Posts by Loren
Peanut Butter and Jelly Protein Cookie Dough
I wanted to change up my protein cookie dough meal. I was thinking either a strawberry cream cheese concoction or PB & J. I tried both over the weeked. Strawberry and Cream Cheese The first attempt with this didn’t come out good, but I’m going to have to try it again. I didn’t use any…
Read MoreUsing Inversion Tables will NOT Make You Taller
Of course now that I’ve gone down that road of using an inversion table and writing about my journey I get suggested videos on You Tube. I see videos with clickbait-y headlines of “grow taller with inversion therapy” and other crappy variations of this crap. What a Bunch of Bull SHIT To research this claim…
Read MoreBar Hangs and Calluses
Calluses and hand pain can be common issues when performing bar hangs, especially if you are new to the exercise or if you are doing it frequently. There are several options for addressing these issues. Gloves or Palm Protectors I guess you could use these. These can provide a barrier between your skin and the…
Read MoreIncreasing My Hang Time
When I first started my passive/active hang work I was just eeking out 20 seconds once in the morning and once at night. This started Dec 2022 Beginning of this month I started pushing 30 seconds each time in the morning and evening. Sometimes I would do an extra hang in the evening. When I…
Read MoreIs there a Connection between Inversion Tables and Restless Sleep?
Impact on sleep I’ve been using my Teeter for just over a month now and I love this thing. However, twice now, I’ve made the mistake of using my Teeter Hang Up within an hour of going to bed, and both times, I’ve had a hard time sleeping through the night. The first time I…
Read MoreMy Journey with Bar Hangs and Inversion Table Use: One Month In
It’s been about 6 weeks of my daily bar hangs and a month since I started using my Teeter Hang Up, and I am thrilled with the results thus far. I’ve been doing my routine in the morning and the evening, and I’ve already noticed a significant improvement in my back health and shoulder strength.…
Read MorePeanut Butter Protein Oatmeal Cookie Dough
My daily “breakfast” used to be my own steel cut oats concoction. It was 1/3 cup of steel cut oats, 3 tbsp. of hemp hearts, 2 tbsp. of chia seeds. Then boiled almond milk and water to mix/cook it in. It took 30+ minutes every morning. For a topping I usually used Date Syrup or…
Read MoreUnlocking Your Pull-Up Potential: How I Built a Cable Machine to Take My Pull-Ups to the Next Level
If you’re like me, you can do a 1 or a few pull-ups, but I struggle at times to hold at the top or fully get my chin over the bar. I found that my problem was with the last few inches of the movement, where my back and arms weren’t strong enough to complete…
Read MoreBar Hangs and Inversion Tables for Motorcycle Riders
As a motorcycle rider, you know the importance of taking care of your back. Long rides and the constant vibration of the motorcycle can lead to back pain and discomfort, but fortunately, there are several ways to alleviate this discomfort. Perform bar hangs for shoulder health and improved grip on your motorcycle Bar hangs can…
Read MoreHow to Active Hang from a Bar
Getting started If you haven’t already noticed, hanging from a bar is a popular activity among fitness enthusiasts. Not only does it increase overall body strength, but it also improves grip strength and joint health. The most important thing when starting out with any new exercise is proper form. Before attempting any active hangs, make…
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