Gotta love Annie.
(via willwodforfitness)
Doug McGuff, MD - - Medical Proof for the Caveman Diet, “The 21 Convention”
Some pretty interesting stuff from an MD on the virtues of eating paleo. It’s a long lecture, and he really goes into the physiology and science of the paleo diet and high-intensity exercise. I’m not sure I can comply with his views on exercise/recovery because I love the high of long, hard workouts on consecutive days. However, I’ll admit that his break down of glucose metabolism and insulin sensitivity is spot on. Nutrition segment begins around the 1hr mark.
Dr. McGuff is the author of “Body By Science” . I just ordered it; otherwise I would give you a review.
The Naked Crossfitter vs Crossfit HQ: Part 1
Crossfit HQ lashes back at those that conjecture that decathletes gold medalists would perform well at the games…The Naked Crossfiter rebuts, preying on whichever dumbasses at CFHQ continue to proliferate this kind of garbage on the interwebs. I happen to agree with the author’s frequent objections to CFHQ’s preposterous claims, primarily that the top CF games athletes are indeed fit, but to call them the greatest athletes or most fit individuals on the planet is probably overreaching.
“Let me just throw a few things out there:
1) What the fuck does Tom Pappas have to prove to the CrossFit community? The man is a phenomenal athlete, period. His ability to do burpees doesn’t have any bearing on his athleticism because his athleticism has already been proven beyond any doubts.
2) Let’s make fair comparisons here, and not fall into this small minded trap of shadowy argument methods. The Games today are not the same competition they were 5 years ago. I know handfuls of people who would have done amazingly well at the first few CrossFit Games, but aren’t competitive today. Can Tom Pappas win the 2012 CrossFit Games? Yea…not really. But a better question is “would any of the best CrossFitters in the world win the 2012 Olympic Decathlon?” and the answer is a resounding “they wouldn’t even come close”. Maybe that’s because the Decathlon has sport specific movements like the shot put, hurdles, or pole vault. But if you try to argue that CrossFit doesn’t have sport specific traits, you’re kidding yourself.”
Read the rest of The Naked Crossfitter’s post HERE.
Kelly Starrett breaks down the finer points of the snatch for Crossfit Games Open WOD 12.2
Muay Thai Champion Melchor Menor Broke Two Bats With His Leg And We Got It On Video
When I used to train in muay thai, we were instructed to roll out our shin bones with a rolling pin 50 times each night before bed. This process was meant to peel the nerves away from the tibia in order to prevent pain upon striking surfaces with kicks and likewise with blocking enemies kicks.
In this video, you see why that might helpful.
HANDS-FREE SANDWICH HOLDER
Hmm…I REALLY want a sandwich, but I can’t play on my computer while eating it in the conventional way. There MUST be a solution!
“If you live in the fast track (and who doesn’t these days?) you’ll appreciate the multi-taskability built into this invention. Instead of bringing your life to a screeching halt every time you have a sandwich, this adjustable neck-mounted, mouth-ready device allows you to keep right on texting, e-mailing, or channel surfing while you eat a handy sandwich.”
Who’s hungry?!
My own adaptation would read…”If you spent as much time exploring life as you spend glorifying the awesome lives of others, you’d have a story worth telling, too.”
Annie Thorisdottir, CF Games Champ 2011
POWERFUL BEYOND MEASURE
If you get a warm tingling feeling from watching this video, it tells me you’ve accomplished something great in your life. Not many people in my life have understood my life to punish my body and persevere through challenging physical punishment and reward on a daily basis. But, if you felt that tingling feeling…you and I have something in common.
I'm a med student, researcher, and athlete. This blog is an attempt to focus the curiosity and intrigue that I've encountered in my pursuit of happiness for myself, my planet, and society through food, sport, adventure, and love. I am the change I wish to see in the world, and I implore you to be the same.
