Parents watching this on the side line are going to be encouraged to enroll their kids in Soccer next year…
Check out #36:
Big hitting 6 year old
November 25, 2009 by BradleyHenry says replay would be fairest option
November 21, 2009 by BradleyHenry coming out saying a replay would be the fairest option, in relation to the World Cup qualifying game this week where he handled the ball, is a noble move, but I suggest an even fairer option would be to restart the game at 1-0 to Ireland with the same amount of time on the clock as there was when he handled the ball to set up a goal.
Of course his statement was a little like you promising your friends money if you win lotto – that is in the knowledge that it is incredibly unlikely to happen. FIFA would be setting a dangerous precedent to allow a replay of a match because of one bad referee call.
Overtraining is overrated
November 20, 2009 by BradleyI often get talking to people about over-training, and its relevance in a training program.
On this topic I would like to offer the following observation: I think almost all ‘overtraining’ injuries have more to do with incorrect progression than they do with ‘over-training’ per say. Let me give you an example: A man I wrote about recently completed 50 marathons in 50 days – A pretty phenomenal feat. Yet within ultra-distance runners this is not so special. Why? Because they run 2-3 marathons a day most weekends. To your average jogger though, 50 marathons in 50 days is simply phenomenal, because they could not imagine getting to the point where their body could tolerate this type of physical punishment activity.
But guess what? If they did the correct training, most importantly with correct progressions (and rest!), then they would most probably be capable…although they will likely never find out.
Over-training is real and worth thinking about, but pay more attention to the progression and recovery in your training, and over-training will unlikely be an issue for you.
What makes you fart?
November 16, 2009 by BradleyScience Daily offers some excuses reasons:
- Swallowing air
- Eating fast
- Drinking out of a bottle
- Drinking carbonated beverages
- Eating hard to digest foods (such as beans) that are high in fibre
- Eating fructose
- Some sweeteners
- Lactose
And some advice for those with gas:
- Eating slowly
- Avoiding carbonated beverages
- Chewing gum
- Not sucking hard candy
- Engaging in more physical activity, such as walking.
Interesting blogs
November 10, 2009 by BradleyHere are links to some interesting articles I have come across recently:
The Hindu Push Up – a variation on the old classic
Eating quickly is associated with overeating – and overeating associated with…
The human body is built for distance – on a hot day a human can outrun a horse over a marathon
Moderate amounts of protein best for building muscle – over 30g may be a waste of your time
Baseball – head first slide is quicker – and more likely to result in your head hitting baseman’s/catcher’s knees!
Invictus – The Movie
November 2, 2009 by BradleyHere 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. 
How to hold your breath for longer
October 31, 2009 by BradleyDisclaimer: 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
The potassium myth
October 26, 2009 by BradleyIs potassium in a sports drink of any relevance? Dr Mirkin has some thoughts…
The Future of Rugby
October 26, 2009 by BradleyAn 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!
17 Home truths from Dietblog
October 20, 2009 by BradleyHere 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.
