In the constant pursuit of tracking performance data, especially [dead] lifts, I looked at my own performance on the deadlift this morning. I downloaded these data from Wodify – an app that tracks strength and conditioning workouts completed at my gym. Wodify does not provide the best visuals or analyses within their app, so I […]
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A couple of weeks ago, I had the pleasure of joining Ryan O’Donnell of The Daily BA to chat about a topic related to behavior analysis and my work. Why did I talk about Personal Bias? Simply put, just because l like certain workouts or fitness plans does not that I should push those preferences
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Language gets in the way of explaining what is actually happening in our world. It applies in life and in health and fitness. What are explanatory fictions? EXPLANATORY FICTIONS – sometimes referred to as mentalisms – are attempts to explain our health and fitness behavior, but really explain nothing at all. Example: “Marcus is lazy
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Exergaming is any activity that combines video game technology with exercise. Game developers integrated gaming and exercise into the Nintendo Switch, the Oculus Rift and Quest headsets, and the Playstation Move Controllers. You play a video game while enjoying the benefits of increased movement, heart rate, and perspiration. You can box, dance, and swing yourself
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Physical activity guidelines tell us to do this, that, and the other. Engage in 150-300 of moderate to vigorous physical activity weekly Strength train twice per week Sit less every day The formula works (lowers risk for major diseases), yet these tasks are recommended minimum requirements. Want more gains? Want better health outcomes? Then you
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Knowledge is power. As an academic, I acquire information, facts, recommendations, and study protocols related to healthy behavior change. As a behavior analyst, I am part of a group that hinges interventions on social validity. Socially valid behavior change requires that behavior change agents (me) design, introduce, and evaluate strategies that the consumer approves. No
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2020 is over. I can’t even remember 2019. And it’s now 2021?!?! And, what does this mean? It’s time for New Year’s Resolutions! New Year’s Resolutions symbolize starting anew and improving one’s life. Great decisions, no doubt. But, they are arbitrary, and exist because of stimulus control. New Year’s Resolutions and Stimulus Control Stimulus control
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About This Video 🦠COVID-19 offers an opportunity to think about how significant environmental events affect our fitness programs.📈📉 …. As a coach, scientist, and practitioner, I am always on the hunt for good programs and good data. Sometimes we know with a high degree of confidence on what’s going well, falling apart, and needs to
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About This Video We take pride in collecting data, but analyzing it is the most important step …. The key ingredients are: – Measuring behavior – Using an X/Y Graph – Figuring out your “Baseline” – Playing the waiting game – Evaluating Change
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About This Video Do you break down your data? What do you do with it? In this video I share three ways to look at your workout data.The 🔑 is to move from general data to specific data. The more specific your data the better you can figure out where you need to improve the most. I cover
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