Sep 2, 2022·edited Sep 2, 2022Liked by Sasha Chapin
I know you wrote this nearly a year ago and don't know me, but reading this post inspired me to look up Stronglifts, feel intimidated by the prospect of lifting alone in front of people who've done it before, and instead reach out to a friend-of-a-friend whom I now consider a good friend and workout buddy. (We prefer machines, though.) So, thanks!
Surprisingly, the main draw was less the consistent fear that I'll creep up in weight as I get older if I keep being sedentary and more the idea of "regular things" no longer being difficult (like climbing stairs and carrying groceries.)
I know you wrote this nearly a year ago and don't know me, but reading this post inspired me to look up Stronglifts, feel intimidated by the prospect of lifting alone in front of people who've done it before, and instead reach out to a friend-of-a-friend whom I now consider a good friend and workout buddy. (We prefer machines, though.) So, thanks!
Surprisingly, the main draw was less the consistent fear that I'll creep up in weight as I get older if I keep being sedentary and more the idea of "regular things" no longer being difficult (like climbing stairs and carrying groceries.)
Very true - and that book is a classic. Now that I've been WFH for so long, my kettle bells and mobility sticks are my best friends.
This was a great read. Thanks, Sasha! I like your pep whenever I pop open one of your articles.
While going through your post, I was reminded of this neat Basic Human Series from Mark Wildman's channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xg_9At5LKUg&list=PLk4oYPJ7TXKhqbbZoH_1XulZueYr8SELo&index=1
I'm a fan of his content! Especially his kettlebell stuff.