Training
Shape your environment
'I always thought that humanity was animal-like. The Confucian theory was that Man can be improved. I’m not sure he can be, but he can be trained, he ..
The ephemeral trigger event
* What makes you think about exercise ? Someone terrible happens in your close circle A physically demanding goalA medical scare Bad bl..
Strength in everyday life
1. Walking up stairs 2. Walking down the stairs (different from walking up)3. Walking places4. Carrying objects or bags 5. Carrying kids&nbs..
More than just a skill
There's something powerful about embracing long-term challenges that don’t offer instant gratification. The rewards are deeply personal, often holding..
Unfamiliar territory
Do we truly care how crippled a client feels when they walk onto the gym floor. It is a thoroughly unfamiliar setting for most. There are many who thr..
Imprecise recommendations and the downside of do any movement that you like reco .
Walk for 15 mins a day Do 10 mins of breathing and yoga Do whatever activity you enjoy for 2 hours a week Play a sport once a week to s..
What does burning calories have to do with it ?
You don’t strength train to burn calories. You do burn a few calories to strength train. But it’s not primary metric to measure progress or value..
Precision guided habits and skill
Precision guided habits and skill versus generic goals and resolutions I am going to workout everyday Versus I will do 10 push ups ever..
Move to heal
Far too often medical professionals recommend rest and inactivity as tools for recovery from non-traumatic injuries. This approach is clearly cou..
Activity for leisure vs activity for necessity
Do you enjoy brushing your teeth? How about cleaning your car? Using the rest room? There are things we do not because we want to. Not ..