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  • The Unnatural Athlete

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    File Format | PDF
    File Size | 2.79 MB
    Pages | 217
    Language | English
    Category | Sports
    Description:  Those of us who live here in America are just obsessed with the word "natural.” If it’s natural, it’s good; unnatural; BAD.
    If you’re trying to sell a nutritional supplement or other type of remedy, it’s crucial to use the word “natural.” If you don’t no one will buy it. Forget about the fact that substances such as arsenic and tobacco are completely natural. Even testosterone, the most evil hormone of all, is completely natural! Just repeat after me: “natural is good, unnatural is BAD.”
    Well you know what? I have a different take on it. You say you’re a “natural” bodybuilder? Great! But I have to wonder, how “natural” is it to wake up and do 20 minutes of cardio on an empty stomach?
    How “natural” is it to take 25 grams of pure creatine a day to saturate your tissues beyond what would otherwise be possible? How “natural” is it to drive to a commercial gym and perform all manner of exercises to tear down your muscle tissue? Then, how “natural” is it to rush home to get exactly 30

    Some of the themes we’ll be presenting include:
    • Developing an unnatural mindset — everything from becoming mentally tough, open-minded, goal-directed, and laser-focused. You might even develop an autotellic approach to training:
    doing things for the love of doing them, rather than only for the secondary gain. The “naturals” among us can’t wait to get finished — the “unnaturals” can’t wait to get started.
    • Developing an unnatural body— certainly less fat and more muscle, but more importantly, the ability to perform well above and beyond those who pursue more natural activities, such as sitting on the couch in front of the television.
    • Developing an unnatural perspective— for example, rather than walking into the gym and “winging it,” you’ll actually have a plan. Rather than judging the effectiveness of a workout by how much pain it causes, the unnatural athlete judges it by how well it improves his or her fitness levels.
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