Stuff to Read
Measure of a Man - A chapter from my upcoming book, "Anatomy Without a Scalpel". Originally written for the text, this version was adapted for publication in the CrossFit Journal.
Scapular Alignment Research Poster - Presented at the 2009 American Society of Exercise Physiologists National Conference, this represents some pretty novel and useful research. It's what Rip and I do when we actually have time to hang out in the gym at the same time ... train, think, learn.
Starting Strength chapter (1st Edition) on weightlifting and youth trainees (courtesy of the authors and the Aasgaard Company).
The Paradox of Aerobic Fitness Prescription: A Facultative Anaerobe Sucks the Air Out of VO2max (I had fun coming up with that title). Originally published in the CrossFit Journal.
Redefining Fitness into a useful and manageable concept. Originally published in the Journal of Exercise Physiology.
Age-Adjusted Strength Standards for the barbell SQUAT, press, bench, press, deadlift, clean, pull-ups and push ups for adult men and women (no supportive wraps or suits). BEING UPDATED PRESENTLY. Two versions will be avilable soon - a small version like the squat table here and a large illustrated poster table too.
Physics, Physiology and Food. An objective analysis of diet and exercise. Originally published in the CrossFit Journal.
Practical Programming chapter on special populations (courtesy of the authors and the Aasgaard Company).
Seven Deadly Sins, biblical concepts applied to gym conduct. Originally published at EliteFTS.com.
These files are all portable document files (pdf). To view them you will need the Adobe Acrobat reader (its free here)
