The ancients
Spartans took pride in having fit, muscular, lean and athletic bodies.
They actually
laughed at other people who tried to look attractive by wearing fancy clothes
and decorations. For they believed it was the physical vitality of a person that
made them stand out, not lavish dress.
How true! Even
today . . .
You see it all
the time. People in the worst physical shape trying to make up for it by wearing
expensive designer clothes with a heap of "bling bling" jewellery for
decoration.
Meanwhile, Brad
Pitt, being in lean and muscular shape can look good in rags, just watch the
movie "Fight Club" as an example (one of my favorites).
OK, before I go
any further lets be crystal clear on one thing. When I talk about having pride
in your body, that doesn't mean strutting around all oiled up on the beach like
a jerk. That kind of showing off and arrogance is for insecure losers.
I'm talking about
being in great shape and being quietly and rightfully proud of it. That kind of
confidence shines out of you like a searchlight. You'll stand out in a crowd
without having to try.
I know what it's
like to stand naked in front of a mirror and be embarrassed by the reflection.
It sucks. Society is getting more and more fat and unfit. So much so there's now
a growing movement to accept being fat, to love being large. To hell with that!
I want to live my
life in an in-shape body,a body that would make a Spartan proud.
If you feel the same
way, then make up your mind to get into shape now . . . and to stay that way for
life.
I have a very
simple belief about how to look good. Very simple.
Get lean and add
shape with functional muscle. I don't care what looks you were born with (and
you shouldn't either), everyone looks better with a lean, athletic physique.
I don't mean we
should look like pumped-up-bodybuilders. Spartan Warriors were closer to modern
Decathletes or Special Forces troops than bodybuilders. They had to be able to
march or run long distances before going into battle. Then when they got to
battle they needed the strength to fight.
We want a well
muscled body, but it should have a high degree of conditioning. You should
picture in your mind, you want to be the lion not the elephant, the shark not
the whale.
Make a commitment
to getting lean today.
I'll let you in
on an important lesson I learned many years ago. It's not all about getting
huge. You will look better (and feel better) with a lean body. I remember doing
a heap of weight training when I was younger and feeling pretty big, only to be
ignored by a group of women who were going nuts over the ripped guy right next
to me. I could have snapped this guy in two, but he looked better than me
because he was lean. Any muscle you have will look about
double once you lean up.
There was a
famous Spartan General that was sent to a town to help defend it. The first
thing he did was fine anyone who was too fat. He made the entire population
start a daily exercise program and diet to toughen up. The town went on to kick
the ass of the
attacking army.
My
Spartan Health Regime program is a great way to make a serious
commitment towards getting lean and building a functionally muscular and strong
body - fast!
For more
information right now visit;
http://www.spartanhealth.com/
But it's not the
only way. Guys and gals, no matter what diet and training plan you follow
remember this;
Life is too darn
short to go through it in a body you are not 100% proud of . . . don't settle
for being out of shape for one more day.
Health &
Strength
Bova
P.S. My hope is
that this post will kick-startyour motivation to get into shape now, no matter
which diet and training plan you use.
P.P.S. I have a
complete system for burning-off fat fast and packing on natural muscle &
strength which is explained in full detail in my
Spartan Health Regime
