I've listed "Strength Basics" in my list of recommended sites. Here is one of Peter's recent posts that I think many of you may find helpful.
Basic Exercise Principles
See you on the road!
Doc
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We're not there yet, but we're getting healthy, together. --By Jungledoc
I post here about once per week.
If you're new, I suggest reading the older posts oldest to newest.
If you're new, I suggest reading the older posts oldest to newest.
On The Road...
Maybe you're fat.
Maybe you're weak.
Maybe you did sports in school, maybe you were the publicity chairman of the chess club.
Maybe you're getting older, and you're afraid that it's too late to change.
I don't care about any of that.
The important point is that now you are thinking about getting fit (whatever that is). I care a lot about that.
You see, your body is a gift. It's a tool given to you to be useful; useful to God, useful to your fellow man. But you're only given one of those tools. If it breaks you either need to fix it, or you will become less useful. Or at some point, dead.
For many years my tool was corroded and rusty, out of adjustment. Just as one has to maintain one's tools to keep them working well, we need to take care of our body. We need to buff off the rust, lubricate the moving parts, clean out the dirt and adjust all the settings to make it work right. When it breaks it can sometimes be repaired as good as new, sometimes not quite so good--some damage can't be fixed.
Sure, all tools will wear out eventually, but I have decided that while my body-tool lasts, I'll fix what I can. I don't care (much) if it's the best-looking tool in the tool box, just that it's useful.
This site is for people who are doing something about fitness. It's not for elite athletes--there are plenty of blogs, fora and sites for them. It's for those of us who are trying to find our way to fitness.
It's not an easy road.
It rough and full of potholes and rocks.
But the destination is worthwhile.
Let's travel together.
Maybe you're weak.
Maybe you did sports in school, maybe you were the publicity chairman of the chess club.
Maybe you're getting older, and you're afraid that it's too late to change.
I don't care about any of that.
The important point is that now you are thinking about getting fit (whatever that is). I care a lot about that.
You see, your body is a gift. It's a tool given to you to be useful; useful to God, useful to your fellow man. But you're only given one of those tools. If it breaks you either need to fix it, or you will become less useful. Or at some point, dead.
For many years my tool was corroded and rusty, out of adjustment. Just as one has to maintain one's tools to keep them working well, we need to take care of our body. We need to buff off the rust, lubricate the moving parts, clean out the dirt and adjust all the settings to make it work right. When it breaks it can sometimes be repaired as good as new, sometimes not quite so good--some damage can't be fixed.
Sure, all tools will wear out eventually, but I have decided that while my body-tool lasts, I'll fix what I can. I don't care (much) if it's the best-looking tool in the tool box, just that it's useful.
This site is for people who are doing something about fitness. It's not for elite athletes--there are plenty of blogs, fora and sites for them. It's for those of us who are trying to find our way to fitness.
It's not an easy road.
It rough and full of potholes and rocks.
But the destination is worthwhile.
Let's travel together.
Blog Archive
Useful Links
- Simplefit--This site is about body weight exercise. The only equipment that is ever called for (other than common furniture) is a chin-up bar. The emphasis is more on metabolic conditioning and endurance, rather than pure strength. Good stuff.
- Mark's Daily Apple--Mark Sisson is a bit extreme in some of his views, but provides lots of useful nutritional and training advice. Mark posts a new blog every day!
- Strength Basics Written by my cyber friend Peter, whom I know from the Exrx.net forum. Lots of good basic information on strength training, book reviews, and more. Worth reading.
- Squat Rx, written by Boris, the host of the well-known Squat Rx video series. He blogs about whatever interests him, including fitness, motivation and observations about life. Worth reading. Some of the fitness discussions may be a bit advanced for some of our readers.
About Me--Jungledoc
I have never been particularly athletic, and did nothing to increase my level of fitness until about 12 years ago, when I got involved in martial arts. Although it could have been better, that got me started, and helped me realize that my body could improve. After a major change in my work and location, I got away from martial arts, got weaker and gained weight. At the worst, I weighed 228 pounds, way too much for my 5'11" body. Over the last few years I've tried to develop some good exercise habits, and to change the way I eat. I'm currently at about 170 pounds, and feeling much better. But I have a long way to go.
I am a family doctor. Don't think that gives me any advantage over you in regard to fitness. Much of what I was taught and believed for years about exercise and diet I now no longer believe. Doctors don't always receive an extensive education in fitness, so don't just assume that I know more than you.
This blog is intended to be a place to share the fitness journey. I will share my insights, and invite some of my friends to help out, but I'm hoping to get lots of participation from others. We're on the road together!
"Jungledoc" is a screen name I have used on various fora, obviously an allusion to the fact that I'm a doctor, and I live and work in the jungles of Papua New Guinea. That's what I'll go by on this blog.
I am a family doctor. Don't think that gives me any advantage over you in regard to fitness. Much of what I was taught and believed for years about exercise and diet I now no longer believe. Doctors don't always receive an extensive education in fitness, so don't just assume that I know more than you.
This blog is intended to be a place to share the fitness journey. I will share my insights, and invite some of my friends to help out, but I'm hoping to get lots of participation from others. We're on the road together!
"Jungledoc" is a screen name I have used on various fora, obviously an allusion to the fact that I'm a doctor, and I live and work in the jungles of Papua New Guinea. That's what I'll go by on this blog.
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