Judging from the reader response to last week’s post on that certain type of squatting, I’d bet that a number of you guys gave it a shot and left footprints on the toilet bowl. C’mon, don’t be shy. There’s nothing to be ashamed of. In fact, I gave what amounted to a sterling endorsement of the position in question, with the expectation that a fair amount of readers would actually take me up on it. So – did you? And if so, how did it go (into the bowl, I hope)? Any amazing stories, experiences, or pratfalls to relay? Share your experiences in the comment board.
But this post isn’t just about squatting to poop. It’s a primer on squatting in general. Whether it’s heavy barbell squats, the Indigenous People’s Stretch, the bodyweight squat, the resting Grok squat, or the evacuation squat, squatting is a fundamental movement that everyone (barring injury) […]

Original post by Mark Sisson

What? Get rid of my athletic shoes? But how will I protect my fragile feet from pain and injury? Easy – by realizing the idea that we “need” shoes to keep our feet safe and avoid injury while working out is a mythology foisted upon us by the marketing executives of athletic shoe companies. It’s a mythology that has become Conventional Wisdom; “everyone knows” that shoes protect us from sprained ankles, joint problems, and the impact of running. Bare feet are outlawed in gyms, and the first bit of advice a fledgling runner gets is “Spend the money for a good pair of running shoes.”
The entire concept rests on the assumption that humans are inherently flawed, that somewhere along the way evolution got it wrong and gave us feet that aren’t built to withstand exercise. Shoe companies have gotten rich exploiting this, and even orthopedists have joined in. I […]

Original post by mark@marksdailyapple.com (Mark Sisson)

No doubt, the six-meal-a-day-approach so prevalent among fitness professionals and recreational trainees alike can interfere with social life and work. It’s sad considering it doesn’t have to be that way. Indeed we ourselves are the creators of all of our troubles and compulsions. But it certainly doesn’t help when we are constantly showered with messages concerning the dire consequences of not eating every two to three hours. Nonsense and make believe.
But there is hope. I’m working with an ever increasing amount of competitors who are fed up with the old dogma and time-consuming behavior that tends to come with the territory. It’s good to see and experience that more people in this industry are starting to open up their eyes. Role models are needed to create change on a greater scale.
Here’s an article about one of my clients. I’ve translated some parts of it.

“…this summer I adopted an […]

Original post by noreply@blogger.com (Martin Berkhan)