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Comment on It Boggles My Mind….. by fitrebel

fitrebel — Sun, 19 Sep 2010 21:17:30 +0000

For sure the intensity level rules, but using a timer you can blast that intensity to the sky! I’m all for workouts that are short but sometimes it’s good to spend all day on a long hike. But then again I don’t know if you could call that a workout in this sense though. But your certainly right Justin. Just because a workout takes a long time, doesn’t mean a lot is getting done. I guess that could be said for a lot of other things too.

Comment on It Boggles My Mind….. by Justin_P

Justin_P — Sun, 19 Sep 2010 16:20:28 +0000

Time of the workout says nothing. The intensity and level of difficulty put into the workout says it all. It is very possible, and probably preferable, to come up with a workout that couldn’t possibly last over 40 minutes.

Comment on Dumbbells or Kettlebells and Other Stupid Debates by Shoshana Larock

Shoshana Larock — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 06:10:49 +0000

Kettlebells are the greatest approach to get fit. I in no way bother with any other gear nowadays, just a couple of kettlebells and I appear in top form.

Comment on Why Body Weight Exercises are so Darn Cool by Justin_P

Justin_P — Sun, 12 Sep 2010 14:10:23 +0000

Small world, indeed!

I like your blog a lot. I really enjoyed your vid on the Ironmaster KB. It was spot-on and was very helpful in my decision to buy one.

Keep up the good work!

Comment on Why Body Weight Exercises are so Darn Cool by fitrebel

fitrebel — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 17:45:55 +0000

I’m in Essex Junction, home of the Champlain Valley Fair baby!

Comment on Why Body Weight Exercises are so Darn Cool by Justin_P

Justin_P — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 14:41:44 +0000

Vermont? Where? I live in Fairfax!

Comment on Why Body Weight Exercises are so Darn Cool by Marin

Marin — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 22:18:50 +0000

My first thought is that men gravitate towards bench presses because it is a quantifiable measure (or so we think) of our strength that we can compete with. It’s kind of like an isolated variable in a science experiment. It’s much more simple to answer the question “who’s stronger” rather than “who’s more fit”? Because in fitness, so many factors come into play that it’s almost impossible to test with a single activity such as bench presses.

Also, pushing a heavy bar upwards repeatedly gives me the comfort of knowing that I’m just doing a workout, exercising specific muscles. But when I do push-ups, suddenly my entire body is engaged and I’m no longer doing a workout at all, I’m fighting to push myself up! The activity becomes a lot more personal – I’m performing a movement that’s relevant to the way my body moves outside of workouts. And that in itself, I’m not sure how or why, makes bodyweight exercises more difficult than working with barbells.

Also, the visually noticeable results of bodyweight training come much slower and are not quite like those of conventional bodybuilding. Thus, the lineup for the seemingly more promising lat pull down machine.

I myself am having difficulty believing that I’m better off with bodyweight training. Maybe iron weights and resistance machines still have a small place in general fitness.

Another thought provoking article Matt! Thanks for writing it!

Comment on by fitrebel

fitrebel — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 01:25:59 +0000

I’m humbled Joe that I can help you in any way I can. Thanks so much for taking the time to visit and share your story!

Comment on by Joe

Joe — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:12:18 +0000

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Comment on The World’s Toughest Easy Exercise part 1 by fitrebel

fitrebel — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 03:22:53 +0000

Funny, I did the same thing a few weeks ago. You’re right, it’s a lot harder than it seems. I set out to do 10 round trips but after 3 I was done!