Know What's Happening in Fitness
Know What's Happening in Fitness
Exercise intensity equals volume in reducing chronic disease risk
Two UK Biobank studies of 100,000 adults found that, for the same total weekly movement, higher‑intensity bouts are linked to a lower incidence of eight major chronic diseases. A separate analysis showed that accumulating roughly 150 minutes of moderate‑to‑vigorous activity per week reduces all‑cause mortality risk.
Fort, a new wearable from former Tesla engineers, launches with hands‑free weight‑lifting tracking and full strength‑training analytics. Priced at $289 with the first year of an $80 subscription included, it ships later this year after a beta phase. The device uses wrist‑mounted IMU sensors to infer bar velocity and can detach a magnetic sensor for traditional bar‑based tracking. Fort aims to simplify logging reps, sets, and performance metrics for the rapidly growing strength‑training market.
Ketogenic diets for endurance performance in trained athletes 🥑 This new meta-analysis compiled data from 33 studies (409 athletes) to establish the effects of… 1️⃣ Low carbohydrate (≤130 g/day or ≤25% total energy) 2️⃣ Ketogenic diet (<50 g/day or <10% total energy) …on aerobic...
WWE superstar Tiffany Stratton announced her return to competitive bodybuilding while maintaining her wrestling commitments. She relies on Instacart deliveries and TikTok gym scouting to manage nutrition and training while touring. Stratton plans to compete around WrestleMania and looks forward...
Honored to have contributed to the updated ACSM Position Stand on Resistance Training Prescription for Muscle Function, Hypertrophy, and Physical Performance in Healthy Adults. This was a major undertaking that synthesized findings from all related systematic reviews to develop recommendations...
Runner Bryon Powell reflects on recent "mini‑leaps" in his running performance after completing an 80‑km race and a casual marathon. He notes faster paces on easy runs, attributing them to possible cardiovascular consolidation, mental reset, or subtle biomechanical changes. Powell...
"For a long time it was thought that RDL’s only really impact hamstring strength and tissue quality at the proximal end and in that case many coaches would use Nordic hamstring curls to strength hamstrings at the distal end. This led...
In perimenopause, even elite athletic women report this: More sleep disruption. More physical and mental exhaustion. More musculoskeletal pain. All of it directly undermining training and recovery. This is a hormonal architecture problem not a motivation or consistency problem. And it has...
Knee injuries remain a leading cause of lost training time and performance across sports, with up to 250,000 ACL tears reported annually in the United States alone. Sports scientists and strength‑and‑conditioning coaches are urged to adopt a systematic knee‑screening protocol...
First SIT Session of 2026 Think these will give me a nice boost Made this a 🏊♂️🚴♂️🏃♂️ day, rather than a single session 1⃣Race Simulation Swim (1700m main set) 2⃣Sprint Interval Bike [2x] 4x (30"/90") 3⃣Sprint Interval Run - similar to bike on tread Really liked...
This is very good advice. Especially the "you're prepared to train 6-8 hrs/wk" part. Personally, I would double it... 6hrs run + 6hrs cross-train But I am aware I have particular biases 😊
Apple’s fitness app The Outsiders has released version 1.6, adding four new power‑based metrics—Relative Intensity, Variability Index, Efficiency Factor, and Aerobic Decoupling—to its session summary for cyclists and runners. The metrics aim to quantify session demand, pacing consistency, power‑heart‑rate efficiency,...
Very few studies have found evidence for preferential sarcoplasmic hypertrophy that can be attributed to a training variable. This study is an exception. Unfortunately, a variety of training variables was used, which makes it difficult to identify which was responsible....
This isn’t just a meal… it’s your secret weapon for game day ⚡️🍽️ Why it works : -Sweet potatoes = long-lasting energy from complex carbs + nutrients for recovery and muscle -Salmon & steak = complete protein + iron + omega-3s to...
The author outlines a detailed intake strategy for the 2026 Continental Divide Trail, emphasizing the need to sustain 5,000‑7,000 daily calories over five months. He explains how chronic calorie deficits trigger muscle catabolism, immune suppression, and injury risk. Because remote...
Creatine is safe, effective and beneficial for teen athletes. I received an email today. "Hey Wendi, I have done some research and creatine is not recommended for anyone under 18. I have numerous grandkids playing sports and only the 21 yr...
If you’re a busy person who barely struggles to get your sessions in in the first place then an elaborate cooldown routine probably isn’t getting you your best bang for your buck And the money you are spending on the latest...
High‑intensity interval training (HIIT) is gaining traction among cyclists as a time‑efficient way to boost aerobic power, mitochondrial function, and race‑day performance. Recent studies show that two weekly HIIT sessions can raise VO₂ max and peak power by 2‑4 % in well‑trained...
Many people try exercises they find on the internet when dealing with foot pain. But the movement itself is rarely the real problem. The key is matching the load of the exercise to what the tissue can currently tolerate. Too much load can...
SAVE THIS IF YOU ARE WANT TO BECOME A BETTER ATHLETE. Slow and controlled ain’t doing s**t for your athletic performance, unless you are a beginner in strength and conditioning OR injured. There are too many benefits to faster eccentrics and explosive...
Lifters often stall because they switch programs too often, sacrifice range of motion for ego lifts, and mismanage training volume. Frequent program hopping prevents progressive overload and reliable tracking, while ego lifting reduces muscle activation by shortening movement patterns. Unsystematic...
The biggest predictor of injury is previous injury. Make sure you 100% take care of your injury before you stop doing rehab exercises
Using the sauna after aerobic exercise improves VO₂ max more than training alone. People who performed 30 minutes of cycling and then sat in a sauna for ~15 minutes afterward saw greater gains in their VO₂ max after 8 weeks of...
The article positions the Pendlay Row as a primary strength movement rather than a mere accessory, arguing it bridges the gap between back size and deadlift performance. It outlines biomechanical tweaks such as elevated bar setups for long‑torso lifters and...
Energy and Exercise I've been writing about this a lot since the start of the year. Here's a snapshot from Bek's recent bike test from Elias' lab in Helsinki Don't get wrapped up in the exact numbers - it's the concept I...
You can modify technique off the V-squat machine to work more glutes, more quads, more adductors, or more hammies.
The thread debates whether an 18‑year‑old male weighing 179 lb with 14‑16 % body fat should cut weight or focus on muscle growth. Contributors argue that at his training age and body‑fat level, a lean‑out would sacrifice potential hypertrophy. They recommend staying...
Lift your knees is a poor running form cue. Knee lift is mostly passive. It’s a result of a quality push into the ground. During hip extension it’s as if you are stretching the sling shot. Trying to actively lift your knees...
Estradiol is not just a reproductive hormone. It is an anabolic signal. It drives muscle protein synthesis. It activates satellite cells after training. It controls how your body responds to the stress of a hard workout. When it declines, the same...
The athlete completed a 2‑week macro focusing on low‑bar squats at 280 lb for 5×5 sets, maintaining an RPE of 6.5‑7.5. A lingering IT‑band issue prompted a more cautious approach, eliminating plus reps and extending rest periods. Romanian deadlifts progressed to...
The 5 Rules of Training: 1. The boring stuff is your foundation 2. Let it Come, Don’t Force it. 3. Take the Next Logical Step 4. You lose what you don’t train 5. Train the individual, not the system.
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Strength athlete DaCharmingAlbino logged a macro‑cycle day focusing on low‑bar squats at 280 lb for 5 × 5, holding RPE 6.5‑7.5 while managing a minor IT‑band twinge. Romanian deadlifts progressed from 255 lb to 275 lb across three 10‑rep sets, maintaining moderate effort levels. Accessory...
Daily exogenous ketone consumption enhances cognitive function 🧠📈 This new study investigated the effects of 90 g/day (3 x 30g) ketone monoester supplementation in recreational runners Analysed outcomes included… 🏃 Running performance 🧠 Cognitive function 🔥 Metabolism 🩻 Body composition 🩸 Hemodynamics 🎭 Mood Results 📊 Ingesting ketones led to...
Exercise is generally safe for most cancer patients and can be a powerful adjunct to treatment. Medical oncologists emphasize that even modest activity—walking, yoga, or light strength work—helps lower inflammation, fatigue, and improves sleep and mood. The American Cancer Society...
The indoor cycling market now offers a spectrum of platforms ranging from free, competition‑driven apps like MyWhoosh to premium, AI‑powered training solutions such as TrainerRoad. Established leaders such as Zwift retain massive user bases with immersive virtual worlds, while newcomers...
An exercise either causes hypertrophy or it doesn’t. Some exercises might be better suited at causing distal versus proximal hypertrophy but I digress. All exercises listed here are great. I’ve seen this topic being discussed since the 90’s and it’s...
I took swimming lessons growing up but am an objectively bad swimmer. Decided 2026 is the year I become a good swimmer. Specific goal is to be able to calmly swim for 30 mins like running in Z2. Anyone else done something...
Delayed‑onset muscle soreness (DOMS) is a normal response to new or intensified workouts, appearing within hours and peaking 12‑36 hours later. The article outlines four evidence‑based strategies to lessen the discomfort: staying properly hydrated, performing dynamic warm‑ups, incorporating post‑exercise stretching and...
Low-cost bodyweight callisthenic-based HIIT improves blood pressure, glucose control, and TyG in older adults with metabolic syndrome https://t.co/oa7ZJpk0Ld https://t.co/xKAFxvJPIz
This is common sense. You don't get healthier/fitter from the exercise stressor. You get healthier/fitter from the supercompensation effect of the body during *recovery*. No recovery. No fitness. You need both.
Researchers at Virginia Tech discovered that a high‑fat ketogenic diet rapidly normalizes blood glucose in diabetic mice and enhances their response to aerobic exercise. Within a week, the mice’s hyperglycemia resolved, and prolonged feeding remodeled muscle fibers toward a more...
In our blog we discuss four potential applications: https://t.co/i88WCldGot • Preventing hypoglycaemia during exercise • Improving pre competition fuelling strategies • Learning how different foods influence glucose levels • Understanding glucose regulation during sleep and stress
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Recent commentary highlights that constant smartwatch notifications may undermine athletes' recovery by adding mental strain. A 2023 field experiment showed disabling notifications reduced strain and improved performance. While the study did not focus on athletes or wearables, the mechanism suggests...
My husband, who originally helped ME find my way around the weight room 15 years ago, told me he wants to get as jacked as me & asked for help writing him a lifting program and that’s on women in...
If you think “RDL” on the way down, you’ll keep the spine and neutral and get more passive stretching of the hip extensors. If you think “Thrust” on the way up, you’ll posteriorly tilt the pelvis and avoid hyper, extending...
Weightlifting shoes with elevated heels boost ankle mobility, allowing deeper squats and better quad recruitment. GQ’s Austin Day recommends the TYR L‑2 Lifters as the overall best, while Nike Romaleos 4 tops Olympic lifting and Adidas Powerlift 5 serves beginners. The guide...
Women’s Health has released a free 4‑week beginner workout plan that blends full‑body strength training with optional cardio, active‑recovery, and rest days. The program, created by NASM‑certified trainers Kristen McParland and Claudette Sariya, requires minimal equipment—dumbbells, a kettlebell or slam...
Nearly 90 secs off his 5k… in just a few weeks Ross was already training when he came to me. He also owns a busy cafe in Dublin so didn’t have endless hours to train So we designed a plan that hit the mark...
CNS fatigue occurs during exercise due to supraspinal and spinal mechanisms. Supraspinal is likely global in nature, while spinal is not. Differences between contralateral muscle fatigue and entirely non-local muscle fatigue may help separate the two fatigue mechanisms. https://t.co/Ytl8WnBxFU
