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…
Volunteer for my food magazine!
Stumpamaniacs: I am looking for some volunteer contributors for my food magazine, Spezzatino. [click title for more]
Roller Derby boobs
As Stumpamaniacs will know, I recently did a piece in Five on Five magazine, on strength training for roller derby. Just heard from a derby fan who tells me that one of the members of the Rose City Rollers, Devaskating Deva, underwent a double mastectomy. Her teammates have come up with a novel idea for raising funds to help defray her medical bills: They’re selling plaster casts of their breasts.
Should you wish to help a worthy cause and own yourself a nifty new bosom or two, check out their Facebook page and eBay page. If nothing else, bask in the appreciation for the delightful diversity of breastitude.