Miscellaneous
Introduction: Optimal Concept of the Week: Imposter Syndrome Introduced in 1978 as Imposter phenomenon by Dr. Pauline Clance and Suzanne Imes mostly describing it in high achieving women. Dr. Valerie Young is a current expert on the subject developed competence types. Perfectionist - Everything must be perfect Natural Genius – Need to pick up on things right away Soloist – Don’t want or need anyone’s help Expert – Want to feel that they know everything about a subject Superman/woman – Judges self based on how many things at once Social media increasing the phenomenon Stop comparisons Look at accomplishments Realize you aren’t alone Externalize the voices in your head. Imagine being said about a friend or visualize a workout coach screaming at you telling you aren’t good enough. You’d fire that coach! Ask the Doc: “Should I be stretching or warming up before my workout?” Basics - Stretch between sets and after workout. Do a warm-up before. Final Thots: Calf Raises 2 second stretch at bottom, 1 second raise, 2 second hold at top, 2 second negative Why seated vs Standing Concentric vs. Eccentric Type 1 vs. Type 2 muscle fibers