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vaibhav.iit2002
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ESSAY QUESTION:
The following appeared in a print advertisement for a dietary supplement:
"According to a recent study, professional bodybuilders who used Train & Gain, a new protein supplement, over the course of three months experienced an increase in measured strength of up to 20%. Since Train & Gain is now available without prescription at all major pharmacies, superior results are no longer limited to professional athletes. Try Train & Gain today and you too can boost your strength and achieve professional-level performance in just a few months."
MY RESPONSE:
The argument that average guy, other than an athelet can boost his strength and can achieve professional-level performance in just a few months is flawed one. The fact that Train & Gain, new protein supplement will be easily available, is not sufficient to produce the conclusion given. The argument has several flaws which should be considered before reaching conclusion.
First, it is not only a protein supplement which is responsible for high strengthening the muscles but proper training is also neededd for professional-level performance. The argument fails to consider that the associated workout is necessary with the intake of such protein supplements. A number of cases are present in which people take heavy dose of such proteins and suffer later with health problems. Proper work-out leads to the consumption of high energy products that otherwise are not easy to digest.
Second, the professional athletes take proper trainig as a part of their preparation for competitions. The importance of training can not be neglected in achieving success in competitions. In addition to the required training and guidance, one need extra ordinary techniques and skills other than a fit or muscular body to perform well .For instance, if just a muscular body were sufficient, the coaching institutes which train their customers would be non-existent and the the winners of olympic games would be only the persons having fittest physique, even if they don't have required skills.
In addition to the above points, the argument fails to elaborate about the phrase "upto 20%". A proper distribution of number of people with the percentage increase in their strength is lacking. To illustrate, there might be cases that in a group of 100 people, only 2 have gained 20% increase and the majority lies in the range of 2-3 percent.
In summary, a protein supplement is not the only necessary item in the process of a fitness programme. Had the argument included some facts about the percentage distribution as explained above, the associated workout and the importance of proper training and skills, the conclusion could have been made.
The following appeared in a print advertisement for a dietary supplement:
"According to a recent study, professional bodybuilders who used Train & Gain, a new protein supplement, over the course of three months experienced an increase in measured strength of up to 20%. Since Train & Gain is now available without prescription at all major pharmacies, superior results are no longer limited to professional athletes. Try Train & Gain today and you too can boost your strength and achieve professional-level performance in just a few months."
MY RESPONSE:
The argument that average guy, other than an athelet can boost his strength and can achieve professional-level performance in just a few months is flawed one. The fact that Train & Gain, new protein supplement will be easily available, is not sufficient to produce the conclusion given. The argument has several flaws which should be considered before reaching conclusion.
First, it is not only a protein supplement which is responsible for high strengthening the muscles but proper training is also neededd for professional-level performance. The argument fails to consider that the associated workout is necessary with the intake of such protein supplements. A number of cases are present in which people take heavy dose of such proteins and suffer later with health problems. Proper work-out leads to the consumption of high energy products that otherwise are not easy to digest.
Second, the professional athletes take proper trainig as a part of their preparation for competitions. The importance of training can not be neglected in achieving success in competitions. In addition to the required training and guidance, one need extra ordinary techniques and skills other than a fit or muscular body to perform well .For instance, if just a muscular body were sufficient, the coaching institutes which train their customers would be non-existent and the the winners of olympic games would be only the persons having fittest physique, even if they don't have required skills.
In addition to the above points, the argument fails to elaborate about the phrase "upto 20%". A proper distribution of number of people with the percentage increase in their strength is lacking. To illustrate, there might be cases that in a group of 100 people, only 2 have gained 20% increase and the majority lies in the range of 2-3 percent.
In summary, a protein supplement is not the only necessary item in the process of a fitness programme. Had the argument included some facts about the percentage distribution as explained above, the associated workout and the importance of proper training and skills, the conclusion could have been made.
