Yes, that’s right. Amazing but true…
The January 12 2005 edition of Medical News Today reported on a 12.7m Euro research project (in Europe of course) “to understand more about exactly how exercise effects the body.”
The researchers will dive in at a molecular level seeking to understand more about the role of enzymes, how the body regulates energy intake in the form of food and appetite control and energy output such as burning off fat and affecting metabolic rate.
The hope that this knowledge could “help eliminate major metabolic illnesses such as Type II diabetes, conditions such as obesity and reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke, which are partly associated with the fast food, sedentary lifestyle of the 21st century.,” is very noble.
What strikes me as equal part ironic and vexing is that regardless how many millions are spent in the quest for enzymatic enlightenment it doesn’t change what we know and they even agree with, that in the macro-world (the real people size place we live in) that eating right and exercising works!
“Exercise has more potential as a medical tool than many people realize.”
- Professor David Carling, MRC Clinical Sciences Centre in London
I’m all for the advancement of human knowledge but I can’t help but wonder if the research isn’t being done at some level to better understand how the body can be caused to undergo the positive effects of exercise without having actually do it. It’s certainly not a stretch, as the first drug company who could make that claim would have a billion dollar hit.
Of course, as anyone whose integrated physical exercise into their life knows, the physical benefits are but a fraction of the total benefits. A fully integrated ritual of training builds strength of body, mind and soul. It really truly is a deeply pleasurable practice that brings out the best we have to give the world.
Should some genius develop a magic exercise pill one day at least they’ll be one step closer to understanding that there’s more to training your body than sweating. In the meantime, those of us who get it can keep on sharing what we know at every opportunity.
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Shawn – I wanted to pass on that your program is the bomb. I am an Army Major deployed to Iraq. I deployed just before the Janurary elections last year and due to 20-22 hour work days coordinating security operations..did not make it to the gym. Shortly after the election, I executed three prohormone-enhanced months for mass ending up 227 carrying ~15% bodyfat. I then transitioned to your program. After 5 months I am down to 202 lbs carrying ~10% and have incredible endurance and stregnth. Just wanted to pass on my thanx. I have one problem..I have been passing your book around the Theater HQs and had a British officer keep it as he returned to England. Is there a way I could get another digital or hard copy?
My thanx for your holistic approach and all the great training advice.
v.r.
Major Brian Cook
Baghdad, Iraq
Well I guess it goes to show you common sense is not that common.