Friday, 30 June 2017

What are the articles "The More Things Change, the More They Stay the Same" and "Why Everyone Needs Core Training" about? What is a summary of...

"The More Things Change, the More They Stay the Same"  has several themes but does not have a clearly argued thesis. Its first major theme is that fitness trends occur in cycles. It makes the point that fitness was promoted in ancient Greece and in the 1940s as a way of preparing soldiers for war. It also argues that various training methods tend to go in and out of fashion, with high intensity intervals, for...

"The More Things Change, the More They Stay the Same"  has several themes but does not have a clearly argued thesis. Its first major theme is that fitness trends occur in cycles. It makes the point that fitness was promoted in ancient Greece and in the 1940s as a way of preparing soldiers for war. It also argues that various training methods tend to go in and out of fashion, with high intensity intervals, for example, first being in fashion and then out and then in again. It argues that terms for coaches have changed but they all function basically as teachers. 


"Why Everyone Needs Core Training" argues that core training is the most essential part of fitness for both athletes and people with back pain. It argues that "core stiffness" will enhance all other aspects of athletic performance. It increases limb speed and strength and prevents injuries that might interfere with training at the highest levels. 

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