Jan
08
The deal with Kayla Itsines
And the limits of saying you want to “help women."
16 min read
science
Nov
20
What it means when you hear "don't lift more than X pounds"
It probably doesn't mean "don't lift ever again, period." It also doesn't mean 10, 20, or 50 pounds is dangerous for everyone else.
12 min read
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
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
Apr
08
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
Feb
18
Why you can't build muscle on 1500 calories per day: the Blogilates muscle building journey, part one
Here's how Blogilates could "gain 6.3 pounds of muscle in a month", plus: junk volume, "sustainable" leggings, "actually"ing Sha'Carri Richardson. Lotta quotes! This is Links 25.
7 min read
Jan
14
The strength you build is yours, even if you don't do it forever: the evidence for 'muscle memory'
Plus: The conservatives are struggling, how to overcome weak points, and more. This is Links #19.
9 min read
Dec
12
A simple guide to periods, birth control, and strength training
12 min read