Why You Should Stop Reading So Many Fitness Articles
Pat and Aleks talk about why you should stop reading so many fitness articles, and focus on doing this instead…
Why You Should Stop Reading
So Many Fitness Articles
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Mike Rickard says
Pat, I don’t know if you ever watched WWE wrestling but there was this wrestler named John Morrison who did a gimmick of being a mystical guru and talked about coming to “The Palace of Wisdom.” That’s how I feel when I read your blogs or listen to your shows. There’s always something good to be found at your site and this is no exception. I think people take in too much information without taking the time to also process it. By process it I mean weighing what makes sense and testing it against science and critical thinking. Otherwise, you try every new fad diet or workout program that comes along without investigating it.
Cheska J says
Okay, I will be honest and I felt a tinge of guilt once the moment I came across the title because I definitely am “one of those people”, although to defend myself, I still act on what I read but I can totally see the point of why it seems like too much information. Aleks made a good point regarding it doesn’t hurt to be informed and really hit me real hard that one can have too much data but not enough practical knowledge.
This one got me too *cries*, “Constantly reading different fitness articles causes people to chase whatever new shiny object is being proposed, which obviously is no way to make any sort of progress.” Pat, you’ve always been one of the best in reminding me to get back in track. Thank you for this and looking to learn so much more! “Doing” as much as or even more than the “learning”, efficiency is key. Doing things right and doing the right things. So many gems from this podcast, one of my favorite podcasts to date! Keep rockin, Pat.
Morgan Christopher says
Pat, I remember when I was a teenager and I was into bodybuilding. A friend of mine was REALLY into bodybuilding and used to get every bodybuilding magazine under the sun. He also got supplements and all that crazy stuff. Imagine my surprise when I found out the magazines were sold by the companies selling the supplements. I’ve seen some good fitness tips in magazines, but when it comes to nutritional supplements, beware!
Harry Benderson says
“Acting on the information I already have.” Anyone who has worked out, tried to work out (and given up), or had friends ask for tips will admit that you have to get busy and get in the gym! I know some out of shape people who can give you great advice on fitness and nutrition, but who look terrible because they never do the work. LOL. Good stuff Pat and Alex.
Ryan Anthony says
Good points by both Pat and Alex. Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, there comes a point when you’re taking in too much information and not processing it. Once you stop processing it, it turns into a case of “garbage in, garbage out.” I think some people get frustrated too if they’re reading too much and they start second-guessing everything they do. Well article A said do this, but article B claims article A is a bunch of baloney. I wonder what article C says? Stop focusing too much time on reading articles and get in the gym. LOL.
Earl Butler says
I’ve always been a “knowledge is power” kind of guy. After listening to your podcast, I’m not so sure. Perhaps there comes a time when absolute power corrupts absolutely (and so does too much knowledge without using it properly). Most certainly something to weigh in on.