I think that for many people, getting fit (even if they arrived at fitness with incorrect justification) is far more important than spending time analyzing the theoretical underpinnings of fitness. Same thing with going to haven, choosing right cryo-preservation technique, learning to cook or any realm of human activity where we don’t learn theory FOR THE SAKE OF BEING RIGHT, but we learn it FOR THE SAKE OF ACHIEVING X GOALS.
I mean, I concur that having vastly incorrect map can result in problems (injuries during workout, ineffecting training routine, ending up in hell) but after you update a map a bit you hit the point of dimnishing returns, and it is probably better to focus on practical part than to theorize (especially in the realm of physical pursuits).
but after you update a map a bit you hit the point of dimnishing returns, and it is probably better to focus on practical part than to theorize
Um, yep. And that has been position all along on this series of posts. I’ve said why I think Atkins works and why I don’t think it has anything to do with why the Atkins diet is said to work.
Eat Less, Exercise More for weight loss.
Lift More for strength training.
Of course there are lots of exceptions, and plenty of nuance within these heuristics. But you said it best: The diminishing returns happen quickly for most people and most advice.
My point was only that if someone wants to sell you Magic Muscle Beans and a workout plan that says Lift More, don’t buy the beans.
I think that for many people, getting fit (even if they arrived at fitness with incorrect justification) is far more important than spending time analyzing the theoretical underpinnings of fitness. Same thing with going to haven, choosing right cryo-preservation technique, learning to cook or any realm of human activity where we don’t learn theory
FOR THE SAKE OF BEING RIGHT, but we learn itFOR THE SAKE OF ACHIEVING X GOALS.I mean, I concur that having vastly incorrect map can result in problems (injuries during workout, ineffecting training routine, ending up in hell) but after you update a map a bit you hit the point of dimnishing returns, and it is probably better to focus on practical part than to theorize (especially in the realm of physical pursuits).
Um, yep. And that has been position all along on this series of posts. I’ve said why I think Atkins works and why I don’t think it has anything to do with why the Atkins diet is said to work.
Eat Less, Exercise More for weight loss.
Lift More for strength training.
Of course there are lots of exceptions, and plenty of nuance within these heuristics. But you said it best: The diminishing returns happen quickly for most people and most advice.
My point was only that if someone wants to sell you Magic Muscle Beans and a workout plan that says Lift More, don’t buy the beans.