https://pjmedia.com/lifestyle/2011/07/14/john-locke-at-the-squat-rack-2/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 06:43:59 -0400<![CDATA[For three decades, the height of scientific inquiry at the gym was whether or not to do “cardio” or “machines” first during a workout. And “cardio” was always 30 minutes, because the sign said to give up the machine after 30 minutes if people were waiting, and “machines” always included four exercises that were kinda sorta the bench press, and three sets of ten reps were the gold standard, according to the laminated anatomy posters bearing weighty titles like: &#8220;The Chest.&#8221;]]>Thu, 14 Jul 2011 11:58:37 -0400<![CDATA[David Steinberg]]>https://pjmedia.com/david-steinberg/2011/07/14/john-locke-at-the-squat-rack-2-n135856