Kelly Starrett & Becoming a Supple Leopard

[Boris]

So, I bought "Becoming a Supple Leopard" by Kelly Starrett. The short review is that I like it, a lot. The longer review is nit-picky and probably just highlights what a jealous, d-bag, know-it-all I really am... I'll put up a full review later on the blog, but here are some links to check out if you're not familiar w. the book at all.

This book has a video trailer: vimeo.com/45718136

Scroll down here and you can see the first 44 pages or so of the book: www.allthingsgym.com/50-page-sample-of-kelly-starretts-book-becoming-a-supple-leopard/

Kelly Starrett's MWOD episodes: www.mobilitywod.com/episodes/

The "Stretching Is Dead" video that irritated me... www.youtube.com/watch?v=wiUw7c_NiXY

[Boris]

Here's my review of the book: squatrx.blogspot.com/2013/07/becoming-supple-leopard.html

[Johnny Mnemonic]

Interesting. That's a bit pricey but, I will check it out at the bookstore.Btw, I am hearing more and more on the topic of icing. Mainly it not being quite as beneficial as previously thought.

[Boris]

Yeah, the anti-icing crowd has gathered a lot of steam. I think the whole thing is asinine... Certianly coaches who are just like "ICE IT!" for everything are dumb as hell, but that doesn't mean that it isn't worthwhile for some injuries and conditions.

The whole wide swinging pendulum thinking on things irks me to no end (as I'm sure you know)... You don't like squatting for your athletes? Fine, but don't say "SQUATTING IS DEAD!". Haven't had much luck stretching? Fine, but don't d**n every stretching drill and modality for every application... GAAA!

[Boris]

Johnny,
Btw, I will happily lend you my copy if you're interested.