As the year comes to a close, it’s time to look back at the most popular and impactful content we shared in 2018. From personal stories to powerful training strategies, here are the top 10 articles that readers kept coming back to:

1. How I Saved My Mother’s Life
I lost one parent to cancer. I wasn’t about to lose another anytime soon. My mother put her trust in me—here’s what happened.

2. The News is Spreading Fast: Use METH for Injuries
Forget RICE. Here’s why the METH protocol (Movement, Elevation, Traction, Heat) is a smarter, more effective approach to injury recovery.

3. My 6 A.M. Medicine Ball Ritual
Every Saturday morning in the summer, I do this ritual to stay fit and sharp. Simple, effective, and invigorating.

4. Big Rocks, Pebbles, and Sand: Simple Programming for Lasting Gains
Use a unique superset structure to rotate big and small moves, with performance benchmarks to keep you progressing long-term.

5. Reciprocity Training Revisited
This overlooked method can boost strength by up to 10% almost instantly. Here’s how it works—and why it’s worth trying.

6. Timing of Concurrent Training
Do aerobic and resistance training cancel each other out? Not if you time them right. Learn how to pair them for optimal results.

7. This Type of Workout Music is Best
Music can fire you up—or fry your nervous system. Here’s what to listen to for peak performance.

8. Bodywork for Weight Lifters
If you train hard, recovery is essential. I see five different pros regularly for bodywork. Here’s what they do and why it matters.

9. Carbs, Caffeine, and Training: A New Approach for Muscle Growth
Fuel your workouts with this smart combo to maximize performance and recovery.

10. Autoregulation and Variable Adaptation Training
Want continual progress over the long haul? Think of your training as lifting big rocks, pebbles, and sand. Here’s how.

Thanks for following along this year—more to come in 2019!