Stability training has been FUBAR-ed by ‘functional fitness’ and this post will level the ground so we can build a stable house later. (Around 5.700 words, estimated reading time: 27-30min)
Category: Theory
The “Law of Irradiation”
Reactions to Part III of The Science and Bullshit of Lifting made me realize that there is more to ‘irradiation’ than I initially thought. (About 2.800 words, estimated reading time 12-15 min.)
The Science and Bullshit of Lifting (III) – Kettlebells
Can a simple piece of metal the shape of a cannonball with a handle turn you into a Soviet Superman? (Around 7.000 words, estimated reading time 35 min.)
On Bullshit [Short]
Before 1986, ‘bullshit’ was just another slang term for lies, nonsense, and exaggeration.
Training From Scratch (Special) – What muscle does that work?
This post applies the Analytic Fitness™ methodology to one of the most common and yet often useless questions in strength training in order to determine when it’s worth bothering.
Training from Scratch (II) – Strength
Building on the theme of the first part of this series, this post looks at the benefits of strength training for longevity. (Around 3.500 words, estimated reading time: 15-18 minutes.)
Training from Scratch (I) – Cardio
Let’s take a hypothetical situation: you need to start training from scratch. What would you need to know, do right now, plan for the foreseeable future, and beyond that? Well, first, you should do your cardio.
Meet The Newer Avocado – Part II: Analytic Fitness™
In this second post of a series of 3, I use definite descriptions rather than names because I’m not in it for the drama. (Around 1.600 words, estimated reading time: about 8-9 min.)
The Magical 4 Minutes
Tabata™ promises the benefits of 1h of exercise in only 4′. Bullshit, or not?
Can Everybody Benefit From Exercise?
Ain’t that a click-bait title? (Slightly above 1.600 words, estimated reading time: about 8 min.)
The Science and Bullshit of Lifting (II) – Science Basics (2)
There is no general method for telling science and pseudoscience apart, but there is a method for detecting science-based bullshit. (Around 1.500 words, estimated reading time: 8 min.)
The Science and Bullshit of Lifting (I) – Science Basics (1)
‘Bullshit’ is a well-defined philosophical concept so this post is safe for work. (Around 1.500 words, estimated reading time: 8 min.)