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It's timed out on me twice. They were clearly not prepared for the level of activity on these the first few days.
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Interestingly, one of the latest Muscle And Fitness mags has an article about 'muscle freaks' (sic), comparing themselves to the mutants in X-Men. The author (also a lawyer) claimed there was an actual conspiracy against them because the public is terrified of them. He spoke of the terror and 'white-knuckle fear' they provoke in others. But, as he said, 'they are the true alpha-males, the freaks who aspire to the best.'
Part of this conspiracy is the food pyramid, a guide, that if followed, will only lead to mediocrity. One after another performance enhancing products are banned, 'because they work' and people are terrified.
So stupid and arrogant. Only in your dreams, buddy. I'm not afraid if someone so huge they can't wipe themselves. I just think they look ridiculous.
As for the rest - I chalk that up to "feeding the ego" of readers. Much like the articles you might read in "Guns & Ammo" have very specific slants, mostly geared to a pro-gun audience.
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Married life is bliss. Back to work after honeymoon, not so much.
But I didn't mean the grammar, I meant the content. If you do it most days, is it not a part of your daily routine?
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"i". Yeah, I know. Still, it made me want to laugh. I mean, hey, I read the magazines and work out regularly. But he's on another planet entirely.
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A daily routine is consistent, to my mind. I can count on waking up, brushing my teeth and stumbling to the shower.
Exercise could be part of a daily routine or something specifically scheduled to fit in with or on top of what might be status quo.
I think the fragment is trying to encourage readers to add things to their schedule that might not otherwise be listed and to make the frequency and occurance of such additions to be more common than the absence of them.
Which isn't part of a daily routine - waking up and lifting weights every morning is a daily routine. Opting to take the stairs instead of the elevator one day isn't.
Although you could argue your daily routine includes finding new and unusual ways to speed up your heart rate and breathing, up to and including teasing Kat about posing for a Calendar of Hatrack's Women.
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So what is everyone's "amount of moderate or vigorous activity (such as brisk walking, jogging, biking, aerobics, or yard work) you do in addition to your normal daily routine, most days"?
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Because there is a massive difference between miming someone throwing a punch on tv and landing an effective jab on an attacker.
It gives viewers a false sense of security about their safety and their ability to protect themselves should the issue come up.
It is, in my opinion, grotesque pandering and an attempt to market a product irresponsibly to people not informed enough to make an intelligent decision.
Conceptually, a punch isn't that complicated. Learning how to do it properly takes time and experience. Learning self-defense is a damned sight more complex than watching a static aerobics routine.
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Well, yeah, but who actually thinks when he's doing these workout-punches, "Heyyy, this will make me a good fighter!" I didn't think that. As a matter of fact, all I was thinking was, "Good gracious, these bands hurt my shoulder." :/
I'm going to go read and see if it actually advertises as a self-defense thing. Not that I don't believe you or whatnot, I just want to read it for myself.
quote: Tae Bo® is not just about martial arts itself, because it teaches you to punch and kick. Tae Bo® trains you to respond mentally and physically with speed and accuracy. By using Tae Bo®, you discover how powerful your body is and how to use it to defend yourself. Although, we hope you never get into a situation where you have to call on these skills. However, a key to self-awareness is that anything can happen and one should always be prepared for the unexpected. Practicing Tae Bo® will provide you with confidence, self-awareness, tone and quick reflexes if you enter a bad situation. All individuals should know how to protect themselves. They can learn by applying the Tae Bo® philosophy and techniques (punching and kicking).
quote:Tae Bo® trains you to respond mentally and physically with speed and accuracy
I'll say! I just caught a fly in my hand! Thanks, Billy!
You think they'll put ME on a commercial?
Umm, on a more serious note.
quote:Practicing Tae Bo® will provide you with confidence, self-awareness, tone and quick reflexes if you enter a bad situation.
I think it's a good thing. At any rate, it gets people in shape. If they dropped the parts about "self-defense," and simply advertised it as a great workout, would you still be against it?
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If any and all references or implications of learning self-defense from TaeBo were dropped, I'd be happier.
I don't object to these routines as aerobics - the exercises are, from what I've seen, simple and effective. You would see the same if not similar motions in most aerobics classes.
So no - I have no objection to the content or even the practical effectiveness on improving cardiovascular fitness.
I just protest the marketing "misinformation" regarding the practical applications of a glorified aerobics program.
-Trevor
Edit: Although I'm not sure how aerobics are going to make me more situationally aware and as things stand, it's a false sense of confidence.
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