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by emfermi
Fri Sep 18, 2009 12:23 pm
Forum: Atlas Student Experiences
Topic: Handstand
Replies: 4
Views: 13128

Handstand

I have never been able to perform a handstand, not even as a kid. One of my goals for this summer (in Peru, summer time is during the first months of the year) is to be able to do so. I am very confident that I have the strength to do it, DT has taken care of that! But I still have a fear to fall an...
by emfermi
Fri Sep 18, 2009 12:14 pm
Forum: How it feels to be an Atlas Student!
Topic: Atlas Trophy!
Replies: 2
Views: 9702

Re: Atlas Trophy!

The position in which Constantino has his body rigid while keeping his hands close to his abdomen is a real feat of strength. When I saw that photograph when he was pronounced winner I tried to do it myself. I failed miserably at it. And he was 40 yeras older than myself at that time! :o By the way,...
by emfermi
Mon Aug 31, 2009 5:57 pm
Forum: Atlas Student Experiences
Topic: Worth the extra cash?
Replies: 15
Views: 41146

Re: Worth the extra cash?

That´s an excellent advise, Geosta! The last time I did the 12 lesson course, I did in that exact way. I would read only one lesson at a time and it made my workout much more enjoyable ;) . It also helped to fix some ideas which I would not have being able to do If I had being trying to read the who...
by emfermi
Thu Aug 27, 2009 11:30 am
Forum: Atlas Student Experiences
Topic: Number of Sets
Replies: 1
Views: 9097

Number of Sets

When doing the 12 lesson course, I used to perform each exercise for one set only, except for the dip, of which I performed 3 sets. It worked fine because each lesson has so many exercises that work the muscles from every angle possible, besides training twice per day. Right now I am on the perpetua...
by emfermi
Thu Aug 27, 2009 11:15 am
Forum: Atlas Student Experiences
Topic: 50th Birthday Workout
Replies: 8
Views: 22650

Re: 50th Birthday Workout

I can only say WOW! :!: Very impressive indeed and the perfect example that DT can get results no matter your age. Way to go William. You are a true inspiration.
by emfermi
Thu Aug 27, 2009 11:09 am
Forum: How it feels to be an Atlas Student!
Topic: Too Tired to Train
Replies: 12
Views: 34332

Re: Too Tired to Train

I agree with Henry that most of the times the feeling of tiredness is in your mind. When I get home from work, I usually feel tired. But I know that as soon as I get my first set of dips I will feel energized again :P. Performing the exercises in front of a mirror helps a lot because it gets you so ...
by emfermi
Mon Aug 03, 2009 10:10 pm
Forum: Atlas Student Experiences
Topic: Posting Again
Replies: 4
Views: 13618

Re: Posting Again

I have being doing the Perpetual lesson for a week now. I am staring to save for that "Body By Atlas" t-shirt. If everything goes as planned, I will take my "after" photos and measurements in 4 weeks time and send them to Charles Atlas Ltd. I have already written my letter, but I...
by emfermi
Mon Jul 20, 2009 2:51 pm
Forum: Atlas Student Experiences
Topic: The gift of self discpline
Replies: 2
Views: 9236

Re: The gift of self discpline

Not only in America, but also here down in Peru the "no effort" fad has striken pretty bad. I think somewhere in time we as a society have forgotten that "Effort is Beautiful". If we get something practically for free, we do not experience the satisfaction that goes with accompli...
by emfermi
Tue Jul 07, 2009 11:03 am
Forum: How it feels to be an Atlas Student!
Topic: Hello Everyone
Replies: 3
Views: 11258

Re: Hello Everyone

Welcome to the forum and to DT, the road to health and strength, as I like to call it :D
by emfermi
Tue Jun 30, 2009 2:41 pm
Forum: Atlas Student Experiences
Topic: Posting Again
Replies: 4
Views: 13618

Re: Posting Again

You are right about forgetting some exercises Henry. You find yourself relearning some exercises. What I also found out was that I was performing some of the exercises in a different manner as it is explained in the course. I can not tell if for better or worse, but I prefer to stick to the way Mr. ...