Apr
21
How to do cardio when you hate cardio (if you absolutely must)
You probably don't have to do as much, as intensely, as you think.
14 min read
Casey Johnston
Writer and sole proprietor of the She's A Beast newsletter about being strong (physically, mentally, emotionally). As few reps as possible.
Apr
18
A second peek inside the #spon #ad #challengingdietculture sausage factory
8 min read
Apr
11
Against "bringing a friend" to the gym
11 min read
Apr
07
The Last Article on "Activating/Engaging" Your Glutes You Will Hopefully Ever Have to Read, Amen
Especially when it comes to deadlifts, this is what I've learned from a decade of glute scholarship: Let the big dog (your glute maximus) eat.
16 min read
Mar
24
'I'm scared to do a weight cut; do I have to?'
Will I die of too much protein? Will all my strength fade? Will I never have fun again?
16 min read
Mar
14
The bravest thing I've ever done: running without a bra
Can I accept the body part that literally no one else can? Plus: women benefit from strength training more than men; childhoods turned into content; the Swedes know how to be outdoors. This is Link Letter 126!
11 min read
Mar
10
Intermediate programs, part two: RISE vs. Stronger by the Day vs. Momentum by Sohee
Who will have the juice?? These are all subscription powerbuilding templates, all under $20/month, all designed by trainers I love.
25 min read
Mar
07
e x c l u s i v e SCOOP: How bodybuilder/actress Katy O’Brian ACTUALLY trained for ‘Love Lies Bleeding’
WE GOT THE DETAILS. Plus: How the Ozempic hype house backfired; floor time; the F1 story too hot for the Internet. This is Link Letter 125!
9 min read
Feb
29
Treadmills are bad for your brain
Plus: How to rewild yourself; the problem with depression memes; the specter of the hungry woman. This is Link Letter 124!
8 min read
Feb
25
How to defeat your mom's outdated notions about exercise and nutrition with facts and logic
Just kidding, sort of. But here's an object lesson in how random news reports become unforgettable life rules.
12 min read