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.
Mar
13
Why do the same foods have different protein content on their labels?

Why do the same foods have different protein content on their labels?

I rarely say this, but you WILL end up regretting asking this one.
7 min read
Mar
09
Grab bag: 'Facial exercise,' getting a 225 deadlift, and when to get a belt

Grab bag: 'Facial exercise,' getting a 225 deadlift, and when to get a belt

8 min read
Mar
07
Sunset on a beach

How to return to the real world from social media

Fitstagram and FitTok are dead... How to find people, plus books, podcasts, and fine, some websites and YouTube channels.
10 min read
Feb
27
Everything you wanted to know about LIFTOFF: Phase Three but were too afraid to ask

Everything you wanted to know about LIFTOFF: Phase Three but were too afraid to ask

Plus: The Avocado Principle Zine.
9 min read
Feb
23
Body Building, part six: Regret, love, and Space Mountain

Body Building, part six: Regret, love, and Space Mountain

6 min read
Feb
20
Body Building, part five: Interiority

Body Building, part five: Interiority

Breaking the phone habit and having my own experience.
12 min read
Feb
13
On being 'addicted' to exercise

On being 'addicted' to exercise

The nuances of the recreational-pedestrian-highway-crossing-to-bird-watching pipeline.
6 min read
Feb
09
Question grab bag: mystifying weight machines, deadlift exhaustion, and bloody shins

Question grab bag: mystifying weight machines, deadlift exhaustion, and bloody shins

6 min read
Feb
06
How to pick up anything and everything, without hurting your back

How to pick up anything and everything, without hurting your back

The best-kept secret that even beginner lifters know well.
10 min read
Jan
30
What even is a dumbbell?: Demystifying LIFTOFF Phase Two

What even is a dumbbell?: Demystifying LIFTOFF Phase Two

And other questions about LIFTOFF: Phase Two.
7 min read