The start date on my gym membership card is 4/20/2000. I was 15. My attendance was spotty those first few years, but around the time I was 19 I started going to the gym regularly. I’m in my 30s now and I don’t think I’ve ever gone longer than a week without working out. It’s […] Read more…
How to measure food without a scale
Tracking macros is hot right now, but admittedly, it can be a pain in the ass. Weighing out every bite of food is a tedious task, and for some people it leads to obsession and neurosis. Others get overwhelmed by the amount of detail required. Don’t get me wrong. Tracking is very effective if you […] Read more…
No more allergies!
Friends! I have something I would like to share with you in the hopes that it might help someone suffering from a similar problem. This isn’t fitness related, but it does have to do with your health. If you have allergies, this might make a difference in your life as it did in mine. Note: […] Read more…
5 exercises to change your body (that even a beginner can do)
The machine area of the gym is like a kiddie pool. It’s where beginners can get their feet wet and wade in shallow waters where it’s safe and comfortable. But if it’s significant body change you’re after, you might want to try taking a dip in the deep end. That means getting off the machines […] Read more…
The 5 best core exercises you aren’t doing
Forget crunches and sit-ups. Those exercises are so ’90s. And even though the ’90s have made a comeback, the exercise methods of that decade should stay in the past. Despite what you might’ve learned in PE or at a Body Pump class at your local gym, crunches and sit-ups aren’t ideal core exercises. They put […] Read more…
Why should women build muscle?
During a recent discussion, my mom mentioned that she never wanted to put on any muscle. Although I’m on a crusade against this sentiment, I still understand where she’s coming from. The idea of women wanting to build muscle is a relatively new concept for the general population. And an athletic or sculpted figure was […] Read more…
3 Reasons You Can’t Do Pull-ups
Ah, pull-ups, the holy grail of upper body movements. They’re a benchmark of strength for many. Getting your first rep can feel like you’ve finally gotten on the list at Club Strong. Now, this club isn’t as exclusive as some might think, especially when it comes to pull-ups. Getting into it isn’t so much […] Read more…
On Gym Harassment
image: Flickr | @Mike_fleming There was the trainer who told me I shouldn’t do so many chest exercises because it would make my boobs shrink. There was the older guy who, for months, would tell me how pretty I was and repeatedly push me to call his son. There was the guy who told me […] Read more…
Why your obsession with your appearance is preventing you from losing weight
Does the following situation sound familiar? You want to lose weight. You get on a plan. Day one, you step on the scale. Okay, this is your starting weight. You follow the plan exactly: Egg whites-salad-water-workout. Day two, you step on the scale. No change. You look in the mirror. Love handles are still there. […] Read more…
How to Deal with A Live-In Partner’s Eating Habits
Falling in love is one of the best feelings you’ll ever experience. There are butterflies in your stomach. There’s a spring in your step. There’s a gentle pitter-patter in your chest. And as your love grows, oftentimes so does your waistline. Going out for dinner regularly and spending nights on the couch sharing a […] Read more…