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Thematic
Last month, all the workouts were named after cognitive biases. A cognitive bias is a error in reasoning – a kind of mental short circuit. The biggest bias of them all is called confirmation bias. Confirmation bias is the human … Continue reading
Empty Bars
At some point, when everyone is strong enough, the winner is simply determined by who can move the fastest. Obvious, yes? So supposing everyone can do all the reps unbroken then the winner is the one who can move through … Continue reading
Hearing Words, Making Images
Words, in all their glory, can create images inside your head. Words, resplendent with meaning, can inspire you to action. The internet is full of words, pictures and movies. Sotimes I skip the pictures and movies and try and imagine … Continue reading
Try It, Try It, You Will See
If you are in the midst of a workout and you realize that one of the movements is easy for you, it is time to consider a couple of options. The first option is to use that movement as a … Continue reading
Work vs. Hard Work
What is the difference between work and hard work? That was a question I got yesterday after class. My answer was that if you do work (not hard work) you are staying within your comfort zone, using the skills you … Continue reading