In the realm of fitness and strength & conditioning we’ve all heard the phrase: “You need to stimulate the muscle to grow, not annihilate it.” I can’t say I disagree with the sentiment, albeit I do feel it’s a bit reductionist taken at face value. I mean, assuming someone isn’t injured or has a history of […]
Why buy that when you can buy this? If you’ve ever fallen in love with a pair of $128 leggings or a designer bag with a four-figure price tag, this post is for you. I’ve spent years hunting down the best Amazon dupes for the brands we all love (Lululemon, Vuori, Free People, even Hermès), […]
I wore the Oura Ring Gen 4 every single day and night for over a year, and I called it my quiet little coach. (You can read my full Oura Ring Gen 4 review for that whole story.) So when the Oura Ring 5 came out, I’ll admit I wondered: do I really need to […]
I’ve been in the fitness industry for almost 40 years, which means I lived through every questionable idea the 80s and 90s handed us. Step aerobics in a thong leotard. SnackWell’s cookies by the sleeve. Sweating to burn off every bite. I believed all of it. I taught some of it! And one by one, […]
I’ve been walking for exercise for more than 30 years, and everyone wants to talk to me about weighted vests. I get it, I own one too. I love it! But, my favorite way to get more out of a walk doesn’t cost a dime, doesn’t sit on your shoulders, and is probably already in […]