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.
Oct
24
Sunday Open Thread: What's your current program/goal?

Sunday Open Thread: What's your current program/goal?

Oct
22
Why would a ballet dancer lift weights?

Why would a ballet dancer lift weights?

Why exercise that makes you sore (like cardio) doesn't necessarily make you stronger, featuring an extended metaphor about paper, plus: hot swoalts, welcome to the PLATESLAM, and a useful hotline.
8 min read
Oct
17
Is Adele okay?: An investigation

Is Adele okay?: An investigation

18 min read
Oct
15
The art, science, theory, and practice of perceiving yourself

The art, science, theory, and practice of perceiving yourself

Plus: protein cookie dough, the program I'm doing, my dads The Rock and Vin Diesel are fighting, and more.
10 min read
Oct
10
Sunday Open Thread: short-on-protein tricks

Sunday Open Thread: short-on-protein tricks

Oct
08
What to do when the "what if I just... didn't?" question enters your brain

What to do when the "what if I just... didn't?" question enters your brain

Links #6: An elite marathoner has to keep being a mom?? And #30secondsofpullups.
10 min read
Oct
03
Yes, you have to learn to use your muscles, part two

Yes, you have to learn to use your muscles, part two

11 min read
Oct
01
Everyone is wrong about obesity, researchers recently decided

Everyone is wrong about obesity, researchers recently decided

Links #5: a Bulgarian split squats trick, how to throw a punch with long nails, sauna suits, and "the jeans I wore at age 21."
7 min read
Sep
24
Protein Oatmeal v2.0: Mush Reloaded

Protein Oatmeal v2.0: Mush Reloaded

Finally explaining, in one place, all the ways I get 35-40g of protein in for breakfast.
11 min read
Sep
19
'My boyfriend wanted me to go to the gym with him. I did, and now he's mad'

'My boyfriend wanted me to go to the gym with him. I did, and now he's mad'

What happens when the gym bro finally gets everything he ever wants (a girlfriend who goes to the gym with him)?
7 min read