Tag: Thoughts
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Focus on one thing at a time
When I returned from my month of traveling in Myanmar, I found myself having lost quite some muscle and weight. I had brought my gymnastic rings, had been working out rather regularly, with bodyweight, which in the past had been adequate on vacations, to somewhat keep my physical condition. But this time, I think one…
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Neil Gaiman – one of the best commencement speeches?
I always thought Steve Jobs commencement speech was one of the best of its kind. Every time I hear it, it inspires me and makes me think about how I spend my time. I won’t say that Neil Gaimans commencement speech, is better than Steve Jobs’, but in my opinion it is up there,…
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Should you incorporate bodyweight or gymnastic exercises into your barbell routine?
Second post in my mini classic barbell vs. bodyweight/gymnastics series, first post is here. So, why incorporate more bodyweight exercises into your bodybuilding/barbell routine? Why not just keep it as it is. Can you find “better” exercises with bodyweight or are barbells and dumbells superior in every way? Can you build a better bicep with…
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Does overtraining exist?
Overtraining – how used that word is, and how worryingly often that word is used, by the wrong people. Does overtraining even exist? Or should you always just keep pushing? Is overtraining just that last excuse, when you lost the battle with your mind, and cannot push yourself any further? Having spent 5-6 weeks preparing…
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Information awareness – the unconscious choice
When searching for information, are you aware of your own bias? Are you aware of the mechanics inside yourself, that makes you like or dislike the information that you consume? In our day and age, we are flooded with information. Because of this, …
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Mobility, animals vs. humans
Last night, while visiting my parents and playing with their dog, it suddenly struck me. Are people one of the only animals that does not have a inner drive to keep their mobility. Everytime my parents dog has slept or been laying for any longer p…
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