Epic Autumn Release – Legio Gloria
Posted on September 29, 2019
As has been the case with my latest releases I am very happy and proud to present these garments. Being able to direct my aesthetic talent in this manner is truly a blessing from the Gods (or God). Moreover, being able to have a long time horizon and low time preference in developing new clothes is also a blessing. Since all of the garments have been in the works for quite some time I am excited to share the finished product with everyone who are worthy of wearing them.
The release consists of three new t-shirts and two new hoodies. The t-shirts are basically the same as previous t-shirts (in their cut and size), the only difference is that they are now made with 100% cotton. The previous ones contained a bit of elastan to increase the stretch, this time I decided to keep them all cotton as they are stretchy enough anyway (I also know that some prefer to only have organic materials in their clothes). For size reference; I wear extra large in these t-shirts at 92,5 kg/205 lbs, if I had intended to stay at this weight I would have worn large instead, but as the Autumn bulk draws nigh I went with extra large.
The first release is the Perseus’ Victory T-Shirt (as seen above). The combination of black and grey is to invoke the feel of a statue. The design itself is to represent the following:
Perseus (you), defiant and victorious, holding the head of Medusa (your weaknesses) in triumph. This garment represents the timeless ideal of overcoming adversity in addition to honouring classical Europe and ancient Hellas.
The design of the next release, The Sword of Mars, is also one that hearkens back to the classical age – the later days of the Western Roman Empire to be more precise.
The name itself can also be used for the legendary sword of Attila the Hun (also called the Sword of Attila or the Sword of God). Attila – the Scourge of God was ultimately defeated at the Battle of the Catalaunian Plains by an alliance of Visigoths led by Theodoric I and Romans led by Flavius Aetius. This period in European history is both interesting and important to be familiar with. The situation in the Western Roman Empire (during the Migration Period) and the situation in Western Europe today is quite similar.
Perhaps the most aesthetic of the new releases is the Odin’s Wild Hunt – T-shirt.
Embark upon the Wild Hunt of glory and enlightenment. Wear this as a commitment to yourself to continuously strive forward in an aggressive and life-affirming manner. This garment honours Odin the Allfather and our ancestors.
The hoodies are back in stock just in time for Autumn and Winter. Both hoodies are a bit thicker (as opposed to previous thinner hoodies) and will serve you well both outdoors as the weather gets colder as well as in the Temple of Iron. The hoodies are similar in cut and size to the Mithrandir Exploration Hoodie (that was available last Autumn).
The grey hoodie has the Perseus design (again, the black and grey are to reinforce the notion of a statue) and the green hoodie has the Sword of Mars design, the combination of green and the sword is to give it a Pagan look. The sword in the design can also be seen as a Viking sword.
All new releases are available at legiogloria.com
The Physique Manufactorum Subscription
Posted on September 23, 2019
Greetings all,
I thought to give an update on the Physique Manufactorum subscription service that I have on my Patreon and SubscribeStar, I have thus far posted weekly training summaries but I have decided to also start making Patreon/SubscribeStar exclusive videologs (which will be available for those who are signed up). These videos will be raw – meaning that I show how I actually train, rather than just scenic highlights that I use for the motivational videos. I will also comment on the training in the videos themselves.
There are a few different reasons for this. First and foremost because I want to give exclusive value for you who support the channel in addition to bringing more people on as supporters (to get up to a level that compensates for the lack of ad revenue). Furthermore, I feel more comfortable hosting a subscription style service rather than just having it as donation platform.
Moreover, I also feel more comfortable showing raw training clips for the guys who are more committed (i.e. who are on my side). When I make my training motivational videos I intend to make them as inspiring and epic as possible, the purpose of raw training videos is to show the training as it is and explain it in videos. I can also be a bit more relaxed in these videos, since not as many people will be watching them and since everyone who watches them will already be on board with certain things.
I intend to make the training videologs a bi-monthly occurrence (there are currently three Patreon exclusive training clips up – today’s one was a test version for the coming ones – which will be a bit longer).
You can sign up for the Physique Manufactorum here:
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thegoldenone
SubscribeStar: https://www.subscribestar.com/thegoldenone
The content is identical on both pages. Patreon is a better platform but for anti-fragility reasons I have a SubscribeStar account as well.
Lastly, for those of you that wonder what my training over the next months will look like, it will revolve around heavy lifting and MMA, I will cover both in the videologs.
Best regards,
Marcus – The Golden One
Jotunheim Werewolf Brew – A Note on Pre-Workout Products
Posted on September 15, 2019
I recently made a video on the topic of energy drinks and PWOs but since some prefer reading articles to watching videos I thought to expound on the topic here as well. Also, in regard to reading or watching, sometimes watching or listening is not possible due to various circumstances, so it is good to express thoughts in writing as well. Also, on a personal note, I do like writing and I want to do more of it so I can increase my skill level as an author (my writing is decent at the moment but it must improve nonetheless – if there is room for improvement, improvement is a must).
The first thing to point out is that you do not need a pre-workout product. Good sleep and good nutrition are the pillars upon which a heroic physique is built. So focus on those in addition to progression in the main lifts and gains will come. I do not even recommend that you buy my Jotunheim Nutrition Werewolf Brew. At least not if you are in a tight financial situation, in that case it is better to spend that money on whey or other good foods. A pre-workout product is supposed to be a nice thing to take once or twice a month (or perhaps every Saturday for a special session), it is not supposed to be a requirement for your daily prayers in the Temple of Iron. I was ambivalent about releasing a PWO for this reason, but I wanted one for myself and figured it could be a good addition to the line as long as I made my intentions with the product abundantly clear.
I intend to use the Werewolf Brew every full moon, and those sessions will consist of deadlifts and/or squats. I will make it into a ritual of strength and primordial power. This might seem strange for low-Thumos and ironic guys, but we must never listen to them. You should only listen to men you respect. And I certainly do not have any respect for the modern ironic numale-bugman types that are the anti-thesis to my teachings.
Furthermore, on a similar note. Another thing you can invest your money in is a subscription to my Physique Manufactorum on Patreon or SubscribeStar, where I write weekly summaries about my training (I also post Patreon/SubscribeStar exclusive videos there – something I will do more of in the coming time). Again, in the name of transparency and honesty you can find all the information you need in regard to training and nutrition online for free, but subscribing to those is a great way to support my video production (since I have been demonetised by YouTube).
For Swedish customers, the PWO is available here: https://jotunheimnutrition.se/
For customers in Europe, the PWO will be available here during next week: https://www.jabb.se/
You can subscribe to my Physique Manufactorum in the following places:
https://www.patreon.com/thegoldenone
https://www.subscribestar.com/thegoldenone
A Few Notes on the New Legio Gloria Polo Shirts
Posted on September 11, 2019
It is with great pleasure I present the new Legio Gloria polo shirts. They were one of the most requested additions to the store so it is great to finally have them available. I am personally also a big fan of wearing polo shirts since they are so versatile. Stylish yet functional, they make for a great casual garment.
This particular design has been in the making since this spring and I am very happy with the final result. A concept in clothing design which I used for these is called ‘Handsome in a plain way’. The same concept is used for the Handsome Shorts (hence the name). The meaning of it is that the garment is supposed to be stylish without being over the top, discreet yet elegant. The t-shirt designs are designed a bit differently (speaking of which, new t-shirts are incoming in a few weeks), in that they have bolder designs meant to inspire a certain mindset inside or outside of the gym.
Regarding the colour choices; navy and burgundy, it was simply a matter of starting off with two colours that works well with other colours (the neutral colour of bottoms for example – as in the pictures above and below).
In regard to the cut of the garment it is fitted, which means that it has a tight fit, good for visually enhancing your musculature. The aim for all Legio Gloria garments is to be best suited for athletic gentlemen. I wear extra large at 187,5 cm (6’2) and 92,5 kg (205 lbs).
The polo shirts are available at: https://legiogloria.com/
The Golden One 
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