Robert Noftz
Level 5 Valued Member
After listening to the Max Shank interview that was shared it seems clear that Max Shank has some personal issues with Pavel and the people who chose to leave RKC and join him at Strongfirst. That is none of my business and becoming distracted by it won't help me grow stronger and more endurable. Sticking to my S&S routine will.
Whenever someone who is esteemed comes up with an interesting program, there will be others, that try to get exposure for themselves by challenging the leader. In this case Max took a shot at his former leader and the program he developed. Even though he didn't use the name S&S, he was obviously referring to it when he claimed that his own program is better.
After listening to his interview and reading the article it is clear that he was taking a shot at S&S. That being said, I don't think we need to be overly concerned about it. Max and the people who interviewed him are free to do their own thing and we are free to continue getting great results using S&S.
By focusing on swings and getups for several weeks I have made a great deal of progress in both. There is no doubt that my overall body strength and endurance, my (strength endurance) is improving dramatically. To top it off I can still go to my job at a factory and do light labor all day long without feeling tired or sore.
Speaking about Pavel's approach in general, there is a lot to be said for doing a little something everyday. I respect the fact that he has a degree in sports science and also years of experience. He presented that knowledge and experience in way that an amateur like myself can benefit from it. It makes sense for me to follow his advice. One thing I respect about the way Pavel writes his books is that he gives credit where it is due. He gives credit to the other professionals he has worked with and who have contributed to the program.
I think it is wise to follow the advice of an expert and I do not regret following Pavel's advice. When I say follow it, I really mean to do what he says and make a serious effort at it for some time. To do that it may be necessary to avoid distractions and stay focused. With that in mind I don't think I will waste any more time on those interviews. Listening to fitness business gossip won't help me along my journey, but following an intelligently designed program like S&S will.
Whenever someone who is esteemed comes up with an interesting program, there will be others, that try to get exposure for themselves by challenging the leader. In this case Max took a shot at his former leader and the program he developed. Even though he didn't use the name S&S, he was obviously referring to it when he claimed that his own program is better.
After listening to his interview and reading the article it is clear that he was taking a shot at S&S. That being said, I don't think we need to be overly concerned about it. Max and the people who interviewed him are free to do their own thing and we are free to continue getting great results using S&S.
By focusing on swings and getups for several weeks I have made a great deal of progress in both. There is no doubt that my overall body strength and endurance, my (strength endurance) is improving dramatically. To top it off I can still go to my job at a factory and do light labor all day long without feeling tired or sore.
Speaking about Pavel's approach in general, there is a lot to be said for doing a little something everyday. I respect the fact that he has a degree in sports science and also years of experience. He presented that knowledge and experience in way that an amateur like myself can benefit from it. It makes sense for me to follow his advice. One thing I respect about the way Pavel writes his books is that he gives credit where it is due. He gives credit to the other professionals he has worked with and who have contributed to the program.
I think it is wise to follow the advice of an expert and I do not regret following Pavel's advice. When I say follow it, I really mean to do what he says and make a serious effort at it for some time. To do that it may be necessary to avoid distractions and stay focused. With that in mind I don't think I will waste any more time on those interviews. Listening to fitness business gossip won't help me along my journey, but following an intelligently designed program like S&S will.
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