Weekend Archives: Strength Training for Depression

[Mark Rippetoe]

Strength Training for Depression | David Puder and Amul Shah

[Nockian]

"Nature to be commanded must be obeyed" Francis Bacon.

What is often misunderstood about nature is the idea that it is a certain aspect of the environment, rather than the identity and action of specific entities. Man is a specific entity, with a specific nature and action-his nature is to reason in order to flourish. If mans reasoning is sound then man aligns with reality and he is more likely to achieve the values he has chosen in his quest to flourish.

Mastering strength training provides a direct correlation between mans competence to reason and the value he is seeking to enhance his life- namely increased strength. If he achieves the value there is a reinforcement of his competence to deal with reality. This is a great feedback loop which promotes self-esteem in a modern world which denies both the efficacy of reason and the selfishness of self-esteem.