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Keith,

Those are some interesting exercises!  I've got a kettlebell and am going
to give the 'back and forth' swing a try.  Looks tough.

I'm interested in the logic behind the assumption that the plate pullover
is 'paleo'.  I'm not really disagreeing, I just don't understand.  If I
think about it literally, I can't ever imagine a paleo ancestor lying on
their back on an elevated platform, and moving a heavy weight in that
manner.  But, I also can't match up most of the other movements we do as a
direct analog to a paleo-movement.

Of course, I know we have to look at it from the standpoint of mimicking
paleo movements in a modern environment.

If I think about it more in that light, I think I can see an analog between
that movement and the thrusting movement perhaps used in hunting with a spear.

Anyway, just some thoughts.  I struggle with designing an appropriate paleo
workout, often wondering if all the deadlifts, clean and jerks, etc that I
do aren't just missing the point entirely.

Tim


At 07:17 AM 10/12/2004 -0500, you wrote:
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>Here are a few more illustrated exercises which embody strength, power and
>fun - the essence of Paleo.
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>Go to www.evfit.com
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>and follow the link to _workout this month_
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>And from there the entries against September 2004:
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># kettlebells (1) - me with the 24kg bell
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># kettlebells (2) - Huw with the 32kg bell
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># gravity boots - in an abs workout
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># plate pullover.
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>Both the kettlebells and the plate pullover are very Paleo and resemble
>grappling.  The kettlebells also call on concentration and balance; every
>swing is different.
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>I am shown stripped as hiding my body in a shirt and trackies misses the
>point of evolutionary fitness.  I don't think there's anything special
>about my body - far from it: here I am, warts and all.
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>Happy workouts!
>
>Keith

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