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The Case for Vigorous Movement – For Those Not Motivated by Pure Vanity – Reps And The Rest
The Telegraph: The 10,000 steps a day myth: how fitness apps can do more harm than good
Most fitness apps are garbage. Nearly all the people I know who use Apple watches, FitBits, or other worthless gadgets and toys don't need them and don't make any change based on the feedback they get. They just like being…
Inc.: The Best Way to Feel Younger: 1 Exercise That Will Change Your Body Most, According to Science
Inc. Magazine writer Jeff Haden does a good job describing the rigors and benefits of interval training in this piece. The changes brought about at the genetic and cellular levels are impressive...literally life changing. Yes, it will be hard. And,…
Outside: Strength Tips from the NFL’s Top Trainer
Outside Magazine publishes some very useful and well-written fitness material. This article falls into that bucket. Excellent, clear, straightforward, actionable advice from an NFL strength coach. This is so not workout-of-the-day/week/month b.s. Be great (and keep getting better) at fundamentals…
Why you shouldn’t exercise to lose weight, explained with 60+ studies – Vox
One of the very best and most well written essays I've ever read in the popular media on exercise, calorie restriction, and weight loss. Manage your intake to manage weight; exercise to build and sustain fitness. They do go hand…
Forbes Now: 8 Things Science Says We Can Do To Become A Little Happier
Look at what's number one on the list in this article. Happiness can be fleeting under the best of circumstances. Even people who are basically happy have periods when they’re not, and for those who are prone to depression, it’s always…
Aspiring SFG’s assessment
A great pleasure to get to know Luke Lamb of Jefferson City, MO. A professional coach himself, Luke is working towards his StrongFirst SFG 1 Certification, and this is what he had to say about working with me: As a…
Technique and attention to detail matter
Thank you, Ivona! I can highly recommend Coach Vik. I have taken private training sessions in kettlebells with him and have noticed a great improvement in my technique. I first took kettlebells years ago and felt this type of activity…
The Telegraph: midlife health checklist — maximise wellbeing in your 40s & beyond
An excellent, understandable article full of common sense and evidence. The Telegraph: The midlife health checklist: how to maximise your wellbeing in your 40s and beyond. http://google.com/newsstand/s/CBIwr4i50Dk
It Might Be Time to Throw Your Fitness Wearable in the Trash – Whole Life Challenge
Many thanks to the Whole Life Challenge for publishing this essay on fitness wearables by me and my colleague, Chad Estes. For many Americans, 2017 is the year that they will finally get in shape. So Source: It Might Be…
