Gains and Brains
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02
May
Weak Joints, Strong Opinions

Weak Joints, Strong Opinions

“Oh, you mustn’t lift weights! It’s so bad for your joints,” the woman says. I am momentarily taken
5 min read
25
Apr
Actually Fun!

Actually Fun!

Happy Saturday, whanau!  A short one from me (Megan) this week, for two reasons: this topic is very much Carl’
6 min read
18
Apr
Taking up Space

Taking up Space

Ok, buckle in kids. This is going to get awkward. Lifting has given me many great joys. I am travelling
8 min read
11
Apr

More powerful than you can possibly imagine

Tena koutou! Megan here. Thanks to everyone who filled out the survey last week. Super helpful. We will report back
6 min read
04
Apr
But why?

But why?

Hi G&B fam. Happy Saturday! Megan here. A bit of admin to kick things off this week. Did
6 min read
28
Mar
Just One Squat, as a Treat

Just One Squat, as a Treat

This never happens in superhero movies. I am in the checkout queue at the supermarket when I get a text:
6 min read
21
Mar

Progression

I got talking to a lovely woman in the gym a couple of weeks ago, as I do, and the
5 min read
15
Mar

Gains and Brains: a lil crown

Hi! Megan here. Sorry for the late newsie, Saturday was Carl's birthday, so we took some time to
7 min read
07
Mar
Rants and Reflections

Rants and Reflections

Buckle in kids. Megan’s going on a rant. We are living in bizarre times. As the world order crumbles,
7 min read
28
Feb
Adapt, Don't Quit

Adapt, Don't Quit

When I first started lifting, I learned that with all the many great things (strength, mobility, actually having a butt
7 min read