21 Convention, Strength Training, and Richard Nikoley

This past weekend I presented at the 21 Convention. The title of my discussion was "Strength Training and the Biomarkers of Aging," in which I attempted to show that strength training, as far as an exercise stimulus, was superior to just about anything. I attempted to demonstrate this from gene to organism, which as you … Continue reading 21 Convention, Strength Training, and Richard Nikoley →

21 Convention: “Strength Training and the Biomarkers of Aging” bibliography

I mentioned that I was presenting at this year's 21 Convention and attempting to get the 20-something guys at the event to give a damn about their health before natural selection starts offing them for their inactivity and dietary indiscretions. Here are all the references I used in my presentation, for the curious amongst you...after … Continue reading 21 Convention: “Strength Training and the Biomarkers of Aging” bibliography →

Upcoming Event, Services, and Recommended Websites

I'll be speaking at the 21 Convention this weekend here in Austin. My presentation is going to be the hashing out of strength training's effects on the biomarkers of aging. I'll be updating the biomarkers to include discoveries in molecular biology over the past 20 years and I'll also be introducing the guys to Michael … Continue reading Upcoming Event, Services, and Recommended Websites →

Just Beating My Drum: Lack Of Exercise Kills As Many As Smoking

If you want the pop science report, you can read it in the LA Times. If you want to start skimming the study that is featured in the article, you can read the abstract here (I can't yet access the full article). Now if we could get epidemiologists to look at the quality of exercise … Continue reading Just Beating My Drum: Lack Of Exercise Kills As Many As Smoking →

Added: Services

I've received emails in the past regarding my online services and have finally decided to put them together for all curious. At the top right of the page see "Services" for all that I provide for those looking to gain muscle, lose fat, or regain their health.

Languid Rest

Sometimes you have to break all of your rules. Enjoy just this fleeting instant, without an attempt to influence the path of your life going forward. Drink the wine, eat the gelato, sleep too much, be thrown by the waves and accept how powerless you are in their domain. And once you've done that, you … Continue reading Languid Rest →

Coming To A Neighborhood Near You: Efficient Exercise

Check out our new promo video featuring Keith and I (with a visit from Robb Wolf) in the new Efficient Exercise promo video: Keep an eye out for the PaleoFX DVDs in case you weren't able to make it to our big event!

The “Truth” About Exercise

First, I have some bad news: exercise is rather bad at creating weight loss in absence of dietary interventions. And if you want more proof, there's this, and this, and this, and more if you care to look. However you should notice that all of those studies indicate positive metabolic outcomes in spite of the … Continue reading The “Truth” About Exercise →

A Workout Tribute To Doug Holland

I've spoken of Doug before and if you haven't watched the video that I have posted before take a look at Doug deadlifting: Now Doug has given me great advice over the years and what better excuse to drink a beer after a 17 hours fast and workout than a tribute workout! Here was yesterday's … Continue reading A Workout Tribute To Doug Holland →

From The “Just A Hunch, Can’t Prove It” Catagory – Fiber Type Expression From Detraining

If you've noticed that I've not been on facebook or twitter lately, that's because I haven't. I've found that I can communicate with those I like to communicate with just fine without "social" media. Also it only serves to make me angry so instead of see how much I can tolerate because getting furious, I've … Continue reading From The “Just A Hunch, Can’t Prove It” Catagory – Fiber Type Expression From Detraining →