There's a small list of articles I read plus a TED video I saw during the past month, which I found of great interest - enjoy!
Functional Bodybuilding: Can bodybuilding training protocols be used as part of a functional training program that will improve athletic ability? In this most interesting article, Coach Nick Tumminello argues that the answer is a resounding 'yes' (includes sample training program).
The Breath - Stress Relationship: Strength training expert Mike Robertson argues that the breathing and stress are connected through a "the chicken or the egg came first?" type of relationship and that failure to assess breathing, and correct faulty breathing patterns when necessary, means your programs will not be as effective as they should be.
Everything You Know About Muscle Is Wrong: This is an article I first read a few years ago in the printed version on Men's Health magazine and recently saw again posted in the Facebook group of my good friend Thong Nguyen. The basic premise here is that, understanding the way myofasciae function and the ways to bring about training adaptations to them might be the secret to a stronger, more athletic body (includes excerpts from interviews with experts Thomas Myers and Rober Schleip, plus lots of exercise descriptions).
Amy Cuddy: Your Body Language Shapes who you are: In this TED talk, social psychologist Amy Cuddy argues that our minds shape our bodies, but this also works the other way around, so there is actually a way to "fake it until you make it".
Book I am Currently Reading:
by Luis Preto, MSc
Thanks for the recommendations - I will take a look at the TED talk first. I just finished Joe Navarro's "What Every BODY is Saying", and I thought it was very well done (though the part on facial features is the weakest. Dr. Ekman is much better with that part.). Body language is fascinating stuff!
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Thanks for the feedback Louie!
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