Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Sunday, August 21, 2011
Victims of Culture
Jacque Fresco of the Venus Project talks about humans being a victim of their culture
Examples of this would be a child brought up in a very religious family, who because of their upbringing believes firmly that God (or a God) created the world and everything and everyone in it. Than you can have another child who had parents that where strong atheist's, who because of their upbringing believes firmly that the idea of a God that created everything is just ridiculous!
The idea of being a victim of culture is very true even when it comes to strength and conditioning. Think about. If I was brought with a powerlifting background I would more than likely train my athletes like powerlifters. If my first introduction in the field was to a certain guru, I would train my athletes and clientele very similar to how that certain guru does.
The fact of the matter is, is that you cannot be mad at anyone for the way they are, how the act, how they think, and how the train people, because we are all victims of culture to a certain extent, some more than others. Nobody is born into the world with any prejudice. This is all learned from environment/ culture.
So this is why it is essential we develop open minds, all of us. Let us consider all opinions and ideas when it comes to life and training systems ;-)
Just some thoughts to digest.
Stay Strong,
RB
Examples of this would be a child brought up in a very religious family, who because of their upbringing believes firmly that God (or a God) created the world and everything and everyone in it. Than you can have another child who had parents that where strong atheist's, who because of their upbringing believes firmly that the idea of a God that created everything is just ridiculous!
The idea of being a victim of culture is very true even when it comes to strength and conditioning. Think about. If I was brought with a powerlifting background I would more than likely train my athletes like powerlifters. If my first introduction in the field was to a certain guru, I would train my athletes and clientele very similar to how that certain guru does.
The fact of the matter is, is that you cannot be mad at anyone for the way they are, how the act, how they think, and how the train people, because we are all victims of culture to a certain extent, some more than others. Nobody is born into the world with any prejudice. This is all learned from environment/ culture.
So this is why it is essential we develop open minds, all of us. Let us consider all opinions and ideas when it comes to life and training systems ;-)
Just some thoughts to digest.
Stay Strong,
RB
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Saturday, August 6, 2011
Friday, July 29, 2011
Removing the negative
I have been training a client of mine who is an office worker. This guy is very athletic, and strong. His FMS show that is ASLR wasn't great and needed improvement.
So for the first phase of training (4 weeks), we hammered away at the correctives for the ASLR. Little improvement.
Than we got talking in the gym during a session, and I said half jokingly "all those hours sitting at your desk are helping your hamstrings". The next session my client comes in and tells me he got himself a "stand up" desk.
Over the following weeks ASLR is a solid 2. This just comfirms the point that if you want to see an improvement in anything, you need to first remove the negative!!
Stay Strong,
RB
So for the first phase of training (4 weeks), we hammered away at the correctives for the ASLR. Little improvement.
Than we got talking in the gym during a session, and I said half jokingly "all those hours sitting at your desk are helping your hamstrings". The next session my client comes in and tells me he got himself a "stand up" desk.
Over the following weeks ASLR is a solid 2. This just comfirms the point that if you want to see an improvement in anything, you need to first remove the negative!!
Stay Strong,
RB
Saturday, July 23, 2011
The Marc Owens Medical Fund
Just a quick blog post today.
Please click the link below and make a donation to the Marc Owens Medical Fund.
Marc has a very aggressive stage IV cancer, and needs to raise €1m. Currently his fund has raised €200,000. So please support, donate to, and pass on Marc's story.
Thanks guys
Stay Strong
RB
Marc Owens Medical Fund
Please click the link below and make a donation to the Marc Owens Medical Fund.
Marc has a very aggressive stage IV cancer, and needs to raise €1m. Currently his fund has raised €200,000. So please support, donate to, and pass on Marc's story.
Thanks guys
Stay Strong
RB
Marc Owens Medical Fund
Friday, July 15, 2011
Lymphatic Drainage Technique Seminar with Paula Bergs NMT
Last weekend I had the pleasure of being exposured to techniques that can enhance the performance and health of our lymphatic system, by Paula Bergs NMT.
The lymphatic system is part of our immune system, and is basically a detox system.
The lymphatic system has multiple interrelated functions:
- It is responsible for the removal of interstitial fluid from tissues
- It absorbs and transports fatty acids and fats as chyle from the circulatory system
- It transports white blood cells to and from the lymph nodes into the bones
- The lymph transports antigen-presenting cells (APCs), such as dendritic cells, to The lymph nodes where an immune response is stimulated.
- Lymphatic tissue is a specialized connective tissue - reticular connective, that contains large quantities of lymphocytes.
Paula was a wonderful and very funny teacher, and it was a pleasure to learn from her.
Stay Strong,
RB
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