Category Archives: Education

Treadmill running – a sad story

I noticed the other day how sad the story is for those stuck in the conventional wisdom of fitness training.  And its most obvious and sad to watch someone on a treadmill. First there’s the obvious – running to go … Continue reading

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Now, using my brain, does this make sense?

Certain things just don’t make sense to me. Take Snuggies for example. I mean, I get thatit’s a blanket with sleeves – but is that really necessary? Is a regular blanket such a ‘fail’ because it doesn’t have sleeves? Do your … Continue reading

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How I won the ovarian lottery and why I have no excuses

When I first read Warren Buffet’s Philanthropic Pledge I was amazed.  What a guy! Firstly, lets get a couple of things straight.  I’m not a billionaire and I certainly have no reliable gifts when it comes to picking stock market winners.  Nor … Continue reading

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Footwear for CrossFitters – What you need and why it matters

As someone who has been involved with CrossFit for about 2 years now, I’ve come to understand the importance of choosing appropriate footwear for CrossFit WOD’s, as well as for life outside of the gym.  Paying attention to the role … Continue reading

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Are You Helping?

“A hundred times every day I remind myself that my inner and outer life depend on the labors of other men, living and dead, and that I must exert myself in order to give in the same measure as I … Continue reading

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