On Stupidity...

Another great article on T-Nation that is worth a read. The first point really is the most important thing to consider, it is from here that all else will manifest.

The number of people I know who train to be bodybuilders or figure competitors (I don't know if there is a difference...) is incredibly small but the number of people I know and see doing bodybuilding 'workouts' is unfortunately large. The synaptic connection doesn't get made either by those designing the programs or those doing the routines... fitness miseducation is alarmingly rife!

It won't be a surprise to anyone that the type of training we do comes most broadly under the wonderful Crossfit acronym of GPP (general physical preparedness). While I can only speak for myself, the training we do is, by design, not specific to any particular persuit of athletic achievement but to be ready for 'anything' and to increase overall 'fitness' (as that term fits most closely with the Crossfit definition).

That isn't to say we don't take an interest in more detailed training analysis or specific principles, Gym Jones is one amazing resource that takes GPP to the next level but there are plenty more (some in the links sidebar on the right).

We also spend quantities of time discussing and persuing related topics like the mind-body connection (see Damon's and Stef's personal blogs on the subject) and the influence of spirit, will, knowledge, responsibility and respect on all aspects of life including how you train.

Taking a generalist approach doesn't mean having a slap-dash attitude to training either. We each spend countless hours mapping personal pathways to improvement and have often espoused the benefits of setting specific goals, measuring progress often and reassessing.

We don't sell anything here. We are on a journey of knowing by doing and dropping breadcrumbs along the way. There is no end game, the means is enough to drive us forward so you better jump on board or get out of the way!