Superhero Workouts

Every time yet another superhero movie comes out, I always fantasize about how awesome it would be to actually audition and land the next superhero role.  Aside from the fame and fortune, what I am really looking for is to get paid to be in peak physical condition.  You can't really ask for more!

The reality is that it is very unlikely that any of us land a superhero role, but why not try to look like some of them?  Here is a compilation of all the superhero workouts that Men's Health Magazine and various other sources have to offer.  Pick your poison:

Immortals workout

Thor workout

Batman workout

Wolverine workout




















300 workout

Spartacus workout

My 3 week Gym Experiment

The first part of the series of 3 week experiments started off with the "3 week Food experiment" where I eliminated all types of simple carbs from my diet during the week, and thankfully got to gorge during the weekends.  The results were very astounding as I saw a major shift in body composition during those weeks.

The next experiment I took on was a very simple one in instruction, but was a challenge to stick to, especially in the first week.  The experiment was to perform the following exercises:

• Monday - Saturday, which was 6 consecutive days a week
• 50 pull-ups (or chin-ups)
• 100 push ups 
• To be completed throughout the day

The first few days were definitely the toughest.  I couldn't even extend my arms fully.  But by day 5, the soreness faded and performing the exercises was starting to get easier to do.

Immediately after the first week, I realized there were gaps in this workout:

1. No matter how much you work out, if you do not consume enough protein you will not grow to the maximum potential
2. The lack of squats/deadlifts and various other leg exercises
3. Engaging in intense conditioning/cardio 3-4 times a week was going to cause some muscle atrophy

With all the gaps mentioned, I did realize that although the muscle mass gain was not as high as I expected, the following results stood true:

•  A solid foundation was definitely built
• My chest and upper back have filled up a little more evenly rather than concentrated in a majority area
• Measuring the circumference of my arm pre and post experiment, I have gained a little under an inch

The Results

Remember, remember, the 5th of Movember!

Ladies and Gentlemen, it is that time of year again.

Long before I was born, there was a time when men could do what they liked.  It was a time where no permissions were needed to go about one's own business.  It was a time when taking care of yourself as a man did not mean getting a manicure and pedicure.  It was a time when scratching yourself, spitting on the ground, and being vulgar was not only expected, but respected!  It was a time when men can guiltlessly sport a look that has long been frowned upon.  That time was the glory days of the MOUSTACHE!

When you stumble upon some Moustache-clad Montrealers, you find yourself encountering the Moustrealers.  That's right, a simple combination of Moustache + Montrealers = Moustrealers.

Please CLICK HERE TO DONATE to our team and help our cause in trying to find a cure for prostate cancer (the most common cancer in Canada) and testicular cancer.

Here is a sample of what our Team Captain Khaled Murywed, Georges Kazan, and I will look like as of Movember 1st, 2011 (if you like to join our team let me know and I will include your photo too):

Also some very important facts from the Movember Website :

There are 177,800 new cases of cancer and 75,000 cancer deaths expected in Canada in 2011.

The average life expectancy for men is five years less than women (presently 78 years old compared to 83).

In 2011 there will be more cases of prostate cancer diagnosed than breast cancer.

After prostate cancer lung is the most common cancer in Canada.

5% more men will develop cancer during their lifetimes in Canada than women.

Incident rates of cancer are highest in the Maritime provinces and Quebec.

After cancer the leading cause of death in men is heart disease.

Approximately 93,000 Canadian men will be diagnosed with cancer, and an estimated 39,900 men will die of cancer.

On average, 11 Canadian men will die of prostate cancer every day.

Testicular Cancer is the most common cancer in young men in Canada between the ages of 15-29.

Among Canadians of all ages 4 out of every 5 suicides are male.