Content tagged with “fitness”

“ A look at actual representatives of body fat percentages about what’s good, reasonable, and safe. ”

“ A discussion of the Nike Vaporfly, why it dominates elite running, and how technological advancement disrupts athletic record-keeping. ”

“I don’t know what to make of this book. Someone on the Internet recommended it. The point is this: you should row on a rowing machine every single day . The entire book seems to be devoted to convincing you to do this. I row a lot at CrossFit, so I’m not a beginner. Thus, a lot of the book was lost…”

“ Professional chess players have to be in good physical condition. They burn a surprising amount of energy from mental exertion and stress. ”

“ A new study suggests that cardio interval training as short as four seconds has significant benefit for sedentary, middle-aged adults. ”

“ Two professional CrossFit athletes take on a U.S. Army obstacle course. ”

“ The pandemic closed gyms but gave birth to ‘fitness speakeasies.’ Prohibition of anything has a long history of doing this. ”

“ A bodybuilder talks about what it’s really like to get and stay ripped for a competition. (Hint: it’s not fun.) ”

“ Research suggests that simply by being physically stronger, you’re likely to live longer. ”

“ Ex-NFL players – especially offensive linemen – struggle to maintain weight during their careers and sometimes struggle to take it off when they’re done playing. ”

“ Only 12 people have ever finished this 100-mile race through the backwoods of Tennessee, and even registering for it requires you to navigate a web of lies. ”

“I totally want to give this book five stars, because I enjoyed the hell out of it. It’s written by the coach of two of the biggest stars in CrossFit, and it follows them through the 2016 Games. The author explains all the character-building principles they employed to improve performance. However,…”

“ As the proof for the effectiveness of Nike Vaporfly shoes starts to mount, it’s becoming clear that the record books will never be the same. ”

“ When a coach is convicted of doping, what does that do to the legacy of the athletes that trained under them? How strong is that stigma? ”

“ A short video about the World’s Strongest Man, who happens to be very tall, and this causes challenges in day-to-day life. The clip of him walking through a small commuter plane is absurd. ”

“ There is a race where you run around a single block in Queens…5,649 times. The record is 40 days. ”

“Best book I’ve ever read about food. It’s raw reality – we’re obese because we eat too much, and this book is simply about ways to eat less. The first lesson is so true, yet so hard: you cannot lose or maintain weight unless you come to grips with some level of hunger. And the book is full of…”

“there are three ways to approach this topic (the social/community aspects of crossfit): Theoretical: the psychological/scientific underpinnings of community in CrossFit Practical: how to foster community in CrossFit Experiential: examples of community in CrossFit This book is almost 100% of #3. It…”

“The entire time I was reading this book, I was thinking, ‘Who is the audience for this? Who would read this book?’ When it was done, I realized that I am the audience. I read that book. That book was written for me. I do CrossFit. I love CrossFit. I consume all sorts of media about CrossFit. And…”

“I love the idea of this book, but I think the practical application is going to be tough. Basically, the book seeks to teach ‘mindful’ eating practices, which is the idea of eating intelligently – understanding when and why you’re eating, not eating more than you should, etc. Basically, the book…”

“ Good overview of the history of CrossFit. This is not a practical book – it will not teach you how to burpee better. But it will explain where CrossFit came from and hopefully get you to understand the culture a little more. Extremely well-done. ”

“This book is a meticulously researched dismantling of the commonly-held belief that dietary fat is bad, and we should try to limit it as much as possible. The author makes incendiary claims that the government and food industry, through patterns of incompetence and deception, has gotten us to…”

“ I can’t recommend this book more highly. It’s an absolutely fantastic read. I didn’t learn anything new, but it reinforced everything I’ve learned about fitness and diet in the last five years, and that’s a lot. Entertaining, and absolutely gospel. ”