I love leg day. As someone who has struggled with his weight and suffered through back injuries, having strong legs and executing powerful squats and deadlifts makes me feel good and working the big muscles of the lower body keeps me lean. But I get that a lot of folks dread leg day. In today's post I'll show you how to build a balanced leg workout whether your goal is general fitness, weight loss, hypertrophy/muscle growth or strength.
Thanks to my good friend Sarah I recently got a library card and visited San Francisco’s main public library to get my hands on a copy of “You Are What You Click: How Being Selective, Positive, and Creative Can Transform Your Social Media”. I don’t want to give too much away. But you’d have to be living under a rock not to know there are issues with overconsumption of social media. I chose this book because its author, Brian Primack, is an MD, PhD and clinical researcher focused on social media.
Lately there's a lot of discussion, fear and debate about the impact that microplastics are having on our bodies. A recent Pump Club newsletter from Arnold discusses research that reports people who eat more fiber (30+ grams/day) showed a significant reduction in microplastic absorption compared to those with lower fiber intake. And a recent Whoop podcast featuring Dr. Federica Amati from Zoey discusses how fiber (which beans are very rich in) positively impacts gut health.