tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7372876601826078687.post1503833110938616784..comments2024-03-05T05:53:36.239-07:00Comments on The Masculine Heart: Charles Poliquin on Crossfitwilliam harrymanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06981478282688361274noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7372876601826078687.post-20248049607982870142013-02-17T14:19:13.235-07:002013-02-17T14:19:13.235-07:00Hi all. Before I express my opinions. I would like...Hi all. Before I express my opinions. I would like to introduce myself as a level 4 lower back specialist and a level 3 exercise referral practitioner (simple qualifications that many providers do). <br /><br />With that in mind, Poliquin has some great concepts which work due to the evidence shown.<br /><br />I would just like to say.... "OPINION".... There are many Opinions out there. But remember this, so many people, scientists, and professionals have them.... But without Scientific Proof, where does it stand with its VALUE?!!!!!!<br /><br />Do what works with both yourself and your client. I have made many mistakes, and also pushed boundaries that certain norm charts strictly disagree with (I.e ACSM). They have worked for me. <br /><br />Poliquin hasn't got where he has by staying within Guidelines, norm charts and Scientific results. <br /><br />IF IT WORKS FOR YOU!!!!!! Great .... BUT IF IT DOESN'T!, EXPERIMENT. <br /><br />What have you to lose. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7372876601826078687.post-50415376490710468222013-02-17T14:17:16.532-07:002013-02-17T14:17:16.532-07:00Hi all. Before I express my opinions. I would like...Hi all. Before I express my opinions. I would like to introduce myself as a level 4 lower back specialist and a level 3 exercise referral practitioner (simple qualifications that many providers do). <br /><br />With that in mind, Poliquin has some great concepts which work due to the evidence shown.<br /><br />I would just like to say.... "OPINION".... There are many Opinions out there. But remember this, so many people, scientists, and professionals have them.... But without Scientific Proof, where does it stand with its VALUE?!!!!!!<br /><br />Do what works with both yourself and your client. I have made many mistakes, and also pushed boundaries that certain norm charts strictly disagree with (I.e ACSM). They have worked for me. <br /><br />Poliquin hasn't got where he has by staying within Guidelines, norm charts and Scientific results. <br /><br />IF IT WORKS FOR YOU!!!!!! Great .... BUT IF IT DOESN'T!, EXPERIMENT. <br /><br />What have you to lose. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7372876601826078687.post-85763515572040758772011-09-29T14:54:26.413-07:002011-09-29T14:54:26.413-07:00All of these criticisms of CrossFit really only ap...All of these criticisms of CrossFit really only apply to inexperienced, poorly educated coaches and not to CrossFit as a training protocol.<br />Anyone with a brain who has bothered to actually study CrossFit will quickly realise that it demands good technique and skill long before introducing any intensity and the overwhelming majority of successful CrossFit coaches and affiliates know their subject matter.<br />I suggest actually reading from the source (CrossFit Journal) to get your information about CrossFit.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7372876601826078687.post-9183593425731822752010-12-08T19:28:00.455-07:002010-12-08T19:28:00.455-07:00I think the coach articulated exactly what a numbe...I think the coach articulated exactly what a number of other non-CrossFit trainers out there believe. As a trainer myself, with an actual college degree in the field, I can see exactly what he has pointed out at major issues with CrossFit. Especially where exercise order, safety, and education are concerned.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com