Joshua Brandt

Joshua Brandt

Oakland, California
Nov
05
Do exercises have a "gender?"

Do exercises have a "gender?"

(photo credit: Meagan Stone) It’s been almost two decades, but I still have a vivid recollection of one of
3 min read
Nov
05
Remote training is here to stay.

Remote training is here to stay.

Is remote training here to stay? The short answer is "yes." Here's the longer answer... I
3 min read
Nov
05
Get a grip!

Get a grip!

In the hierarchy of fitness goals, working on grip strength ranks slightly above thumb flexibility. It’s just not something
2 min read
Nov
05
Let's have a conversation about fitness...

Let's have a conversation about fitness...

Fifteen years ago, I made the transition from journalism to personal training. Or, as I like to say, from "
1 min read
Nov
01
Reconsidering Richard Simmons

Reconsidering Richard Simmons

When the fitness guru Richard Simmons died recently, there was a huge outpouring of grief. There was seemingly no corner
3 min read