Real Modern Man

In addition, has anyone noticed a drop in results when exercise is stopped and an increase once exercise recommenced?

I'm asking as I used to train about 4 hours a week in martial arts until a bad shoulder injury.  I love the sport but decided my health takes priority now that I'm 30. I'm still looking for a form of exercise to replace this and in the meantime (4 months) have noticed a drop in my results.  I'm just not closing like I used to. 

I'm sure it could be many factors however I'd like to hear others opinions on just the exercise part.

Great, thank you for being honest.  Your post has been helpful.

Looks matter.

1) Looks are “insta-attraction”: the moment a girl lays eyes on you she can get a possitive, neutral or negative first impression. You can of course affect this with game in the interaction, but good looks give you a nice head start.

2) Looks are “always-on”. Game can fluctuate depending on energy levels, emotional state, and so on. But except for the cases when your state affects your body language (e.g. you are tired so you slouch), looks are “always on”.

3) Looks go on autopilot. You work at your looks at the gym, clothes stores and so on. But when you talk to girls, your looks are already working for you. If you talk to 7 girls, you need to run your game 7 times, but your looks are working for you all the time with no additional effort on your part.

4) Facial features don't matter much (unless you have some visible deformity). Being fit and strong is much more important. And *anyone* can get this by going to the gym, swimming or other sports.

5) Being fit makes you look younger!

Good game can overcome average looks. But good game plus good looks is a killer combo!

Now, on tips for good looks:

* Clothes: look for clothes that suit you well. If you are not an expert on this, just find some celebrity that has a similar body build, skin tone and facial features to yours. See how they look, what they wear, and buy similar items.

* Haircut: go to an stylist so that he gives you an assessment on what would be the best haircut and beard for your facial features. Or search for a similar celebrity as above.

* Height: get that little extra advantage with high shoes or boots like the famous “New Rock Boots”.

* Gym: there are several ways to train, look for instance this one that I'm trying these days:

http://www.fourhourworkweek.com/blog/2007/04/29/from-geek-to-freak-how-i-gained-34-lbs-of-muscle-in-4-weeks/

But take care! Don't get hurt at the gym! Always ask a professional and do the exercises with care!

Rock Hard, Ride Free,

Lobo Feroz

Agree David, that makes total sense re: the ASD.

'You slept with him on the first night?  Oh, I can see he was really hot.  That's OK then, I would too'.

Also thanks Lobo for Ferris' link.  Please let us know how it goes, it's a pretty spectacular result in the timeframe.

I realised I didn't specifically mention it in my OP, but I was interested in the benefits of exercise more from the 'how it makes you feel' angle and how that relates to women.

I've also recommenced running, only been a week so far but I find it does put me in a more motivated mood.  I've also been able to think clearer about issues, in particular, the one I'm about to post up.

i agree.  my husband started an intense weight training program (www.crossfit.com) and i noticed the effects immediately, long before he made any changes in his body. so did other women.  it seemed like there were immediate changes in his body chemistry….at least that is what i sensed.  his scent changed and became more powerful and sexy.