Will Casein Protein Before Bed Help Your Gains?
Or is this another case of majoring in the minors?
Does Tempo Impact Strength and Muscle Gains?
Dissecting an old idea to see how much it matters
Should You Train With Higher or Lower Reps?
What the science says and how to apply it to your training
We All Respond Differently to Training
Even when doing the exact same program, results vary for every individual.
Stuck in Your Chair? Try Snacking… on Exercise
A simple strategy to get more movement into your day
Vegan Diets Are Fine to Support Muscle & Strength Goals
Some additional barriers may be met, but this diet can still support your gains
Ice Baths Post-Training May Help Recovery While Hurting Your Gains
This popular tool has some utility but also has a potential cost
Exercises to Train Your Oft-Neglected Hip Muscles
Add these into your program to get your hips stronger in diverse ways
Lifting Weights Can Increase Flexibility Similar to Stretching
Caveats apply, but this is good news for my fellow meatheads
The “Afterburn Effect” & the Commercialization of Exercise Science
A deep dive on an old trend and how it was misused for financial gain.
Why Strength Training is Crucial During Fat Loss
Lifting to preserve muscle > training to burn calories
Could Life Stress Be Impacting Your Strength Gains?
Another instance where less can be more
What Are The Key Training Variables For Building Muscle?
Breaking down what is and isn’t worth fussing over.
Wait, So Foam Rolling Does Increase Range of Motion Over Time?
We know it can change short term ROM, but does it change long term ROM?
Simple Strategies to Manage Your Diet Without Tracking Calories
If you don't want to track, what else can you do to help manage your energy intake?
You Should Probably Be Taking Creatine
What the evidence says and what it also can teach us about the supplement industry.
Simple Strategies to Hit Your Daily Protein Targets
Simplifying a needlessly complicated problem in your fitness journey.