Starting out sappy, but definitely heading in the direction of fitness, I promise. I don’t think I ever feel quite as inadequate as I do when I am in Southern California. My clothes don’t fit right–or maybe they are straight up the wrong clothes?–my hair is too wavy–or is it too straight?–and I definitely don’t […]
Timers for Progress (Four Apps is Too Many… AmIRight?!)
I have three downloaded apps, thank you very much. My husband called me out last night for having “only one app” that didn’t come already installed on my iPhone. After I vehemently defended myself, I unknowingly began digging myself a deeper hole by proudly announcing that, in fact, I had three apps that I […]
2 Ab Exercises That Are Actually Worth Doing
Guest post by Aleks Salkin “Chiseled abs in 3 weeks!” “Five new moves to build your six pack!” “Flatten your tummy in 4 easy steps!” Pick up any men’s or women’s magazine and you’ll all find similar promises tugging at your inner desire to look head-turningly hot and sometimes tugging […]
Straight-Arm Strength Exercises that Get You Straight Strong
Guest Post by Aleks Salkin “Gymnasts are NOT totally, completely, irretrievably ripped to **#!@ shreds” said no one ever. Which is to say that pretty much everyone can agree that male gymnasts sport some pretty eye-popping, jealousy-inducing physiques, and guess what? It’s not because they’re better, smarter, or taking better […]
4 "Naked" Exercises for a Freak Greek Physique
That’s what I love about strength-based calisthenics training. You need practically nothing apart from the most bare minimum of equipment and you get some big returns on your time and sweat investment. Devotees of only the barbell or only the kettlebell will travel only as far as their cast iron weapon of choice will take […]