The First Rep of 1,000

You Have to Start Somehwere [View this email in your browser]( [Baby Steps, First Reps, Beginnings - They All Lead to Bigger Things]( From outside the gym looking in, a workout routine can seem like an insurmountable obstacle. Seeing others go through strenuous routines you've never used before can be enough to turn just about any inexperienced person away. Everyone has to overcome these moments, even the most seasoned athlete looking to up their game. The journey of 1,000 reps starts with a single rep. The easiest way to gain an interest in working out and move toward your body goals is to incorporate it into your day-to-day routine in little ways. Check out [The First Rep Is An Increment Of The Next 1,000](. A new research study on mastering new motor skills seems to show that exercise performed immediately after practicing a new motor skill improves its long-term retention. This might defeat the whole purpose of you avoiding running by trying to build up all these other acrobatic skills but, fortunately for you run haters, even a single 15-minute bout of cardiovascular exercise increases brain connectivity and efficiency. So, [Want To Nail That Handstand? Go For A Run](. ICYMI, [Endorphins Feel Acutely Euphoric, Just Like Opioids]( is a new piece by [Thomas Showers](. A really smart young coach, Thomas impresses us with his capacity for learning and hs ability to teach across all populations. This is a well thought out article that says just about everything you need to know about exercise addiction. Just recognize the symptoms and take action. We also have a great podcast with [Brad Davidson]( - athlete, coach, nutritional guru and public speaker - talking to [Daniel Tromello](. Brad's insights, his stories of his personal journey, and his approach to identifying real fitness blockers is a great listen. Listen, or watch, [Mastering Your Energy - Peak Performance Strategies](. [Continue Reading]( The Good Stuff]( [10 No Equipment Needed Exercises For Sculpted Arms]( We're welcoming a new coach to the Breaking Muscle coaching roster, [Enrico Fioranelli](. This pro is on deck to help sculpt your arms and make them photo-ready. Here are 10 exercises to pump up your arms using items that you can find almost anywhere (no gym or exercise equipment required). Repeat each exercise for 5 sets of 30 seconds each (in other words, do as many repetitions as you can for 30 seconds) 5 times, and take 20 seconds to rest between sets. [Share]( [Tweet]( [Forward]( [Burpees Never Get Old]( Burpees are high intensity, involve the total body, and are excruciatingly difficult to do. They also can be an easy way to injure oneself if they haven’t a clue of how to execute them. [Share]( [Tweet]( [Forward]( Copyright © 2018 Breaking Muscle, All rights reserved. Thanks for signing up on Breaking Muscle! Our mailing address is: Breaking Muscle 1710 Moorpark Road Suite 232Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 [Add us to your address book](//breakingmuscle.us9.list-manage.com/vcard?u=f47925e9fbe9dd02d51d0c1b3&id=9ffa8f288e) Want to change how you receive these emails? You can [update your preferences]( or [unsubscribe from this list](.