Mini-Tramps and Other Fitness Hype
Dear Friend,
Tons of emails from y'all. I've chosen several that
I think you'll really like. Here goes:
Matt,
When I purchased your program I could only do 5 squats
before exhaustion. I know I am really out of shape. I am
unable to do any push-ups correctly and haven't tried the
bridge. I am 49 and ten years ago was in pretty good shape
playing racquetball and swimming regularly but for the past
ten years have been quite inactive. Now I can do 20 squats
but still no push-ups correctly. How do I get going on the
program? Do you have a program for someone like me?
Dennis Baldridge
M.F.: Dennis, this problem is quite common for men your
age who have not remained active. Let me give you part of a quick
tip that I've only told members of my Inner Circle before (which
I would recommend you join for continued help and support):
Get into pushup position and hold as long as you can. Then go
a bit lower and do the same. Also, start from an inch or two off
the ground and hold for time. While doing all this breathe deeply
and concentrate. If you do these holds for time, eventually doing
a full pushup will be a snap. Good luck.
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Matt,
I just wanted to take a few minutes to thank you for what
you have done for me. In February of last year I had major
shoulder surgery due to an injury caused by weightlifting.
The recovery took longer than I anticipated, and I got terribly
depressed. The steroids I was taking made me gain weight
which put me over the weight standards for the Naval Reserves.
When I was finally cleared to start exercising I hit the Royal
Court, dips, pullups, the Power Wheel, and the Power Pushup
HARD! As a result of your program, this past weekend I made
my weight standards and scored higher on the Navy Physical
Fitness Assessment than anyone else in my Reserve unit! I am
so proud of my accomplishment and I owe it all to you. Thank
you for what you have done and consider me a customer for life.
Sincerely,
Kevyn Currier
M.F.: Kevyn, this is fantastic. I am thrilled to hear of your
success. My "hair" is off to you. Keep up the fine work and
keep this same focus in all that truly matters to you.
Matt,
About 15-years ago I was rear-ended while waiting to
make a turn by a kid doing 40-50 mph. Before this
happened I thought whiplash was nonsense that people
used to sue. I was wrong. After 15-years of constant
pain, partial immobility in my neck, taking up to 4 Alieve
at a time, and chiropractors, I had resigned to the fact that
I was going to be in pain the rest of my life.
About 6-months ago I read your advertisement and decided
to take your challenge. Being a weight lifter, I naturally thought
bodyweight calisthenics was bunk. Needless to say the "Royal
Court" kicked my but and took my name. The thought of doing
a bridge with my neck scared me, but as I started to put weight
on my forehead, I felt (and heard) pops in my neck that I had never
experienced before. After about a week I could lean my head all
the way back and look straight up and turn my head so my chin
touched my shoulder.
Matt, after six months I can do a really great bridge, but I keep my
hands on the ground for support and I try to relax my neck and shoulders
to allow my nose to touch the ground. But when my nose gets about a
half inch from the ground I feel like I am going to pass out and I have to
pull out of it. Any suggestions?
Victor
Pasco, WA
M.F.: Victor, first off, you've come a long way from where you were 6
months ago and your story is inspiring to say the least. Without seeing
you bridge, my guess is that you're not breathing properly due to FEAR.
If I'm right, I suggest you melt the fear the same you would defrost your
freezer. Focus on what you want and you'll get along fine.
Hi Matt,
What do you think about rebounding on a mini- trampoline? Several
authors have said this is one of the best exercises. Thanks for the
great info.
Alan Bailey
M.F.: Alan, I don't care what those other authors say - but in this case
they are right. Mini-tramps are great. The G-force from rebounding alone
is great for the lymphatic system, for your legs, for your internal organs,
and so on. I will say this, though: Big trampolines are 10x better. Key thing
is having the space and the surrounding padded areas for protection.
Dear Matt,
Since purchasing Combat Conditioning a little more than a
month ago, I have been more than satisfied with the results.
After 35 plus years of weight training, I was always strong,
but at times seemed to have lacked the balance between
conditioning/strength. After working at a desk for more than
6 years, and being my own business owner, I have had very little time to
devote to training in regards to overall conditioning, but still did the
weight training. The Hindu squats are killer, the pushups an ass whip.
In less than 3 weeks I have seen a major improvement in my conditioning
and sleep every night like the dead. Thanks for the inspiration in getting
an old warrior off his ass and back into the thick of it.
Arnold
M.F.: Arnold, glad to hear of your success.
Matt,
First off, thanks for Combat Conditioning, Gama Fitness and Magnetic
Mind Power! They are awesome! I wanted to comment on the "hype"
criticism you get, because I've gotten it, too. I'm sure you know this, but
anytime anyone speaks enthusiastically or uses effective marketing techniques
about anything, they will be accused of "hype." I've just come to realize that
losers (those who are not actively winning at something due to their own choices and attitudes) just don't live enthusiastically or effectively and don't relate to those who do! But Matt, if you aren't enthusiastic about your own programs, how would any of us
get excited about them, and we'd sure be poorer for not having tried them.
So if it's "hype" it sure benefits a lot of people.
I wanted to comment on the "ripped" question as well from my own
experience. I'm a former SEAL. Our training, particularly the early conditioning,
used no weights. We used functional bodyweight exercises (like pullups, dips,
pushups, situps, flutter kicks,...), running and swimming as our core
workouts. And believe me, we looked "ripped"! Like you said, it's all
exercise, diet.
Keep kicking butt!
Dodd J.
M.F.: Dodd, thanks for your support. I actually enjoy hearing comments
from people who accuse me of hype - especially if they're competitors.
It's like sending a flashing neon sign that tells me they ain't doing so well.
The only reason I bring them up in emails is because they're good fodder;
cannon fodder if you know what I mean. It's one thing to be jealous, and those
who accuse of "hype" are just that. It is quite another thing to study and emulate
success. Glad you fall into the latter camp. All the best to you.
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All for now.
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