Welcome to The Spartan Warrior where my goal is to bring the truth regarding nutrition and fitness to the public. My name is Daniel Brown and I am the owner and writer of this blog. One thing you should know right off hand is that I have an unquenchable thirst for knowledge. Here you will find up to date research, articles, exercises, tips, recipes, motivation and a strong passion for health that are all meant to provide you with factual information and a drive to become the best possible version of yourself.Tumblr (3.0; @thespartanwarrior)http://www.thespartanwarrior.com/“No one will ever know the specifics of what you’re going through, but they’ll...http://www.thespartanwarrior.com/post/23180104268http://www.thespartanwarrior.com/post/23180104268Wed, 16 May 2012 15:20:28 -0500motivationquotefitblrfitnesshealthpersonal<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/qX9FSZJu448?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p><strong>Never, Ever Give Up. Arthur’s Inspirational Transformation!</strong></p> <p><span>Arthur Boorman was a disabled veteran of the Gulf War for 15 years, and was told by his doctors that he would never be able to walk on his own, ever again.</span><br/><br/><span>His story is proof, that we cannot place limits on what we are capable of doing, because we often do not know our own potential. In less than a year, Arthur completely transformed his life. If only he had known what he was capable of, 15 years earlier.</span><br/><br/><span>Do not waste any time thinking you are stuck - you can take control over your life, and change it faster than you might think. </span><br/><br/><span>Hopefully this story can inspire you to follow your dreams - whatever they may be. </span><span>Anything is Possible!</span></p>http://www.thespartanwarrior.com/post/22384381275http://www.thespartanwarrior.com/post/22384381275Fri, 04 May 2012 10:19:00 -0500fitblrfitnesshealthmotivationarthur boormaninspirationyogaweight lossfat loss“Most people don’t have the balls to go after their dreams or goals and so they put down...http://www.thespartanwarrior.com/post/22236282475http://www.thespartanwarrior.com/post/22236282475Tue, 01 May 2012 21:06:42 -0500motivationquotelayne nortonfitblrbodybuildingpowerliftinggoals<iframe width="400" height="299" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/1kGmjb9Qhzg?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p><span>Overcoming adversity.</span></p> <p><em>You have been knocked down time and time again but you rise back up every time you are knocked to the ground.</em></p>http://www.thespartanwarrior.com/post/22132236972http://www.thespartanwarrior.com/post/22132236972Mon, 30 Apr 2012 13:08:00 -0500fitblrfitnessstrengthblrstrengthmotivationstrongvideo<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/-r5zge3VO5I?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p><strong><a href="http://www.lift-run-bang.com/" target="_blank">Hannah</a></strong><strong>, 13yo, 105lbs</strong></p> <p>Deadlifting 135x10 with less than 5mo of training.</p>http://www.thespartanwarrior.com/post/22011604656http://www.thespartanwarrior.com/post/22011604656Sat, 28 Apr 2012 18:45:00 -0500fitblrfitnessvideomotivationinspirationfemalelift-run-bangstrengthdeadlifthttp://www.thespartanwarrior.com/post/21923288641http://www.thespartanwarrior.com/post/21923288641Fri, 27 Apr 2012 13:52:00 -0500fitblrfitnessmotivationgymquotestrengthstrengthblrexercisescience: The Phillips group is back at it again with another great muscle paper that just...http://www.thespartanwarrior.com/post/21854817779http://www.thespartanwarrior.com/post/21854817779Thu, 26 Apr 2012 12:13:45 -0500fitnessresearchresistance trainingmuscleweight liftingbodybuildingsciencehypertrophyfatiguemuscle mass<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m31l44RKvv1qeow5po1_500.png"/><br/><br/>http://www.thespartanwarrior.com/post/21785609863http://www.thespartanwarrior.com/post/21785609863Wed, 25 Apr 2012 10:45:40 -0500fitblrfitnessnutritionfunnydiethealthiifym Nothing! Everything’s Fine in Moderation Health gurus may gasp in horror, but Alan Aragon, a...http://www.thespartanwarrior.com/post/21726097235http://www.thespartanwarrior.com/post/21726097235Tue, 24 Apr 2012 13:56:00 -0500fitblrfitnesshealthnutritionquotealan aragoniifymmoderationdietfat loss“Beware the person selling Suffering as Dedication, Exhaustion as Virtue and Obsession as...http://www.thespartanwarrior.com/post/21645801068http://www.thespartanwarrior.com/post/21645801068Mon, 23 Apr 2012 08:55:39 -0500fitblrfitnessquotehealthnutritionbrad pilonintermittent fasting<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/j1lYDKbkpd8?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p><strong>The Alison McWeeny Story</strong></p> <p>She lost a leg in a boating accident on a July 4th vacation trip with friends. Her leg was amputated below the knee. That’s bad enough, but before the accident she was a competitive powerlifter.</p> <p>Most people will try to find any reason to stop pursuing their goals. They have the case of the “I don’t wannas” or “There’s not enough time” or even “It’s too hard”.</p> <p>Do you think Alison ever gives those kind of excuses?</p> <p>Don’t let obstacles stop you from doing what you love or achieving your goals. You have to break down those barriers and overcome the adversity placed before you. You are as tough as you allow yourself to be. </p> <p>This is motivation. This is Alison McWeeny’s story.</p>http://www.thespartanwarrior.com/post/21292100388http://www.thespartanwarrior.com/post/21292100388Tue, 17 Apr 2012 18:20:00 -0500fitblrfitnessstrengthblrstrengthhealthworkoutgymwomeninspirationmotivationvideoalison mcweeny<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2fgerjZan1qeow5po1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>Do your squats.</strong></p> <p>I don’t know who you are. I don’t know what you want. If you are looking to do curls, I can tell you I don’t have the need. But what I do have are a very particular set of legs; legs I have acquired from working them out in the gym. Legs that make me a nightmare for people like you. If you stop curling in my squat rack now, that’ll be the end of it. I will not look for you, I will not pursue you. But if you don’t, I will look for you, I will find you, and I will squat you.</p> <p><em><small>This is most likely fake as it’s popped up on 4chan, reddit and bb.com, but it still drives the point home.</small></em></p>http://www.thespartanwarrior.com/post/21029681451http://www.thespartanwarrior.com/post/21029681451Fri, 13 Apr 2012 11:56:00 -0500fitblrfitnesspicturefunnysquatsweightliftinggymThe core of any good exercise program should be built around the 6 basic compound lifts. These are...http://www.thespartanwarrior.com/post/20967534372http://www.thespartanwarrior.com/post/20967534372Thu, 12 Apr 2012 11:00:00 -0500fitblrfitnessweightliftinggymbeginnerhealth<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/yqaeKwdNsvA?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p><strong>adidas presents Take The Stage: Monique travels to the World Powerlifting Championships</strong></p> <p>Monique may not look like a power lifter who can lift three times her own body weight. But her strength is inside her. Follow her journey as she tilts for glory at the World Powerlifting Championships in Latvia. </p>http://www.thespartanwarrior.com/post/20907840447http://www.thespartanwarrior.com/post/20907840447Wed, 11 Apr 2012 11:24:21 -0500fitblrfitnessweightliftingpowerliftingadidasmotivationvideowomen Training must facilitate the adaptations necessary to promote muscle tissue growth and diet must be...http://www.thespartanwarrior.com/post/20903082526http://www.thespartanwarrior.com/post/20903082526Wed, 11 Apr 2012 09:06:00 -0500fitblrfitnesshealthnutritiondietfatmuscleThis post is meant as a quick reference guide to explain what nutrients are and the main sources of...http://www.thespartanwarrior.com/post/20782726110http://www.thespartanwarrior.com/post/20782726110Mon, 09 Apr 2012 11:13:00 -0500fitblrfitnessnutritiondiethealthfatweightgymscienceA Half Squat Is Not A Squat: I just don’t understand why people think it’s okay to do partial reps...http://www.thespartanwarrior.com/post/20651769243http://www.thespartanwarrior.com/post/20651769243Sat, 07 Apr 2012 09:52:00 -0500fitblrfitnesslink70sbigweightliftinggymsquatsquaturdayMine would have to be Sleep Now In The Fire by Rage Against The Machine. Every time I hear it before...http://www.thespartanwarrior.com/post/20542047391http://www.thespartanwarrior.com/post/20542047391Thu, 05 Apr 2012 15:06:00 -0500questionanswerfitnessfitblrgymrunninghealth“I hate to break this to you, but a doctoral degree doesn’t automatically render someone...http://www.thespartanwarrior.com/post/20434953878http://www.thespartanwarrior.com/post/20434953878Tue, 03 Apr 2012 18:43:00 -0500quotenutritionfitnessfitblralan aragonhealthdietiifymscience<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1vc8xxQ3w1qeow5po3_500.png"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1vc8xxQ3w1qeow5po1_400.png"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1vc8xxQ3w1qeow5po2_500.png"/><br/> <br/><p><strong>Dark Chocolate Protein Muffins</strong></p> <p><em>This recipe brought to you by <a href="http://www.proteinpow.com/2012/04/possibly-one-of-best-dark-chocolate.html" target="_blank">Protein Pow(d)er</a>. Please visit the website for more fantastic recipes made with protein powder.</em></p> <p><strong>Ingredients</strong></p> <p><em>Blended together and baked in 8 muffin cases for approximately 45 minutes at 170 C (338 F):</em></p> <ul><li>1/2 cup of liquid egg whites</li> <li>1/2 cup of goji berries</li> <li>1/2 cup of quinoa flakes</li> <li>1/2 cup of chocolate hemp protein powder</li> <li>1/4 cup of blueberry & apple puree for babies</li> <li>3 tbsp of chestnut flour</li> <li>3 tbsp of cocoa powder</li> <li>1 tsp of baking soda</li> </ul><p><strong>Nutritional Profile</strong></p> <p><span><em>Per 1 muffin (out of 8):</em></span></p> <ul><li><span>Calories: 108</span></li> <li><span>Protein: 13g</span></li> <li><span>Carbs: 8g (34.9g sugars)</span></li> <li><span>Fat: 2.8g (0.2g sat)</span></li> <li><span>Fiber: 3.8g</span></li> </ul>http://www.thespartanwarrior.com/post/20363365028http://www.thespartanwarrior.com/post/20363365028Mon, 02 Apr 2012 15:16:26 -0500fitblrfitnesshealthnutritionrecipefoodfood pornproteinpowproteinpow.com