What is the deeper learning that can come from healthy relationship with bodybuilding? Lifting weights consistently, learning the skills that allow us to push hard, to be organized and committed for years at a time, to play the long game, these are some of the wins that can transfer from bodybuilding to the rest ofContinue reading ““There’s more to this bodybuilding thing than getting jacked and tanned,” 3DMJ Ep. #203: The Unexpected Ways Bodybuilding Makes You Stronger”
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“Don’t instill fear unless it’s going to actively harm someone,” Iron Culture Podcast, Ep. 168- Movement Screens & Modalities Roundtable (ft. Nick Licameli, Jared Maynard & John Flagg)
I was very happy to hear this conversation on Iron Culture last week about pain, physical therapy and getting back to activities after an injury. I talk a lot about my own physical limitations, and I’ve seen a lot of physical therapists in the last decade. When physical therapy works well for me, it givesContinue reading ““Don’t instill fear unless it’s going to actively harm someone,” Iron Culture Podcast, Ep. 168- Movement Screens & Modalities Roundtable (ft. Nick Licameli, Jared Maynard & John Flagg)”
#TBT: “A size 2 White lady with a ponytail and a leather jacket,” Hysteria podcast, Oct. 21, 2021
This week’s throwback Thursday post is a conversation with the ladies of Hysteria about the term “badass,” and the gendered implications of the term. I really valued the variety of opinions and ideas shared in this episode. Do you find the term badass to be celebrating masculine traits in women? If you do, do youContinue reading “#TBT: “A size 2 White lady with a ponytail and a leather jacket,” Hysteria podcast, Oct. 21, 2021″
“There is no going back,” Iron Culture Podcast, Ep. 167- The Resurrection of a Powerlifter (ft. Mike Tuchscherer)
Gotta say, I’ve enjoyed this conversation more than most of the recent episodes of Iron Culture. I like it when the guys get other folks with new perspectives on the show to broaden the conversation. Without out it, in my opinion, especially on the science-focused conversations, Eric can get a little mansplainy, and I missContinue reading ““There is no going back,” Iron Culture Podcast, Ep. 167- The Resurrection of a Powerlifter (ft. Mike Tuchscherer)”
My “gratitude practice”
Ants are crawling around the living room floor today. They found some errant cat food, and I failed to notice until the workers had sent out the enthusiastic dinner bell to the colony. I’ve lived in this house for 3 years, and only now do I appreciate that was three whole years without ants inContinue reading “My “gratitude practice””
#TBT: Are Folks Choosing Between Eating to Get Swole and to Save the Planet?
For this week’s Throwback Thursday, in honor of Earth Day tomorrow, I want to share a post from last year around high protein diets, veganism and how we balance our athletic goals and being responsible consumers.
A Carnivore Diet Mash-up
Recently, the folks at Maintenance Phase and Iron Culture both did deep dives into Jordan Peterson and the so-called Carnivore diet. And while a person could listen to either conversation independently, I highly recommend you download all four hours from your platform of choice to get the full and glorious(1) picture of this latest versionContinue reading “A Carnivore Diet Mash-up”
“Cash that piggy bank in,” 1st Week with a Newborn Baby | Am I Losing All My Gains?! Alan Thrall
Alan Thrall is quickly rising to the top of my evidence-based favorites list. His content is continuing to evolve and discuss new topics, his message is becoming more inclusive (and is less obviously exclusive), and I enjoy his sense of humor. This video shows the first week of him balancing his training with being aContinue reading ““Cash that piggy bank in,” 1st Week with a Newborn Baby | Am I Losing All My Gains?! Alan Thrall”
Doin’ My Part to Keep the Gym a Safe Space for Men
I wrote this post several years ago, when I lifted in a small community center gym. With COVID restrictions reducing and lots of folks entering gyms for the first time in a while, I thought it might be a good time to revisit these themes–and to think about how we might counter the problems IContinue reading “Doin’ My Part to Keep the Gym a Safe Space for Men”
Book Review–Atomic Habits: An easy and proven way to build good habits and break bad ones, by James Clear
According to James Clear, Atomic Habits was Amazon’s number one selling book around New Year’s. And no wonder–Clear gently takes the reader through our current best understandings about how habits are formed and changed and provides practical advice on how to put that evidence into practice. Each chapter of the book gives you something toContinue reading “Book Review–Atomic Habits: An easy and proven way to build good habits and break bad ones, by James Clear”
Progressive Strength 