away. It was like an underworld for me. Great music, atmosphere, great machines and everything else I needed for my training. Mike, the owner was competitive bodybuilder himself and he always encouraged me to train hard. On many occasions I asked him to take some photos or videos and he always did. Only one thing he didn`t like was opening his gym "early" morning at 10am :-)<br />
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I was working in coffee shop as a barista, later as an assistant manager. It was not easy job. All day on my feet, cycling to work and than cycling back home and than cycling to gym and back home. But I got use to it.<br />
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I had many great workouts in this gym here in Oxford but one specific is on my mind to this day. It was Tuesday and I suppose to train legs. The day before we had a party from work and I`ve got so much drunk that I was sick all night and day, went to work but my boss sent me back home... The reason to get drunk that one of my good friend died. He was only 24 years old. In the past I lost two best friends. But every time something like this happen I am broke and sad. But it didn`t stop me from training my legs. I was so pissed off and angry. On Natural Muscle forum was some kind of competition who can get more squats with 140kg on the bar within 3 minutes. Challenge accepted.<br />
I told Mike Sheridan - the owner to make this video for me and he agreed. So after little warm up I started to squat and he started to record. I did 30 repetitions with 140kg within 3 minutes. After that I fall down to the floor grasping for air. But Mike told me "sorry mate, your camera didn`t work..." I just smiled and said "don`t worry". I knew that my friend was watching me from above. It was for him.<br />
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I didn`t compete that year 2010 but I must admit that it was one of the best year in terms of gaining knowledge. I studied a lot. Everything I could about training, nutrition from all my favorite bodybuilders like Jon Harris, John Hansen, Mezza, Andrew Palmer, Mark Oaks, Ian Duckett, Tony Montalbano, Mike Williams and other bodybuilding champions. I trained four times a week and I don`t remember doing any cardio except cycling to work and to gym :-)<br />
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I had a big plans for year 2011. To enter all NPA qualifiers and at least one BNBF qualifier and get to the British finals. And to get top 3 placings in every show.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07566422589576126199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6874354038679996125.post-64119274669355560962016-08-22T20:19:00.001+02:002016-08-22T20:23:00.255+02:00Life of a bodybuilder - part 3After my first year competing I felt fantastic. I didn`t feel that great in many years. I found something I really love. I always knew that my place was in the gym but never thought about competing until now.<br />
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I don`t remember taking any time off from training. I was back in the gym right after my British finals with big plans for next year. I knew that if I decide to compete next year I have to challenge more experienced and much better guys. No more Novice class but weight classes. Another thing was my body weight. I felt and looked great around 80kg but my weight was 72kg in my last competition... I knew that I didn`t want to compete under 70kg as I would not feel good. So next class was under 78kg.<br />
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In 2009 I contacted Andrew Merrifield called Mezza. He was UIBBN World Champion in Natural Bodybuilding and one of bodybuilders I admired and felt I could "reach the top with him". He was one of the nicest man I met and down to earth. We agreed on cooperation for next four months during my contest prep. This was the first time I prepared for contest with help. Everything he told me I did. I didn`t care if I had to wake up at 4 am or doing cardio twice a day. I was determined to do well among the men on stage. There we things I didn`t like but I never told Mezza I will not do it. I did everything he asked me to do and I feel it was not enough I did more. I had all these crazy nicknames at work like "Petrominator", "Rambo", Rocky", "LeanMeanFightingMachine" etc.<br />
I told myself that I will do only one show and was hoping to qualify for the British finals. My qualifier was in September and I had four months to prepare. It was one of the hardest contest prep for me but I was happy with the result. I felt very confident I will do well in competition. I decided to enter NPA South East qualifier on 13th September. This was one first show from previous year where I won my first place trophy as a Novice competitor.<br />
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What a surprise it was for me when I realized that there was only one guy in my class! Me and Tsala Kabala, black guy with amazing physique, abs so deep that you could see them from back seats and his tiny waist and wide back muscles gave him incredible shape. Very well defined and balanced physique. When I saw him I already knew I can`t win. I felt weird. I was preparing for that one show only and then only one guy showed up and I even can`t beat him? What a disaster... I thought. After all compulsory poses we had our free posing routine. I remember my music. It was from the Terminator movie. Shortly after that they announced the results. Second place goes to....Martin Petro! Second place. I know, I should be happy with that and I`ve got my ticket to British finals. But somewhere inside of me I was sad and disappointing. I congratulated Tsala for fantastic first place win and left the building. I am not sure if I talked to judges, I normally do after every show but not on that day. I remember going back home, texting Mezza and telling him that I`ve got second place and British invite. He was so excited and happy for me. But I told him that I am not competing and that I am done with competitions. My roommate and my best friend Taavi ordered the biggest pizza you can imagine. But I didn`t eat one single slice. I just was not in the mood. I had an appointment for the next day with one of my friend from work. He agreed to take some photos on the beach if the weather was nice. But just to remind you...It was 14th of September 2009. I am sure I was the only one guy on that day in posing trunks on that beach! We took lot of great pictures. I was studying The Encyclopedia of modern bodybuilding from Arnold Schwarzenegger the night before and learned all poses suitable for my physique. That was my only satisfaction this year. Thank you Simon for these great pictures and memories.<br />
Mezza sent me his amazing photos signed saying "See you at the top" and his DVD. I loved it. We became great friends ever since.<br />
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I had really hard times after this contest. I just couldn`t find any motivation to do the finals. I was so burned out. I was talking to Mezza couple of times and he tried to encourage me. I remember his words to this day. "It`s only five more weeks from your life Martin, you can do it". So he insisted that I will write one motivational sentence every day after workout and cardio session and than write "completed". It worked and I did it. I kept all these papers on my table and in my bedroom, in the kitchen... My first British finals as a man and not Novice anymore.... Just five more weeks...<br />
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To be honest, I don`t remember much from this day. I know that I was to lean and lost all my muscles. The line up was incredible with so many great athletes. I had maybe only one call out for comparison.... I didn`t place in top six. I went talk to judges after the show and they told me I have a great physique and some of my poses are very strong but that I need more muscles to be competitive. I was ready to go home with my cheese and ham sandwiches and some Kit-Kat. I was thinking a lot and decided to go back home to Slovakia to spend some time with my family. I needed to change something and didn`t know what so I thought that I will find out later. But I had another idea.... There was one guy from work who said that he is going to Slovakia too by car and I can join him. I told him great, lets do it! And I found out that there is one more competition this year in natural bodybuilding on the same day in Slovakia, Banska Bystrica. I didn`t hesitate for too long and sent my entry form. I thought that it would be great to compete for the first time in front of my parents and in my home country...<br />
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After more than 24 hours driving from England to Slovakia we finally arrived Banska Bystrica, the night before the contest. My parents were waiting for me. It was late night and we had some local accommodation in hostel. I remember my mum showing me what everything she made for me - all that food - home made apple cake, ginger cake and other yummies. But I had to wait until the competition is over!<br />
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I was competing in over 174cm category with other 9 or ten guys. I don`t know how I ended up in this class as I am 173cm for sure... It might be me filling entry form very quickly and making this mistake. Never mind. I was on stage already :-) They announced my name and I knew I am in the finals - top 6. I felt good. My weight was around 74-76kg. After few call outs from the judges I placed 5th. Honestly, I didn`t care that much about placing any more. I was so happy to be there with my parents and brother... I had a big smile from ear to ear. I congratulated all the competitors and went backstage to have my home made apple pie :-) I could have been maybe higher, 4th or 3rd but it was October or November and I was on diet for so long.... That all I was thinking was food now! My dad was helping me backstage with my color and pumping up. It was great to have him there. Judges and people in the audience loved my side triceps pose and it became one of my strongest poses. After the competition we were going back home all together with my 5th place diploma. On our way home we stopped in the restaurant for typical Slovakian food "bryndzové halušky" :-) Back to normal life...<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07566422589576126199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6874354038679996125.post-29040289758551230552016-08-17T23:29:00.000+02:002016-09-17T14:05:52.112+02:00Life of a bodybuilder - part 2After my return back from Spain back to England I went back to work and "normal" life. I didn`t feel very good because I was almost 15kg overweight but I started with my regular weight training and also some cardio. People in the gym were making funny jokes about me, that this cannot be me, must be my twin brother and very spicy comments like "fatty" or "fat bodybuilder". All what I was thinking was "just wait and you`ll see...." I was in shape all my life, never dieted before. I always trained for life and ate for life so I looked good. I remember my holiday in Bulgaria back in 2005 where I was eating pizza almost every day because I couldn`t speak english and there was only one place I found where to eat - pizza restaurant... After 11 days of holiday and no training at all I still had a six pack and didn`t lose any of my strength. So I never had to be worry about "being fat".<br />
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After a month or so after my return from Spain I was attending "Semi show" in London where I met Bruce Lee widow and his daughter and other well known people but most importantly I met there one guy at "Bnbf stand" and he gave me leaflet. There was a calendar of competitions for this year and it`s said Natural Bodybuilding. So I asked him what does this mean and he explained to me that they have policy of seven years drug free. I took the leaflet and the same day contacted Pete Bullard and told him about that. He said that he knows Bnbf and that he competed with them in the past. So again with his encouragement I decided to try it one more time. This time with Natural Bodybuilding organization called Bnbf. Pete told me that I must do it, that it`s gonna be different and I am sure will love it. Basically I did the same thing, diet, cardio, workouts four times a week.... Same work 12 hours shifts at night...I was determined to do it again, stand on the stage and be the best I can be. The show was in August and I was little bit behind due to the fact that I gained so much fat during my holiday in Spain... So I had to do more cardio and diet was little bit more strict. But I loved it. Every bit of it. This time I was preparing I think 12 weeks compared to my first show where I did prepare for less than 8 weeks.<br />
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I was in Novice category and I could see real difference. All these guys looked more "natural" to me and I feel very confidence. The judges were calling my name few times and I knew it is a good sign. I was battling for second or third place. The first place was obvious. I placed 3rd and got one big trophy. I was over the moon. So happy. I am sure I didn`t sleep much that night. I had a great feedback from judges, especially about my strong legs. But I knew my posing was poor and there were other aspects of my body that I needed to work on ( back width, arms, shoulders, more definition etc. ). I had some dark chocolate digestive cookies that evening. Next morning I was determined to do another show. It was august and there were not many show available. Bnbf southern I just entered was the last qualifier for the British finals. I google another shows with Natural Bodybuilding and found out that there is another Natural federation called NPA - Natural Physique Association. It was the only lifetime natural federation. There was one more qualifier with them on September and I had two weeks to prepare. I quickly filled my application/ entry form. I was already in great contest shape and didn`t know what to do really. So I just kept doing same thing - training, dieting, cardio, posing... But because my diet was very strict at the time and I was doing a lot of cardio plus all the work I was doing during night I was craving all the sweets but mainly....PEANUT BUTTER! I remember eating whole jar of crunchy peanut butter 10 days before the NPA contest!! I was so freaked out that every day I doubled my cardio and started to do power walk in the evening after my work. I was tired. But I was so determined to make this happen. I feel like this is for me. This is the way of life. I entered Novice category and there was one black guy, big muscle bellies, tall, I was thinking OMG, how can I beat that guy? I don`t know how but I won! I was on my own, traveled by train many hours to get there and I won one big trophy, another one in just two weeks and another British finals invite!! I was over the moon. I had a great feedback from judges. I couldn`t stop smiling on my way home, eating peanut butter and jelly sandwiches :-) I slept with the trophy that night.<br />
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I had four - six weeks until Bnbf British finals and NPA British finals. But something felt wrong. I had no energy. My pump was gone. I didn`t look as good. My diet was strict with almost no carbs and I was doing tons of cardio....My legs were tired. I could barely lift any weights. I`ve got sick and had fewer couple of days before Bnbf British finals in Glasgow. I went there by car with one of my friend from work, Bruno and his girlfriend. It was my first time staying in the hotel while competing. I loved it. Completely different experience. I felt like a champion bodybuilder :-) Everybody had to do polygraph testing and we got some bags with some goodies. I competed in Novice class and didn`t place. I went to talk to judges after the finals and had some good feedback so I knew why I didn`t place and what to improve for my next show. It was a great experience.<br />
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Another British finals were around the corner - NPA British finals, Novice class. What a line up! I couldn`t believe how big these guys were competing in this Novice class! I did my best and certainly enjoyed it more that previous British finals in Glasgow. I placed fourth and got my silver trophy. I was very happy with that. I weighted around 72kg...The guy who came second, Richard Gozdiecky weighted around 84kg... One of my friend from work was there with me, it was his first time watching bodybuilding show. I was so grateful that he came as I didn`t have a car and just couldn`t afford to stay in the hotel again. I met another great people, talked to judges, got a great feedback. My first competitive year was over. I just found my passion. Natural Bodybuilding.<br />
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I played a football a lot, spent almost every day on the football pitch. I was fast but not so much strong. That`s why I decided to join local gym around 15 years of age. I had already some experience with lifting weights at home in my basement. But here it was different. I didn`t have a squat rack or lot of weights, no Olympic barbell. And of course no other people. And at home I could train any time I wanted. But I found one great place not so far from place I lived - local gym called "Matica". It was downstairs in the basement, very simple, old school gym with few bodybuilders in it. I loved it from the first moment. I decided to train there every time after school, four to five times a week. I didn`t make great progress as my nutrition was not at best, but still, I loved it and enjoyed very much. In just less then one year of training I was the strongest guy around in my school. I still played football but slowly started to realize that bodybuilding is for me and the gym is "my" place...<br />
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I started with reading all muscle magazines I could lay my hands on. I was interesting mainly in training and nutrition. I was studying everything I could about it. In my room I had posters of Arnold Schwarzenegger, Frank Zane, Franco Columbo, Steve Reeves and other old school bodybuilders I admired.<br />
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I continued with my training on and off until 2005. That was the year I moved to England and I stopped bodybuilding for almost two years.<br />
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In 2007 I started again, but this time with serious training and much better nutrition. I never followed any diet just ate simple and healthy. I was running every day 4-5 miles, doing weight training four times a week and wing tsun kung fu two times a week. I spent lot of time training outside next to the beach - pull ups, push ups, skipping rope... I felt amazing, I was fast and strong but not as strong as I would like to be. I never done any kind of dead lift in my life to this point. I was squatting four 45lbs plates and felt like the king of the gym. I was doing a lot of things and at this time I realized that if I want to be good at something, it is the time to decide what it`s gonna be. And bodybuilding won. Still never even thought about competing until I moved from Portsmouth to Southampton and joined local gym ( I believe it was Collymore Leisure ) where one young fella approached me and said "are you natural?" When I told him "what do you mean?" he replied "do you take any steroids?" I said no. He told me that I looked amazing and I should compete. His name was Pete Bullard. He helped me with my first diet for the show and in less then 8 weeks I was standing on stage competing with UKBFF Novice class. Eight weeks. That`s all. It was not easy. I was working 12h shifts in the night, trained four times a week and I was doing cardio every day, mainly running outside for minutes. I was happy with the results, I have never seen so much definition and muscles on my body. But still, I didn`t place. What a disappointment. The guy who won has bigger belly than a pregnant women and other guy bigger biceps than his thighs. I enjoyed the journey but told myself never do it again. All that torture and strict diet for nothing? No way. Straight after this competition ( it was in April, first contest of the year I believe ) I went to Spain to Malaga to visit one of my friend and enjoy some time off. But I was so frustrated that I gained 14kg in less than two weeks! I was ashamed of myself. What a bodybuilder. I didn`t really understand what was happening with me and my body. Never experienced that kind of emotions before.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07566422589576126199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6874354038679996125.post-50134271532342556262016-08-11T04:30:00.001+02:002016-08-11T04:30:31.497+02:00Fit for life. I will write today about training for life. Not just regular "training". Not just "bodybuilding training", cross-fit training" etc. What I see every day in the gym is people even don`t know why they train. They don`t know how to train. They are not enjoying it. Who the hell on this planet Earth would train and don`t know why or how to train correctly?<br />
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Past five years I am enjoying my workouts so much that I feel like kid again. I normally weight train 3 to 4 times a week and do my drills/conditioning workouts 2 to 3 times a week. I train in the gym for strength and power. All my drill are done outside, whenever possible in the fresh air and sun. But even in the winter, I train when there is snow or rain or very cold freezing weather. I enjoy my power walks in the nature. It makes me feel more alive. <br />
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I made my best gains and my best progress so far. I feel strong, fit and agile. I can run fast, I can run long, I can jump high and far, I am pretty much flexible ( doing stretching regularly and sometimes yoga ). I feel great not just physically but also mentally.<br />
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I try to stick with basics. For example, for the chest I will do rack bench press, incline dumbbell press, dumbbell fly, dips; For back I will do rack dead lift or trap bar dead lift, rows, pull ups or pull downs; For legs I will do squat or rack squat, hack squat, leg press, stiff leg dead lift, lunges, you`ve got my point.<br />
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Top position rack bench holds 485lbs for 10 seconds.<br />
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Trap bar deadlift 545lbs for couple of single reps.<br />
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Rack deadlift 595lbs for couple of single reps.<br />
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On my conditioning days I do hill sprints, stair sprints, skipping rope, box jumps, TRX work, flipping tire, kettle bell work, forearm work, ab work. I always pick few exercises and do them nonstop back to back for 20-30 minutes. Every workout starting with proper warm up. It will take me around 15 minutes to warm up properly. Same thing after the workout. I will stretch and foam roll to cool down.<br />
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You must also eat clean and healthy. I am not talking about counting calories all dieting. I never count anything. All I do is eat clean and natural food as much as possible. And I believe that mother nature will take care of the rest. Is really that simple.<br />
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The biggest problem I see is that people are making excuses every time why not to train that way, why not to eat that way, they wanna use machines and "easy stuff", they are looking for easy way. They are telling me that they want to enjoy life and they are not going to eat that and this. Ok, fine with me. But then don`t come back and ask me what is wrong and you can`t get results.<br />
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There is no rocket science in eating either. Keep it simple. Eat natural, organic, healthy food. No processed food, no junk food.<br />
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I am just baking home made spelt bread of writing this. Can`t wait till it`s done so I can have it for dinner with some organic free range eggs and organic fresh butter.<br />
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My main protein sources are free range organic chicken breast or tight, grass fed organic beef, organic turkey breast, free range organic eggs, grass fed whey protein, full fat plain organic yogurt.<br />
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My main carbohydrates are from sweet potato, yam, potato, oats, brown rice, wholewheat bagel or english muffin, home made spelt bread, fresh fruit, dried fruit, frozen fruit, honey.<br />
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My main sources of fat are olive oil, coconut oil Udo`s Oil Blend Omega 3-6-9, peanut butter, almond butter, avocado, home-made organic butter.<br />
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It is very simple. Keep it that way and your body will thank you.<br />
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Martin Petro WNBF PRO<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07566422589576126199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6874354038679996125.post-55985753853381325782016-07-27T19:49:00.001+02:002016-07-27T19:50:24.313+02:00One thing more important than muscles...<div class="MsoNormal">
Everyone is talking about getting big, getting jacked up,
doing more pull ups, getting a bigger deadlift, benchpress… In the world we live in, there is plenty
of great looking people, ripped up and looking like carved statues. </div>
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But one
thing that is more important is not how you look... It is <b>how you</b> <b>live.</b> How hard you work. The
dedication you put into the things you do. The discipline that you don`t post
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After so many years of being a personal trainer I
have worked with some shady people. People who don't care for ethics and people
who don't care for excellence. What if those people could deadlift 800lbs and were ripped up like a
model? Those physical features don't
make up for the bad features.</div>
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I know that judging is not good. The point here
is to look within yourself. How can you be better starting from the inside, not just the outside? I do
this myself daily. </div>
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I know I will never
be perfect but I must get better. This all starts on the inside.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07566422589576126199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6874354038679996125.post-12415020589346451022016-07-18T07:40:00.000+02:002016-07-18T07:40:07.747+02:00Old School Bodybuilding #5Drills were on the menu yesterday - I do them outside whenever possible, one or twice a week or if I feel I`ll do them after weight training session.<br />
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Drills<br />
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Combo:<br />
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Skipping rope 3 rounds 100<br />
Hill sprints 3 rounds 3 sprints ( 3x sprints = 1 round )<br />
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Combo:<br />
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TRX pull up straps 3x 15reps<br />
Two-arm kettlebell ( 2x45lbs KB ) push press 3x12 reps<br />
TRX press up straps 3x15 reps<br />
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TIRE flips 3 rounds x 3 ( big heavy tire, I guess around 300-400lbs )<br />
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Combo:<br />
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Wrist roller ( 20lbs attached ) 2x up & down<br />
Hanging leg raises ( toes over bar ) 2x12 reps<br />
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All done in less than 25 minutes.<br />
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*Stretching and foam rolling at the end.<br />
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Old School Bodybuilding for Strong - Healthy - Fit LIFE.<br />
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www.udoschoice.cz<br />
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www.florahealth.com<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07566422589576126199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6874354038679996125.post-77130780230107609192016-07-16T19:23:00.000+02:002016-07-16T19:23:44.270+02:00Old School Bodybuilding #4Trained legs yesterday. Friday is a leg day for me for the past few years because my legs were always very strong and even on friday I can train them very hard.<br />
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Here is the workout:<br />
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Front machine squats 10r bar ( not sure how heavy is bar on this one ) 10r 90lbs + bar, 10r 180lbs + bar, 5r 230lbs + bar, 3r 270lbs +bar, 2x1r 320lbs + bar *using belt & chalk<br />
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Stiff leg deadlift 8r 315lbs/143kg, 8r 365lbs/165kg *using belt & wrist straps<br />
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Leg press 2x10r 675lbs/306kg<br />
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Step up on box with DB 2x10r each leg with 50lbs DB<br />
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Leg extensions 10,8r 220lbs/100kg ( all stack )<br />
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Lying leg curls 12,8r pin 10 ( all stack )<br />
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ABS: Hanging leg raises ( toes over top ) 15,12 r BW<br />
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*Stretching & foam rolling at the end.<br />
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Drills today - outside - fresh air - on the sun - can`t wait for fitness - agility movements!<br />
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www.udoschoice.cz<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07566422589576126199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6874354038679996125.post-46892596366679485132016-07-15T18:06:00.002+02:002016-07-15T18:06:58.467+02:00Old School Bodybuilding #3Trained shoulders and calves yesterday. Here is the insight:<br />
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Standing thick bar rack shoulder press 10r bar ( 55lbs ), 10r 2x25lbs + bar, 5r 2x45lbs +bar, 3r 2x55lbs + bar, 1r 185lbs, 1r 205lbs, 1r 215lbs, 1r 225lbs, 2x1r 235lbs/106,5kg *using fat gripz<br />
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One-arm dumbbell laterals 12r 45lbs, 10r 55lbs each arm<br />
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Bent-over laterals 12r 50lbs, 10r 55lbs<br />
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Seated thick dumbbell shoulder press 12,10r 70lbs *using fat gripz<br />
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Reverse pec-deck 12r 140lbs, 10r 150lbs<br />
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Dumbbell shrugs 2x12r 180lbs/81,5kg DB in each hand *using belt & wrist straps<br />
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Calves:<br />
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Seated calf raises 2x15r 225lbs<br />
Standing calf raises 2x15r 495lbs<br />
Donkey calf raises machine 2x15r 400lbs<br />
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Feel stronger and stronger each session. After last year shoulder injury I couldn`t do any benchpress or pressing movement at all. So I am happy with progress so far. Never felt better.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07566422589576126199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6874354038679996125.post-69259752030660969252016-07-14T17:46:00.001+02:002016-07-14T17:46:24.336+02:00Old School Bodybuilding #2I covered Monday session in previous blog where I trained chest, triceps and calves. I will cover today Tuesday session which was back, biceps, abs.<br />
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Trap bar deadlift ( bar is 45 or more ) 10r bar, 10r 2x45lbs +bar, 10r 4x45lbs+bar, 5r 6x45lbs+bar, 3r 8x45lbs+bar, 1r 455lbs, 3x1r 495lbs/224kg *using belt & chalk<br />
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One-arm dumbbell row 10,8reps 150lbs/68kg DB *using belt & wrist straps<br />
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T-bar rows 10r 210lbs/95kg, 8r 235lbs/106,5kg *using belt & chalk<br />
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Combo:<br />
Seated cable rows (V-handle) 12,10 r 250lbs/113kg<br />
Barbell pullover 2x12 r bar (45lbs) *doing this with very light weight, I injured my left arm/shoulder/latissimus in february while skiing in the mountains<br />
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Biceps<br />
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Thick bar curls 12r 40lbs + bar (55lbs), 10r 50lbs + bar (55lbs) *using fat gripz<br />
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Abs<br />
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Weighted crunch 2x15r 110lbs DB on my chest<br />
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* Stretching & foam rolling at the end.<br />
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Another great session. Strong. Intense. Focused. Fast.<br />
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I did yoga in the morning ( leg focus ) and trained afternoon in the gym.<br />
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Wednesday was day off but I went for little hike and then to swimming pool for 30min.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07566422589576126199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6874354038679996125.post-2489421417721052362016-07-12T05:27:00.000+02:002016-07-12T05:27:17.899+02:00Old School Bodybuilding<div class="MsoNormal">
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am going to write about my recent training program. I have never felt stronger
in my life. It is a bit scary as I know that the heavier I will go with weights
the bigger chance that I might get injured. But I am listening to my body and
always trying to remember “train for strength; don’t demonstrate it in the gym”.
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<span lang="EN-GB">My current
program is focused on power/strength movement early in the workout followed by
bodybuilding moves and on off days I`ll do “drills” for fitness and agility.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB">Here is
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<b><span lang="EN-GB">Chest, triceps, calves<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB">Thick bar
rack benchpress 285 lbs/129 kg for couple of singles *after warm up<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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position rack bench holds 465 lbs/211 kg 10 seconds x 3 rounds<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB">Incline DB
press 2x12r 100 lbs DB<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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fly 12r 65 lbs, 9r 75 lbs<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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BW (205 lbs) *thick bars on dipping machine<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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benchpress off the pins 265 lbs/120 kg for couple of singles *after warm up<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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triceps extensions 12r 105 lbs, 12r 110 lbs<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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pushdowns 2x12r <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Combo:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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calf raises 2x15r 495 lbs/224 kg<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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raises 2x15r 225 lbs/102 kg<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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raises machine 2x15r 400 lbs/181 kg<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB">All done in
less than 45min. Trained in World Gym San Diego, CA, US.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07566422589576126199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6874354038679996125.post-2244645500327687422016-07-07T06:23:00.001+02:002016-07-07T06:23:12.009+02:00Recovery work & Rest days<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-GB">In this
blog I am going to talk about recovery work. When we exercise, muscles are
tearing apart but this help them to get bigger and stronger as they heal.
Soreness only means there are changes occurring in those muscles.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB">When you
exercise, heart rate increases to circulate more oxygen at a quicker pace. The
more you exercise, the more efficient the heart becomes.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB">So you see
how important is training. Don`t get me wrong here – I love training. But as
much as I love training I know how important is<b> recovery</b> and my <b>rest days</b> off
gym.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span lang="EN-GB"><i>+stretching<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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rolling<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB"><i>+deep
tissue massage<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB"><i>+yoga<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB"><i>+sauna<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB"><i>+cold
shower/hot shower<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB"><i>+good
quality sleep at least 8h<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB"><i>+having a
nap during the day if necessary<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB"><i>+last but
not least good quality organic food and supplements</i><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB">I personaly
love stretching, foam rolling, massage, yoga and powerwalk. I apply cold/hot
shower before bed most of the time too and if I have a chance I go to sauna. I
make sure that I sleep at least 8hours a day and if I can`t match that I will
try to have some little nap during the day or in the afternoon.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB">I stretch
after every workout and than in the evening before bed. Same with the foam
rolling. I am trying to do some yoga lately, at least 1-3 times a week and I
can`t believe the results! I feel fantastic!! I am stronger than ever. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB">I do weight
training four times a week and one or two times I do drills – very fast, intense
workout but very short for example hill sprint, skipping rope, box jumps,
kettlebell swing, TRX pull ups straps, TRX press ups straps all done in
15-20min. Without any rest. I call it active recovery. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB">I would
definitely recommend you at least one deep tissue massage a week, you would be
surprise by the results. Find a good masseur and chiropractor and take care of
your body.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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my <b>Udo`s Oil Blend Omega 3-6-9</b> for recovery. I`ll take 2tbsp every morning with
my oatmeal and another 2tbsp in the afternoon and evening with my meals – just sprinkle
on salad or I`ll use it in my smoothie. These Omega 3 6 9 fatty acids help you
to recover faster from your workout or any demanding exercise. I am big fan of
all good fat and love my Udo`s Oil. I have been using it for nine years now and
it has been a great addition to my diet. I take my food seriously.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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simple – what you put in – you`ll get. So take care of your body and your
health and your body will take care of you. Don`t be afraid to rest if you feel
tired. Don`t beat yourself up in the gym. Always leave something in the tank when
you train so you are excited about your next workout. Don`t demonstrate
strength in the gym, train for the strength. Listen to your body. And take your
rest days seriously too!<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07566422589576126199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6874354038679996125.post-71637037203521887432016-06-19T04:12:00.001+02:002016-06-19T04:12:09.665+02:00The Power Rack Training.<div class="MsoNormal">
<b><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 20.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Power Rack Training.</span></b><span lang="EN-GB"> By Martin
Petro WNBF Pro<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB">I`ve been
training for many years now. I discovered Power Rack Training in 2012 and 2013
thank you Ian Duckett – lifetime Natural Bodybuilder, friend and great old
school man. I never looked back. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB">I`ve been
training on and off in power rack ever since. The results are amazing. My
strength level went through the roof. All my big lifts – squat – deadlift –
benchpress – shoulder press – barbell rows – barbell curls – close-grip
benchpress - improved enormously! I was strong as an ox. I came to the point
where I had to stop Power Rack training for a while as it was so hard and
demanding, it was scary! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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correctly the Power Rack can produce stronger muscles, tendons, ligaments and
sinews. Exercises in the Power Rack can help people break through their
individual sticking points in varying exercises. Take the bench press for
instance; let’s say our guy regularly fails the bench press mid-way during the
ascent of the bar. To overcome the problem the guy can set the rods on the
Power Rack so that the bench press is begun at the mid-way level. The athlete
then trains this particular portion of the movement. Because the range of
movement is less than a full bench press more weight can be used, thereby
strengthening the muscles but also stimulating tendon and ligament strength.
The athlete simply pushes the bar from the rods to the lockout position and
then lowers it to the rods again. No bounce should be used – the bar is pushed
from a dead stop position – this in itself will increase strength – with the
added bonus that the athlete always works out in safety. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Rack can be used very effectively on the big four: The Squat, Bench Press, Deadlift and Shoulder
press. These compound movements should always be the key movements in anyone’s
routine who wants to get bigger or stronger. Quarter squats, half squats, heavy
lockouts in the bench press, partial deadlifts, rack shoulder press at 80
degree bench are all exercises that can be used. With two sets of rods one can
push from a dead stop from one set of rods and then hold against another set of
rods above the bar for an isometric hold. A little bit of ingenuity and one can
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over-training and because of the heavy poundage’s involved in Power Rack
training it is very easy to overtrain. Employ three to five sets at most and
keep the reps low – we are trying to build strength here and not fitness. Use
partial movements only once you have warmed up and preferably after you have
performed the full movement. For example, once you have completed your desired
sets of normal deadlifts, three sets of heavy lockouts would stimulate further
your back and trap development. But just because three sets are good it does
not mean six sets are twice as good. Stimulate don’t annihilate! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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a new trend in the gym? </span></b><b><span lang="EN-GB">By Martin Petro Wnbf Pro<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB">It the
present – I live in San Diego, CA and train in one of the best gym – World Gym.
I can`t help myself but even here I noticed people using their cell phones during
workout. I just don`t understand it. Why are you people coming to gym? What does
this mean to you? You do one set of benchpress and then you are sitting on
the bench and texting someone. What is the point of workout? </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB">Where are all
these Gladiators and Warriors gone? Where is the focus, intensity and mindest gone?
Have any of you seen Arnold Schwarzennegger, Franco Columbu, Sergio Oliva,
Frank Zane, Dave Draper, Bill Pearl, Lee Haney, Dorian Yates, Rich Gaspari, Lee
Labrada, Shawn Ray etc etc using their cell phones during workout? No. </span><span lang="EN-US">Because they shared their passion
about bodybuilding. </span><span lang="EN-GB">They
loved what they were doing. You could feel it in the room – intensity, focus,
mindset, sweat, blood, hard work, determination, eye of the tiger, camaraderie,
friendship, competition, and fun at the same time. Those were the Golden Years
of Bodybuilding.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB"> I was born in 1982 and can`t remember any of this but i have all the
magazines, books, dvd`s...I was studying the pictures, reading articles,
watching rare training footage. I`ve have never enough of this. What`s happen
to this generation? I see it everywhere. Gyms are full of people but I can
count on one hand easily few guys who
are serious about their training. </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB">It is your workout – you should treat it that
way – it is special time for you so make it count – get ready the night before –
visualize – see in your mind what are you goint to do – get your stuff ready –
be on time – leave your cell phone in locker room or have it with you if you
want to record video of your technique or take a picture – but don`t get
distracted by it. It doesn`t matter even if you are not competing for Mr.Olympia - whatever your goal is - you should take it seriously or just stay at home and watch some football on TV.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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need is your mind, focus, determination, and some training gear like belt,
chalk, towel .<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB">It should take you 45 to 60minutes the most - so make it worth it – be the best you can be – be like
Gladiator...Warrior...kill it every time you are out there. There is plenty of
time for your cell phone once you`ll finish your workout. </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB">Go to the gym to do the
job – train hard – fast – intense – with sharp focus, determination and eye of the tiger...<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Its no accident that one of the recurring themes for
training success around here has been to maintain the right attitude. I don't
know if that alone will ultimately determine just how far someone will go since
there are many other factors involved, but I sure can tell you that you can
sure go a lot farther when your "mind is right" than when it isn't.</div>
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As the old saying goes,“ it's the mind which drives the bus.
Keep it up!“ Its a fact of life that everyone has setbacks ... the real
question then becomes: "so what are
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examples of people who are just getting it done, through they have got plenty
of good reasons to quit ... and conversely, I could give you just as many
examples of people who have quit when they have plenty of good reasons to keep
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that you did, only the ones you miss - even when its something as simple as
pushups on the floor, or going out and walking a mile. <o:p></o:p></div>
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way." You can always do something. You can always get better at something
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through on nutrition and who is not. I can see who doesn't
eat enough and who eats too much junk food. I can see who wants to win by how hard
they train vs who is content with merely being there, taking up space, just
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are just targets, nine are the real fighters, and we are lucky to have them, for
they make the battle. Ah, but the one, one is a <b>warrior</b>, and he will bring the others back.” Heraclitus </div>
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Get out of bed and
stop feeling sorry for yourself. Don't blame your life. You're a parent? A husband? Busy at
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a poor life. But let us not make excuses. Remember. Fat is fat. Weak is weak. And strong is strong. You choose what you become through the work you do.</div>
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It’s not the weight that breaks you down, it’s the way you
carry it. You can use pain, frustration
and inconvenience to motivate you rather than annoy you. You are in control of the way you look at
life. Beautiful things happen when you
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You always have a choice. Choose to be negative and you’ll find plenty of reasons to stop and
frown. Choose to be positive and you’ll
find plenty of reasons to step forward and smile. Truly, the most powerful weapon against
stress and discouragement is our ability to choose one thought over
another. Train <b>your mind</b> to see the good
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One of the most rewarding and important moments in life is
the moment you finally find the courage to let go of what you can’t
change. When you stop worrying and
complaining about what you can’t control, you have more time to change the
things you can control. And that changes
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It’s never in your best interests to share lots of time with
people who constantly try to discourage you. Because, if you’re the kind of
person who believes there’s something out there for you beyond whatever it is
you’re expected to do – if you want to be extraordinary – you can’t get there
by shackling yourself to those who hold you back. Instead, you will very likely become just as
ordinary as they expect you to be. And
there’s absolutely no reason to do that to yourself.</div>
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Long-term success in life is a result of ability,
motivation, and attitude. Ability is
what you’re capable of doing every day. Motivation determines what you actually do every day. And attitude determines how well you
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creative energy. Instead of imagining
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It’s always better to be exhausted from meaningful work than
to be tired of doing nothing. Put in the effort and live the life you’ve
imagined. Wake up and remind yourself that you are what you do today, not what
you say you’ll do someday. Good things
don’t come to those who wait – they come to those who work on meaningful goals. When all is said and done, oftentimes more is said than done. But it doesn’t
have to be this way. The way to get going, and feel good about it, is to quit
talking and begin doing.</div>
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Imagine how much more effective and happy you’d be if,
instead of dreading and fighting against certain tasks, you simply got them
done. Remember, the task ahead of you is never greater than the strength within
you. Do what’s right, not what’s easy. And when the task is a big one, do just a little bit of it every
day. Even the tiniest daily ritual
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Effort is never wasted, even when it leads to disappointing
results. For it always makes you
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<span lang="EN-GB">Fat is one
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You need some fat in your diet but not too much.</span><br />
Fat from food helps your body make
new cells and tissues. Your body also needs fat to absorb certain vitamins.<br />
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has more calories than carbohydrates or protein (1 gram fat = 9 calories; 1
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<span lang="EN-GB">Unsaturated fats are healthy fats.
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types, such as omega-3 fats, may actually lower your triglycerides. Omega-3
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unsaturated fats instead of the unhealthy types. Saturated fats and trans fats
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<span lang="EN-GB">-Snack on a
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<span lang="EN-GB">-Eat fish
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fish, such as salmon, mackerel, herring, and trout <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span lang="EN-GB">Omega-3 Fats:<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07566422589576126199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6874354038679996125.post-84788704589059713712016-05-27T07:49:00.001+02:002016-05-27T07:49:53.287+02:00OřechyZeptejte se hodně pokročilého kulturisty, která potravina patří k základům zdravé sportovní výživy. Určitě vám potvrdí, že na seznamu těchto potravin nesmějí chybět ořechy. Byly dlouho považovány za zdroj nadbytečné energie, takže kulturisté je dlouho ve své stravě ignorovali. Nové výzkumy však ukázaly, že můžete trénovat tvrději, rychleji regenerovat a těžit ze zdravotních výhod, když sníte pouhou jednu hrst ořechů denně.<br />
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Ořechy jsou opravdu plné „kulturistických“ vitaminů a minerálů a obsahují tzv. fytochemikálie, které zvyšují imunitu proti různým chorobám. Kromě toho, že obsahují určité množství bílkovin, ořechy obsahují i tzv. užitečné tuky, které chrání mozek a srdce a prospívají při různých druzích diet.<br />
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Ořechy nejsou rozhodně tak významným zdrojem bílkovin jako třeba tuňák nebo krůta. Avšak pro vegetariány a osoby omezující příjem masa mohou být ořechy, zejména arašídy, velmi dobrou alternativou konzumace masa.<br />
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Protože ořechy a arašídy jsou chudší na esenciální aminokyselinu lysin, mohou být vegetariáni o tuto látku ochuzeni, pokud nekombinují ořechy s potravinami na lysin bohatšími, jako jsou některé luštěniny a sója. Na druhé straně jsou ořechy a arašídy bohatým zdrojem aminokyselin argininu, který je prekursorem (chemickým předchůdcem) oxidu dusného, o němž je známo, že zlepšuje tok krve směrem k srdci, roztahuje tepny a zabraňuje nadměrnému srážení krve. „Jinými slovy, oxid dusný snižuje riziko srdečního infarktu,“ tvrdí Gene Spiller, ředitel Centra lékařských výzkumů v Centru Los Altos (Kalifornie), který napsal knihu Zdravé ořechy (Healthy Nuts, Avery, leden 2000).<br />
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Přestože zelené druhy zeleniny jsou bohatšími zdroji vitaminů a kalorií, ořechy jsou také dobrými zdroji některých vitaminů a minerálů. Spiller poznamenává: „Jen málo potravin je tak bohatých na vitamin E jako mandle, brazilské oříšky, lískové nebo burské ořechy. Jako silný antioxidant zabraňuje ořechový vitamin E oxidativnímu poškození tkání (oxidační stres) a chrání cholesterol před oxidací na nerozpustné usazeniny. Vitamin E je užitečný při potréninkové regeneraci, kterou urychluje, chrání oči a působí proti rakovině.“<br />
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Arašídy jsou dobrým zdrojem kyseliny listové – vitaminu ze skupiny B, který podporuje tvorbu buněčné DNA – základ dělení buněk. „Když konzumujete dost kyseliny listové, snižujete hladinu homocysteinu v krvi, který zvyšuje riziko srdečně-cévních onemocnění,“ říká dr. Spiller. A pokud ženy konzumují dostatek listové kyseliny v těhotenství, chrání svoje budoucí potomky před rizikem poškození mozku a rozštěpu páteře (spina bifida).<br />
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Kromě kyseliny listové jsou arašídy také dobrým zdrojem niacinu (vitaminu B3) a thiaminu (vitaminu B1). Brazilské, piniové oříšky a pistácie jsou dalším bohatým zdrojem thiaminu. Piniové oříšky jsou ještě bohaté na niacin stejně jako mandle. Jak víte, komplex vitaminů B hraje esenciální roli při přeměně sacharidů, bílkovin a tuků ze stravy na energii.<br />
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Jedna hrst (tj. asi čtvrt šálku, resp. 28 g) brazilských oříšků nebo ořechů kešu vám zabezpečí jednu třetinu denní dávky mědi, která je důležitým, ale často zanedbávaným minerálem. Měď je součástí mnoha bílkovin a enzymů, které se účastní procesu tvorby energie. Dále je nezbytná pro nervovou činnost a její dobrou funkci. Měď také může chránit srdeční sval, jak potvrdily některé nedávné studie. Na 31 200 pokusných osobách bylo zjištěno, že podávání mědi snižuje riziko srdečného infarktu až o 50 %.<br />
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Mandle, kešu a piniové oříšky jsou na dosti krátkém seznamu potravin, které se považují za významné zdroje hořčíku. Snad nejvíce zanedbávaný minerál hořčík je důležitý pro stavbu kostí a funkci celé řady enzymů. Je důležitý především pro kulturisty, protože hořčík podporuje činnost svalů. U některých osob také snižuje krevní tlak, potlačuje migrény a snižuje riziko infarktu.<br />
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Tmavé vlašské ořechy, ořechy pecan a piniové ořechy jsou bohatým zdrojem manganu, dalšího zanedbávaného minerálu. Název „mangan“ pochází z řeckého „magic“ (kouzlo). Tento prvek plní řadu funkcí v těle včetně upevňování kostní struktury a působí jako antioxidant. Kulturisti by si měli na příjem manganu dávat pozor, protože jeho nedostatek zpomaluje dělicí a reprodukční procesy, ohrožuje zdraví kloubů a působí problémy spojené s poruchami trávení sacharidů a tuků.<br />
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Mandle, pistácie a para ořechy jsou bohatým zdrojem draslíku – prvku, který hraje zásadní roli, pokud jde o zavodnění organismu a krevní tlak, což jsou důležité faktory podmiňující kvalitu tréninku.<br />
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Brazilské ořechy jsou kromě draslíku i bohatým zdrojem selenu. „Rostou na selen bohatých půdách Amazonie,“ vysvětluje Spiller. „Selen snižuje riziko rakoviny, pokud je podáván jako antioxidant.“ Dostatek selenu také podporuje plodnost mužů i žen, přestože mechanismus tohoto působení ještě není zcela znám. Odborníci doporučují příjem asi 200 mikrogramů selenu denně.<br />
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V brazilských ořechách ještě najdeme dostatek zinku, dalšího z minerálů, který je spojován s plodností. Mezi další klíčové role zinku patří podpora imunitního systému, podpora růstu i chuti.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07566422589576126199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6874354038679996125.post-41552371838720928582016-05-25T18:26:00.001+02:002016-05-25T18:26:23.381+02:00Proč pít vodu s citrónemCitróny jsou citrusové plody, které jsou bohatým zdrojem vitamínu C, ale také živin, jako je vápník a draslík. Mají antiseptické a antibakteriální vlastnosti a neutralizují naše vnitřní prostředí. To znamená, že pomáhají při překyselení organismu. Vlažná voda s citrónem se považuje jako dokonalý nápoj na začátku dne.<br />
Pomáhá trávení, rozběhne metabolismus, čistí organismus a krev od odpadních látek z těla. Zabraňuje problémům se zácpou a průjmem (zajišťuje dobrou funkci střev). Kvůli vysokému obsahu draslíku slouží lidem s onemocněním srdce. Je také velkým pomocníkem při snižování váhy.<br />
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Proč pít vodu s citrónem:<br />
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Citrón je vynikajícím a bohatým zdrojem vitamínu C, je to základní živina, která chrání tělo před nedostatky imunitního systému<br />
Citróny obsahují vlákninu pektin, která je velmi prospěšná pro zdraví tlustého střeva, navíc má silný antibakteriální účinek<br />
Vyrovnává pH v těle a tím odkyseluje organismus<br />
Vlažná citronová šťáva po ránu napomáhá odplavování toxinů<br />
Napomáhá trávení a podporuje tvorbu žluči<br />
Citrony jsou výborným zdrojem kyseliny citrónové, draslíku, vápníku, fosforu a hořčíku<br />
Pomáhá zabránit růstu a množení patogenních bakterií, které způsobují infekce a nemoci<br />
Pomáhá snížit bolest a zánět kloubů a kolenou (rozpouští kyselinu močovou)<br />
Obsah draslíku v citrónu pomáhá vyživovat mozek a nervové buňky<br />
Posiluje játra tím, že poskytuje energii do jaterních enzymů<br />
Pomáhá vyrovnat hladinu vápníku a kyslíku v játrech<br />
V případě pálení žáhy může sklenice koncentrované citronové šťávy výrazně pomoci<br />
Je obrovským přínos pro pokožku a zabraňuje tvorbě vrásek a akné<br />
Pomáhá udržovat zdravé oči<br />
Citrón je nápomocný při výrobě trávicích šťáv<br />
Citronová šťáva pomáhá doplňovat tělesné soli, zejména po namáhavém cvičení<br />
Napomáhá hubnutí<br />
Zabraňuje zadržování vody v těle<br />
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TIP: Ráno vymačkejte půlku citrónu do převařené teplé (ne horké) vody. Tento nápoj pijte teplý před snídaní. Čistá citrónová šťáva může u citlivějších osob způsobovat citlivost zubů, je dobré ji tedy ředit vodou.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07566422589576126199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6874354038679996125.post-60596778214027158232016-05-25T00:08:00.001+02:002016-05-25T00:08:41.823+02:00Poslední slova Steva JobseDošel jsem až na vrchol úspěchu ve světě byznysu. V očích druhých je můj život nejspíš ztělesněním úspěchu. Nicméně mimo práce mám jen málo radosti. Na konci je bohatství jen aspektem života, kterému jsem přivykl.<br />
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Když teď ležím na nemocniční posteli a promítám si celý svůj život, uvědomil jsem si, že všechno to uznání a bohatství, na kterém jsem si tolik zakládal, zbledlo a ztratilo význam tváří v tvář blížící se smrti.<br />
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Ve tmě se dívám na zelená světla strojů, které mě udržují při životě a slyším jejich mechanické bzučení. Cítím jak se blíží dech boha smrti. Teď už vím, že když nakumulujeme dostatečné bohatství, aby nám vydrželo po zbytek života, měli bychom usilovat i o něco dalšího, co s bohatstvím nesouvisí. Mělo by to být něco mnohem důležitějšího: možná vztahy, nebo umění, snad sen z mládí…<br />
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Bezuzdné následování bohatství nás promění v pokřivené bytosti, jako jsem já. Bůh nám dal smysly a možnost cítit lásku v srdci každého, ne iluzi, kterou přináší bohatství.<br />
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Bohatství, jež jsem vyhrál v mém životě si nemůžu vzít s sebou.<br />
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Mohu si odnést jen vzpomínky vysrážené láskou. To je skutečné bohatství, které vás bude následovat, doprovázet a dodávat vám světlo a sílu k tomu jít dál. Láska může cestovat tisíce mil. Život nemá žádné omezení. Jdetě tam kam chcete jít. Dosáhněte výšin, kterých chcete dosáhnout. Je to všechno ve vašem srdci a ve vašich rukou.<br />
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Jaká postel je nejdražší na světě? Nemocniční postel. Můžete zaměstnat někoho, kdo bude řídit vaše auto, někoho kdo pro vás bude vydělávat peníze, ale nikdy nemůžete najmout někoho, kdo by za vás nesl vaši nemoc. Ztracené materiální věci lze nalézt. Ale je tu jedna věc, která nemůže být nikdy nalezena v případě ztráty ~ život. Když jede člověk na operační sál, uvědomí se, že existuje jedna kniha, kterou má ještě dočíst ~ Kniha zdravého života.<br />
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Bez ohledu na stadium života v němž se nacházíte, budete každý jednou čelit dnu, kdy se opona zatáhne. Ochraňujte lásku k vaší rodině, lásku k svému partnerovi, lásku vůči svým přátelům. Mějte sami sebe rádi a s láskou opatrujte ostatní.<br />
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