Green Tea contains a potent antioxidant called epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG). It has been estimated that EGCG is 100 times more effective than vitamin C and 25 times more effective than vitamin E at protecting cells from oxidative damage. A german scientist study found that 300 mg of EGCG plus caffeine increased fat oxidation more than other […]
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300 “Spartan Workout”
by prescottorama on November 6, 2011 in Geek Fitness
“We Spartans have descended from Hercules himself. Taught never to retreat, never to surrender. Taught that death in the battlefield is the greatest glory he could achieve in his life. Spartans: the finest soldiers the world has ever known” Geekdom, you may not have the money or time for a gym but you can always […]
Sharing is Caring – The Hulk and Terminator
by prescottorama on November 5, 2011 in Geek Fitness
There are two Titans that I grew up watching Arnold Schwarzenegger and Lou Ferrigno and they are the biggest people to watch on T.V. and Movies. I would like to share a film called “Pumping Iron.” In this film you will see both Lou and Arnold working out for Mr. Olympia. As you watch you […]
Building strong bones like Wolverine
by prescottorama on October 30, 2011 in Geek Fitness
Hello Geekdom, It is your Geek Fitness Guru wanting to throw in some great facts today. I notice people love their favorite mutant Logan aka “Wolverine” but not that he is tough and has great healing factor (I wish I had that after an intense workout which always come in handy). But what I’m talking […]
Quotes from Bruce Lee
by prescottorama on October 30, 2011 in Geek Fitness
“Be like water making its way through cracks. Do not be assertive, but adjust to the object, and you shall find a way round or through it. If nothing within you stays rigid, outward things will disclose themselves.” “Empty your mind, be formless. Shapeless, like water. If you put water into a cup, it becomes […]
Intro from our Geek Fitness Guru
by prescottorama on October 29, 2011 in Geek Fitness
I am new to Geek Overdrive and I just posted my first blog on quick work-out tips so you can look good, feel healthier and better about yourself. I do a lot of training but mostly my training is Cross-Fit. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzD9BkXGJ1M] As you can see from the intensity of the video, it […]
Cosplay fitness tips for getting in shape
by prescottorama on October 29, 2011 in Geek Fitness
When you go to an event and see people role play their favorite character, it’s fine, but when you see them destroy the image of that certain hero….WELL GOD DAMMIT hit the gym for god sake!!!!!!!!!!!! here is a SIMPLE work out routine to get yourself in shape so you can look like your heroes. […]