Comments on: How understanding evolution will help you get jacked

By: joelsnape

Sun, 30 Apr 2017 19:15:00 +0000

Interesting point! I think modern warmup theory (general warmup + dynamic stretches first, static stretches after) kind of meshes well with what would have ‘naturally’ happened: it’s unlikely (though possible) that anyone would go from zero motion to a full sprint, but also a lack of chairs and a great deal of general physical activity would have given most cave-dwellers a fairly decent base of fitness, with none of the weird imbalances people get from chairs these days…

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By: Alistair

Sun, 30 Apr 2017 12:26:55 +0000

Thanks, that was a really enjoyable read and funny too.

The one that always threw me was the need to do stretching exercises before and after exercise.

When deciding to run down a mammoth or two I can’t imagine all the hunters first did a series of vigorous stretching exercises. They just walked to the hunting ground, warming up as they moved and then went into hunting mode when they needed to.

Once successful I doubt they did a series of stretching exercises to chill out again either. Stripping, preparing and carrying meat back to camp should have been sufficient.

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By: Joe Molloy

Tue, 03 Jan 2017 19:36:25 +0000

Powerful piece Mr. Snape, thank you very much.

One of my goals this year is to get a better understanding of science. Who knew I could get jacked at the same time?

Great reading list. I’ve got the Selfish Gene and Red Queen lined up and will check out the others.

Thanks again, keep living hard.

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