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The Degradation of Exercise Science. Throughout history humans survive in
cyclic times, as we enter into an age of enlightement only to
re-enter the dark ages. It happens in politics, the arts, industry,
and even exercise. This article address this issue and provides
some very clear examples of fitness pseudo-science that is helping
to bring us back into the dark ages.
The New Principles of Exercise Science.
A ground-breaking article not to be missed, the Principles of
Reliance, Influence, and Interaction will demonstrate why exercise
science is not flourishing because we are too focused on a few
trees rather than the forest. It is the totality of what is happening
in the body that must be considered, and these principles are
necessary considerations.
The Educated Fitness Practitioner.
A critical look at the personal trainer industry, with a specific
direction in how the education processes stack up to basic elementary
and secondary pedagogical principles. With little investigation
the reader will come to a quick conclusion that most certifications
are not education experiences, but memorization of inert information.
Parallels: Medical and Criminal Evidentiary
Insights Into Exercise Science. This article makes concrete and logical
connections between medical science and evidentiary application
of criminal law to that of exercise science, thus indicating
that many disciplines have significant connections.
Exercise
Value provides an
excellent flow-chart tool of reasoning to determine the validity,
efficacy and safety of training activities for athletes and non-athletes.
Exercising Elderly Sleep addresses sleep disturbances as we age,
the causes, what can be done, and the role of a fitness lifestyle.
Focus Vs. Concentration. How are focus
and concentration different? Can we use one and not the other?
How can we apply them optimally to get the most out of our training?
This article will answer these questions and more as it teaches
you exactly what to do with your mind while you're at the gym.
No Pain, No Pleasure, No Gain is a psychological and philosophical
study in ethics and its role in the quality and extent of effort
and work a person employs in an exercise program. Do we set goals
as a result of pain or pleasure? Do we fail to achieve our goals
as a result of pain or pleasure. A necessary article for any
serious trainee or for personal trainers attempting to optimize
client retention and results.
Health Sciences and Their Relationship
to Exercise. A medical professionals demonstrates
and connects the dots as he integrates the medical health sciences
and the physical health sciences (branches of endocrinology,
neurology, myology, osteology, and syndesmology) into exercise
sciences, and includes information on how strength training helps
to change and reconfigure tissue architechture for improved function
and rehabilitation.
Transformative Education. The theory of transformative learning
is presenting in this paper, and what it means to objective thought,
teaching others how to exercise, and suggestions for action in
achieving specific tasks.
Mel Siff Supertraining Critique. In this major undertaking, a 70-page
critique was developed to address the issues in the strength
training book Supertraining. Discussions include 'types' of strength,
the issue of safety in athletic training, exaggeration in bodybuilding
routines, and a host of contraditions that shed light on this
infamous and highly revered book.
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"A rudimentary tenet of the scientific
method demands the systematic presentation of quantitative and
qualitative support before a claim can be labeled as a fact.
In his critique of Dr. Mel Siff's proposals, Brian Johnston asks
the tough questions and exposes the contradictions that both
exercise scientists and practitioners want answered and explained.
Brian guides the reader through a maze-like conundrum of nebulous
neologisms with surgical precision as he dissects the assertions
and simply asks, 'OK, fine; now, may we see the valid, reliable,
unbiased scientific data that support them?'" Ken Mannie, Strength and Conditioning Coach, Michigan
State Spartans
"Brian Johnston's critique
of the late Mel Siff's Supertraining is crystal clear: it's undisputable
and right on the money. Anyone with the ability to think critically
and rationally will see the flaws exposed by Mr. Johnston based
on the facts he presents and the sound reasoning behind them.
The text is a perfect example
of how conjecture, blind faith, and personal spin of research
can snowball out of control into seemingly plausible (on the
surface), but specious and questionable (upon deeper probing)
mainstream training programs for athletes. The Siff book is replete
with many contradictions and vague recommendations which makes
the text not only confusing, but also monotonous and run of the
mill. Saying one thing, then twisting it another direction, then
another, can only lead one to scratch his or her head. Much of
the misinformation is rooted in the universal ignorance of motor
learning principles (it's borderline epidemic), which has ultimately
lead to, as Mr. Johnston alluded to, the bastardization of that
discipline's principles. Also, Mr. Siff's presentation on sport
specificity, specificity of muscle contraction, movement velocity,
and types of strength, to name a few, are likewise confusing
and contradictory in many ways.
If more people took the time
to actually think below the surface - that is, to look for truth
beyond shallow conventional thinking, - the flaws of not only
Supertraining should become evident, but also the flaws that
abound in many mainstream programs and methods throughout the
fitness industry, too. It's a shame that financial gain and/or
pure ignorance prevents the industry from moving forward toward
a reality-based, truthful, and result-producing service." Tom Kelso, Strength & Conditioning
Coach, St. Louis University
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Gym Hygeine. This article addresses the bacteria in gyms,
their transference and methods to remain clean and sanitary.
Presentation Skills is an article that provides guidelines,
recommendations and principles of providing a good presentation,
whether speaking to a small group of clients or conducting a
lecture in a large hall.
Upside Down discusses the move of a Britain to Australia,
and what he encountered in their gyms and with their exercise
literature. Some things never change.
Desire to Desire. A better
body is only half of the reason why we train. The other half
is the spiritual rewards which are achieved. Part 3 in this series
discusses the nature of pride and how it is achieved.
The Arthur Jones Influence was
written by a long-time admirer of the man and his early experiences.
A must read for Arthur Jones fans.
Ten-Minutes' Exercise for Busy Men is a classic 20-page reprint of a booklet
originally published by Spalding in 1921. A rare find that includes
free work, chest weight drills, dumb bell drills, wand exercises,
and Indian club exercises, as well as advertisements for various
Spalding exercise equipment.
Adventures with the Force Gauge is a collection of research papers that
involve experiments on the MedX lumbar extension machine, the
effects of partial range training on full range fatigue, the
effects of different exercises on a muscle's force curve, the
effect of cadence on fatigue, the effects of momentum on muscle
loading, and the results of altering testing protocol when collecting
data.
Goal
Setting to Attract Clients
explains the differences between and why action oriented directions
are by far better then passive goals. Start attracting clients
right away.
Health Sciences and Exercise Relationships details the origins of exercise and
how it relates to various health sciences.
Stretching and Pre-stretching in Exercise is a classic reprint from the old Nautilus
magazines, by Ellington Darden, PhD. This article speaks about
the value and purpose of working through a full range of motion,
and more specifically the effects of achieving a deep stretch
on every contraction.
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