Author Archives: Thom Tombs

About Thom Tombs

My introduction to SuperSlow took place in a rather nondescript office park in Southern California. Every day, I would walk by a nondescript "by appointment only" sign to get to the nondescript office park delicatessen. Then, I would walk by the sign again with my lunch order back to my office. Some days, I walked by the sign several times... for breakfast, for lunch, and then again for dinner. My expanding waist line and I were working a lot of hours in those days. As the Senior Director of Information Technology at a fast-growing company, I honestly believed I didn't have enough time to exercise. One day, out of curiosity, I ignored the sign and poked my head in the door. I didn't know it then, but what I discovered in that nondescript office park was about to change the course of my life forever. What I discovered was that I absolutely did have time to exercise, and that I had not even known what exercise really is. After just a few workouts, this computer nerd was actually gaining muscle! Having new muscle was inspiring me to eat better. As I began to pay attention to what went into my mouth, I started losing fat. I felt better physically, and my clothes fit better. As time went on, it seemed to me that I didn’t catch every flu bug that came by. I even stopped smoking. I’m so happy with the results I’ve achieved and the benefits that I continue to enjoy that I quit my former career, I studied to become a certified SuperSlow Instructor (now I’m a Level III Qualified Certifier for the SuperSlow Zone Institute), and together with my fiancé, we opened our own SuperSlow Zone so we can share this remarkable workout with others.

Getting Ripped?

Regular physical activity reduces people’s risk for heart attack, colon cancer, diabetes, high blood pressure, and may reduce their risk for stroke. Regular exercise contributes to healthy bones, muscles, and joints; helps control weight; reduces falls among older adults; helps … Continue reading

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iWorkout

The wheel, in one form or another, has only been in use for about 10,000 years. What took our ancestors so long to invent something that was so obviously useful?  It would be much easier to understand if we were talking … Continue reading

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Mental Rehearsal: It’s Not Just for Olympic Athletes

I would like to take you through a mental rehearsal or visualization.  I’m going to borrow a couple of passages from our technical manual and Dr. McGuff’s book Body By Science to paint a mental picture of completely and thoroughly … Continue reading

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Is SuperSlow Tough Enough?

While an invitation to a movie or coffee might have been nice too, I was invited instead to participate with my stepson in a Tough Mudder, a 12-mile obstacle course benefiting the Wounded Warrior Project – what could I do … Continue reading

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The New Year (52 Weeks)

When you think of your own personal fitness, do you think in terms of weeks, or do you think in terms of years? When you think of fitness in terms of weeks, you will often resort to desperate,  unhealthy, unsustainable, … Continue reading

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Giving Thanks

Normally, when we watch television at our house, we record everything and fast-forward through any commercials.  Like many people visiting their parents’ homes, our Thanksgiving holiday destination was lacking the modern luxury of a DVR – if we wanted to … Continue reading

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The New Year Resolution Diary Continued

The Next Day January 19 Dear Diary, Called and made an appointment at SuperSlow Zone. Those guys don’t mess around, and they take care of everything! After 2 minutes of being on the leg press, I knew I was in … Continue reading

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The New Year Resolution Diary

Does This Sound Familiar? January 1 Dear Diary, It’s January 1st and I’m out of shape. But this time, I really am committed to my resolution to be healthy. It’s time to cleanse, crash diet, buy a set of kettlebells, … Continue reading

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The Joy of Strong

I went paddle boarding for the first time a couple of weeks ago. We had a really nice family outing at the Carlsbad Lagoon off of Tamarack & I-5 – the weather was perfect! We paddled, tipped over, got up, … Continue reading

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Increased Caloric Expenditure

Role of Exercise in Fat Loss Part 6 of 6: Increased Caloric Expenditure Increased activity does burn extra calories – a few… damn few. – Ken Hutchins As we have been discussing the most important exercise factors for fat loss, you … Continue reading

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