It starts with washing your hands thoroughly after working out. Remove all chalk and dirt. Then apply a hand lotion or salve that moisturizes and protects. I came across American Oak Hand Salve on facebook and love the product. It softens and smooths my hands. It has a non-greasy formula so I can apply it and then hold onto a barbell. Ingredients include coconut oil, shea butter, carnuba wax, almond oil and lemon balm and it can be used as a lip balm.Then a few steps to keep calluses under control. After every shower I grab the same two tools; a callus shaver and a ped egg. One I use the callus shaver to remove excess layers of skin on my palms, thumb and other knuckles. Two Gently rub the ped egg all over your hands smoothing away any rough patches. Three Apply a lotion that protects and moisturizes.
Top is hands immediately after working out. Bottom is after washing, shaving and applying American Oak Salve. I train five days a week for hours at a time. There is zero reason for your hands to be a mess. Daily hand maintenance is the key.
November Favorites
Training Tips Starting with an older article that I love the thought behind. It's discussing if Christmas is a good time to start a new health challenge and it's by the creators of the Whole 30 diet.
"Some foods hold a significance that far exceeds the sum of its vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients. That kind of food should be honored, savored and shared in the company of those you love. And in this special instance, in the company of those you love, it doesn’t matter that your Mom uses an entire cup of Crisco in the cake batter. Because that cake is full of memories, history and tradition, and makes you feel as warm and safe and loved as you did when you were a kid."
This does not mean a free pass to eat whatever this holiday season. Enjoy a frosted cutout cookie with your kids. Just don't eat 5 of them. Enjoy it, relish it and don't beat yourself up over it.
Good Stuff to Eat I don't take supplements or shakes. I prefer to eat real food and I enjoy cooking. But sometimes I need something quick to eat and I came across these Zone Perfect bars. They are high in protein, lowish carbs, yummy and inexpensive. My favorite are the mint chocolate.
"Some foods hold a significance that far exceeds the sum of its vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients. That kind of food should be honored, savored and shared in the company of those you love. And in this special instance, in the company of those you love, it doesn’t matter that your Mom uses an entire cup of Crisco in the cake batter. Because that cake is full of memories, history and tradition, and makes you feel as warm and safe and loved as you did when you were a kid."
This does not mean a free pass to eat whatever this holiday season. Enjoy a frosted cutout cookie with your kids. Just don't eat 5 of them. Enjoy it, relish it and don't beat yourself up over it.
Good Stuff to Eat I don't take supplements or shakes. I prefer to eat real food and I enjoy cooking. But sometimes I need something quick to eat and I came across these Zone Perfect bars. They are high in protein, lowish carbs, yummy and inexpensive. My favorite are the mint chocolate.
Apparel and Accessories I hope all of you reading this have taken advantage of the black friday and cyber monday deals on Amazon, Reebok and Rogue and grabbed yourselves a new pair of lifting shoes. With prices on Addisas Adipowers under $100 and Crossfit style lifters available for less then $80 you really don't have an excuse to not have a pair.
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