G+_George Kozi Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 I like the idea of a fitness show (by the way, "Twitufs"? :D Who came up with that?) It would also be nice to participate somehow, but unless iyaz akhtar and Brian Brushwood are planning to do the Angela Lansbury fitness program, there's no chance. There's too much accumulated ice cream and bacon to allow for anything else. You guys should start slowly, and not with the most insane fitness programs out there... build it up slowly if you want it to last. And don't just do pushups 'n stuff. Throw in some yoga, or tai-chi also. You know... stuff for normal people... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_George Byers Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 I guess this is TWiT dipping their toe in the world of geek culture shows again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_George Kozi Posted December 14, 2013 Author Share Posted December 14, 2013 I don't mind that. In fact, I may even like it. The trick it is for them not to force things and try to bee too funny or cute. Just be real. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Alexa Krueger Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 Okay, so WTF have I been missing? I haven't been able to catch anything for the past month. Fitness? I thought that Leo has always said he wants the network to remain tech related. If, IF they do a fitness show, I would sure hope for it to be not only tech related, but also that have have some credentialed folks directing the advice. As a personal fitness trainer, yoga teacher, and food educator, I see far too many people trying to give advice without knowing what they are talking about. ~coughstevegibsonecough~. Allergies, pre-existing conditions/injuries, and lifestyle factors all can play a part in how you guide someone towards better health. Leo Laporte Stick to tech and tech related stuff. Fitness is not your wheelhouse. Better to bring back a gaming or photography show. These are both now firmly grounded in technology. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_George Kozi Posted December 14, 2013 Author Share Posted December 14, 2013 Well, there is enough place on the network to accommodate diverse stuff. Geekdom is not only about stuff you plug in. TWIT is growing. Nobody has to watch everything they do. People can choose to watch what they want, and just ignore the rest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Dave Trautman Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 Let's just remember how much we've been reading and hearing about with regard to wearable sensors, monitoring software, sneakers with sensors, and a host of wrist and tracking devices which seem to be hailed as "the next big thing" in some circles. This doesn't even touch the number of apps and services for health-related concerns. They could do a month on evaluating diet apps alone. They probably expect some sort of emergence to occur in the next year where the choices for devices to monitor and assess your daily health and check your blood sugar levels (not to mention your DNA) will explode in numbers (not batteries). Who would have thought ten years ago the simple cellphone would be the central device in our computing lives. Well, actually a few people did say such things but they didn't make shows about them. Let's see what they do. But I also heartily endorse urging them to find a qualified or certified person to give out the advice they are bound to get requests for. Even if the show only addressed fitness-tech they are likely to have to step over the line once in a while to explain some obscure issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_George Kozi Posted December 14, 2013 Author Share Posted December 14, 2013 I stubbled upon the pilot, or "alpha" as they call it, by accident today. At one point, Brian was lamenting "oh, i'm in such a bad shape these days, I can only do 60 pushups max". I won't repeat what I yelled at the computer when I heard that one... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Alexa Krueger Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 Josh Pass The diet Steve is touting has serious implications for kidney health in many, especially those with undiagnosed type 2 diabetes or metabolic syndrome. The bad breath, etc., are signs that you are in serious need of medical attention. The problem with them discussing it at all is they have influence and other people who should absolutely not be on this diet could cause themselves harm. The ketogenic diet may be of some benefit to children with epilepsy, but was never meant for the general population. The primary source of fuel for humans are carbohydrates. This allows the brain to function normally, and facilitates immune response and proper metabolism. Just as your paleo diet is working for you, my vegan (whole foods, plant based) diet is working for me. As a food educator, I work with a hospital to dispense advice to the proper population, not on a tech show on the internet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Michael Pelfrey Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 Alexa Krueger I have to weigh in on the side of Josh and Steve. I've seen the treatment provided by hospitals to those suffering from diabetes and it just ends up locking people in an often brutal cycle of dependence on the institution offering the assistance. Anecdotal it may be but talking frankly with a few folks about my 'paleo' lifestyle the reasons I eat the way and excersise the way I do has resulted in real improvements to the lives of those that chose to make the transition. Increased consumption of flesh is the current dominant theory of what lead to the growth and development of the human brain. Not sure why you believe a diet of nose to tail eating of animals plus large amounts of greens would be detrimental to that same organ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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