The Illusion of Fitness

Hello Friends,

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The Illusion of Fitness
From Bestselling Author Jon Benson
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Are you deluded?

Many of us are. In fact I'd say that
everyone is about something.

It's not a sin. It's human nature.

Some of us are deluded into thinking that
our children really 'need' to go eat at
McDonald's or they'll freak out. ; )

Some of us are deluded into thinking that
we're always right and our spouses are
always wrong.

Others, in fact many of us are deluded
when it comes to fitness.

Fitness delusion comes in many deadly
varieties, but two are particularly
dangerous:

1. "I'm really in great shape and eat
healthy!"

-- Reality: Not in great shape and eat a
high-starch dietplan that's anything but
healthy.

2. "I'm in super shape! Just look at me!"

-- Reality: You may look fit, but your
vitals and internal organs say otherwise.

Let's discuss number 1.

First, let's come to reality when it comes
to being "fit".

Being fit does not mean you can run five
miles. That's great, but that's not
fitness.

Being fit does not mean you can bench press
300 pounds. Good, but still no cigar.

Being fit does not mean you eat "fat-free",
while you consume high-processed foods
loaded with unnecessary carbs.

Here's my definition of being fit:

Having a mind and body that is in harmony,
always growing, low with inflammation, and
thriving with energy and strength.

Harmony is essential for peace. That part
is up to you. Find it where and how you can.

Growth is essential for survival. The
moment we turn off our "growth signals" to
the brain, we begin to die... quickly.

That's why so many people die shortly after
they retire.

That's why resistance trainees live longer
than runners -- they are fooling their
bodies into believing they are still
hunter/gatherers.

This is huge. I plan to write a book about
it shortly.

Want to look great and live longer? Train
like a hunter/gatherer. Challenge yourself.

Push. Get strong. Get lean.

Your mind will think you're 25, and your
organs will age accordingly... that is,
much slower.

Low inflammation = lower carbs (for most of
us.) Go with veggies, protein, and healthy
fats. De-stress too. That lowers inflammation.

All of this will produce energy and strength.

THEN you will be "fit" -- and fit for life.

I cannot think of a better way to start
than applying the principles of
"hunter/gatherer" workouts (short bursts of
strength followed by moderate intensity).

My book 7 Minute Muscle has a great way
to blend these two things together:

-- 7 minutes of resistance training 5 days
a week.

-- 14 or 21 minutes 4 days a week if you
are advanced

-- 9 minutes of cardio 2-3 times per
week... all you need

-- Plenty of medium-intensity walking

That's it.

start here: 7 Minute Muscle

End of article.

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To Your Success,
Jorma Persson