Actionable Data: Routine Adjustments Based On Lack of Muscle In Spite Of Strength Gain

My most popular post, "The Six-Year Itch," was capped with this statement: I write this mostly for myself, as a return to what got me to damn near my genetic potential in the first place. High intensity weight training to total muscular fatigue, focusing on emptying the tank as fast as possible and judging progress … Continue reading Actionable Data: Routine Adjustments Based On Lack of Muscle In Spite Of Strength Gain →

Finally – “Strength Training and its Effects on the Biomarkers of Aging”

Way back when, I hinted at doing a research review of the biomarkers of aging. As class started this fell to the back burner as actually getting work done became somewhat important. However my research methods class had a research review as our main project and thus I had a reason to do the review. … Continue reading Finally – “Strength Training and its Effects on the Biomarkers of Aging” →

Musings on Diet, Muscle Gain, and Longevity

Over at Doug McGuff's blog, there was some discussion regarding hypertrophy...big shock, right? Brandon Schultz DC proposed this regarding hypertrophy: these men must choose to eat AND train to get bigger, with VERY specific meal times, protein servings every three hours or so, abundant rest/recovery/sleep, and pre/peri/post workout supplementation to exaggerate the insulin/amino acid uptake … Continue reading Musings on Diet, Muscle Gain, and Longevity →

How’s Your Training Going?

Really, how is it? Are you jumping around from program to program? Are you trying to find the way to activate the most stabilizer muscles instead of focusing on getting stronger for reps? Are you worried if what you're doing is "primitive" or what our "ancestors" would do in a "natural" environment, never mind that … Continue reading How’s Your Training Going? →

Eggs And Cholesterol: A Tale Of Two Countries

Received this comment last week from Michael Fedorsky: The lipid hypothesis is completely valid. Once something reaches the statud (sic) of a theory it has enormous evidence. Cholesterol is a major contributor to cornary (sic) artery disease. The studies are clear on PubMed. You should never have anymore than about seven eggs per week, if … Continue reading Eggs And Cholesterol: A Tale Of Two Countries →

Efficient Exercise Workshop: Leveraging Technology For Ancestral Wellness

So I'm sure you're aware of the PaleoFX seminar that's coming down next week here in Austin. If you're unable to make it to that life-changing event, you might find yourself in a state of disarray, prompting a number of thoughts including: "What in my life is worth attending if not for PaleoFX?" "How did … Continue reading Efficient Exercise Workshop: Leveraging Technology For Ancestral Wellness →

The Selfish Pursuit

“I have to admit that, objectively, my paleo way is a little more than an absorbing hobby.” That's a quote from Keith Thomas in an interview over at Conditioning Research. I think to a certain sense this is true; in fact I think most of the health and fitness pursuits that we engage in add … Continue reading The Selfish Pursuit →

40 Hour Pork Belly Confit Two Ways With Glazed Carrots

So I like to cook. I like kitchen gadgets. I love shit like this. And I really love pork belly. So after a rather fantastic meal at Second Bar + Kitchen here in Austin, where I indulged in a dish that included amazing pork belly and sous vide eggs, I thought it time to nail … Continue reading 40 Hour Pork Belly Confit Two Ways With Glazed Carrots →

PaleoFX 2012 Presentation

So in case you've been living under a rock, the largest, most-practical paleo event ever put together, with the greatest minds (and most importantly, characters) of the ancestral health community assembled in one location is coming next month: PaleoFX 2012! I'll be involved in just about everything during the event: you're going to hear my … Continue reading PaleoFX 2012 Presentation →

Your Bones Are Not A Coat Rack

Your average gym goer is under the false assumption that your skeleton is merely a coat rack for your flesh. Those of us who have a little more education understand that bones are living tissue and, not unlike how our flesh displays to the world our activity and fitness (or total lack thereof), our bones … Continue reading Your Bones Are Not A Coat Rack →