Comments on: Science News Roundup

By: Apurva Mehta

Apurva Mehta — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 17:46:00 +0000

Tom’s comment above sparked a question: what is an adequate amount of sleep? The article referenced above does not specify what a ‘lackluster’ night of sleep actually constitutes.

I have been sleeping around 7 hours a day on weekdays for the last few months, and slightly more on weekends. I don’t really ever feel sleepy (ok, maybe sometimes during a long afternoon meeting), but I am wondering whether I would be better off with more sleep? What are the symptoms of sleep deprivation, if any?

Your thoughts would be most appreciated Mark.

Thanks,
Apurva

By: Tom Parker

Tom Parker — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 13:15:13 +0000

Interesting stuff Mark. I’m pretty good at topping up on vegetables and getting intense exercise but sleep I never manage to get my full 8 hours every night.

By: MizFit

MizFit — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 11:00:26 +0000

I second Chris’ emotion…and as Ive said to you privately I LOVE how you make what could be snoozeworthy (yeah I said it) COMPELLING.

Miz.

By: Chris - Zen to Fitness

Chris - Zen to Fitness — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 07:44:40 +0000

Love this new style of post Mark keep em rolling. Some great information!!

By: Keith Norris

Keith Norris — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 03:44:59 +0000

These three, collectively, are what I’ve always considered as comprising the three-legged stool of the Paleo lifestyle. If one area is amiss, the other two areas — and life in general — will suffer as well. Life is a beautiful thing, though, when one manages to get all three areas in sync.

Keith

By: Methuselah - Pay Now Live Later

Methuselah - Pay Now Live Later — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 22:58:16 +0000

Good stuff Mark – would love to see more posts like this.

By: Phillip

Phillip — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 22:56:51 +0000

I am making the transition to a more primal way of working out. What I have noticed is heavy, low rep training is not enough. You have to add short burst like intervals – just like MDA advocates. My intervals the other day were kettlebell snatches. Specifically, the 15:15 Max Vo2 workout designed by Kenneth Jay at Dragon Door. I am buying into the interval thing more and more for a health prospective.

Thank you for all the information and especially the scientific findings that underpin the philosophy.

By: Marc

Marc — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 22:20:36 +0000

Very cool, its one thing to just tout a way of living but its always important to show the science behind the talk. Keep it up