Carr's Fitness

Get Out and Take a Vacation

Carr Collins — Sat, 18 May 2013 11:22:42 +0000

I’m King of the Rut – work – train – eat every 2 hours, never break the schedule, drive myself into the ground and then keep going. I suspect many of you are the same, neurotic about routine and near panic when it’s threatened. I’ve only taken one textbook vacation since 1993, so it’s no wonder I live in such a tight crack. Don’t be like me. If you need a vacation – get out and take one! But if you’re pampered and your whole life is a vacation – then I’m not talking to you – go get a workout!

Functional Strength Training

Carr Collins — Fri, 17 May 2013 14:34:17 +0000

Functional strength means being strong in the real world, lifting heavy, lopsided objects at bazaar angles to difficult heights. To best develop this strength, one must work the entire body spectrum – lifting something from the floor to over the head. This may consist of flipping heavy tractor tires, performing kettlebell snatches or just old fashion clean and presses. Unlike most weight training, we’re not attempting to isolate a muscle, tear it down and make it grow bigger. We’re moving a weight from the floor to the ceiling using every muscle in the body. And these movements require MOMENTUM. That means they require “quasi” explosive force. We’ve got to get that weight moving or it’s not going to reach its destination. There’s no way to cheat on these exercises. You either make it happen or it doesn’t. Athletes who integrate this form of training into their routines are – explosive – well conditioned – and always the strongest. They also have the greatest muscle density.

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High Testosterone Levels are Dangerous

Carr Collins — Thu, 16 May 2013 11:23:58 +0000

Testosterone therapy is big business these days but levels over 700 can cause serious side effects. First off, most doctors are over-dosing their patients and failing to prescribe estrogen blockers. When testosterone levels shoot over 700 the excess converts to estrogen which is called aromizing. High estrogen levels lead to symptoms such as night sweats, the red look, water retention (the puffy look), limp erections, irritability, and muscle loss and weakness. Estrogen blockers such as Arimidex, Clomid and Tamoxafin will alleviate these symptoms – if your doctor will prescribe them. But regardless of high estrogen, high testosterone can cause other more serious side effects – like thickening of the blood. And this could lead to a stroke or heart attack. When your blood is too thick it gets sticky which causes high glucose levels (blood sugar) and high cholesterol – even if you’re eating a perfect diet! This is because your blood is too sticky to get rid of them – and sticky blood means less oxygen transfer and more retained toxins. If you’re on testosterone therapy and your hematocrit (red blood count/iron levels) is high, immediately cut back on your dosage and donate blood. High test is not a good thing!

Note: It’s good to donate blood every few months. It’s not only life giving, your body will replenish itself with fresh clean blood. There are Carter Blood Care centers everywhere.

Happy Birthday Dena!! Looking Great at 47

Carr Collins — Wed, 15 May 2013 10:59:08 +0000

Today is Dena’s 47th birthday so I’m going to brag on her. Dena has a performing arts background but she had never lifted weights nor worried about diet until she met me just over 3 years ago. Since then, Dena has made veggie shakes every single morning – drank them throughout the day, lifted wieghts in accordance with the philosophy set forth in our free ebook and taken Growth Factor. She is testimony that living correctly pays off. If you look at her pictures in the ebook which are 2 years old, you can really see how much she’s transformed since then.

What’s up Birthday Girl!!

The Key to Maintaining Fitness Motivation

Carr Collins — Tue, 14 May 2013 10:39:30 +0000

To achieve and maintain your fitness goals, you must stick with your program forever, so its not surprising that many highly motivated individuals eventually fall off the wagon. The other day a good friend asked me what’s the best way to stay motivated. I believe the answer lies in COMPETITION – however that may manifest itself – whether in sports, against illness or oneself. Training for a sport provides an athletic identity and purpose which will ground you to the fitness lifestyle. And there are many sports to choose from, even at my age. For example – rock climbing, boxing, tennis, cycling, kettlebell Sport and CrossFit. Also, making friends in your sport will further cement you to the fitness lifestyle. If your buddies are going to the rock climbing wall – then you’ll be going to the rock climbing wall. Conversely, if your friends are going to the local bar – you know the rest of that story. But competition doesn’t have to be confined to sports. If you have a health issue – get mad – get resolute – and get competitive with that health issue. If you’ve got type II diabetes, make it a fight – beat it! And don’t forget those silent competitions against other people which harken to the adage – Living Well is the Best Revenge. We all know people against whom we silently compete. Well beat those people! Look better. Be better. Outlive them. Make them swallow your passive aggressive pill of victory. (Women – you totally know what I’m talking about:) Yea, I know that sounds twisted – but it’s reality. Ultimately, if you wanna stay the course, you have to stay competitive – even if it’s with yourself.

Get Competitive!!

Best 7 Ways to Burn Body Fat

admin — Mon, 13 May 2013 14:12:58 +0000

1. Avoid starches and refined sugars.

2. Conduct interval training.

3. Eat raw veggies.

4. Build muscle mass.

5. Eat every 2 hours.

6. Eat small meals – before you get hungry.

7. Take the supplements which will assist your metabolism but are not detrimental to your health and central nervous system. IE: Avoid stimulants – and take growth hormones (or Growth Factor), choline, methionine and inositol (all found in our Metabolic Activator or at your local health food store).

DANGER – Energy Products Could be Killing Your Liver

Carr Collins — Sun, 12 May 2013 11:19:05 +0000

I’ve been taking pre-workout powders and energy shots for over 10 years – that is until two months ago when my doctor said I needed to see a liver specialist – so I stopped taking all energy products, which included those with Creatine and L-Arginine. This week my liver function tested perfectly normal for the first time in forever. Energy products have excessive amounts of Niacin, B-12 and Taurine – all of which are toxic to the liver in high doses. Creatine in high doses is also toxic to the liver. I thought my liver function was elevated all of these years because of hard living in my 20′s and 30′s. Turns out it was energy products – all purchased at the local health food store. Thank God I addressed the correct variable. If your liver function is high and you don’t drink or drug – think about eliminating the energy products. Not only has my liver function returned to normal, I feel much more relaxed and my cardio has improved. Surprisingly, without the Creatine and L-Arginine my muscles did not shrink! They actually seem harder and more vascular now, and I weigh exactly the same. Go figure.

Colostrum – The Finest Protein for Recovery and Building Lean Muscle

Carr Collins — Sat, 11 May 2013 13:17:37 +0000

When any mammal gives birth, the first milking is a substance called colostrum which is not milk – but a onetime super first meal – the most important and nutritious meal the newborn will have in its life. Colostrum aids in recovery and builds lean muscle mass better than any food in nature. It’s also loaded with more immune factors than any other food in nature. If you want the very finest protein – go with an organic fed, hormone and antibiotic free colostrum protein. Colostrum is the pinnacle of protein. Please check out our Pinnacle Protein. I noticed differences in my performance and body composition after only six weeks. I encourage everyone to Google the benefits of colostrum – as well as the benefits of growth hormones. These substances can make a real difference in your appearance and health.

Some Amazing Benefits of Coffee

admin — Fri, 10 May 2013 12:44:37 +0000

Before I get into the amazing benefits of coffee, let me first say that consuming more than 24 ounces of coffee per day is DETRIMENTAL to your health. (Excess caffeine zaps the central nervous system and compromises the immune system) Having said that, you might be surprised to know that men who drink coffee are 20% less likely to develop prostate cancer; women 25% less likely to develop endometrial cancer, and everyone is 50% less likely to develop oral cancer. Coffee also lowers your risk for developing type II diabetes, Alzheimer’s and even skin cancer. So enjoy your coffee – just don’t abuse it:)

You Can’t Out-Train a Bad Diet

Carr Collins — Thu, 09 May 2013 10:14:34 +0000

You can workout like an Olympic gymnast 7 days a week for 7 years and never change the way you look if you won’t change poor eating habits. I know such people. I see them every day at the gym, track and pool. I’ve seen them for years. They work their butts off. But they always look the same. And I used to be one of them. YOU CAN’T OUT-TRAIN A BAD DIET! If you want to change your body composition, please read the first chapter of our free ebook. I’ve collated the correct information on diet into 8 pages. It’s how I got shredded. It’s how Dena got shredded. It’s how my brother Chris got shredded. It’s how everyone shredded got shredded. If you’re gonna bust your ass – get the results you deserve.