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Bizzaro World Example 1

Bizzaro World Example 1

by on 08. Mar, 2011 in Exercise, Nutrition

This is another short post, one where I will make a very simple and very brief point.

We live in a bizzaro world at present.

Here is an example: you can watch every episode of the widely popular Dr. Oz show ever recorded, and read all of his books — which are into the dozens from what I’m seeing on Amazon — and, on top of that, read/watch every thing by our other fitness and health lords of the day — including but not limited to Jillian Michaels and Tony Horton — and learn absolutely nothing beneficial to your life.

Not only will the sum of your knowledge not increase in the positive/reality based direction, you will actively drive your mind in reverse.

Reading/watching their intellectual finger painting escapades will actually make you dumber, and if you actually implement what they advise, the quality of your life will measurably decrease.

What’s wrong with this picture?

A. Millions of people are reading/watching this bullshit on a…

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The Doctor Is In

The Doctor Is In

by on 05. Mar, 2011 in Exercise, Nutrition, The 21 Convention

For those of you who have followed this blog long, or closely enough, you know all to well that I am a massive supporter of Doug and Body by Science — the #1 best seller of all time at The Dream Lounge global headquarters.

With that said, there are three points I want to make in regards to this speech.

1. This was one of, if not the proudest moment of my life.

While I did not think of it in these terms at the time, this was the emotion I was experiencing when Doug took the stage at The 21 Convention.

Pride, to the furthest extent possible — to the full degree.

Why is this?

Because I correctly recognized the “weight” Doug brought to my greatest achievement — the stage of The 21 Convention. In recognizing that tremendous weight — and for the first time in my life — I properly valued the strength of my achievement.

First time in my life because while there have…

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Parts of the Paleo Community That Creep Me Out

Parts of the Paleo Community That Creep Me Out

by on 04. Mar, 2011 in Exercise, Miscellaneous, Nutrition

There are a number of ideas and even people that take place and part in the blogging sum of the “paleo community” that outright creep me out.

I typically don’t take the time to unravel what it is I’m seeing, if I am certain that what I am seeing is in fact not an error of observation — that I have a reason I cannot yet or choose to not yet fully explain to myself, or anyone else.

Well I found a blog yesterday that pushed me closer to — as a starting point — listing out a few of these websites. (And as I just found out, I had actually visited this site previously when it’s forum sent some traffic to The Dream Lounge a few months back).

When I initially found the forum, I had a chill go up my spine when I read a comment from the author of another blog that I am also familiar with — that ironically, was the…

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HIT Workout Updates

HIT Workout Updates

by on 27. Feb, 2011 in Exercise

 

Every few months I film one of my workouts, post it online, and discuss the workout as it currently stands.

 

This is one of those posts.

 

To catch those not up to speed on my convictions concerning exercise …

 

  1. Exercise in the exact sense, is a form of physical activity.
  2. Physical activity, in the exact sense, is not exercise.

 

Sound reasonable?

 

It is, however, conventional wisdom dictates the opposite. The underlying, basic premise that is commonly accepted today is that “exercise” is anything – that no exact definition exists, that it is a matter of subjective opinion and not objective fact.

 

Notice the trend? You should, because we see the same phenomenon with

 

  • Food
  • Love
  • Rape
  • Sex
  • Health
  • Fitness
  • Diet

 

and so on.

 

Apparently black and white facts do no exist. “Anything is anything”. Or more precisely, everything is a giant, bland mush of gray nothing.

 

Horse shit.

 

Knowledge exists. Nature exists. Existence exists. And man has the capacity to understand these things through the faculty of his reasoning mind.

 

Exercise is NOT “anything”.

 

Exercise is not “anything that makes…

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Fellow Exercise and Nutrition Geeks Rejoice: The Full 6 Disc DVD Set Has Arrived

Fellow Exercise and Nutrition Geeks Rejoice: The Full 6 Disc DVD Set Has Arrived

by on 20. Feb, 2011 in Exercise, Nutrition, The 21 Convention

Surprise, it’s here.

The full 6 disc collection is now available for immediate order, shipping world wide. This super special six disc pack includes …

  • Doug McGuff MD
  • Mark Sisson
  • Drew Baye (x2)
  • Bill DeSimone
  • Anthony Johnson

Doug is the world champion of exercise science.

Mark is the world champion of proper nutrition.

Drew is the world champion of applied exercise science.

Bill is the world champion of bio-mechanics as it applies to exercise.

And me?

I’m the world champion of bringing world champions together, and recording their ideas into video that lasts a lifetime.

Challengers welcome.

In the meantime, I recommend ordering this 6 disc DVD set as soon as possible, because they are probably going to sell out, and then I have to order more made, which takes a few days.

The price goes up in 72 hours too.

Act fast. Learn more. Lock in your price. Buy now.

– Anthony Dream Johnson

ps — You can order the DVDs individually too if you want. And yes, they all come in individual cases, no matter how you order them.

pps — If you…

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A Man Who Stood Against the Men of His Time

A Man Who Stood Against the Men of His Time

by on 14. Feb, 2011 in Exercise

I started working out at a new gym the other day. The new gym does not have a machine I normally use, the Nautilus Nitro Lat Pulldown. But they did have a pullover machine — one of Arthur Jone’s first machines, perhaps the first if I’m not mistaken.

Before I used it, I took a step back to admire what Arthur created, and the legacy he left behind that the rest of us benefit tremendously from.

Which is when I took this picture.

Upon further reflection, I realized that it was likely I was the only person in the entire gym who

  • A. Knew how to use this machine properly.
  • B. Understood it’s significance.

At first, this was a little saddening. But then I realized Arthur would not have wanted it any other way after his death. Arthur did not progress the world forward to benefit the ignorant masses — he did it for his own selfish desire.

He created revolutionary machines, put forward revolutionary ideas, and produced an incredible wealth by the grit of his…

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Proper Exercise & Nutrition: Now on Youtube

Proper Exercise & Nutrition: Now on Youtube

by on 06. Feb, 2011 in Exercise, Nutrition, The 21 Convention

 
All (past) convention footage will be on Youtube in full within the next few days. I know a lot of TDL readers liked this speech. Enjoy first, share second.

– Anthony Dream Johnson

ps — I still find it fascinating that Doug, Bill, and Mark spoke the following year — the authors of the books I recommended so highly in this video. The quote “I make my own luck” comes to mind.

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2 Spots Left for Next Round of Dream Vitality

2 Spots Left for Next Round of Dream Vitality

by on 25. Jan, 2011 in Exercise, Nutrition

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I’m not a salesman, so interpret this as an announcement — not a sales pitch, which I am not capable of.

Dream Vitality is a 12 week coaching program I started back in August. Essentially, over the course of 12 weeks, you and I work to overhaul your exercise, dietary, and other health habits.

You have 12 weeks to pick my brain — mostly via e-mail, and a bit of phone as well.

I have 12 weeks to cram your head with knowledge that’s taken me over 2 years to find, interpret, and understand.

During this time I create a custom workout routine for you — based on available equipment and any specific needs — and provide private demonstration videos when applicable.

I also critique up to 6 video workouts of yours.

Minus videos of you chowing down, the same applies for a nutrition plan. (You’re welcome to send me videos of you eating, but I will not be…

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Leg Press vs Squat: The Spine Explored

Leg Press vs Squat: The Spine Explored

by on 11. Jan, 2011 in Exercise

 
I used to squat. Not anymore.

Check out my interview with Bill here and the follow up on Conditioning Research.

There is also a very old interview with Bill from none other than Doug McGuff MD here.

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Four Hour Body Mini Review

Four Hour Body Mini Review

by on 10. Jan, 2011 in Exercise, Lifestyle Design, Nutrition, Reviews

This is titled a “mini review” since it is (A) not a full review, and (B) my thoughts on the book as the content applies to me and me only.

First things first, I have enjoyed the book very much. Tim is the ultimate geek for the human body, and this monster of a book proves it.

Second, I found the following chapters and ideas most useful. The rest I either didn’t care about, or simply disagreed with [disclaimer for those who haven't bought it yet: Tim knew many of his readers would be in the same boat before publishing the book, so far as I am aware].

  • Ice Age: Mastering Temperature to Manipulate Weight
  • Six-Minute Abs: Two Exercises That Actually Work
    • Note: I do not perform direct work for my abs, nor will I start doing any. I like this chapter because Drew is in it and I think Drew is awesome. I also have a monopoly on Drew Baye Youtube…
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