Casey Johnston

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
17
Returning to the gym? Here is how much weight to use

Returning to the gym? Here is how much weight to use

10 min read
Apr
15
Something doesn't add up about this Noom ad

Something doesn't add up about this Noom ad

Searching for "Noelle, the award-winning weightlifter" of a mysterious Noom campaign. Plus, an actual new protein intake tip, intentional dysentery, and failing skateboarders. Links 33!
10 min read
Apr
10
Write a letter to your hater

Write a letter to your hater

1 min read
Apr
08
I hate the 'exercise snack'

I hate the 'exercise snack'

*curling Arthur fist* plus, how eating 'healthy' can hurt performance, solo vs. group workouts, a barbell backflip, and more. Links 32!
5 min read
Apr
03
When do I call in a wellness check on my disordered friend?

When do I call in a wellness check on my disordered friend?

9 min read
Apr
01
You can hide your stress from anything except your weights

You can hide your stress from anything except your weights

Plus: the workout I do when life has me by the throat, women peeing when they lift, and tampon books. Links 31!
7 min read
Mar
27
The first time you remember feeling like, "f*** yeah, I'm strong"

The first time you remember feeling like, "f*** yeah, I'm strong"

1 min read
Mar
25
Why I stand with one gram of protein per pound of bodyweight (sometimes)

Why I stand with one gram of protein per pound of bodyweight (sometimes)

Gee, my explore page has substantially changed since Instagram got in trouble for ruining teens' lives! Plus, good squat guides and a Sha'Carri documentary. This is Links 30.
9 min read
Mar
20
The Pull-up Protocol

The Pull-up Protocol

12 min read
Mar
18
Hold on: Why do we want to do pull-ups?

Hold on: Why do we want to do pull-ups?

An interrogation of everyone's favorite fitness goal, plus a guide to cardio for people who hate cardio, Arnold Schwarzenegger massaging Lucille Ball, THAT teen girl Vanity Fair cover. Links 29!
7 min read