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
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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How to defeat your mom's outdated notions about exercise and nutrition with facts and logic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
Feb
22
Offline edition: in which I finally get wellness-scammed
They caught them the cowgirl that ain't never been caught. Plus: The Dress of the Liftcord; the case for a paper fitness journal; childlike wonder. This is Link Letter 123! (Make a wish!)
12 min read
Feb
15
An ode to the generous dress
Hitting Yoda with a big mallet; hopping fences; doing nothing. This is Link Letter 122!
8 min read
Feb
11
2 Clothes 2 Small: What to do when the clothes are too small, part two
Tips from me, tips from rich people, a ton of generous dresses and jumpsuits, and a Robert Longo joke.
17 min read
Feb
08
You're not lazy; your brain is 'exercise-sparing'
Plus: Pennsylvania is blowing up with girls' wrestling teams; a gym newbie describes gym bro culture; Merrells: The shoes that will never abandon you. This is Link Letter 121!
7 min read