I am writing this post by popular demand.
I noticed that tons of people are finding my blog by using the search term, “TRX Hip Bridge,” so I wanted to provide some value on this exercise.
Category: Physical Fitness by Dre
4 Benefits of Tea Tree Oil for Natural Health, Wellness and RECOVERY
Have you heard of Tea Tree Oil?
Renowned for the power it bestows upon the skin of man. Tea Tree Oil has found widespread use throughout the entire world because it is a more reliable remedy than many.
The leaves grow naturally near ponds in Australia which are known to this day as healing waters
Even better, tea tree oil is LOADED with studies suggesting the benefits to be reflective of reality.
Benefits of Tea Tree Oil
- For thousands of years people have benefited from the antiseptic and anti-bacterial properties of tee tree oil
- Antiseptic: of, relating to, or denoting substances that prevent the growth of disease-causing microorganisms
- Anti-Fungal action makes tee tree oil a viable option for skin health
- Tea tree oil is anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial and activates cells from the human’s innate immune system
So there you have it, tea tree oil may promote the strengthening of damaged or infected tissue. Find on Amazon.
Tips on using tea tree oil
- Tea tree oil is for external use and is toxic to humans and animals if ingested.
- For sensitive areas, you can dilute with clean water or other oils to good effect.
- When used properly it sanitizes, sterilizes, disinfects, cleanses and purifies the skin
- Want to heal faster? In conjunction with tea tree oil, you can use other oils that are rich in antioxidants, nutrients and vitamins/minerals such as Sea Buckthorn Seed Oil, Rose Hips Seed Oil, Calendula Oil, Olive Oil, Coconut oil and other extracts)
The leaves of tea tree survive and grow in temperatures considered quite harsh — demonstrating that this plant is capable of protecting itself and even thriving in a challenging environment.
Thankfully the oils work in synergy with the life and ecosystem of our skin… promoting a more healthy you.
Stay tuned for more…
Why is Recovery more important than workouts for Fat Loss?
Power up your workouts
Many people will reach a fat-loss plateau if their workouts have no progression. You need progressive resistance techniques. You must strive to do more physical work in a shorter time period.
The body always seeks to adapt, therefore the work is never truly done.
Challenge in new ways, kneeling cable pallof press for core strength and stability
Always strive for more, while understanding that recovery is even more important than your workouts.
You will burn more fat outside of a workout
By focusing on recovery, you will burn more fat in the day than you could ever burn during a one hour workout session. Here are some practical recovery trips:
RECOVERY TIPS
- Consume lean protein and ideally a nutrient dense carbohydrate within 0-60 minutes post-workout
- example: eggs/beans, chicken/rice, protein powder/designer carbohydrate, etc
- Move around and stay active
- stretches (especially dynamic stretches), bodyweight squats and hip bridges, going for a brisk walk, outdoor activities, jumps/leaps or sports
- Consume lean protein at every meal
- feed the lean, simple as that
- Prioritize sleep
- examples: drink relaxing tea after dinner, minimize exposure to light in the hours before bed, try a melatonin if you are forced into a different sleep schedule (such as shift work), naps
- Hydrate with water
- Eat living food with active cultures and live probiotic bacteria
- You want to support the symbiotic colonies that make your digestion even possible.
- Having a healthy gut ecosystem affects all things human (from the smell of your feet, reproductive health, and even whether you’re more likely to burn additional fat)
- Other option is eating pre-biotic (food that is pre-curser to the natural bacteria present from birth). Examples: ginger, banana, onions etc
- REMEMBER: Muscle groups can take between 12-36 hours to recover and a big part depends on your lifestyle factors
I would always kick your butt in a workout and leave you destroyed, but unless the recovery is a priority for you then we have to possibly limit the intensity of your workouts.
Bonus: things that hurt recovery
- Alcohol
- No sleep
- Stress
If fat burn is your priority, avoid those and deal with it.
Thanks for reading people, stay tuned..