People are saying Biden’s executive order on gender ideology is the end of women’s sports (some are saying erasure of women) as we know it. Whatever the potential merit of this criticism, it misses the bigger issue. The problem, primarily, isn’t so much violation of privacy or fairness in competitive sports, but denial of objective […]
Archives for January 2021
EP 495: Healthy at Any Size, 2-Day Front Squat Routine, Good Philosophy Reads
Pat takes follower questions from Instagram, including: What is Pat’s favorite guitar riff? What does Pat recommend for a 2x/week strength/muscle front squat routine? Pat’s thoughts on “Healthy at Any Size.” Starting books for getting into philosophy Healthy at Any Size, 2-Day Front Squat Routine, Good Philosophy Reads Recommended Resources & Related Episodes One and […]
The Evolutionary Fitness Approach
Pat reflects on various nuggets of wisdom from Arthur De Vaney’s well known article Evolutionary Fitness, particularly why taking a non-linear, dynamic approach to eating and exercise is more effective, efficient, and sustainable than the traditional approach of straightforward calorie reduction and prolonged aerobic activity. “Health, fitness and diet are dynamic concepts. Linear, static thinking […]
If You Haven’t Read Norris Clarke
You should. Start with his The One and The Many: A Contemporary Thomistic Metaphysics. Then his Explorations in Metaphysics. Finally, his Philosophical Approach to God.
Try It: Minimalist Strength Program
Here’s a 3x/week general strength program that features just two training days: an upper body push paired with a lower body hinge, then an upper body pull paired with a lower body squat. The intensity fluctuates throughout the 7 week structure to promote strength, power, and hypertrophy, while the exercises remain the same. OK, details. […]