From Chris Sugart's Blog at t-nation.com

Chris breaks down the truth about getting in shape, looking good and how clueless people are on what it takes to actually accomplish this goal.

And therein lies the rub. How do you tell someone the truth about getting and staying in shape without discouraging him? I mean, if I invited Office Boy to train with me, he'd never walk into a gym again - assuming he ever walked out.

Because the truth is that it takes longer than 20 minutes a day three times a week. You can't just order a diet soda with your extra value meal and expect to have abs. And while you can quickly get into better shape, you may not build your so-called dream body for years, maybe never depending on your expectations.

Olympics RIP-- Reason Mag

Great Reason magazine piece on why the Olympics have lost their luster and why that is a good thing.


In short, the Olympics matter less because we live in a better world, one filled with innumerable options for leisure and one mostly—though by no means completely—free from the most onerous aspects of geopolitical strife. We live in a world where nations matter less than individuals, a reality that is mirrored by the increasing number of "nation-hopping" Olympians.

Olympic Dope Show

A collection of T-Nation articles on the Olympics and Roids, which will help us keep everything in perspective. Just remember when one athlete is pointing a finger, there should probably be a finger pointing back at that athlete too. Charlie Francis, best known as Ben Johnson's coach, offers some biting insight into the world of the olympics.

I also know it goes much deeper than the occasional cheating athlete. I've read too much about the politics, the bribery, the State-funded doping, the sabotage, and the millions of dollars changing hands under the table. The athletes are just the pawns. In fact, the steroid using athletes are probably the most innocent pieces on the international chess board. Heck, I like the athletes, but I hate the shadowy games they're forced to play.