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What’s Up in The Pleasant Box: Summer 2022 Lifting Program
A detailed look at my current lifting program for muscle gain and general fitness, along with a hefty dose of self-reflection.
Evy Lyons
Jul 15
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People Change
A decade ago I smoked my last cigarette. This milestone has me contemplating how we change and what I'm learning as I attempt to keep improving.
Evy Lyons
Jun 3
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Becoming A Strong Listener
A book report on "You’re Not Listening" by Kate Murphy and confessions from an aspiring listener.
Evy Lyons
Apr 22
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A Short Presentation on Resistance Training
Here’s the deck I presented at a company talk about health and fitness this week. Also personal records galore!
Evy Lyons
Apr 1
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Adventures in Palm Cooling for Strength Gains
It’s like a performance enhancing drug… but without the drug.
Evy Lyons
Mar 25
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An Inside Look at A Weight Loss Cut
I’d like to see my abs this summer. Here’s how I’m approaching 10 weeks of slowly losing body fat, while maintaining muscle mass, and keeping my energy…
Evy Lyons
Mar 18
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Navigating Lifting Jargon
If you don’t know why most training programs prescribe 3 sets of 10 reps for each exercise, please read.
Evy Lyons
Mar 11
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The Art of Throwing Paint on the Wall
An essay on getting started and why it's one of the most important skills in the world.
Evy Lyons
Mar 4
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An Ode to Protein
What makes this macronutrient so great, how much should you eat, and where can you find said quantities? Plus a poem, because I needed some levity this…
Evy Lyons
Feb 25
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A Letter to My 28-Year-Old Self
Is it possible or even desirable to alleviate a young adult's angst about life? I don't want anyone to be in pain. But can you grow without the…
Evy Lyons
Feb 18
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A Cure for Feeling Lost in the Gym
A template for tracking your workouts and implementing progressive overload to get stronger and build more muscle.
Evy Lyons
Feb 11
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Building Strong Teams
Four books that have shaped how I think about, build and participate in teams. What should I read next?
Evy Lyons
Feb 4
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