The future of Ultraphysical

I’m very proud of the many essays and articles featured on Ultraphysical. Unfortunately, due to life circumstances and the general ebb of interest, I’ve decided that we will run a few more essays and then close the journal. The journal was truly an experiment to highlight an intersection not significantly probed or explored—the philosophical life of athletes and dedicated lifters. Much of the health scene is dominated by the latest nutritional quackery, low-bar (no pun intended) motivational speeches, and narcissism posing as desk-calendar spiritualism. Ultra-physical was a move against all of this, and for that I remain grateful.

I am equally grateful for all of our writers, our readers, and supporters. If you have been monetarily supporting us—thank you. I’d urge you to discontinue your support at your earliest convenience.

While this means the end of the journal, it doesn’t end my own career of writing and pontificating on my general message of mind and body. Next April, I’ve been invited on another UK-based podcast to discuss lifting and philosophy. News of that to come later in the spring once the host feels the episode is ready for publication.

I sincerely wish each of you many great workouts, thoughtful ruminations, and a meaningful Lent for those who celebrate.

Yours in strength,

Joe