Tag Archives: Weightlifting

What I Hate About Weightlifting

In: Fitness

Today I’m going to be talking about the parts of weightlifting that I hate. Every type of exercise has its downsides no matter how much you enjoy it overall. In no way is this essay meant to be a put-down or a rant. I’m writing it from the perspective who loves bodybuilding even when certain… Read More

How to Tell If You’re Getting Stronger

In: Fitness

One of the things I found most frustrating about lifting weights in the beginning was how much time it took to notice any tangible results from my workouts. My body didn’t look any more toned when I stood in front of a mirror and the weights felt just as heavy in new sessions as they… Read More

5 Fitness Rules You Should Break

In: Fitness

One of the most interesting things about fitness culture is how many different rules there are about what you are and are not supposed to do in order to get healthier. I’ve learned so much about the art of staying fit by listening to what other ordinary people find helpful. There is a lot of fantastic information… Read More

Exercise Makes Me So Hungry

In: Fitness

Today’s post is going to be short and sweet. I don’t mind writing a long post when the topic requires it, but I also think there’s something to be said for conserving your words if fewer will do just as well. My exercise routine was interrupted a few times over the winter due to an injury… Read More

What Will Exercise Routines Be Like in a Hundred Years?

In: Fitness

A new fitness fad comes along every decade or so. There were gentle stretching exercises for ladies in the 1910s, twist dances in the 1950s, aerobics videos in the 1980s, and Zumba classes in the 2010s. (If you haven’t seen it already, this video shows 100 years of fitness in 100 seconds). A hundred years ago, exercise was built into… Read More

Rest Days Aren’t Optional

In: Fitness

It’s been a few weeks since I blogged about fitness. I stuck to my exercise routine pretty well during the holidays. (My diet, though, definitely had more treats included it than normal). On a recent rest day, I thought about an experiment I did last summer that turned out to be a bad idea. The Experiment  You see,… Read More

Exercise Gear Shouldn’t Be Gendered

In: Fitness

Today I wanted to talk about something that annoys me a little bit every time I go shopping for new exercise equipment. In every store I’ve browsed in so far, there’s been a pastel section for women and a black or grey section somewhere else for men. I haven’t noticed a huge difference in quality between the two sections, although the equipment… Read More