Articles

For people who are over the “having a belly” point, almost all activities—working, walking and almost every other aspect of life—can become determined by whether they naturally have the ability to sustain the effort required to do them, or not. The nature of the psychological load is extremely personal, with heavy and deep roots in the way the mindset operates. Looking for less physical effort in any type of activity can, most of the time, become a guiding line. This category

A practical look at losing weight, changing habits and choosing your own approach—from the plunge to the steps or the climb.

Enter Consistency. There is a Japanese principle that embodies the concept of constant improvement: kaizen. Its philosophy is simple. Small, incremental changes, maintained over time, improve different aspects of life or work. Continuous improvement. It is often illustrated by the person who is out of shape. Instead of attempting to change everything at once, he begins by drinking one glass of water every morning and walking for ten minutes each day. A few years later, his l

Enter Purpose. The human body has a finite number of fundamental capabilities. Training, whether general or specific, refines and strengthens them. Exercises are tools. Human capability is the purpose. This simple observation is the foundation upon which all meaningful physical training rests. Human beings are remarkably adaptable, but adaptation has limits. We can become stronger, faster, more enduring and more skillful, yet we never cease to be human. Our bodies retain the