Self-tutoring about exercise: the tutor reflects. My work bag probably weighs 20lb. I’m ashamed to say that’s about 11 percent of my weight, but anyway… I wondered, on my way one morning, what the extra weight would mean for my …
Self-tutoring about strength training: the tutor notices an article about the human power curve. As I’m aware, a power curve tends to show power output on the dependent (y) axis, and RPM, energy, or some other input on the independent …
Self-tutoring about fitness: the tutor comments about a new activity. Starting last week, my son had to get ready for a lifeguarding course. In particular, he had to reactivate his swimming. Of course, I went along with him. Sharing the …
Self-tutoring about muscle training: the tutor mentions an interesting rule of thumb he noticed. In a biology text I recently read that to accomplish muscle growth, 75% or more of its maximum force needs to be applied. Source: Mader, Sylvia …
Self-tutoring about exercise and fitness: the tutor looks up the meaning of “fat-burning zone.” Exercise equipment has suggested to me that the optimal pace for fat burn is lower than max. Apparently, the “fat burning zone” is around 60-75% of …
Self-tutoring about training: the tutor reflects about an activity he’s recently begun. Years ago I kept fit by running, but gave it up around 2015 because I started to feel it in the hips. Yet, recently, I’ve begun a new …
Self-tutoring about exercise: the tutor entertains a long-wondered question. The idea of “maximum” heart rate is well known to many who exercise. Some machines suggest it and you often hear the rule of thumb that it’s (220 – your age). …
Self-tutoring about motivation towards exercise: the tutor reflects. In my experience, exercise is less comfortable than relaxing. So how does a person propel themselves from relaxing to exercise? Perhaps just as importantly, how to ensure they work hard enough to …
Self-tutoring about strength training: the tutor mentions a pragmatic deception. I lift weights with my 16-year-old son. During the past 8 months, he’s overtaken my strength in every dimension. Now, the weights he warms up with are often my maximum …
Self-tutoring about strength training: the tutor makes an observation. Like often, my son and I hit the gym after supper this evening: he’s a body builder. I wasn’t making any PRs tonight, but he did. Perhaps someone else was trying …