“It is said that if you know your enemies and know yourself, you will not be imperiled in a hundred battles; if you do not know your enemies but do know yourself, you will win one and lose one; if you do not know your enemies nor yourself, you will be imperiled in every single battle.”
-Sun Tzu
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Wise words from Michael Alden. They remind me of two similar pieces of advice. In my interview with him, Tony Chang (the head of Ascot Chang), noted that men with overly heavy or thin builds should wear shirts slightly fuller than normal, so that they may be presented in the most flattering way possible. Niidawg wrote something similar when he said that he finds himself looking slimmer in well-fitting clothes than overly tight ones.
The slim look may be fashionable, but it’s not meant for every build. Always keep a critical eye on what flatters you the most.
(via putthison)
Howard Yount suits …
Why do you have to shift your manufacturing to China. They maybe of the same quality or even better, but there is still a certain allure to the Made In Italy label.
Weekend Workout: Lean, Mean, Sweat Machine. 1020 Reps!
Weekend Workout: Lean, Mean, Sweat Machine
This cardio workout will leave you DRIPPING with sweat & feeling the burn! Dig deep to finish all 1020 reps! (Waaaapoooosh).
How To Do It
- Warm up for 5 minutes before starting.
- Complete each exercise for the prescribed reps, and follow it up with 10 pushups.
- Take a 1 minute break between each round. 3 rounds total.
- Time yourself! Go your own pace, but set yourself a target to beat for next time.
- Stretch & cool down.
My time: 24:46
You’ll need…
- A Mat
- A wicked attitude
- Dumbbells optional
Pushup Modifications
Any modification you like! Advanced exercisers can switch them up each set: spiderman pushups, judo pushups, one leg pushups etc. Beginners can start against a wall, from their knees or on an incline. See variations on the pushup here: Working Your Way to Perfect Pushups…
If the pushups begin to get too challenging, switch to an easier modification. Even wall pushups count, just make sure to push yourself!
And yup, that’s 180 pushups today! Be sure you count them if you’re doing the pushup challenge this week!
My Playlist For This Workout
Weekend Workout: Lean, Mean, Sweat Machine
Instructions & Modifications
1. 100 High Knees (Cardio)
Get your knees WAY up and work on your speed! Every 2 knees (right & left) counts as ONE rep. Keep your core tight and shoulders back. Stay light on your feet.
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