Physical Culture
I’m a hater…
Adidas Crossfit Commercial:
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I’ll give them this: Crossfitters are fitter than most Americans. There, I gave you Crossfitters props. But I get wary whenever a pop-culture phenomena – much less an exercise program, or whatever Crossfitters consider their Crossfitting to be – has affectations of being a pseudo-religious, empowerment movement instead of just a training methodology. [...]
Impressed…
Brock Lesnar at the UFC 116 post-fight news conference. He defeated Shane Carwin via submission in the second round.
On the evening of July 3rd, fists were hurled, elbows were thrown, and knees were launched with such ferocity that it will take months to find the remains of the vanquished and clean up the carnage from [...]
Playa Predictions…
Let’s get ready to rumble.
That’s right emasculated emo dudes, it’s time to man-up. Turn off Twilight, stop listening to Kylie Minogue, and stop buying your pants in the Women’s Section at Nordstrom. The most important step to reclaiming your manhood is to have an official man-cave. I suggest you use eminent domain to appropriate your [...]
Greatness…
Alexander Karelin today, representing Stavropol Krai in the Russian Legislature, the Duma.
Alexander Karelin was my favorite wrestler in one of my favorite sports, Greco-Roman wrestling. He was undefeated in 12 years of international competition, winning three consecutive Olympic gold medals and nine consecutive world championships prior to his defeat by Rulon Gardner in the 2000 [...]
Some heavy lifting…
The great Anatoli Pisarenko doing a back squat with perfect form.
There’s a lot of stuff out there regarding the best way to work-out. Now look, I’m not a strength & conditioning expert, but I’ve observed that most people like to take things that are relatively straightforward and simple – like weight training – and transform [...]
White pajama fury!
That’s an ippon, sucka! You want to get fit? Push a prowler, drag a sled, flip big tires, do a farmer’s walk, squat, deadlift, power snatch, power clean, do some moderate running, and learn a martial art. And children, my favorite martial art is judo. Now go make The Playa proud.
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Fight Predictions…
Who will catch the beatdown tonight?
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From the UFC Official Website:
UFC® 101 DECLARATION
The Ultimate Fighting Championship® makes its Philadelphia debut on Saturday, August 8th for UFC® 101: Declaration. In the main event, the two best 155-pound fighters in the world finally meet when UFC® lightweight champion BJ Penn looks to defend [...]
