Alan Aragon Guest Article: Commercial Bias in Scientific Research
The acquisition of scientific knowledge is a delicate process. The range of sources is broad; from the gossip of the grapevine, all the way to the peer-reviewed literature. Ironically, the process of drawing conclusions from scientific research is more of an art than a science. While the lay press is dominated by emotionally striking topics, the scientific literature has similar underlying principles that govern publication, with a few added twists. Funding source is a significant factor influencing study outcomes.
Strongman and Bob: The Contest Part 2
Rested, I took him through the same workout that day as the previous, a little tightness in one hamstring/calf (an area he’d been working on with Dr. Zak but otherwise ok) was the only problem, everything else looked spot on.
Bob and Strongman: The Contest Part 1
As I mentioned initially, when Bob first came to me for coaching, at least one primary goal was to get physically healthier and try to deal with his various injuries, the DISH, etc. all to prevent himself from ending up in a wheelchair in a few years. But, as I also noted, he wanted to compete in strongman.
Strongman and Bob: Part 4
There was also the issue of determining what he would best respond to in terms of training volumes, intensities, frequencies, etc. While there are certain generalities I tend to follow when programming training, that’s all they are: generalities. There’s always tweaks and changes that have to be made as you progress and see how the person is actually responding.
Strongman and Bob: Part 3
None of his technique issues were helped by either the DISH or his other injury concerns. He had limited range of motion in a lot of movements and his body simply didn’t move right. It had found an amazing number of odd compensations for the various injuries and this showed in the weight room.
Strongman and Bob: A Quick Followup
Bob wanted me to add the following to his list of issues when he started his training
Strongman and Bob: Part 2
I told him that something looked severely messed up (in his upper back) and that he should get it looked at. He said that he had and the doctor told him he was fine. I told him to find another doctor and, although I forget the details, he eventually looked up an ART practitioner (I may be getting the details of how this all worked out wrong) who did a proper assessment.
Warp Speed Fat Loss by Alwyn Cosgrove Contains Plagiarised Material
Quick edit: I have been informed via email that my use of the term ‘plagiarism’ to describe this particular event is incorrect. Rather, the correct term for what happened is copyright infringement. I apologize for any confusion this may have caused. Lyle *** On Tuesday, I wrote a little bit of an introduction to the […]
Is Plagiarism the New Internet Business Model?
Now, it’s no big news to say that there aren’t a whole lot of new idea in the world of diet and training. There’s an old joke to the effect that “Anything you’re doing now, Grimek did it.” John Grimek was a lifter way back when and the implication is that there is nothing new under the sun.
The Tommy Kono Project from Iron Maven – Product Review
If you’re not familiar with the sport of Olympic lifting, the name will probably mean nothing to you but Tommy Kono was one of the great American Olympic lifters back in the day, coming from rather meager beginners to be a world beater. He’s continued to be an excellent ambassador for the sport and continues to help to promote and teach it.
