The Running Conspiracy

The reason for the Running Conspiracy is unknown, but the brainwashing methods are obvious: how many times have you seen a sexy couple run along the beach in commercials? Or seen the main character in your favorite 80s movie get into shape during a glam-rock fueled training montage? Or been drugged, strapped to a chair, had your eyes taped open, and been forced to watch someone tell you that the only way to get into shape is to run? About a million times? Thats what I thought.

In a world overflowing with fitness training options, millions of people have been brainwashed into thinking that there is only ONE WAY to lose weight and drop fat. These well-meaning and hopeful (albeit ignorant) individuals are convinced that they must perform hours of daily cardio through jogging and running if they hope to get results. Alas, they are wrong and will suffer a fate worse than death (not really): fitness failure.

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[spenserspenser25]

You criticise the tv programme for giving unfit people wrong exercises, then you suggest a bunch of stuff that will injure an untrained person.

Your basic message is great, but tell people to go see a qualified trainer and get the basics squared away before trying what you suggest.

[MBodyStrength]

I see where you're coming from. We do mention visiting professionals in other videos but we should have prefaced this one as well. That was just a glimpse of what is possible and what our own bootcamp clients can do.

Besides, we even had a "doctor" to make sure we covered all bases!

[DrSchug]

I agree that traditional running is going to beat you up. It's due in large part to the shoes that most people wear. The true conspiracy is you need a shoe to run faster. Ever since I started going minimal on my shoe wear (I'm wearing Vibram Five Fingers all the time now), I've felt better about running, and actually want to run. With that said, I also want to swing my 35 lb kettlebell all the time!!!

[MrOdsplut]

I think you need to distinguish between running and jogging.

[jsagers2008]

Great advice,very funny.You should look in to barefoot running. There is no knee pain barefoot running. Same principle as lifting barefoot. I definitely agree obese people should not run.

[SharaiLuvsNathan]

Dude I love your videos, you guys do a great job.

[arnthorla]

Running will not "just burn tissue". The fuel source depends on running intensity. Kettlebells and CrossFit type workouts are all good, no need to bash running to try to look good. Go forward on your own merits. Besides you need to know what you are talking about. I agree that running is not the best way for morbidly obese folks, I would suggest real long hikes (a few hours) as an option. The diet will of course play the biggest factor with beating obesity.

[ultimask8er]

Cool man

[TheVelocidad]

thanks for sharing bro..

[spenserspenser25]

Cool - I really enjoy your videos btw. I just found kettlebells and after 12 weeks I am 3 kg lighter, stronger, fitter etc. But if you do not do it properly, you can easily injure yourself.

Thanks for sharing.