The following is a short story I wrote as a sort of background for a character I play as part of a festival called Neotropolis.  That in itself I a whole long story, but you don’t need to know anything…

We receive free products and receive commissions through our links. See disclosures page. Your gym bag is probably packed with some of the best supplements for building muscle, including protein powder, creatine, and pre-workout. Crucial for boosting energy and strength…

Today I’m launching a new article series: John’s Notes.  Like Cliff’s Notes, except these articles will be about an overall subject rather than a specific work. In a nutshell: I spend like 30-40 hours a week reading, so I develop…

2024 is drawing to a close, so I wanted to hit you with one final newsletter before the chaos of 2025 kicks off. It’s that time of year where our brains will almost automatically look back on the past year.…

We receive free products and receive commissions through our links. See disclosures page. Tonal is a high-tech smart gym that makes starting an effective strength workout as easy as stepping into the next room. It has a cable resistance system…

Strength training can seem overwhelming, especially with the vast amount of exercises, programs, and equipment available. For many, dedicating hours to the gym or buying expensive equipment is daunting. However, the truth is you don’t need a lot of exercise…

This is the start of a series I’ve been wanting to do for a while: one where I interview people from a variety of fields, including scientist, startup founders, fitness pros, doctors, bloggers, and whoever else I feel curious enough…

Stephen Wilson Jr. was a scientist working for Mars, Inc. (Yeah, the Candy company). One day, his boss pulled him into an office and said something that changed his life: “Stephen, you’re about to get promoted.” Normally a cause for…

We receive free products and receive commissions through our links. See disclosures page. Whey protein powder is a popular supplement because it’s a simple and effective way to increase daily protein intake. Whey is a complete protein that contains all…

If you want to achieve world-class speed like Noah Lyles, you’ll need to go beyond just sprinting fast—it’s about training with precision, discipline, and purpose. Lyles, one of the fastest men on the planet, combines explosive power, refined sprint mechanics,…