Fitness
Perfect Programming Was Making Me Train Less
I made four workout programs in 18 months and failed to finish every one. Here's the simple system I use instead: pick one workout, start the timer, do the work.
Jordan Laster
Software developer. Former DI Wrestler at Princeton University 🐅. Running nutrition and fitness experiments to improve my health and reach my goals 🧪.
Challenges
I Ate Nothing But Sardines for 3 Days — Here's What Happened
The sardine fast is a new health trend where you only eat sardines and drink water, tea, and/or black coffee for a set number of days. Maybe sardine fest is more accurate. I first heard about it from Nick Norwitz's video, "I Ate 1000 Sardines in
Grappling
How to Stand, Move, and Make Contact Like a Wrestler
Before you can control a match, you need to control your stance and distance. In this post (and breakdown video), I’ll show you how to stay safe and initiate contact like a wrestler — without getting thrown or snapped down. Why Grapplers Get Blast-Doubled into the Shadow Realm If
Grappling
A Systematic Approach to Hand Fighting for Jiu Jitsu Beginners
Hand fighting is the hardest concept in wrestling to teach to beginners. But it's essential to go from good to great!
Grappling
5 Wrestling Drills Anyone Can Do At Home
As a jiu jitsu practitioner looking to build your wrestling skills from scratch, solo drills are an absolute game-changer.
Grappling
Injured? Here’s How to Keep Getting Better at Jiu Jitsu and Wrestling
Injuries are opportunities to refine your game. But you need to have some G.R.I.T. to do it.
Grappling
5 Lessons I Learned from My First ADCC Open
On September 28th, 2024, I competed in the ADCC Chicago Open Advanced Division. A few hours and four matches later, I end up with a 2-2 record, a fourth place finish, and 5 lessons learned.
Grappling
The Best Wrestling Skills for Every Stage of Your Jiujitsu Journey
Jiujitsu athletes should focus on specific wrestling skills and positions depending on their goals and experience in the sport.
Grappling
Jiu Jitsu Knee Care – Save the Penetration Step for Later
To all the jiu jitsu athletes out there starting to learn wrestling...ignore the penetration step. At least for your first few wrestling classes. Your focus should be learning effective takedowns that give you confidence in your stand up game. Not a skill that's hard on your knees
Other
Ditch Synthetic Clothes for Healthier, Natural Organic Cotton Wear
Synthetic clothes have major problems. Research has shown that they cause neurological, mental, reproductive, and endocrine issues. Replace them with natural alternatives.
Fitness
Master Your Calisthenics Training: Insights & Applications from Overcoming Gravity
I recently read Overcoming Gravity By Steven Low and learned a lot for my calisthenics journey. The nuggets of wisdom in this post are my biggest takeaways. They are heavily influencing my calisthenic journey and hopefully help you on yours
Nutrition
How To Find Raw Milk In Wisconsin
I've been on the hunt for raw milk for a couple of years now. It's far healthier than the pasteurized milk we see in stores, contains several vitamins and minerals we need, it's easier for our bodies to absorb than pasteurized milk, and it tastes better.