Nice idea. I like it some, but not completely. I love that they use biology and biomechanics to develop and give context and meaning to the physics, but would like to see a better quality, truer epistemology and philosophy of science in it. On the website for the book, they say: “Body Physics sticks to […]
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The What. And How and Why.
Read MoreResolve to be Whole
Resolve to be whole, mentally and physically and “mind-body.” Mind is for movement — so train complex movements in complex environments for optimal mental and physical function. The opportunities we have are endless. Just train smart, be mindful, be safe, and follow good logical progressions from where you are to the more intense and complex. […]
Read MoreFitness — For What?
The point of fitness is to be able to survive and to master the complexity of our world. Fitness means being able to perform complex movements in complex environments. Gyms are a useful, but limited tool — if all one does is go to the typical gym (non-CrossFit, etc.), one has only compromised, compartmentalized “fitness,” […]
Read MoreVitamin D and COVID
In an open letter, “Over 100 Scientists, Doctors, & Leading Authorities Call For Increased Vitamin D Use To Combat COVID-19.” To all governments, public health officials, doctors, and healthcare workers, Research shows low vitamin D levels almost certainly promote COVID-19 infections, hospitalizations, and deaths. Given its safety, we call for immediate widespread increased vitamin D intakes. Vitamin D modulates […]
Read MoreThe Functional Movement Screen and Its Scoring
In “Understanding the Functional Movement Screen (FMS): A Tool To Avoid Injuries,” Thomas Nuzum wrote (http://theraplus.org/understanding-functional-movement-screen-fms-tool-avoid-injuries/, 6 Aug 2014): The Functional Movement Screen (FMS) is a screening tool used to evaluate a person’s movement patterns and identify asymmetries, weaknesses, muscular and joint stiffness that contribute to injury. It is a screen not an in-depth evaluation. […]
Read MoreGray Cook and Lee Burton on Our Movement Culture
Listen here: https://overcast.fm/+cO92pdKa8 Some important points in the show: 1. Movement deficiencies in the US population existed in the 1950s, preceding the advent of chronic disease.2. Natural movement is an effective, recommended, sustainable, long-term form of fitness training. Show description: “Our hosts are Gray Cook and Dr. Lee Burton. Both are pioneers in the movement […]
Read More“Lack of Exercise is a Major Cause of Chronic Diseases” by Booth, Roberts, Laye
An excerpt: A sedentary lifestyle over several years is associated with increased risk for type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and premature mortality. What is much less appreciated is the high cost of physical inactivity even in the short term. Booth et al. have been drawing attention for years to the societal and individual burden of […]
Read MoreFitness is Holistic
Because of bad ideas in our culture, too many people “exercise” their way into dysfunction. That hurts my heart. They are “sold a bill of goods,” so they “just do it” or practice a constrained, compartmentalized fitness system. Hence they fall apart wholly, or they try to maintain one system while all other systems and […]
Read MoreReasonRX Podcast Episode 48 Athlete and Coach Brad Kearns on the Importance of Exercise to Academics and Health, and How to Make it Part of Life
In this episode, Brad Kearns — author and former #3 world-ranked professional triathlon athlete — joins us to discuss: -his background -human nature and human health -why exercise is important -his experience in athletics and what he learned from it -how to train smart -overcoming your fears, and being real and pure -and more Brad […]
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