Category: Training
Concurrent Training: A Practical Guide, Backed By Science
Introduction: What is Concurrent Training? Concurrent training consists of combining aerobic/anaerobic training (e.g., long distance running, HIIT) with resistance training, also known as strength training. If you look at the...
The Ultimate Kettlebell Workout Guide
Kettlebell workouts are one of the most diverse training modalities out there. Depending on the weight of the bell(s), the movement selection, and workout design (sets, reps, timing), kettlebell workouts...
Take Advantage of Our Personal Trainer App with These 13 Tips
When someone, i.e. you, wants to decrease their body fat, increase their strength or muscle mass, or simply improve their health through general fitness and activity… They need a plan....
How To Count Your Steps For Weight Loss
Does Your Body Adapt To NEAT Or Walking, Making Your Step Count Less Effective At A Certain Point? Total daily energy expenditure (TDEE) is the net amount of energy utilized...
The Repeated Bout Effect (Is Muscle Damage A Good Thing…?)
What is the repeated bout effect? The repeated bout effect (RBE) occurs when a single bout of unfamiliar eccentrically based exercise gives protection against muscle damage from a subsequent session...
Does Periodization Matter For Hypertrophy Training?
What is Training Periodization? Periodization is the manipulation of training variables over time to reach a desired performance or aesthetic goal. The definition has some flexibility and there are dozens...
Reverse Dieting, Body Recomposition, and How To Train While Cutting
Every single month, our Chief Science Officer Dr. Brandon Roberts puts together a Research Review with 2-3 top studies on specific topics catered to our audiences’ goals, questions, and struggles....
Does Training To Failure Maximize Strength and Hypertrophy? [Research Review]
Research Review #10 Brandon Roberts, Ph.D., CSCS*D Chief Science Officer *Note from Brandon: if you want to learn how to interpret research go read each study before reading the breakdown...
Heat/Cold Therapy To Reduce DOMS and Improve Recovery + Health Benefits Of Fasting – March Research Review
*Note from Brandon: if you want to learn how to interpret research go read each study before reading the breakdown below, take notes, then compare your interpretation to mine. [Rather...
Training To Failure (Yes or No?) and New Year Resolutions (How To Not Fail) – February Research Review
*Note from Brandon: if you want to learn how to interpret research go read each study before reading the breakdown below, take notes, then compare your interpretation to mine. [Rather...
January Research Review: Measuring Training Performance With A Mask (COVID) and RPE/RIR’s Effectiveness
Research Review #8 Brandon Roberts, Ph.D., CSCS Chief Science Officer Study #1 Title: Wearing of Cloth or Disposable Surgical Face Masks has no Effect on Vigorous Exercise Performance in Healthy...
Nutrition For Endurance Athletes (An Evidence Based Approach)
“Some races are lost with a 0.05% difference, sometimes less. In a lot of sports, nutrition can make a difference of 1%-3%, sometimes even more. In that respect the role...