Archive - Artfully Exercising

May 2025

One of the Oldest Films is a Fitness Feature

Early films, like those made with the kinetograph, a peephole motion picture camera, conceptualized by Thomas Edison and developed by his associate…

May 30 •

The Test of Strength

The Test of Strength by Austrian painter Franz Defregger is an example of a nineteenth century period scene depicting a man in traditional Austrian…

May 1 •

April 2025

Exercise of the Month: Pull ups and Chin ups

If I could only pick three exercises to do, pull ups would be at the top of the list.

Apr 24 •

Recipe: Protein Packed Tuna Cakes

Hey y’all, it’s been a while!

Apr 17 •

March 2025

Featured Workout: Core Focused Pull Flow

I’ve been having a lot of fun improvising on the pull up bar.

Mar 30 •

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Don't Worry, be Happy With Your Body

I posted a picture of myself doing a side plank rotational press on social media the other day, and got a fair amount of flattering comments.

Mar 20 •

The Artful World of Sports: Football

The theme of sports and athletics is a tried and true muse for artists throughout human history, and I’ve covered this phenomenon often throughout this…

Mar 9 •

February 2025

"Fit Figures" From the Contorted Mind of R.Crumb

In 2012, I enrolled in graduate school for art history with a rebellious attitude towards art.

Feb 28 •

Shoulders, knees and toes

I’ve mostly stayed away from social media inspired challenges.

Feb 21 •

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