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Fitocracy: friend or foe?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jeff Nov 10, 2011. 11 Replies 0 Likes
In the interest of full disclosure: I'm a gamer. I've been enthralled with video games since I was 7 and have battled the consequences of the sedentary hobby ever since. I've flirted with a…Continue
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Lukus Albin replied to Michael Zettler's discussion Fitocracy: friend or foe?"Well I just joined and I'm gonna give it a try.
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Michael Zettler replied to Michael Zettler's discussion Fitocracy: friend or foe?"The Art of Manliness group can now hand out invites: Grab one if you want it!
http://ftcy.co/voWZbh"
Jeremy Nelson replied to Michael Zettler's discussion Fitocracy: friend or foe?"I'd love an invite if you've got one. I've been focusing more on fitness over this past summer, leading up to a Warrior Dash that I did last month. I'd really like to keep up my progress."
Michael Zettler replied to Michael Zettler's discussion Fitocracy: friend or foe?"In retrospect, it's hilarious to me that a comic (xkcd specifically) and video games have made re-focus on fitness. Especially since comics/video games are stereotypical overweight-and-socially-awkward-nerd activities."
Shane replied to Michael Zettler's discussion Fitocracy: friend or foe?"
"I felt so clever when I found a way to game the Fitocracy system by incorporating a set of easy but high-scoring activities into my regular schedule. Took me a bit to realize I'd been tricked into setting up a daily exercise…"
Rebekah replied to Michael Zettler's discussion Fitocracy: friend or foe?"It's actually the height of human maturity to figure out a way to motivate ourselves to do what reason tells us is best for us, but our bodies and wills aren't particularly fond of. Sounds like you're motivated by competition. Work…"
Mike D. replied to Michael Zettler's discussion Fitocracy: friend or foe?"The gamer/achievement whore in me thinks this sounds cool. I'm interested in checking it out. I already work out but it can be hard to do it consistently. The next event I'm training for is in May so that's quite a…"
Daren Pedley replied to Michael Zettler's discussion Fitocracy: friend or foe?"Wow! what a great concept, I have often thought that there should be soemthing like this.
I would eb interested and have just signed up for an invite.
DP"
Michael Zettler posted a discussionFitocracy: friend or foe?
In the interest of full disclosure: I'm a gamer. I've been enthralled with video games since I was 7 and have battled the consequences of the sedentary hobby ever since. I've flirted with a consistent workout routine several times over the years, but it's never really stuck. Somewhere between 2 and 3 months into it, I lose interest and slowly stop going to the gym/running/etc. Intelectually, I know this a good investment of my time, as a healthy body/lifestyle is worth more than the time it…See More
Michael Zettler replied to Joseph's discussion Affirmative Action: Right or Wrong? in the group The Great Debate"If the employer picks an employee on merit, not race, then by definition it ceases to become a racial issue. The point of AA was to counteract discrimination, not to make one race a more politically/economically choice for employment than others in…"
Michael Zettler replied to Joseph's discussion Affirmative Action: Right or Wrong? in the group The Great Debate"I'm sure that Affirmative Action was effective when it was first put into law. If an employer was going to pick the white guy over the black guy simply because the white guy was white, then AA was a good way to counteract that prejudice. That…"
Herb Munson left a comment for Michael Zettler"Welcome to The Great Debate. Great to have you with us."
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Ruminations of an IT Professional
Posted on March 23, 2011 at 3:20pm 1 Comment 0 Likes
I spent most of my childhood and college life in front of a computer screen so it only seemed right to transition from an early life of computing to a C.S. major and a job in IT. I work in a typical white-collar office with typical white-collar coworkers and typical white-collar bosses. Most (and by "most" I mean "99%") of my work does not correlate to my college education, but to my own research on the job. When a college sends me an email about an error on their screen (or tells me…
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Jacob Salber replied to Chris Hamm's discussion Who Wears a Watch Anymore?"I have worn a watch for so long now that its neither part of my dress or a mere time keeper, it is a part of ME. I feel very odd if I dont have the old Timex strapped on. Plus, Its easier just to glance down and check the time instead of having…"
Joseph Dean Phillips replied to Joseph Dean Phillips's discussion New Poems"Here is a poem that I found a little while ago, very fitting for Father's day. It was written by someone that I know quite well.
The Working FatherBy Bjorn Faknam
He wakes afresh each new morn,With body clean and hair short shorn.Then goes to…"
Joseph Dean Phillips posted a discussionNew Poems
A Poem by some one that I knowTake nothing lightlyBy Bjorn FaknamTake nothing lightly. No vain promise give. Hold your honor tightly, In the one life we live.Do not throw trust away, Whether in you or from you. Live up to it today, In everything you do.Look with respect. Follow honor to the letter. Use the courtesy you expect. Nay, treat them better.No matter what gifts you were given, You are never above yourself. By whatever cause you are driven, Put yourself on the back shelf.Those around…See More
Joseph Dean Phillips commented on Anas Kababo's group The Poetry Club"Here is a poem that I found a little while ago, very fitting for Father's day. It was written by someone that I know quite well.
The Working FatherBy Bjorn Faknam
He wakes afresh each new morn,With body clean and hair short shorn.Then goes to…"
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The Poetry Club is a group for those who love poetry, anyone who is just curious, and everyone in between.See More
Joseph Dean Phillips replied to Christian's discussion Favorite Manly Poems"A poem for Father's Day, by someone I know, admittedly a little late:
The Working FatherBy Bjorn Faknam
He wakes afresh each new morn,With body clean and hair short shorn.Then goes to work, with mind and arm,And works all day, though it holds…"
Liam replied to Liam's discussion Moving towards my first muscle up"Thanks for the advice Sam.
It is interesting that you didn't find the negatives very helpful. The elastic idea is really interesting. I have managed my first reps but what I found was I am taking one arm over the bar before the other, either my…"
Liam replied to Liam's discussion Moving towards my first muscle up"Yes I agree, unfortunately I don't have anything to record myself with. I managed my first poor quality reps the other day which I am thrilled about but my maximum reps of pull ups has fallen significantly in the process (from 12 - 15 down to…"
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