by Bryan Krahn | Jul 3, 2020 | Fit Notes
A well-worn cliche in strength training and bodybuilding circles is the Alpha Male: the dominant leader of the group. Alpha stems from the theory of the pack-leading Alpha Wolf, which was famously observed by animal researchers studying pack wolf behavior. Over the...
by Bryan Krahn | Jun 29, 2020 | Five Boner Friday
As the title says: I’m getting older. 🎂 This has made me self-reflect on what I’ve learned about training over 40. I’ve even come around and changed my approach on a few ideas. So, with that as the setup, here are five key thoughts: * * * 1. As I...
by Bryan Krahn | Jun 24, 2020 | Fit Notes
It was a rainy Saturday in June. I spent it with my kid and an Anthony Bourdain retrospective on in the background. Bourdain’s life was well-travelled and well-lived and, sadly, way too short. I miss him. I drew inspiration watching him grow. He seemed to become...
by Bryan Krahn | Jun 19, 2020 | Fit Notes
Very busy spring morning. I’m speeding through email when my eye catches the little calendar icon at the bottom corner of the screen. Today’s date: the 19th. As in JUNE 19. I stop mid-scroll. For one fleeting moment I think something’s wrong. I screwed up a setting,...
by Bryan Krahn | Jun 16, 2020 | Fit Notes
Simple. Foolproof. Effective. The best health advice is usually the simplest. Wash your hands. Get 7-9 hours sleep. Eat plenty of protein. Drink a lot of water. Avoid eating shit.* * (Okay, but we’re talking best advice, not the most nuanced or eloquent)....
