Here is the trailer for the upcoming Invictus Movie staring Morgan Freeman & Matt Damon:
I am looking forward to the scene when someone from SA conspires to poison the All Blacks.
Here is the trailer for the upcoming Invictus Movie staring Morgan Freeman & Matt Damon:
I am looking forward to the scene when someone from SA conspires to poison the All Blacks.
Disclaimer: This is for reading entertainment only. Do not try any of this yourself!
I was a little skeptical after reading Tim Ferris’ blog that I would be able to hold my breath for a significantly longer period of time after simply completing a few breathing exercises.
How wrong I was.
Within a period of less than 10mins I went from being able to hold my breath for 1:02 to 3:31. During the purging (see definition below), and after about 1:30 of holding my breath, my fingers were seriously tingling, and then from about 3:00 on I felt like I was going to pass out…but I made it. Beating Harry Houdinis personal best, but falling 2 seconds short of Tim Ferris.
You can read the whole post here (including videos), or just read the protocol (breathing exercises) he used below:
Definitions:
Deep breathing: “Deep breathing” involves taking a big breath in through the mouth, holding for one second, and then exhaling for 10 seconds through your mouth through your almost-closed mouth with tongue pressed against your lower teeth. It should be a hissing exhalation and make a “tsssssss…” sound. All breathing and exercises are performed though the mouth.
Purging: “Purging” involves a strong exhalation as if you were trying to blow a toy sailboat across a pool, followed by a big but faster inhalation. David’s cheeks were puffed out as he demonstrated the exhalation (imagine the big bad wolf blowing the pigs’ homes down). Be careful not to heave or rock back and forth, which wastes oxygen. Keep as still as possible.
Semi-purging: Breathing between the above two. More forceful than deep breathing but less forceful than full purging. Used for recovering after each time trial.
The Steps:
1:30 deep breathing
1:15 purging (if you feel like you’re going to pass out, do it less intensely)Hold breath for target 1:30, no more
After 1:30:
Take 3 semi-purge breaths1:30 deep breathing
1:30 purgingHold breath for target 2:30, no more
After 2:30
Take 3 semi-purge breaths2:00 deep breathing
1:45 purgingHold breath for as long as possible
After exhalation:
Take 3-10 hard semi-purge breaths until your recover
Is potassium in a sports drink of any relevance? Dr Mirkin has some thoughts…
An interesting article today in Stuff regarding the part science and technology will play in the future of sport – thought-provoking and mostly predictable.
The article is based on a paper written by a Dr Yeoman of Victoria University titled: How New Zealand wins the Rugby World Cup in 2050. My answer to that question would be: With great difficulty – there will be no Rugby World Cup in 2050, the 17th Rugby World Cup is scheduled for 2051!
Here are 17 home truths according to DietBlog.
I particularly agree with #7:
Don’t ask me about intermittent fasting, macro-patterning, cyclical ketogenic diets or meal replacements if you aren’t eating enough vegetables.
And #13:
You won’t likely be able to out-exercise a poor diet.
Everything you know about muscle is wrong. A informative article on soft tissue.
A recent Swedish study showed elite Volleyball players were less injured and performed better when they completed resistance workouts under supervision.
Not really a ground breaking result, but it is good to have some confirmation for what most trainers anecdotally believe.

The Gamebreaker software the All White are using in preparation for their pending match sounds very cool & efficient.
I bet the guys developing the product are having a hell of a lot of fun doing so.
Can you get more people participating in activity by making it fun?
Motivation through engagement: The Fun Theory.