- October 17, 2025
Train for your Old Person Body
Last December, I sheepishly admitted there was a huge hole in my Nerd cred. I grew up drawing cartoons, took AP art in high school,
Closed Paths, Open Futures | Nerd Fitness
I’m a huge Stephen King fan. I’ve read the whole Dark Tower Series, It, The Shining, Doctor Sleep, and my favorite movie ever is based
The “Yes And” Rule | Nerd Fitness
A few years back, I attended my friend Nick’s blowout 40th birthday party. As part of the celebration, he hired an improv comic, and we
The ONE thing that finally worked…
I stumbled across a reddit thread that really grabbed my attention. Somebody asked “What was the ‘one thing’ that finally made weight loss work for
Beware the Story, Embrace the Science
Have you ever heard of “Blue Zones”? These pockets of the world are known for having citizens who live exceptionally long, healthy lives. Some of
Wasted Effort | Nerd Fitness
I remember racing up the down escalator in Macy’s at the Cape Cod Mall. My mom, calmly riding the Up escalator like a regular human,
The most important skill for getting (and staying) healthy
In 1933, an overwhelmed and frustrated woman named Frau sent a letter to psychologist Carl Jung, asking “how to live.” (She didn’t have any Instagram
The Past Isn’t Set In Stone
I’m currently reading The Tainted Cup, a fantasy detective novel. Think “Sherlock Holmes set in Westeros.” The main character has this augmentation that allows him
Boundaries: the Cure for Burnout?
It’s been a while since I’ve felt this uncomfortable. I had an empty afternoon last week and saw Speak No Evil (trailer here), a horror/suspense
Ask For Help | Nerd Fitness
For a long time, I took a lot of pride in never needing to rely on other people. I am a conflict-avoidant people-pleaser, so I