Recently on The Blog of Author Tim Ferriss, he announced his new book. It’s going to be called “From Rapid Fat Loss to Strongmen: A Guide to Becoming Superhuman”. The title and what he said about the book got me thinking.
Cut 2% bodyfat in two weeks? No problem. Increase muscular strength 30% in 48-72 hours, or drop 50-100 pounds of fat? Not an issue.
Now in my opinion, losing weight fast or lifting really heavy weights does not necessarily make someone “Superhuman”. The requirements to be physically “Superhuman” is going to change depending on the individual. A person who can bench press 800 pounds might be considered physically “Superhuman” by some, but what about a person who can only walk a quarter mile?
A woman I would see at the gym who was morbidly obese could only walk about a quarter mile without passing out. That’s it. There was a medical professional standing by. In my opinion I would say that’s “Superhuman” for a person in her condition.
All of these physical accomplishments that can be considered “Superhuman” are the direct result of a “Superhuman” mindset. Without this mindset, none of these things would be possible. It’s the mindset and belief that it can be done that allows that morbidly obese woman to walk a quarter mile. It’s this mindset that makes a human “Superhuman”.
Our bodies are already “Super”. We are all capable of extraordinary things. It’s our mindset that turns our potential into a reality. Now some people might be able to get to a certain point quicker than others, but we all have the potential to get there. For example, if I wanted to play great basketball it might take me twice as long and I might have to work twice as hard as the next guy, but I can still learn to play great basketball.
I believe nothing is impossible. A particular workout routine or supplementation is not what makes the impossible possible. It’s the absolute belief that you can do it that does.
Last night I went to the annual Fort Lewis Bodybuilding Show. Lots of people showed up to check out some of the amateur bodybuilders from the area. I was excited to see some of the men and women compete from one of the gyms I frequent. Well, I was thoroughly impressed! It takes a lot of courage to get up on stage.
The first group up was the men over 40. One competitor was 67! Another was a father who’s son was also competing later that night. In the picture above is a mother over 40 years old! Seeing all these people is proof that great fitness is possible at any age! Whether it’s weight lifting, running, biking or whatever else you might choose.
It’s not just about looking good. It’s also about being grateful for the body you have by taking care of it. It’s about investing in your health and fitness. It’s about staying fit so you can live a long healthy life. It’s about seeing your children and grandchildren grow old. It’s about being alive long enough to pass the wisdom that you learned onto the next generations.
I don’t want to deprive my future family from having a “grandpa” or even a “great grandpa” from running around!
While in New York, we had to stop in at Gaffney’s for Open Mic Night. Jennifer’s brother Pete has been hosting it for as long as I’ve know about it. If your ever in Saratoga Springs on a Tuesday night, definitely check it out! Pete usually opens up with a few songs. The one in the video above is awesome. It’s been stuck in my head all day.
Jennifer got up and played a few songs too. The first couple were with her dad Ray. She did one by herself that I will have to post later.
Ray also played some songs. Pete joined him for a couple of them. The video above is one of my favorites!
All these videos where taken with the Flip Mino HD. I’m so glad I picked one up right before leaving for our trip. I wanted a super portable video camera so I can share videos online. It records in 720p and can store a full 60 minutes. I really like the pop up USB connector. It makes it so easy to transfer movies to my laptop on the go without any annoying wires.
Earlier today I saw a post on Neatorama about pictures of frozen bubbles. This reminded me of the time Jennifer planned a three day trip for both of us to Lake Placid. This was when I was working 50 or more hours a week and going to school full time for two engineering degrees. So I really needed the break!
The first night we were there we went for a guided snowshoe hike after dark. When we finished the hike we blew bubbles in the freezing temperatures. Some of the bubbles would freeze before hit the ground looking similar to this one I saw on Neatorama.
