Sep
25
How to bulk like an even bigger beautiful horse
Bulking was one of the best gifts I've ever given myself.
15 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.
Sep
23
In which I am forced to address the gut biome (and lifting)
The gut biome, it tolls for thee! Plus: How Viola Davis got ripped (actually); the last video on bracing you hopefully ever have to watch, amen; and the 2022 She's A Beast Reader survey. This is Link Letter 55!
6 min read
Sep
16
The simple answer to "can I lift weights barefoot?"
Plus: Learning to lift is like falling in love, the ugly truth about getting shredded, and why you should not "start each deadlift in a squatting position", for the love of all that is holy. This is Link Letter 54!
5 min read
Sep
11
Why the popularity of "low-impact exercise" continues to chap my ass
"Low-impact" does not actually mean "easy": The false promises of the yogas, barres, spinnings, golfs, and HIIT circuits of the world.
9 min read
Sep
09
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The Munchausen's by proxy [derogatory] of women's wellness startups
A woman who smashed a firefighter test record, Kim photoshopping her traps, and the specific struggle of not looking like you lift. This is Link Letter 53!
5 min read
Sep
02
Your body is not smart and it needs you
6 min read
Aug
26
The New York Times makes a dangerous suggestion in its strength training guide
Happy Birthday, She's A Beast. We have a big discount available early to subscribers, plus: strength training makes you smart, gym-ing on a road trip, (sigh) Brad Pitt's Fight Club body. This is Links 51!
9 min read
Aug
21
The Last Article on Protein Powder You Will Hopefully Ever Have to Read, Amen
Which protein powders and why, plus how, when, how much, and as always, what not to worry about. Plus a few recipes.
17 min read
Aug
19
A gym should be like a toy store, not a museum
Plus: a study on caffeine and periods AND strength training; a powerbuilding guide; takedowns of the new weight loss drugs. This is the big 5-0 for Link Letters!
9 min read
Aug
14
Being 'Being John Malkovich'
If they made 'Being John Malkovich' today, who would it be instead of John Malkovich? Am I, or was I, supposed to know who that is, or was, or not?
14 min read