What’s the problem with wheat?
This is one of the best Robb Wolf podcasts I’ve ever heard. It’s an incredibly in-depth conversation with the author of Wheat Belly.
If you listen to no other Robb Wolf podcast (well, maybe the interview with me is cool too), listen to this one.
Party Like It’s 1899: Physical Culture Interview with Craig Staufenberg
In his book How to Live: A Manual of Sensible Physical Culture, Craig Staufenberg explores the history and development of “physical culture” — a loosely organized movement of deep immersion in the pursuit of health, strength, and top physical performance. Here, Staufenberg shares his thoughts on physical culture and why it’s still important today.
Bootcamp at Bang Fitness
My boy Geoff Girvitz of Bang Fitness is running a fall bootcamp for any of you maggots who can’t wait to drop and give ’em 50.
But don’t worry… it ain’t your momma’s bootcamp. (Although it can be, if she wants to join you.) So what’s the deal?
The How To Go Primal cheat sheet
Inspired by reader comments on How To Go Primal (without really trying), I’ve created a handy HTGP cheat sheet that lays out the options for three types of diets (and by diet, I mean eating routine, not Slimfast).
The premise here is that there are three very general types of categories of diets, based on human technological and cultural changes.
How to dump sugar… for good
If you are a “sugar fiend” you are not a bad or weak person. Processed sugar is simply a drug that’s stronger than you. Got a sugar monkey on your back that you’re ready to kick? Here’s how to spend 3 weeks of worthwhile hell for a life of freedom.
How To Go Primal (without really trying)
“I’m interested in trying Paleo/primal-style eating. How do I start?” Good question. Here’s how to start small — one step at a time. No crazy. No “rules”. Just good food and having fun.
Ancestral Health Symposium roundup
I had the privilege of attending the Ancestral Health Symposium, held in early August, at UCLA. Here’s my rundown.
Did you go to AHS11? What did you think?
Are you a primal health nut or simply ancestral-curious? Tell me your thoughts.
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Speaking of endurance activities…
…and the inspiration they provide, here’s a fun story sent to me by Shaky Man:
Climbers with MS and Parkinson’s Conquer Kilimanjaro
A team of climbers with MS and Parkinson’s disease set out to climb Kilimanjaro to prove that a diagnosis with a neurodegenerative disease doesn’t have to mean the end of your active life or your dreams.
As participant Lori Schneider says:
“When I was first diagnosed with MS I ran away from my life in fear. I left a 22 year marriage, a 20 year teaching career, sold my house, left my community, and tried to run from my MS diagnosis. That changed when I reached the top of the world, becoming the first person with MS to reach the summit of Mount Everest. The idea behind the Kilimanjaro Leap of Faith Adventure was for me to share the lessons I have learned about believing in yourself and following your dreams. I think it’s worked!”
Fancy a little hill climb? Here’s where you can get involved.
Nearly done new FREE! e-book
In a little while, I’ll be releasing a free (as in beer) e-book!
The title: Fuck Calories.
Oh yeah. That’s right. That just got said.
Stay tuned.
61-year-old swimmer (almost) swims to Florida
She didn’t make it, but damn it was a great attempt! 61-year-old swimmer Diana Nyad (an apropos last name) ended her marathon swim 29 hours into her trip from Cuba to Florida.
She had originally planned to swim the 166 km in about 60 hours. Either way, that’s badass — she also opted to swim without a shark cage. Had the latest attempt been successful, Ms. Nyad would have broken her own 1979 record of 165 kilometres for a cageless, open-sea swim from the Bahamas to Florida.
Go old broads!!
Video | Full story | Photos
In other swim news, though, a 40-year old woman died during a triathlon in NYC.
This bears repeating: prolonged endurance exercise will NOT make you healthier. It’s about pushing the limits of human capacity… which (while cool) is NOT the same thing.
If you get off on extreme athletic performance, great. Swim to Florida or Antarctica, or run the Sahara, and I will high-five you all the way.
However, if you are triathloning or running or cycling or death-march-spinning or otherwise beating yourself into the ground because you think it’ll make you leaner and healthier, you’re swimming up the wrong tree.
