Logic is truth
Sentential logic is a field of study. If a statement is true
there is no counter-example. If a counter-example exists the statement is not
true. This seems simple to me. Perception is a convenience used by many to disorganize
things. Perception is inefficient. There is no such thing as common sense. Opinions do not enter into logic, only facts.
The definition of a fact is something which is universally believed. Perception
leaves the equation opened and that permits mistakes. Wikipedia is dangerous
because anyone who perceives that they know about a topic may write it on
Wikipedia. Peer reviewed is the same as perception and Wikipedia. There is no
peer reviewed actual scientists. There are scientists and there are lay people.
Lawyers would do better to study sentential logic than
history if creating arguments and telling the truth are important. Contrary to trendy
belief truth does exist. Perception is a tool many use and it only makes their
lives easier. It makes everyone else’s lives more difficult. In training
circles perception is dangerous. The quality which holds hands with the truth
improves everyone’s experience.
For example, the squat is a very athletic movement. Everyone
who practices the squat improves their quality of life. Therefore, strength
improves quality of life.
·
Squats (true)
o
Strength
o
Ability
·
Athletic (true)
o
Running
o
Jumping
o
Representative of life
·
Practice (true)
o
Preparation
o
Training
·
Quality of life (true)
o
Value
o
Characteristic
·
Strength (true)
o
Resource
o
Vigor
·
Since all of the above statements are true the
statement that squats improve one’s quality of life is true. The reasoning is
sound. There are no counter-examples which are true.
Squats make practitioners stronger and therefore improve
one’s quality of life. This statement is true, logically. If practicing squats
does not improve strength this statement is not true. If squats do not improve
athleticism this statement is not true. If training the squat does not improve
strength or one’s quality of life this statement is not true. If someone hurt
himself doing squats improperly the mistake is to blame not the squat, Matt
Berenc. Rather than admitting fault he blames the squat and classified it,
erroneously, as a counter-example. There are bad trainers everywhere these
days. Training the squat and making improvements improves anyone’s quality of
life. The squat is done with a barbell for clarity.
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| A trainer must have trained for something at some time. |
Reality is not disputable. We must analyze what people say. A
Philosophy 101 professor told us in our first lecture, we must ask ourselves “who
is this person and how do they know?” when someone tells us something. I
believe this is good advice. Since that day I have understood many examples of
bad information which I may have missed had I not evaluated the source. Fitness
information online is a perfect example. Someone with less than a decade of
practice advising us is careless at the very best. These people are reiterating
material taken from another source and serving it to us. One may not teach
until they have learned. The fitness industry operates on appearances alone.
Looking the part is a fraction of the equation. Buyer beware with personal
training.
Confidence must be earned just like trust. The two go hand
in hand. If someone has been skinny their entire life I will not take weight
management information from them. If another has never improved their strength
I will never accept strength training advice from them. If I want to run more
efficiently I seek a runner’s advice. If I want to become stronger I seek the
advice of a strength athlete. A strength coach s not even a great source
anymore. Ambitious personal trainers now seek certifications outside personal
training. Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist is a great example.
This used to be the domain of athletic strength and conditioning coaches.
Personal trainers may or may not have realized that training is athletic at the
essence. Generally they do not. I have not met all of them. I can only give my estimation,
opinion, or view, logically.
The bottom line is plain. If a coach or trainer tells you
something ask them questions. If you are unfamiliar with their resume seek this
information out. I frequently tell people to only train with an athlete or
former athlete. If someone has not trained they do not know what training is.
They cannot make on the spot judgments accurately. Knowledge is experience.
Inventing a new sport to misrepresent acumen is pretend. I love new sports. Let
them grow. Do not, however, allow them the spotlight as sports until they have earned
this name.
Once again to be considered a sport any activity must
satisfy four qualities.
1. It
must have a competition
2. It
must have universal rules
3. It
must have an uncertain outcome
4. It
must have a social comparison
These are the rules. This makes the definitions plain and
simple. If the activity does not satisfy these requirements it is not a sport.
Any argument to the contrary must contain a valid counter-example. There are no
counter-examples which are true. Perception does not determine what is true or
not true. Truth has no counter-example.
Contrary to popular peer reviewed nonsense the truth does
exist. If anyone tells you their opinion is truth and you produce a true
counter-example save your breath. They will continue to operate on opinions and
make life more difficult for everyone. Belief does not make something true. The
world was once flat you know?
True
1. Squats
improve our quality of life
2. Squats
make us stronger
3. Squats
are done with a barbell
4. Squats
make us more athletic
5.
Athletics are an examination of life
6. Practice
involves correction and learning
7. Poor
practice results in poor performance
8. An
exercise is only bad if it hurts us
9. Properly
executed squats produce healthier people
10. Strength
athletes are the best strength and conditioning coaches
Not true
1. Kettle-bell
squats are heavy enough to produce strength
2. Kettle-bells
have been used in training for many years by athletes
3. More
than five repetitions produces strength
4. Strength
is muscular
5. Anything
on television that is physical is a sport
6. Sports
do not need universal rules
7. Powerlifters
and weightlifters are not athletes
8. CrossFit
is a strength sport
9. The
internet is a great place to gain new information
10. A
certification indicates knowledge
Logic displays what is true and what is other than true.
Denial that the truth exists is an exercise in deceit. Keep your eyes opened when dealing with those
who say life is a marathon or life is gray. Life is black and white. Truth does
exist. Your opinion is your opinion and mine belongs to me. This is what makes
us who we are. I share my opinion and tell people it is my opinion. This is who
I am. I do not say my opinion is true if
I can see a possible counter-example. The truth can be supported. Logical
people know this.
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