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Methods of Paleo Training: Walking
We are defined as a species by walking, as being upright on two legs allowed for our evolution into Homo-Sapiens. Our ancestors were primarily hunter gatherers, following herds of animals around the high-lands and low-lands. This required a slow paced movement as we … [Read More...]
Methods of Paleo Training: Swinging
Swinging objects is deep rooted in our ancestral history. Our ancestors were smart and they realized using tools to perform specific tasks would help ensure survival and promote well being. During combat situations we would typically swing objects at our opponent to … [Read More...]
Methods of Paleo Training: Climbing
Getting to high ground was a crucial element during our evolution. From the mountain-tops to the tree-tops, we would use this tactic to scout the areas in which we lived. Locating game, watching for invaders and rival clans, holding special ceremonies and connecting … [Read More...]
Eat Like Your Ancestors
Eat Paleo
The Paleo Diet is a diet that you would be forced to eat if you were in the wilderness hunting and foraging to find your own food. Since most of us live in cities, we are right down the street from the local super market. You can skip down the street and walk in to a plethora of edible options. The unfortunate truth about being in a society that has an abundance of food, is the uncertainty over what is best for you to eat. Our government recommends a diet rich in grain and dairy. I find it amazing that the government ignores the 3.4 million years of human evolutionary history of eating, to focus on these new age foods. Now we know this new age diet is taking its toll on the population. How did our diet influence our evolution? Simply put, we ate what we needed to survive and thrive. This allowed for the development of ever vast human brain, full of knowledge and the ability to solve problems. Now we have the problem of obesity, autoimmune diseases, and metabolic derangement. By ways of unbiased research, scientists have discovered what foods promote these problems and have forged a diet to prevent them. Enter the Paleo Diet: The Paleo Diet in all its diversity, is open to much interpretation. I have found the best results influencing health and fitness include a high fat, reduced carb paleo diet. For different people, with different goals, guidelines may vary. In general I recommend: Grain, Legume and Dairy free. Carbohydrates: Males - under 100g/day. Females - under 75g/day. Carbs come from fruits and vegetables. Limit fruits to 1 per day or less (high fructose levels hinder body fat loss). Protein: Total grams = weight in pounds or more. Ex. 150lbs = 150g protein. Mainly from animal meats. Fat: Use to fulfill satiety. Cook using generous amounts of coconut or olive oil. Organic meats with high fat content. Avocados. Coconut products: Coconut milk, oil, flakes... If you must cheat, remain gluten free. Limit nuts: totaling one handful or less per day. Recommended supplements: Vitamin D, Magnesium, Fish … [Read More...]
Testimonials
Testimonials
SEAN MCNEIL When I first met Eddie I was just getting back into physical fitness. I used the same basic routine from my college days all the way up until I was 30. It consisted of 3 workouts a week - chest and triceps, back and biceps and shoulders and legs (usually skipped the legs part). I would also add in a day or two of cardio or other physical activity during the week. At some point my workouts became less intense and less frequent. It was probably a combination of age, career and getting married but I just wasn't as motivated or interested in going to the gym. When I moved back to Los Angeles in 2010 I decided to break the cycle. To do so I planned on joining a nice gym and finding a trainer would could give me some new workout ideas and then send me on my way. What I found in Eddie was someone who was passionate about health. Although he is a first rate trainer to call him a trainer does not account for all he does. He quickly had me in a program based on the latest science. I was embarrassed by how far I had let myself slip physically. His understanding of psychology and positive outlook turned my embarrassment into motivation and with his encouragement I progressed quickly. After a few sessions I was already feeling better and decided to sign up for 20 more sessions. We were working out 3 times a week and I was trying to fit in additional activity on my own. What I expected to be a few weeks working together soon turned into a few months. We were changing up the routine every 6-8 weeks and each new program had its ow n challenges. After 2 months we started talking more about nutrition. At first it was subtle but I could tell Eddie had a real passion for looking at healthy living comprehensively. He knew for me to step to the next level I needed to start to focus more on what I was feeding myself but never preached to me. Although I had never "dieted" or been interested in talking about it I read a few of the books he suggested and figured I'd trust him and take a … [Read More...]