Don’t sell yourself short
Great example of the kinds of athletic performance that average schlubbettes can reach. As women we are too quick to underestimate our capacities. Check out these three ladies for inspiration.
“Shut off your head and let your body decide how far you will go. The picture in your mind of the perfect you is probably a far cry from what you are truly capable of achieving. Stop blocking your own path and who knows where you might end up.”
Road Warrior Update: Stockholm, day 3
More road warrior tips from the land of extremely polite blond people.
Road Warrior update: Stockholm, day 2
Folks often ask how one can possibly eat well and stay active while traveling. To me this question is an excuse framed as an inquiry. It is absolutely possible to do both things, IF you simply begin from the premise that you WILL do them. Then, your question becomes: “What needs to occur in order […]
Weight lifting could change your life
I am a big fan of The Guardian so I was especially thrilled to get an interview published there. Check it out!
“When you do your first pull-up, or push-up, it’s an incredible feeling of accomplishment… You start to feel like maybe you could do anything. You also conquer fear and apprehension. Getting underneath a heavy bar can be terrifying.”
Shaky Man TV
Shaky man update!
Neil is featured in this short video created for Professor Bastiaan (Bas) Bloem, a world-leading neurologist in the field of movement disorders. In this video, Neil runs through some neurological tests and gym exercises, demonstrating some of the form that won him university freshman 100 m sprint champion in 1964.
At age 65, Neil bench presses, busts out some weighted dips, and scorches through some biking and rowing. Parkinson’s or no Parkinson’s, this man is in damn good shape.
Toronto women’s judo
Toronto ladies: Wanna try a fun new fitness activity? Come join us at women’s judo. We are fun, nice, and not scary! Just lots of goofing around and getting sweaty in pyjamas — no smashing. Message me for details. We need more chicks on the mat!!
Update on Krista Schaus
Years ago I wrote a profile of lifter and strength coach Krista Schaus for Stumptuous. It’s been over 10 years since I’ve known her, and now… she’s MY coach and colleague. I just had the pleasure of writing another profile of her for Precision Nutrition. Check it out!
Product Review: The Zero Scale
A scale that doesn’t show your weight.
Is this some kind of Zen joke?
How much do you weigh?
I don’t know.
Think about that Q&A for a second.
Imagine how freeing — how liberating — it would be to never know your weight.
In case of confusion, please refer to this helpful guide.
Fun infographic that riffs on the US Government’s MyPlate. Via Nom Nom Paleo…
Research roundup June 2
Some highlights from the latest issue of the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition…