Or, “How to measure progress”.
Whatever you’re doing, and whatever you’re doing it for, you need a way to measure any progress you’re making in that direction. It’s not just something you do for the sake of bookkeeping. Having a visible indication of progress helps you stay on track, especially in times when you don’t feel you’re making any visible progress. You may not be able to tell the difference just by looking, but numbers don’t lie. Continue reading When trousers are more accurate than scales →
There’s a lot of information about fitness and strength training out there. Enough to give anyone severe information overload, even without taking contradictory sources into account.
Everyone agrees that “effort” is the way to go. Anything which claims otherwise can safely be canned, but things are a bit fuzzier from there on. No one seems to completely agree on what to do, how much, and how often. Continue reading Suggested reading →
Nutrition is a bit of a minefield. Beyond the basics – we’re talking along the lines of “food will keep you alive” here – there’s little agreement on the details, and everyone seems to have his or her pet diet or strategy.
Mix in allergies or conditions (both the legitimate and the hyped up) and you’d be excused for wondering just what the hell you can eat that won’t kill you, let alone make you healthier. Continue reading Don’t starve yourself →
Fitness for normal people
