Becoming Fit for Life
Health isn't a sprint. It's something you become.
A weekly field guide to building health that lasts: movement, sleep, food, stress and the habits that hold them together.
87 issues of research, ideas and practical tools, free to read.
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Issue #108 · April 4, 2025
Habits vs Rituals: Adding Meaning to Healthy Habits
🌟 The difference between habits and rituals, why principles matter, and how to handle midnight wake-ups
Issue #107 · March 28, 2025
Not Lazy, Just Overwhelmed: Rethinking the Laziness Myth
😴 Why you're not actually lazy, finding meaningful ways to move, and how personal and planetary health align
Issue #106 · March 21, 2025
The Known Secrets of Longevity: Back to the Basics
🌟 Why the secrets to a long life aren't secrets at all, strengthening your knees for the long run, and finding balance in a digital world
Issue #105 · March 14, 2025
One Set vs Four Sets: How Much Volume Builds Muscle
💪 The truth about exercise volume, why doctors need nutrition training, and some good news about eggs
Issue #104 · March 7, 2025
Why Most People Need More Omega-3s: The Essential Fats
🐟 Why almost everyone needs more omega-3s, the power of 15-minute movement, and understanding your body's measurements
Issue #103 · February 28, 2025
Simple Weight Management: Focus on Protein and Fiber
🍫 Why simple nutrition changes work, early life sugar exposure matters, and dark chocolate for runners
Issue #102 · February 7, 2025
Gut Microbiome Diversity: How Good Bacteria Fight Infection
🦠 How your gut fights infection, a simple test to check your fitness, and getting back to natural sleep patterns
Issue #101 · January 31, 2025
Why Are Allergies Rising? The Hygiene Hypothesis Explained
🤧 Why we're becoming more allergic, the health impact of loneliness, and how to get unstuck