The internet hivemind is a fascinating social phenomenon; Costco is a great indicator of trends, since they only offer products that are essentially guaranteed to sell.
Speaking of trends, I'm seeing a LOT more people rucking, or just walking with weight in general. Seems like that one finally took off, or maybe I'm just blind and it's been a thing for a long time. Has anyone else noticed this?
As a natural contrarian, I despise the fact that I'm a rucking, creatine-taking, pickle-ball playing American, but it's hard to argue with trends that get people moving and bring them together! Seems like a net positive to me! I'll just have to settle with my sardine lunches as my unique, defining feature now.
But also, I bought my sardines at Costco.
Yeah, I'm definitely a part of the hivemind. Figured that out as I wrote this. Thanks. Haha.
Thanks Michael. Very interesting. There are so many "experts" out there one has to be very careful. Would be interesting, if you haven't already, to look into methylene blue. Been taking it for a year now and off all SSRI's. But I also decided to get clean, workout a lot and eat well. So who knows...
I took it over the winter, it’s hard to say if I noticed any real effects. I did gain weight but there were other factors involved (lifting more often and heavier weight, eating more…)
Also, you might be interested…Dylan Johnson (pro gravel cyclist) just did a video looking at this from primarily an endurance perspective (spoiler: he comes to the same conclusions as you).
So funny how you got carded when you first bought creatine. When I started in the fitness industry 20 years ago I advised everyone to take creatine, my coaches and many colleagues thought I was doing something very dangerous. I even got a stern talking to by the manager of my first corporate gym job about advising clients about supplements that aren’t good for general public.
When I asked all of these people to show me one study that proved their point they couldn’t, nobody ever had a solid foundation for the rumours they had heard about creatine, much like marilyn mansons ribs. I had found online so much information that creatine was safe and useful at a time when Facebook was just coming into Australia yet it was still called “a legal steroid” by most people.
It’s good to be vindicated as an early adopter. I just wish I didn’t think bitcoin was the internet’s itchy and scratchy money and bought $20 worth in 2010.
Will admit I am a fan of creatine. My perception is it helps with being less sore after a heavy lift day. Like most I am not 100% compliant and don't stress if I miss a dose or two.
The internet hivemind is a fascinating social phenomenon; Costco is a great indicator of trends, since they only offer products that are essentially guaranteed to sell.
Speaking of trends, I'm seeing a LOT more people rucking, or just walking with weight in general. Seems like that one finally took off, or maybe I'm just blind and it's been a thing for a long time. Has anyone else noticed this?
As a natural contrarian, I despise the fact that I'm a rucking, creatine-taking, pickle-ball playing American, but it's hard to argue with trends that get people moving and bring them together! Seems like a net positive to me! I'll just have to settle with my sardine lunches as my unique, defining feature now.
But also, I bought my sardines at Costco.
Yeah, I'm definitely a part of the hivemind. Figured that out as I wrote this. Thanks. Haha.
I'm seeing a lot more people walking with loaded packs and vests in my neighborhood, too. It's a good thing!
Net positive, indeed. Enjoy those sardines!
Also seeing a sudden increase in weighted vests in our neighborhood, especially among women. It’s great to see.
Thanks Michael. Very interesting. There are so many "experts" out there one has to be very careful. Would be interesting, if you haven't already, to look into methylene blue. Been taking it for a year now and off all SSRI's. But I also decided to get clean, workout a lot and eat well. So who knows...
I took it over the winter, it’s hard to say if I noticed any real effects. I did gain weight but there were other factors involved (lifting more often and heavier weight, eating more…)
Also, you might be interested…Dylan Johnson (pro gravel cyclist) just did a video looking at this from primarily an endurance perspective (spoiler: he comes to the same conclusions as you).
https://youtu.be/2_tYbWOnAY4
So funny how you got carded when you first bought creatine. When I started in the fitness industry 20 years ago I advised everyone to take creatine, my coaches and many colleagues thought I was doing something very dangerous. I even got a stern talking to by the manager of my first corporate gym job about advising clients about supplements that aren’t good for general public.
When I asked all of these people to show me one study that proved their point they couldn’t, nobody ever had a solid foundation for the rumours they had heard about creatine, much like marilyn mansons ribs. I had found online so much information that creatine was safe and useful at a time when Facebook was just coming into Australia yet it was still called “a legal steroid” by most people.
It’s good to be vindicated as an early adopter. I just wish I didn’t think bitcoin was the internet’s itchy and scratchy money and bought $20 worth in 2010.
Will admit I am a fan of creatine. My perception is it helps with being less sore after a heavy lift day. Like most I am not 100% compliant and don't stress if I miss a dose or two.
I think that tracks with a lot of experiences. Thanks for sharing!