Nick Besbeas

Former CMO @LinkedIn, now taking some downtime

[Jeremy Frisch @JeremyFrisch]

I’ll try to make this as crystal clear as possible, because much of the strength and conditioning field still views resistance training through a very narrow lens—a weight room filled with barbells and dumbbells.

I’ve read the research. I’ve seen the papers. Resistance training for pre-adolescent children consistently shows positive outcomes across the board. That part isn’t controversial anymore.

Where the confusion lies is what actually counts as resistance training for kids.

In our industry, “resistance training” has become almost synonymous with external load. And to be clear—external loading through dumbbells, barbells, kettlebells, bands, and medicine balls is absolutely safe and beneficial when properly coached.

But resistance training does not begin and end there.

Sprinting, jumping, grappling, tackling and blocking, climbing, crawling, carrying, throwing, parkour, gymnastics, and Ninja-style activities are all legitimate, highly effective forms of resistance training. These activities challenge force production, absorption, coordination, and control—often at levels far more complex than a single-plane lift.

More importantly, they’re fun, engaging, and developmentally appropriate. They expose kids to resistance through their own body weight, gravity, momentum, and interaction with the environment—across multiple planes of motion and constantly changing contexts.

If the goal is to build strong, resilient, adaptable athletes, then resistance training for children must be viewed as a movement experience, not just a loading strategy.

[Dan Go @CoachDanGo]

The five levels of health:

Level 1 - No watch
Level 2 - Apple watch
Level 3 - Whoop
Level 4 - Garmin
Level 5 - No watch

[Nick Besbeas @nickbesbeas]

@ClevelandClinic Are they good for you?

[Nick Besbeas @nickbesbeas]

@nixxin @pacificleo @deepakabbot @ku1deep I use fitmetrics a free app that ingests data from virtually any wearable. Shows sleep trends, stages, debt etc…

[Nick Besbeas @nickbesbeas]

@challengesophie love your story!

[Nick Besbeas @nickbesbeas]

Dot Clip: Sophie Radcliffe - Endurance Athlete https://t.co/Krlg4P7VfA via @YouTube

[Nick Besbeas @nickbesbeas]

@ATT very disappointed with your customer support. after 10+ years as a customer, I will turn my attention from problem resolution to finding a different provider.

[Nick Besbeas @nickbesbeas]

Remember when relationships were more than a "like" on a social platform? https://t.co/pEORx6xH4E @hubdot

[Sarah-Jane (SJ) Murray @SJ_Murray]

Stories are portals into worlds, and even more importantly, into ourselves--and others. #amwriting #story

[Hari V Krishnan @harivk]

Climate change is more rapid than most believe. #HotMay | via @hblodget

[Simon Sinek @simonsinek]

Take the risk of optimism.

[Margaret Molloy @MargaretMolloy]

Build Your Brand as a Relationship https://t.co/ZiSaDDeBwS @MarkBonchek w @SageCEO #CMO

[Shelley Zalis @ShelleyZalis]

The gender pay gap isn't just in the U.S. - it's everywhere. Which is why we need to keep the conversation going. https://t.co/WdWTpRKg4W

[laurie nouchka @laurienouchka]

Tonight we talk all things #travel @hubdot & how it makes our work come alive @LadyMPresents @onefinestay @nickbesbeas @hornbysarah #stories

[Nick Besbeas @nickbesbeas]

Inspiring! Nourishing mind and body: The Better Health Bakery https://t.co/SwXj0yDAUF

[Nick Besbeas @nickbesbeas]

Amazing stories everywhere @hubdot https://t.co/yepASnvQ2J

[jonah berger @j1berger]

Always good to see a splash of orange at the airport! Paperback is out at Hudson's.

[Shelley Zalis @ShelleyZalis]

I'm thrilled to join @business to amplify the gender equality conversation! We're one step closer to real change.

[jonah berger @j1berger]

Contagious back on bestseller list!
As thanks they've made it $1.99 for limited time
https://t.co/o1UedJzF7C