How to get more women into grappling
It’s the age-old question: What do women want? Well, we want asskicking of course! And toilet paper. Read more in my new article at GrappleArts.com!
Also, just a reminder, if you’re looking for BJJ, wrestling, and/or judo, and you’re in Toronto, we run four women’s classes a week — drop me a line if you want to join us. Find us on Facebook: Fembot Army. And don’t forget our women-only grappling tournament and camp in late August!
Science and sex: sometimes surprisingly clueless, all things considered
I’ve gotten this link from lots of folks, so I’m posting it here: What Exercise Science Doesn’t Know About Women.
Medical science has done a great job in many ways. But in other ways, you’d think women just got invented with how little doctors and researchers seem to know about certain things. I’m hoping that the current majority-female crop of science undergrads is going to change the face of research over the next few decades. Going to rant about that more in my upcoming rant… stay tuned…
Today’s inspiration
Video from the all-women’s Crossfit workout of the day in Utah — pushups, pullups, ring dips, squats… ladies kicking ass!
Mommy (to be) rage: Hands off pregnant ladies
I think it’s Pregnancy Week at the Stumpblog.
I remember my younger sister telling me how creepy it was when total strangers would grab her belly in stores etc. when she was pregnant. Now regular site reader, world traveller, and cheese/chocolate aficionado, Lieke updates me on the “enjoyment” of having her body on public display. From the WTF? files…
Have you experienced similar bullshit? What’s up with this? Let’s hear your comments!
Krista, how can I get into better shape for laying beatdowns?
Excellent question darlings! Check out my advice on FighterGirls.com.
An inconvenient truth: Pregnancy, peeing, and jumping jacks
I have a girlcrush on Cassandra Forsythe. There, I said it. It’s not because she’s cute (though she is); it’s because she’s an awesome combination of super-smart, super-nice, funny, and absolutely willing to bring the truth to the booth, no matter how awkward, inconvenient, or… well, symbolic of our human frailty.
Postpartum Exercise Incontinence
“Before I had my baby, the women in my boot camp classes would say to me: “Just WAIT until you have that baby – you won’t make us do jumping jacks as much anymore…”
At that time I’d look at them strangly and laugh, not really knowing what the heck they were talking about…
Now, fast-forward to motherhood in my world. Because I worked out so much during my pregnancy I never thought in a million years that I’d ever be one of “those” women who had a problem peeing their pants when jumping or running.
I was wrong.
Dead wrong.”
Nonprofit gym helps low-income community get fit
Thanks to reader Emily for this link.
In many low-income neighborhoods, obesity and diabetes are huge problems. Fear of crime and traffic keep many residents from exercising outdoors, and indoor gyms are often too few and too expensive. Healthworks, a nonprofit fitness center in Boston, is trying to change that.
Shaky Man’s first film!
Fans of Shaky Man will enjoy his latest adventure: his first film! He speaks about his diagnosis and the role of vigorous exercise — including weight training.
What an incredible, brave man. Neil keeps it real.
By the way, that “105” bench press he mentions… Neil is talking about kilos.
Click post title to see the movie…
Pump till you puke
Powerlifter Logan Lacy talks to Ralph while trying to squat 1008 lb. Now that is effort, people!
Heavy metals in protein supps
Disagree with “you don’t need much protein” (Have you ever asked yourself: What do the mainstream nutrition drones want us to eat instead? Fat? Nuh-uh, that’s off limits. Carbs? Umkay. Great plan.) but the other findings should definitely make us cautious about what we buy.
