Author: Michelle Korhonen
There’s two things every nerd should know: How many calories do I burn walking a mile? How far is it to Mordor? Today, we’re answering both of them (and much more). Walking is a great form of exercise and something we often recommend to folks starting our coaching program. Some have had great success walking, including Megan, who has a daily practice to maintain her weight loss journey. Here’s what we’ll cover: Without further ado, let’s step right in. How Many Calories Does Walking Burn? (Calorie Calculator) In true Nerd Fitness fashion, we scienced the crap out of this, and…
Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, and Jeff Bezos have each taken a turn as technology’s alpha dog, but none of them can claim that title now. Musk has become a polarizing figure, drained of all mystique. Zuckerberg sold us on a social-media dream that turned out to be a nightmare. Bezos self-ejected from the CEO chair at Amazon, so he could make rockets and frolic on his yacht with his fiancée. (Good for him.)At the top of the tech world, a vacancy now looms like a missing tooth. In the months after ChatGPT was released, in November 2022, it seemed as…
Before you fork out some cash for a personal trainer, read this guide! It’ll help you spot the difference between a bad personal trainer and an AMAZING trainer. And trust us, having the right trainer can make ALL the difference in the world. There’s nothing worse than spending 6+ months in a gym (and thousands of dollars) with a trainer, only to realize that you haven’t made any progress on the goals you have – building muscle, losing weight, etc. It’s… I’ve worked with good trainers and bad trainers over the past 16 years, have worked with the same online…
New York Attorney-General Letitia James has been booed by unruly firefighters who shouted Donald Trump‘s name as she gave a speech.James was speaking at a New York Fire Department promotion ceremony on Thursday and the jeers began before she even took the stage.No sooners than she was announced as the next speaker at Christian Cultural Center’s Brooklyn Campus, the boos were mixed in with cheers.‘Come on, we’re in a house of God… simmer down… thank you for getting it out of your system,’ she said, before beginning her speech.But the small, noisy section of the crowd did not simmer down, continuing to boo for…
“Damn you Netflix, how did I just watch 10 episodes of Stranger Things, I have stuff to do!” We’ve all been there. There are the things we know we SHOULD do, the things we NEED to do, and the things that we WANT to do. More often than not, the WANT wins out over the NEED and SHOULD. It’s like trying to win a tug-of-war against a tractor pulling in the opposite direction. It’s why we struggle to get to the gym after a long day of work. It’s why we opt for Taco Bell instead of taking the time to cook…
The global cholera vaccine stockpile is empty at a time when there are outbreaks around the world. Last year, the WHO recommended the vaccine dose be cut in half to stretch the supply.
Want to build muscle like this guy? (Leopard print unitard optional but encouraged) In this guide, we’ll provide step-by-step instructions that will help you start building muscle immediately. Like, today. We’ll explore: That may seem like a lot of topics to cover. DON’T PANIC! If you want to build muscle, get bigger, and become stronger, it comes down to three things done consistently: Lift heavy things[1] Eat enough calories and protein for your goals[2] Get enough rest[3] I realize doing those three things is much easier said than done. Doing hard stuff consistently for months and years requires a great…
This is an edition of The Atlantic Daily, a newsletter that guides you through the biggest stories of the day, helps you discover new ideas, and recommends the best in culture. Sign up for it here.Americans claim to dread a Trump-Biden rematch, but some Republicans seem more stunned than anyone else that Trump is back on the ballot. Now they are desperately trying to rationalize supporting their nominee.First, here are three new stories from The Atlantic:“A Psychological Necessity”Saturday Night Live during the 1980s was at the height of its satirical powers, skewering both Republicans and Democrats with surgical efficiency. (In…
Did you know today is National Respawn Day? This is definitely true and not a holiday that I just made up. Okay, I did make it up, and it doesn’t matter what day it is – you’ve decided you want to try again (that’s awesome! 🙌 .) And you want to find a way to make changes that stick this time. Luckily, whether this is the first time you’ve had to respawn or the 50th, you’re in the right place. I’m going to share the same step-by-step strategy we’ve used to help 15,000+ nerds restart their fitness journey in our…
NPR’s Ari Shapiro checks in with fertility specialist Dr. Beth Malizia following the new Alabama law that protects IVF.