By JP CatanzaroOriginally published: September 23, 2014 – Updated for 2025 Want to boost flexibility, prevent injuries, and optimize performance? Stretching is an essential tool—but
Recent research has once again confirmed what many in the weightlifting community already know: weight training isn’t just for building muscle; it can significantly improve
Remember those days when a solid workout left you drained, or annoying muscle cramps were stealing your gains? Been there, done that. That’s why I’m
Arthur Jones, a true visionary in the realm of strength training, left an unforgettable mark on the fitness industry with his groundbreaking Nautilus equipment. But
“John Paul, may I talk to you outside please?” I knew it was about to get uncomfortable as I followed the doctor and his colleague
Circuit training is a proven strength and conditioning method where you perform a series of exercises in rotation with varying loads and equipment and minimal
As I put this plan into action, I quickly realized that some workouts stretched beyond 90 minutes, with one even hitting the 2-hour mark. To
In early August 2010, my wife and I took the kids to the cottage for a week. Just before the trip, I put my How
Rule #1: Doing high-rep sets at the beginning of a workout increases lactic acid levels and inhibits the recruitment of high-threshold motor units, decreasing strength.
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