Kettlebell press surpasses dumbbell press for shoulder health and strength
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Wearables and Workplace Wellness Don’t Work
Don't be fooled by your workplace wellness program or the wearable. Neither one works.
Achieve results by pursuing quality in all things
Never underestimate the fitness industry's vast reservoir of bullshit. Pursue quality in all things, not quantity. To wit: if you pursue quality above all other characteristics, you are far less likely to be disappointed than if you chase speedy, inexpensive,…
Exercise IS the do-it-all miracle pill
Want to live better and longer? Exercise as though your life depends on it. Because it does.
You Work Out More Than You Need To; Not
Utterly moronic analysis of an otherwise interesting study by Schoenfeld et al. Earth to Cosmo: this study was 34 young men, all of whom were already fit, strong, and experienced in strength training. This means that the study is not broadly generalizable…
More Evidence That Sitting Is Bad For Us — And Exercise Alone Won’t Save Us
A great example of MSM science writing that is the opposite of insightful and critical. Ms. Walton appears to have both no understanding of physiology and no understanding of how to use the Internet...you know, the Google machine. Trying to…
I Am a 12-Percenter — Are You? | StrongFirst
This article of mine is now two years old, but it is still a great read, if I do say so myself. Long-term health and the prevention of premature mortality is all about risk factor management. Since you cannot change…
Simple Life Changes Can Prevent Heart Disease – New York Times
A very useful essay. Remember, too, that what is good for the heart is good for all other body systems as well. There are important lessons to be learned. These results should encourage us that genetics do not determine everything…
This New Smart Fitness Machine Will Change How You Lift Weights • Gear Patrol
Almost $3,000 for this? What a colossal waste of money. Just one more exercise thingy that American consumers will be persuaded to buy, use for a while, and then will remain fallow. The fitness industry is nothing if not creative…
Best Mobility Workout for Men Over 40 – Mobility Exercises to Stay Fit
A great example of exercise cluelessness. Any article about mobility that doesn't include information about the Turkish Get Up is a massive FAIL. Of course, this author is NSCA certified. They believe CrossFit will hurt you. There is just no…
