Stuff to Read While You’re Pretending to Work: 12/8/2011
First off, my apologies for not putting up a post yesterday. I was having some technical difficulties with the site, and was trying not to jump out the window, but thankfully the guys over at Copter Labs took care of it in two shakes of a lambs tail (name that movie reference), and now we’re back on track and ready to roll.
To make up for it, check out the picture to the left (<===== No, you’re other left), which should provide a few LOLs.
In light of the conversation from two weeks ago, where Congress deemed tomato paste, and as such pizza, a vegetable, I thought this picture (sent to me from Mike A.) was hilarious. Giving credit where it’s deserved, regardless of how messed up the whole situation is, whoever the manager is of that particular Pizza Hut obviously has a sense of humor.
Also as a quick aside, this is the last day to take advantage of the $1 trial offer by Pat Rigsby, Eric Cressey, and Mike Robertson on The Fitness Business Blueprint.
For what it costs to buy a pack of gum, you can take it for a test drive and see what it actually takes to build a successful fitness business. What’s more, at the end of the trial, if you like it, you’ll save an additional $100 off the regular price. BOO-YAH! It’s a no brainer. Act quickly, though, because the offer only lasts until the end of the day today.
*** Sorry for the late notice on this one.
Ladies and CrossFit: Will the Weightlifting Make Me Bulky? – I have no idea
Tuck your chin, for the love of god!!!!
As much as I grumble about CrossFit – and I do, I admit it – there are a few redeeming qualities and many affiliates out there who go about doing it the right way and don’t make me want to throw a chainsaw into my face. This article was forwarded to me by one of our ex-clients because he knows how much I love reading material that advocates for women to lift heavy things.
This is one of the better articles I’ve read at articulating to women why lifting weights won’t make them bulky or turn them into Chyna.
Intra – Set Cocaine is a Hell of a Drug – Lee Boyce
As I’ve noted time and time again, there’s nothing to be gained from consistently making yourself want to shit your small intenstine every time you train. Sure, there’s a time a place for it. And, I’d argue that it’s actually necessary in order to make significant progress in strength, performance, as well as aesthetics.
Having said that, hard(er) doesn’t necessarily mean better. Taking it a step further, quality of movement oftentimes trumps quantity of movement. Here, Lee offers some insight as to why not beating yourself into oblivion is the key to long-term
Functional Assessment and Exercises to Enhance Hip Flexion – Mike Reinold
For those in more of a nerdy mood, this is an excellent post by Mike on how to assess and enhance hip flexion – which is an often overlooked (and woefully deficient) movement pattern in today’s society.
Comments for This Entry
Michael Gray
Pulp Fiction...December 8, 2011 at 10:32 am |
Toneeus
LegendDecember 8, 2011 at 11:29 am |
Jeff Barnett
Tony, good link on muscle tone. Thanks for the balanced tone on CrossFit. There's a lot of idiots doing strength training wrong. There's a lot of idiots doing CrossFit wrong. There's plenty people from both camps trying to do it right. I wrote a similar article on bulking and muscle tone a while back on my affiliate's page: http://crossfitimpulse.com/lies-damned-lies-and-muscle-toneDecember 8, 2011 at 11:35 am |
Anonymous
I'm trying not to be as cynical about CrossFit. I really am. I think it's more the exception than the rule as far as affiliates who do it right - but it would be pigheaded of me to lump all of them in the same category. See, I'm all about compromise!December 8, 2011 at 1:57 pm |
Pj Striet
Dammit, someone beat me to it! Pulp Fiction.December 8, 2011 at 12:48 pm |
Matt
Mrs Wallace in Pulp FictionDecember 8, 2011 at 1:08 pm |
Anonymous
Ding, ding, ding: Pulp Fiction is the winner! Bonus point to Matt for taking the extra mile and naming the actual character.December 8, 2011 at 1:55 pm |
Mike A.
WOOO check me out, getting a shout-out. Awesome read on the "big and bulky" myth.December 8, 2011 at 3:11 pm |
Mark
I'll be honest, I wasn't a big fan of that crossfit article. While it goes to great lengths to say that women won't "bulk up" on crossfit, it repeatedly implies they will with "bodybuilding" training. This is just continuing to perpetuate the myth. Instead of "lifting heavy will bulk you up" the article is basically saying "lifting heavy will bulk you up unless it is with crossfit".December 8, 2011 at 3:44 pm |
Anonymous
Huh. That's actually a great perspective. I didn't even think of that. But I think it's kind of clenching at straws to a degree.December 9, 2011 at 7:45 am |
Mike Reinold
Thanks for the shout out TG!December 8, 2011 at 8:31 pm |
Matt W
RE: Crossfit article. Tony, the thing I like best about that article is that is shows a fitness woman not just ripped, but in "normal" clothes. I think that is where a lot of women get turned off. All the pictures that you normally see of fitness models are them in "stage" shape in a bikini or sports bra and shorts all oiled up. See a picture of a fit girl rocking jeans and a T-shirt and I think all women would want to look like that.December 9, 2011 at 12:36 pm |
Anonymous
Totally agreeDecember 9, 2011 at 9:40 pm |