General Fitness & Diet

[ArrynField]

How much ultra-processed food is in your diet? Balanced diet plays a key role.

https://www.bmj.com/content/385/bmj-2023-078476

[mengfei]

what is real food?

https://health.clevelandclinic.org/s...real-food-diet

[Eddy Mundo]

I remember working out with about 40 Chinese men in a park in Haikou, Hainan. Dips, pullups, decline pushups with two large rocks to put your hands on. These guys were really into their calisthenics and very strong. They were also very welcoming. There are definitely people in China who take their health and fitness seriously too!

I used to train with a stone lock, which are pretty popular in PRC atm. I am not brave enough to spin a 15kg block of stone in the air over my head and feet just yet. I don't think I ever will be for that matter lol

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BM-CEemwlwk&t=2s

It's quite the phenomenon. The general population aren't really into working out at all, but then you have these bad ass grandpas. And they exist in every city. They'd jump into the river and swim against the current and do crazy things like that. I wonder how much of the younger generation will carry on that tradition? or are these grandpas the last of a dying breed?

[Ebi the shrimp]

Anyone only Purely Carnivore here?
Their saying that being one solves this problem but not sure what will creep up in the far future of ones health

The carnivore diet is a ketogenic diet, which is a weight (fat) reducing diet.

is that a fact that's back by R&D or haka-haka(saying from the old days) only? you got me searching with what you said

Any improvements in health and health markers on the carnivore diet are due to the weight loss.

A ketogenic diet only teaches you to avoid carbohydrates, it doesn't teach you how to have a balanced diet and lifestyle.

[hongkongmusic]

It's quite the phenomenon. The general population aren't really into working out at all, but then you have these bad ass grandpas. And they exist in every city. They'd jump into the river and swim against the current and do crazy things like that. I wonder how much of the younger generation will carry on that tradition? or are these grandpas the last of a dying breed?

See them in HK too at the public parks where they have some ancient 'gym' equipment, and I use that word loosely. Admirable.

[mengfei]

KBs are incredible. Anything closely resembling those movements done in a controlled, safe manner will turbo charge your health, fitness and endurance. Look at the smiles and the anecdotal testimony of those Chinese aunties and uncles. Heroes of their own health

Any Hints on those " done in a controlled, safe manner will turbo charge your health, fitness and endurance." moves
links perhaps?

All I can do with my diy KB is the common swing, then if I added the swing & squat move can't last a minute lol

BTW i'm in my 60's now, never really noticed that

[irisboards]

I guess what I mean by "controlled and safe manner" is make sure you can perform the full range of motion and don't push yourself beyond your limits to the point you injure yourself

If you're struggling to perform the full movement, either drop the weight or swap the movement for something else

Plenty of great workouts on YouTube! Best to choose something that looks 1) doable 2) fun 3) like it will support your exercise goals. Climber friends of mine do KB workouts to help their climbs, others are looking for mobility or strength gains

Love all the advice on Squat University (for KBs and everything) Core Exercise https://youtu.be/xSEX3r_hs8o?si=HIZfu0g7wFnvHDeY&t=213

[jayinhongkong]

Absolutely! Now that I'm getting to be of a certain age, I kind of wish there were a neighborhood dancing auntie troupe here. :/

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