Maintaining optimal GUT bacteria levels is important. From disease prevention, digestion, immune health and even happiness. Yes, how 'good' you feel is intrinsically linked to the health of your GUT. Happiness isn't just about the brain anymore.
Live bacteria cultures, like those found in many probiotic formulas has now been shown to keep you happy through the peripheral production of Serotonin. Serotonin is the chemical produced in the brain and GUT. This chemical is a neurotransmitter responsible for muscle contraction, pain signaling, cognitive function and of course MOOD.
For as long as I have studied both brain and GUT science I have seen that the barriers between these two entities is really nonexistent. For many years the two have been studied independently, and in doing so it has been thought that the Brain is the only place where Serotonin is produced. New science. like in this article from CELL have made distinct findings to the contrary.
Probiotics are not all created equal. Just as we vary widely in personality, looks and athletic ability, so does the Flora of your GUT. Trying and testing out multiple Probiotic formulas is an important step in achieving optimal health. But the rewards are boundless.
Probiotics and a healthy diet ensure that the right enzymes are being synthesized and create your mood boosting chemicals. The proof is in the food. I am sure you have felt better when your nutrition has been clean and full of high quality foods. This content feeling is actually a Serotonin release that is produced in your GUT.
Eat Healthy, Feel Better. Its just that simple. No need to chase drugs, or fixes to feel good, Just make sure your Nutrition is good and the Bacteria in your GUT are firing! Good Luck and stay healthy my friends!
6/5
Baseline:
Banded Hamstring Stretch
Banded Good Mornings
Banded Pass Press
Banded Pass Thru
Rotator Cuff Drills: Front/ Lateral/ Internaland External Rotation
2X :30
-Inch Worm W/ Push Ups
-Russian Twist
-Elbow to Instep Lunges
-Piked HSPU
-High Knees
Snatch Warm Up:
7 x romanian deadlift
7 x snatch high pull
7 x muscle snatch
7 x tempo overhead squat @ 23X1
7 x snatch balance
7 x power snatch to OHS
7 x snatch pull under
7 x hang (squat) snatch
WOD:
3X 4 Min AMRAP
9 Deadlift 115/75
6 Hang Power Snatch
3 Overhead Squat
Rest 2:00 Between Efforts.
***Record Rounds and reps for each effort, lowest score is the one posted.
6/6
Baseline:
10 Reps of
Squat
Elbow To Instep
Push Up
Mountain Climber
V Up
Tuck Jump
Squat Flow:
Kang Squat/ Internal Rotation/ Hip Bridge/ Ankle Rotations/ PNF/ Squat W/ T Spine Stretch
Strength:
Front Squat
5X5 @ 75%
**if unsure, use 10# more weight than 5/24.
Accessory Work:
4 Rounds Not For Time
50M Kettlebell Overhead/Front Rack Carry. *switch at the 25m Mark
15 strict Chin Ups
25 Dumbbell Floor Press *heavy-ish
6/7
Baseline:
Agility Warm Up @ 10m Each
High Knee Pull
Quad Pull
Squat 180 **stepping the leg high over hip, swing opposite leg to 180, squat
High Knees
Butt kickers
Marching High Kicks
Groiners
Straight leg shuffles
Fig 4 Drill
Lateral Shuffle
Carioca
Lateral Bounding
Sprint W/ Change of Direction
**ensure that the calf is supple, roll out or spend 3 minutes working mobility issues
WOD;
“Kelly”
5X
400m Run
30 Box Jump
30 Wall Ball Shots
**scale the run/reps, keep the Rounds intact
6/8
Baseline:
Lat Band Mob/ Bully Stretch/ Scapula Distraction
3X
15 GHDSit Up
12 Alternating Dumbbell Press
12 Dumbbell Bent Over Row
**Spend 5 Minutes working the Front Rack Position and PUSH PRESS
WOD:
Every 3:00 for 7 Rounds
12X 10’ Lateral Line Touch
10X Push Press 115/75
8X Burpee Over Bar
**Lateral Line Touch is lateral agility, stay low shuffle feet.
6/9
Baseline:
400m Run
Then,
3X 20m Bear Crawl/3 Wall Climbs/ 10 Monkey Hangs (hanging Hip Touches)
20X
Banded Press
Banded Pull Aparts
Banded Pass Thru
Clean Warm UP:
Clean and Jerk Warm Up:
7@ Each
-Romanian Deadlift
-High Pull
-Muscle Clean + 3 Press
-Front Squat + 1 Press
-Hang Clean
-Clean
**spend 3 Minutes covering the HSPU Modifications
WOD:
50 Cal Row
40 HSPU
30 Chest TO bar
20 Power Clean 185/115
**Compare to 2/27/17
