Comments on: TIME Magazine and Exercise http://www.fitnessrocks.org/2009/08/26/time-magazine-and-exercise/ A podcast that wants to change the health of the world Mon, 01 Feb 2010 19:08:17 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: admin http://www.fitnessrocks.org/2009/08/26/time-magazine-and-exercise/comment-page-1/#comment-6036 admin Wed, 09 Sep 2009 20:25:40 +0000 http://www.fitnessrocks.org/?p=654#comment-6036 Mrs Q., The comment about "sitting on the sofa knitting" was a direct quote from the TIME article. I would never make fun of knitters - my grandmother knitted things for me throughout my childhood. Monte Mrs Q.,

The comment about “sitting on the sofa knitting” was a direct quote from the TIME article.

I would never make fun of knitters – my grandmother knitted things for me throughout my childhood.

Monte

]]> By: MrsQ http://www.fitnessrocks.org/2009/08/26/time-magazine-and-exercise/comment-page-1/#comment-6034 MrsQ Wed, 09 Sep 2009 18:32:34 +0000 http://www.fitnessrocks.org/?p=654#comment-6034 Dr. Monte - Did I just hear you slam knitters? Careful! We always have sharp sticks with us! So, yes, I do sit on the couch and knit. I consider it reps and sets for my mind - I'm sure it works to keep my brain sharp like studies have shown crossword puzzles do. But in my fibre defense, I run by the alpaca farm up the road from us that provides most of my yarn on my 7 mile loop most mornings. And if I need needles I ride my shiny red Trek 1500 to my LYS (knitter code for Local Yarn Shop). Seriously, I know you weren't really picking on knitters. Just like I also know that the Time people have lost their minds. Do you suppose that not even one of the people involved in getting that wacky story to print has exercised and consequently lost weight? It wasn't at all about presenting information (isn't that what news is?). It was deceptive and irresponsible. Clearly, they have been positioned too closely to the National Enquirer at the checkout counter for too long. Thanks especially for including the interview - I appreciated hearing directly from him his take on the mis-representation of his life's work. Time should be ashamed. Dr. Monte –

Did I just hear you slam knitters? Careful! We always have sharp sticks with us!

So, yes, I do sit on the couch and knit. I consider it reps and sets for my mind – I’m sure it works to keep my brain sharp like studies have shown crossword puzzles do. But in my fibre defense, I run by the alpaca farm up the road from us that provides most of my yarn on my 7 mile loop most mornings. And if I need needles I ride my shiny red Trek 1500 to my LYS (knitter code for Local Yarn Shop).

Seriously, I know you weren’t really picking on knitters. Just like I also know that the Time people have lost their minds. Do you suppose that not even one of the people involved in getting that wacky story to print has exercised and consequently lost weight? It wasn’t at all about presenting information (isn’t that what news is?). It was deceptive and irresponsible. Clearly, they have been positioned too closely to the National Enquirer at the checkout counter for too long.

Thanks especially for including the interview – I appreciated hearing directly from him his take on the mis-representation of his life’s work.

Time should be ashamed.

]]> By: Alberto http://www.fitnessrocks.org/2009/08/26/time-magazine-and-exercise/comment-page-1/#comment-5691 Alberto Fri, 28 Aug 2009 14:09:53 +0000 http://www.fitnessrocks.org/?p=654#comment-5691 Hello Dr. Monte! I haven't been able to see your video yet because of the slow internet connection I am relying to away from home. An "extra" episode is great great news! I have read the "buzz" on the blogosphere about this TIME article (especially on obesitypanacea.com) and have been very surprised by such a cover on a such important magazine. I'm looking forward to your comments on this issue with a lot of interest! Thanks for coming back! Alberto Hello Dr. Monte! I haven’t been able to see your video yet because of the slow internet connection I am relying to away from home. An “extra” episode is great great news! I have read the “buzz” on the blogosphere about this TIME article (especially on obesitypanacea.com) and have been very surprised by such a cover on a such important magazine. I’m looking forward to your comments on this issue with a lot of interest! Thanks for coming back! Alberto

]]> By: Mingder http://www.fitnessrocks.org/2009/08/26/time-magazine-and-exercise/comment-page-1/#comment-5662 Mingder Thu, 27 Aug 2009 19:08:00 +0000 http://www.fitnessrocks.org/?p=654#comment-5662 Dear Dr. Monte, I like this video presentation. Your podcast have encouraged me and my family to live a healthy lifestyle. I have listened to all of your podcast since I discovered it about a year ago. I find that I miss your Fitness Rock podcast a lot when I am listing to my other podcast. I am re-downloading all your podcast and will including them in my podcast program so your voice can remind me and recharge me to live a healthy lifestyle. Best, Mingder Dear Dr. Monte,

I like this video presentation. Your podcast have encouraged me and my family to live a healthy lifestyle. I have listened to all of your podcast since I discovered it about a year ago. I find that I miss your Fitness Rock podcast a lot when I am listing to my other podcast. I am re-downloading all your podcast and will including them in my podcast program so your voice can remind me and recharge me to live a healthy lifestyle.

Best,
Mingder

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