Why First Impressions Matter - In Relationships And In Fitness
First impressions initially seem like they shouldn’t be important, but the reality is that they’re a crucial make-it-or-break-it moment for interpersonal relationships. Likewise, when learning a new skill or developing a fitness habit, the initial steps are a crucial chance to set yourself up for success (or failure).
Stop Using The Word 'Healthy' The Wrong Way
The word “healthy” is often misused, because we wrongly conflate health and fitness. The reality is that a lot of training for “fitness” isn’t actually healthy at all.
Why A Binge Can't Possibly Ruin Your Results
The holidays are a common time for going off diet and off your exercise program. It's also commonly believed that these periods can be disastrous to our overall results. Here's why that's mathematically impossible.
What To Expect When You Start Lifting
Beginners often have no clue what to expect when they start lifting. As a result, they set poor goals, have unrealistic expectations, and set themselves up for failure. You can avoid this using the guidelines set in this post, though your own progress may not be ideal.
Why "Quantified Self" Fails
Quantified Self is a movement which focuses on the use of devices to gather more data about ourselves so that we can make informed decisions about our health and fitness. At the same time, it generally falls short of delivering on this promise.