If you're not challenging yourself regularly, you could be leaving some extra gains on the table, especially when it comes to structural integrity. Challenges expose weaknesses, build mettle, and [...]
When it comes to cortisol and strength training, most athletes are worried about raising cortisol and exacerbating the stress response. However, studies show that if you program your strength [...]
Here’s the bad news: Obesity rates are increasing. A new study found that nearly 40 percent of American adults are obese. That’s a huge jump—up from 33 percent in [...]
See If This Describes You... You lift hard and heavy. You make sure you get your 1.6 grams of protein per kilogram of bodyweight every day and you [...]
One of the most controversial topics in sports nutrition has got to be soy. The humble, unusually high-fat bean has been a dietary staple in much of Asia for thousands [...]
Back in 1999, I got an email from someone who said he was a scientist that worked for Archer Daniels Midland, the giant global food-processing corporation whose mission it is [...]
A lifting belt can be an extremely useful piece of supportive strength equipment for the gym. Yet, with that extreme usefulness comes an equal level of understanding for when, [...]
Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images Take a look at the last decade’s worth of Olympia lineups and you’ll notice that competitors' biceps and delts aren’t the only body parts getting bigger—their guts are, [...]
Tall Lifters: Front vs. Back Squats For most tall or long-limbed lifters, the front squat is a better choice than back squats because it allows them to hit [...]
The Question What's the best way to get someone to start working out? Dr. Jade Teta – Integrative Physician, Naturopath, Coach If you want a person [...]
