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The case for more protein

Why do I keep arguing for increased protein intake and improving awareness of protein intake.* It’s not because I don’t think Omega 3’s, fiber and oth..

Visiting cards

I have never had or used a visiting card in the last decade of running a gym. In my line of work, before a word is spoken, a pitch is made or any..

Individual judgement versus waiting for a recommendation

What makes us fragile is that institutions cannot have the same virtues (honor, truthfulness, courage, loyalty, tenacity) as individuals.Taleb We..

Facts not wordplay

I don't like words that hide the truth. I don't words that conceal reality. I don't like euphemisms, or euphemistic language. And American English is ..

Celebs say the darndest things

I am all for freedom of choice and expression. But when you say unprovable things. I have the right to call out your unprovable opini..

What does burning calories have to do with it ?

You don’t strength train to burn calories. You do burn a few calories to strength train. But it’s not primary metric to measure progress or value..

Intent behind manipulating foods

Below is Exhibit A in the egregious things we do to food to make us want to eat way more of it. Even when we know what we are eating is of dubious nut..

Community is not a buzzword

I’ve always struggled to articulate why I feel like I don’t operate in the same industry as Cult, Golds Gym,24/7, Anytime Fitness or any other gym tha..

Not the big city

Our cities are uniquely corrupt, polluted and dirty. Even by developing world standards. One of the terrific advantages we have as we build our mega c..

The inflammation bogeyman

Inflammation is real. The best way to visualise it is as one of the many steps the body uses to let different organs and systems communicate with each..