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Peak to trough for me is a bit more than 5 feet. After I get good, I may get it amped up to about 6 feet. It's clear the human is simultaneously driving and damping. Upper back muscles get very warm in a short workout; that's characteristic of eccentric (i.e., energy-absorbing) muscle...

Hello. I'm providing a technical review of a new exercise device: the "inertia wave". . The inventor knows this device is fundamentally different from battle ropes. After playing with one for a few days, I agree. I think that the simplest way to explain this to civilians is through the...

The documentary "Man on Wire" covers Philippe Petit's 1974 crossing between the WTC towers. The movie is available on DVD and on Netflix's streaming service. At 0:49:10, Petit describes the rigging his team planned for the walk: An image of the rigging can be found on the...