People tend to go through a few distinct phases when it comes to this question. First there’s the “I want to get into shape but I’m afraid of feeling sore afterward” phase. People who ju...Read More
In my first few years of lifting weights, nearly every part of my body got bigger. Bigger chest, bigger biceps, bigger calves…you get the picture. But one part of my body never seemed to grow. N...Read More
Body recomposition– simultaneous fat loss and muscle growth– is often considered the holy grail of fitness. Most people experience recomp for the first few months when they get serious abou...Read More
When I was a kid, I believed in ghosts, aliens, and honest politicians. I learned better, but even as an adult I still find myself needing to re-evaluate old beliefs very often. When I started ...Read More
Here’s a quick hypothetical scenario for you. Suppose you go to the gym and decide to test your strength on the leg curl machine. Since it’s hard to test your one-rep max for isolation exercis...Read More