START YOUR DAY WITH THE HIGHEST ENERGY

The Morning Shooter

- One glass of water
- Freshly squeezed lime or lemon
- Pinch of Colored Salt (Different colors have different properties)

The Introduction

One of the simplest and cost efficient ways to improve your energy and health right now is to start your day with The Morning Shooter. This practice was introduced to me from a strength coach in Germany named Wolfgang Unsoeld in the beginning of my studies.

When I begin with my clients, there are 3 main goals I want for them experience regardless of their age, gender, sport or occupation.

1. Improve Sleep
2. Increase Energy
3. Increase Strength

The Morning Shooter has the potential to improve all three of these parameters in your life by a variety of reasons. One of the main reasons is the ability to manage the stress hormone Cortisol.

Reset Your Bio-Rhythm

Can you wake yourself up every morning without an alarm? No, well this may be due to an irregular cortisol curve thus resulting in low morning cortisol. Cortisol is a major stress hormone produced by the adrenal glands (walnut shaped glands on the kidneys). Cortisol can be your enemy if not regulated but it can also be your friend for waking up in the morning and training drive.

The ability to manage your cortisol curve has a direct correlation to energy production and stress management. Low cortisol levels is not the goal but on the contrary high cortisol also has diminishing returns. Optimal cortisol levels is what you need. According to our biorhythm, cortisol should bet he highest between 6-8am decreasing gradually throughout the day. The lowest point at about 10pm, the time we should go to bed and fall asleep.

The Lime Juice Benefits

The lime juice (or lemon) has an effect on pH levels. It has an alkaline effect metabolically despite its acidic taste. We want our bodies to be less acidic to perform properly and when you go to bed pH is low (alkaline) and in the morning pH is high (acidic). These citrus juices are also structured similar to HCL (stomach acid). HCL is responsible for optimal digestion which in-turn can help our bodies assimilate nutrients more efficiently. In addition to proper digestion, lime/lemon juices are high in Vitamin C and that will help support Glutathione production which plays an important role in Phase I Detoxification. When we take into consideration our Brain and Gut connection, upwards of 75% of our brains neurotransmitters are developed in the gut. When we experience improvements in our digestive tract, assimilation of nutrients as well as proper detoxification systems we can directly improve brain performance.

The Colored Salt Benefits

The colored salt has an effect on the adrenal glands. It has to be a colored salt because these salts are filled with trace minerals compared to table salt. Depending on the color of the salt such as Pink, Black, Grey and Celtic, there will be specific properties associated to each of them. The adrenals rely on sodium for proper function and this is why studies have shown that low sodium can have a negative impact on your health. When the adrenals are working optimally, they will modulate heart rate, blood pressure, hydration levels, blood sugar regulation and sex hormones.

The Application

You should have The Morning Shooter first thing in the morning, 30 minutes before you have your coffee. This will ensure you experience the highest quality results for your morning. It will also ensure your morning cup of coffee will not blunt your energy production for the day and only add value to the success of your day.

Be sure to follow the recipe at the top of this article.

Steven Nickel provides a Tailor-Made Fitness Experience for the individual who wants to acquire high quality results. Providing Exclusive Personal Training, Made to Measure Coaching and Ready to Train Collections. To learn more Inquire Here or write to steven@stevennickel.com