Kickin’ it Bang Fitness style
Geoff has posted a description of his goals for my program in the Bang Fitness blog. Check it oot. My second strength day is today and my forearms are shot from the grip work on Tuesday. What misery awaits at Bang Fitness? I’ll let you know. Also, as part of my recovery, I’ve found my […]
Physical activity intensity and breast cancer risk
It’s fairly well accepted that regular physical activity appears to lower breast cancer risk. Recent findings suggest that there is also an association between the difficulty of the exercise and the risk…
Fasting day
After having my ass kicked by Geoff last night (his choice implements of destruction were front squats, one-handed barbell rows and some wacked out crunches with my core contracted), I have embarked on my first fast of the cycle. Between 10pm last night and 10pm tonight my entire food for the day consists of 3L […]
Day 1: Pretty much like Day 0, except with soaking bath
Today John informed me that, due to my high volume of training in this program, it will be critical for me to focus on my rest and recovery. He prescribed a nightly care and feeding of the parasympathetic nervous system using techniques like a long, hot bath with candles and music. Best. Training program. Ever.
Mental fatigue affects physical performance
New findings suggest that fatigue may be as much about the brain as about the body.
Critical Bench interview with Robyn Blankenship
Great interview with powerlifter Robyn Blankenship here, plus some great shots and videos of stuff like a 275 lb bench press and 440 lb squat. All done “raw”, i.e. no assistive gear such as a bench shirt. You go girl!
More weight-loss research
In my previous post I considered some of the extrinsic, i.e. outside, factors that contributed to (or hindered) long term weight maintenance. A recent systematic review examines the intrinsic, i.e. internal, factors, that help people lose weight and keep it off. It confirms the findings of a 2005 review. Are you ready for the big secret?
Weight-loss research roundup
Trying to lose weight and keep it off, and stay in shape in an obesegenic environment requires a massive act of will and motivation. It can be done, of course — and many of y’all are a testament to that. But it’s really fucking hard. Why don’t we start trying to make it easier on ourselves?! […]
Stumptuous.com on Facebook
Hello possums, it’s lovely to get all your friend requests on Facebook. Thanks for being so keen! Just to ensure that my FB doesn’t get cumbersome or weird, and to ensure that I’m still able to post drunken semi-naked photos with impunity, I’m going to restrict my personal friends list to people I’ve actually met in person. However, don’t get down — you can still get your Stumptuous fix in two ways…
Part 2 of “strength without size” is up
Alright you greedy little monkeys, you’ve been beating down the virtual door for Part 2 of Geoff Girvitz’s article — so here ya go! Strength Without Size 2: The Thickening.