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by ropeadopepope 2975 days ago
Intermittent fasting causes an increase of catecholamines in the blood. It increases mental clarity and energy. If you want to time it, the beginning of the most active catecholamine stage starts at 12 hours. So, if you stop eating at 8pm, you'll see the most benefit from 8am-noon.

Magnesium deficiency is becoming more and more common in the US. If you think you might be low, taking 2-3 ZMA 15 minutes before bed can have a dramatic effect on your daily energy levels. Don't eat anything with calcium within 2-3 hours of taking Magnesium.

If you can, put a weight lifting bar near your work station and do a few pullups every time you pass under it. Every time you go to the bathroom, do 10 pushups. Every time you get a cup of coffee or water, do 20. It doesn't seem like so few reps should have much of an effect, but they add up. Keep in mind this is intended to be an addition to, not a replacement for, a regular workout routine.

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Pull-up bar is the best lifehack ever. Just doing a few every hour or two (even if it's just negative) gets your strength way up, balances out the regular gymrat chest/front-shoulder focus and makes you look way better in a short amount of time (lats and bi's).