A woman in her 80’s puts most of her neighbors, and almost everyone else, to shame.

She definitely puts the weak and “woke” down without saying a word.

For the past eight years, I’ve seen this quiet lady emerge from her home and go for a walk. She’s out the door at 7:20 AM, regardless of the weather. She hikes through our community for well over an hour at a somewhat moderate pace, covering at least four miles. She never says “hello” to me or anyone else, but she does smile and wave.

Most of the time she is wearing shorts that reveal sinewy, ultra-ripped muscles in her calves and thighs. There’s no loose, hanging skin. There’s no cottage cheese cellulite.

From the neck down, you would never think this woman is in her so-called “golden years.”

Although walking does a body good, unless you’re banged up (see yesterday’s message 5 Signs You Are Walking Too Much), you don’t get legs such as this woman’s from walking alone. You get them from combining squats and other leg exercises with your walking.

This was my working hypothesis about her, based upon decades of experience training myself and others.

Three days ago I got all the proof I needed. In the mid-afternoon, when it was hot and muggy, I was out walking the dogs when the lady softly strolled across her lawn with a gardening tool.

She stopped in front of a bed of flowers and effortlessly lowered herself into an ass-to-grass squat. And there she remained, digging, prying and pulling, for five minutes.

[Note: Instructions on this type of deep squat, and many others, along with a host of incredible, awe-inspiring, super-strengthening movements is part of my Power Postures course.] 

Then she got up with just as much ease, moved a few feet to her right, and squatted again.

After putting the dogs inside, I began watering the wide assortment of bamboo trees we have, and noted that this lady’s up-and-down gardening squat workout continued for almost an hour.

Prior to this moment, I thought I was the ONLY ONE in the neighborhood who could drop into a squat this way, and remain there for long periods of time.

Prior to this moment, I had only seen men outdoors doing yard work, gardening and digging in the dirt.

Prior to this moment, I had only imagined that this woman would eventually reveal the secrets to her stunning calves and thighs.

This is not genetics, my friend.

This is taking care of your body from dawn-to-dusk.

This 80-something woman is showing the whirld what it takes to …

Kick Ass and Take Names!

Matt Furey

By the way, the secrets of old-lady and old man strength are available to you as soon as you begin practicing the loosening exercises and Power Postures I teach in my most explosive course ever. It is the BEST, most user-friendly course on this subject available today. It will kick your azz into shape. It might even turn you into a household name. Get it NOW.

Although walking is championed as the “unsung hero of exercise,” the truth is that it does have its drawbacks, pitfalls and occasional rough patches. 

Let me emphatically state, though, I am a fan of walking. At the same time, there is a point when walking turns into “bad medicine.”

What point might that be?

It’s when your joints are hurting, in part because your tendons are being traumatized. 

There are many potential reasons that walking is actually doing your body more harm than good. Listed below are a few that el Furecat has observed – and in some cases, experienced. 

5 Ways that Walking Can Hurt Your Body

1. You’ve bought into the idea of wearing minimalist shoes, or walking barefoot. 

Minimalist shoes are wonderful. I have an assortment of them, including the 5-finger variety. But if you go cold turkey into wearing them, and your feet, fascia and tendons are never getting a break, your body can take a brutal premature beating.

If you’re accustomed to walking three-to-five miles (or more) per day, I wouldn’t dive whole hog into wearing minimalist shoes. Keep your old comfy shoes on board. Give them a part-time job. Otherwise you may be hurting yourself more than you want to admit.

2. You have pain in your hips, knees, ankles and feet. 

The pain you are suffering from may be due to injuries from sports, martial arts. It may also be due to neglect. A body that is not being used tends to get rusty and injured from lack of use.

Either way, when you decide you want to turn your situation around with a lot of walking, you may feel inexplicable pain. Not to worry, el Furecat has some solutions for you toward the end of this message.

3. You walk with bad form. 

This one is a hard one for many people to accept, but the truth is the freakin truth.

Most people (and by “most” I am talking about 99% of the population), walk with bad form. Their arms are frozen and barely move. Their legs are stiff. One foot is going sideways, the other is moving straight forward.

Most of the time the heel strikes first (which contrary to many of the schmexperts is NOT always bad).

All of these errors in what is supposed to be natural, can lead to pain, especially when you’re putting a lot of miles in.

4. You walk the same way all the time. There’s no variety in your gait. 

This point may appear to contradict what I mentioned above, but I am not telling you to walk with bad form.

​​​​​​​What I am referring to is changing it up. Walk on the balls of your feet, then switch to deliberate and conscious heel-striking. Then walk with your feet in sumo wrestler fashion, with the feet angled at 30 to 45 degrees.

Walk sideways. Walk in a zig-zag manner.

And most importantly, go in reverse. Utilize the methods and ways I teach in my Dao Zou course, which incidentally, helps to alleviate and eliminate much of the pain people have in their hips, knees, ankles and feet.

5. You refuse to recharge, revitalize and recuperate.

Regardless of how much pain you’re in, you are adamant that you are going to walk everyday, come hell or high-water. Eventually, this do-or-die mentality leads to chronic inflammation, and this can lead to getting one or more of your joints replaced.

Well then, what do I recommend you do when your lower body is banged up from walking, from neglect, or from injuries you have suffered over the years?

My advice is simple. 

You loosen up all your major joints, then you practice standing still in the regenerative stances I teach in my Power Postures program. These exercises have done the trick for me countless times, and they work for the people who do them.

Stop walking so much (hard on the tendons) and start standing still. This is the prescription that truly works wonders.

The wide variety of stances I teach in Power Postures puts spring back into your legs. They put a bounce back in your steps.

And they do this by elongating and strengthening the tendons in your lower body.

Again, excessive walking can damage the tendons. So even if you’re not in pain at this time, if you don’t have Plan B close at hand, you’re eventually going to pay a painful price.

These loosening exercises and the stances and postures I teach benefit everyone, including those who are not injured. They are a major part of my training that I learned in my lifelong study of martial arts. They can give you uncanny abilities that almost defy logic.

These postures are considered by many to be life-preservers, longevity-builders.

And not just the living a long painful life type of longevity. They lead to living a loooooong healthy, full of pep type of life. The life where you are clearing life’s obstacles and hurdles with a single bound.

If you think you’ve tried everything, you haven’t.

Give yourself MORE than a fighting chance with Power Postures.

Plug yourself in and recharge. Observe the transformational difference it can make in your life.

Get the program NOW – and write to tell me how much a difference it has made in your life.

​​​​​​​Want more spring in your step? Without pain?

Then get my course NOW.

That’s how you…

Kick ass and take names.

Matt Furey

Big Foot Power Posture Kicks Azz

Last Saturday, I did something off the wall.

I attended The Big Foot Conference, in Ocala, Florida.

I realize that many people will laugh out loud when they hear talk about Big Foot, but not me. I keep my mind open to the broader possibilities, including the so-called weird and whacky.

Shortly after getting to the conference, I was greeted by people who recognized me. They made eye contact, walked up and with big smiles began telling me how much my books and courses have benefited them over the years.

One such man was Chris, who drove to the conference from South Carolina with his wife and son.

Chris and I spoke for a few minutes, during which time he told me that he’s been following Big Foot for a long time. I mentioned to him that I’m much more of a newbie. I started looking into this a few months ago, and I’m not convinced one way or the other.

“That’s the way to be about it,” said Chris. “Take in the information and decide for yourself.”

After sitting for a spell to watch various speakers, I took a break to check out the booths. Lots of books, tons of t-shirts, a good supply of Damascus blades, plenty of caps as well as a safe-space for medical merryjane, which I’m not into.

Anywho, at one of the author’s tables, I spotted a Sasquatch statue. It was striking a walking pose, with its hands close to its knees annd its head turned sideways and tilted toward the left shoulder.

I began to position my feet to imitate the Big Foot’s posture. Instantly, I could feel a magnetic connection.

Then I adjusted my hands and head. A friend took a photo for me. I examined it and made an adjustment. The posture still wasn’t good enough for me, so I made another adjustment.

Closer, but still not what I wanted.

After one more fix, I nailed it. I felt electricity coursing through my veins. My feet felt as though I could spring off the ground, that I could run with huge strides. And leave deep footprints.

I didn’t expect this energetic experience to happen. I thought I was merely clowning around for a cool photo. But perhaps there’s more to the story.

I’m continuing to tweak this Big Foot Posture as it is advanced. There’s truly something mystical about it, and this is from a mere representation of a Big Foot statue. Imagine if I had pictures and video footage, or that I saw the “real deal.” Perhaps that would make it even better.

Standing in various animal and “nature” postures does a body good. It has a healing effect from the inside-out and from the ground-up.

When people are banged up, they don’t need more walking, or running, or jumping of any sort. Give your joints and tendons the recovery and rehabilitation they need by standing still and getting super fit. And strong. 

You’ll know that still postures truly work wonders as soon as you feel your body being aligned properly. This is what I teach in my Power Postures program. As soon as you nail the proper position, the energy surges.

In stillness you discover the greatness within.

In stillness you begin to tap the secrets of the universe.

In stillness you uncover the vastness.

Matt Furey

Long-Life Practices of Trees

There are trees that appear to have outlived the tests of time. Or so it seems.

In China, I’ve hiked in mountains and posed before ginkgo trees that were purportedly 800-1,800 years of age.

There is a giant sequoia in the U.S. that has supposedly been around for 3,200 years, and is still alive.

Same goes for an olive tree in Lebanon that is estimated at 6,000 years.

My point is that trees stand still, for the most part, and this is what many believe leads to their longevity.

But are trees truly standing still?

Not really. In fact, despite the outward appearance of a tree, more is going on inside and beneath the surface than on the outside.

In the animal world, we can see that all creatures get into various postures each day, and hold them for long periods of time to rejuvenate their system.

So the question arises: What happens to a human being who stands still? Can one’s life be extended by imitating trees? Can we recharge and rejuvenate our bodies the same way animals do?

The answer, according to Chinese theory, is YES, but you won’t find classes on this process at a local gym. Why? Because it’s been a closely guarded secret in the martial arts world for centuries.

To stand still and grow like a tree, internally, is more than a metaphor. It’s one way the body heals itself. You plug yourself into the earth through your feet, and your legs begin to feel as though they are antennae.

The energy from the earth begins to take root within you, and it expands throughout your body. You feel tingling sensations and warmth in your hands and feet. Your legs and shoulders may tremble and shake. Clearly, there is deep movement in this stillness practice. But you don’t have to do much of anything but relax and align your body properly.

As soon as you are aligned with a good structure, the energy begins to flow through you. You can start out feeling fatigued from the stresses of living, and within five minutes you feel brand new. It’s truly remarkable and amazing.

Even though you might think there’s nothing to the practice of standing still, that is untrue.

If there was nothing to it, then why do I tell people to begin slowly, with five minutes, especially those who are banged up with various injuries?

This standing practice is far more challenging than you may think – with many postures to learn, cultivate and grow into.

For more information on this incredible method of training, go to PowerPostures.com

Matt Furey

 

If you’re running low on energy, there are many things you can do to turns things around. Today I’m going to cover two of my personal favorites.

The first is to change the way you use your body. This means that you engage in exercise that is energy elevating or expanding rather than enervating.

Working out harder can do the trick sometimes, but if you’re already depleted, it’s most likely the wrong idea.

On the other hand, if you engage in stillness exercises, you will quickly see a dramatic shift in your energy.

All you appear to be doing is standing still, but inside your body a remarkable reset is taking place. The bottoms of your feet root into the ground as the top of your head extends, energetically, into the clouds.

Within minutes you realize your body is recharging itself. Your feet feel as though they are plugged into an invisible socket as you notice an electrical tingling sensation in your hands and fingers.

Your hands and feet may begin feeling hot as your shoulders relax and let go of all unnecessary tension.

And as this happens, you begin to practice deep breathing, which is the second way to increase your vital energy.

Deep breathing, in and of itself, can recharge the body and brain. But when it is combined with stillness exercises, especially via the Power Postures I teach, you begin to feel a stronger surge of energy.

Standing still and breathing deeply can reset your internal energy mechanism within five minutes. It is similar to adjusting your thermostat. You note that the room is too cold, so you change the temperature manually, and the mechanism kicks in to automatically heat the room.

Your body has an internal mechanism designed to keep your core temperature at 98.6°. Your body also has an energy mechanism, but you won’t realize this unless you know how to activate it. Once you see and experience how it works, you cannot un-see it.

Those who work out vigorously would be wise to balance out their training with stillness, as it helps you recover far faster than you can imagine.

As for those who simply want more productivity in their daily lives without beating yourself into the ground, Power Postures gives it to you.

Five minutes of this type of training will make a believer out of you.

Matt Furey

It’s Not Just What You Eat

If you’re running low on energy, there are many things you can do to turns things around. Today I’m going to cover two of my personal favorites.

The first is to change the way you use your body. This means that you engage in exercise that is energy elevating or expanding rather than enervating.

Working out harder can do the trick sometimes, but if you’re already depleted, it’s most likely the wrong idea.

On the other hand, if you engage in stillness exercises, you will quickly see a dramatic shift in your energy.

All you appear to be doing is standing still, but inside your body a remarkable reset is taking place. The bottoms of your feet root into the ground as the top of your head extends, energetically, into the clouds.

Within minutes you realize your body is recharging itself. Your feet feel as though they are plugged into an invisible socket as you notice an electrical tingling sensation in your hands and fingers.

Your hands and feet may begin feeling hot as your shoulders relax and let go of all unnecessary tension.

And as this happens, you begin to practice deep breathing, which is the second way to increase your vital energy.

Deep breathing, in and of itself, can recharge the body and brain. But when it is combined with stillness exercises, especially via the Power Postures I teach, you begin to feel a stronger surge of energy.

Standing still and breathing deeply can reset your internal energy mechanism within five minutes. It is similar to adjusting your thermostat. You note that the room is too cold, so you change the temperature manually, and the mechanism kicks in to automatically heat the room.

Your body has an internal mechanism designed to keep your core temperature at 98.6°. Your body also has an energy mechanism, but you won’t realize this unless you know how to activate it. Once you see and experience how it works, you cannot un-see it.

Those who work out vigorously would be wise to balance out their training with stillness, as it helps you recover far faster than you can imagine.

As for those who simply want more productivity in their daily lives without beating yourself into the ground, Power Postures gives it to you.

Five minutes of this type of training will make a believer out of you.

Matt Furey

Last night I went to the gym early.

It was 10 PM.

I went with clear intentions. I would hang from the monkey bars with a variety of grips. Forward, backward, sideward, twisted and so on.

As I walked toward the apparatus I would be using, two buxom buddies caught my third eye. Both were on their knees with their backsides facing the pulley weight machine attached to the monkey bars.

Their buttocks were resting on their heels. And from this startling position they thrusted forward and flexed their glutes. What on earth were they doing?

They went down and up, down and up, over and over, for at least 20 repetitions.

Although I was concentrating deeply on my hanging objective, I caught another detail with my superpower peri-feral vision. I noted an eight-inches long object in their hands that was pulled between their thighs and held in front of their p-elvis.

My goodness, they were doing more than thrusting and releasing. They were also pulling on the object connected to the pulley system.

Not to be distracted, I stared at the tattoos on their upper torsos. I noted a series of Chinese characters working their way down the spine of one, and a rose in the center of the other’s breastbone.

Maintaining my focus, I reached up and grabbed the bar. I hung there, isometrically contracting for a 30-count. Then I took a rest.

I could sense the two women looking at me but I was on a mission to get back in position.

In between sets I did a dip-and-hold type of plank. From the up position, once again, I isometrically held for time, feeling the pump in my chest and shoulders.

Even though a part of me wanted to be distracted, I stuck to my purpose. Due to my extreme concentration, I was finished with this part of my training within 15 minutes. The monkey bars had spanked me good.

But that’s not all.

After the monkey bars I went to the sauna, where I stood in the WuJi posture, and some other variations, for 30 minutes. A puddle of sweat coated the floor. I must have dropped four pounds.

Upon exiting the sauna, I took a cold shower then plunged into the pool for seven minutes. After this I toweled off and returned to the hot box for another 20 minutes of Power Postures, along with an array of isometrics that targeted my hips, glutes, calves and feet.

At 17 minutes and 30 seconds, I took a seat and focused on the timer until I could say, “That’s all for now.”

What a workout.

So glad I was able to maintain my focus.

Matt Furey

For more information on the exercises I was doing, and why I do them, go to PowerPostures.com

This one may shock you

Sauna People Say It Never Happened

I didn’t expect this at all. Not in the least.

There I was, sweating my azz off in the hot box. And a little after midnight, two gents from Puerto Rico joined me. Then another guy who moved to Florida from Philadelphia. And yet another, who “teleported” from California.

After a few minutes of rapport building, the topic of the moon landing came up.

“Do you believe we put a man on the moon?” one man questioned.

“Interesting you ask,” I began. “Back in September of 2002, I went to the U.K. and Ireland to give some seminars. During my first night in London, the host who arranged the seminars, took me to a pub for dinner. We were joined there by two of his students, And for some unknown reason, the moon landing came up.”

“And what did you hear?” the guy from Philly asked.

I continued, “Well, to my utter disbelief, all three gents told me that we (USA) never put a man on the moon. I was stunned to hear them saying this. In my entire life I had never heard anyone say such a thing. It sounded preposterous. But instead of instantly dismissing them, I listened to their explanations. Again, this was 2002. They were the first people I had ever met who said it was fake. But today, you can find people all over the place who don’t believe we ever put a moon on the moon.”

“So, do you now believe we put a man on the moon?” the Californian asked.

“I have doubts,” I replied.

After I said this the dam broke.

Every person in the sauna started to give details as to why he does NOT believe the narrative we were told.

Funny, eh?

21 years ago I had to travel to England to hear a different story about the supposed “man on the moon.” Now I can hear these counter-narratives in my own neighborhood. I can even hear them in a public sauna, after midnight.

What a whirld!

Do I believe we ever truly put a man on the moon?

I don’t know and I really don’t care.

But I do enjoy looking into this situation and how worked up some people can get over something that was, at one time, considered “a historical fact.”

Matt Furey
PowerPostures.com