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Influence of squatting depth on jumping performance. | The Spartan Warrior
Apropos of my article on the subject, this is a good summary of a study that shows the carryover that occurs when squatting deep: Influence of squatting depth on jumping performance. | The Spartan Warrior
ChAoS & PAIN: Go Fucking Feral #2- A Shutthefuckup Salad With A Side of Extra Rants
A little more militant and crass than I would have put it, but pretty much dead on I think: ChAoS & PAIN: Go Feral Pt. 2 Be warned, this site is NSFW!
Are Emotions Prophetic?
Posted by in Science on March 15, 2012
Here’s an interesting Wired article discussing a recent study about how emotions are sometimes better predictors than logic when you have incomplete information. This goes a long way towards helping explain ‘gut feelings’ in certain situations: Are Emotions Prophetic?
The Truth Behind 5 Food Myths by Alan Aragon | The Spartan Warrior
Posted by in Nutrition on March 2, 2012
Good reading to help steer you past the ‘bro-science’: The Truth Behind 5 Food Myths by Alan Aragon | The Spartan Warrior
Why half squat?
Posted by in Exercise on February 5, 2012
Awesome article on why you should squat like your body is intended to: All the way down. Why half squat? via reddit.com
Interesting Wired article debunking an old ‘truism’
Posted by in Science on January 19, 2012
Turns out, opposites don’t attract, but things would likely be better if they did… Opposites Don’t Attract (And That’s Bad News)
Ever had someone claim that they had a ‘fast metabolism’ or ‘slow metabolism’ to explain their inability to gain or lose weight?
Posted by in Science on January 18, 2012
Well, here’s a TL;DR summary of the research on it. Does metabolism vary between two people?
Ever wonder what the effect of physical activity late in life is?
Posted by in Exercise on January 15, 2012
A new study published in The Physician and Sports Medicine has a very useful set of MRIs that should open your eyes:
The best assessment of the scientific data on Creatine you are likely to ever see…
I’m in awe of the clarity of this analysis, and it shows just how clear the data is on the positive effects of one of the few proven supplements. http://examine.com/supplements/Creatine/#main_rubric
This site is full of win
Posted by in Funny on January 10, 2012
http://hyperboleandahalf.blogspot.com/ Seriously. Great little comics that never fail to lighten up my day.
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