IT’S NO LONGER ENOUGH to spend countless hours on the elliptical in an attempt to build a better bod. The modern person demands contrast in their workout routines—ones that feed body, mind, and soul. That’s why the Mercury set out to try fitness regimens designed to shake up the standard workout, and muscle up one of the body’s most important organs—the brain. Here we’ll explore such various topics as meditation, feminist strength training, Pilates therapy, the importance of a good sauna, gender-bending pole dancing, and more! Make sure to stretch out your muscles and neurons… you’re gonna need it!
Marjorie Skinner is the Portland Mercury's Managing Editor, author of the weekly Sold Out column chronicling the area's independent fashion and retail industry, and a frequent contributor to the film and... More by Marjorie Skinner
For the cost of a gym membership and time you spend on the treadmill, you’d be better off selling the car, screwing the bus, and walking. Take the money you save and give it to the poor.
I’m not gonna read those articles unless I can be assured that there’s at least some mention of this “Health Goth” thing I keep hearing about…
So I got a bunch of blown out tribal tattoos. Can I still do this stuff?
I go with @DenisEnvy. See more about me – http://www.odorgone.com.au