Today's Fitness Pulse
Eternal launches AI‑driven weekly health podcasts after $13.25M seed round
Health‑and‑longevity startup Eternal closed a $13.25 million seed round and introduced AI‑generated five‑minute podcasts that deliver personalized health updates. The briefings pull data from wearables, blood work and DEXA scans to cover sleep, movement, strength, cardio and recovery for each user.
CM Punk’s and Bayley’s Brutal WrestleMania Leg Workout Will Destroy Your Legs
World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk and four‑time champion Bayley teamed with elite strength coach Jay Ferruggia for a leg‑focused training session ahead of WrestleMania 42. The workout, featuring lying leg curls, back extensions, hip thrusts, pendulum squats and planks, targets glutes, hamstrings, quads and core stability to enhance in‑ring power. WrestleMania 42 is scheduled for April 18‑19, 2026 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas and will be streamed live on ESPN in the United States and on Netflix internationally. The collaboration underscores WWE’s push to showcase professional athletes’ conditioning alongside its entertainment brand.
Experts Advise Periodized Strength Training to Boost Autumn Motivation
Andre Crews and Kati Billow, citing recent expert interviews, urged athletes to restructure their strength programs for the autumn months using periodized training blocks. Their guidance aims to prevent plateaus, reduce injury risk, and sustain motivation as daylight wanes.
Warm‑up Matters Even without Dynamic Moves
You don’t always need a dynamic warmup… But you should still do it! Get our Standard Warm-up Routine at strengthrunning.com/warmup
Creatine: Small Dose, Big Gains in Strength & Recovery
The supplement I trust most? 💊Creatine monohydrate. It’s naturally found in food, produced by the body, and plays a key role in energy (ATP), strength, recovery, and overall performance. Here’s the reality: You’d need 2–4 pounds of meat to get the equivalent of...
Why You Should Start 'Vertical Training' Outside
Vertical training—deliberate stair climbing—offers runners a low‑cost, high‑impact way to boost strength and cardio without a gym. By forcing the body to work against gravity, stair workouts target the posterior chain, improve explosive hip extension, and can be scaled from...
Efficiency Beats Size: Power
Fix your power you guys. Big movements are unnecessary. Get better at efficiency. I didn’t get stronger or faster in the one seconds it took to change patterns. It’s just better physics. You can hear the power is better even...
The Leverage Squat Machine
Fitness influencer Ross Enamait highlights Titan Fitness’s leverage squat machine, which he’s used for 18 months. The compact, 44‑by‑58‑inch unit offers a simple, low‑learning‑curve platform for squats, calf raises, and even overhead presses. Its sturdy construction allows explosive, high‑rep or...
Master the Hinge: Prioritize Deep Learning Over Shorts
Hinge mastery course. Takes you back to core craft of performing a key movement well. Building coaching approaches off short form content is harming athletes. Stop skimming youtube and instagram for facsimile's of how to do things. Get a real deep...
7 Knee-Strengthening Exercises That Prevent Pesky Knee Pain
Although cycling is low‑impact, knee pain affects a sizable share of riders. A study of 116 professional cyclists found 23 percent experience knee discomfort, and the rate is likely higher among amateurs. Experts explain that prolonged sitting and weak core, glute,...
High-Waisted Bottoms Are Hot Right Now. But Should You Be Running in Them?
Runner’s World highlights growing high‑rise tights trend but warns they can act like a tourniquet on the pelvic floor. Physical therapist Dr. Amaya Liles explains that excessive waistband pressure hampers core engagement and may trigger bladder leakage, hip ache, constipation,...
7 Marathon Training Mistakes Coaches See Athletes Make
Coaches warn that marathon trainees often sabotage progress by running easy days too fast, ignoring life stress, and over‑loading workouts. They stress the value of heart‑rate monitoring, balanced weekly volume, and realistic pacing. Missed runs should be replaced, not stacked,...
How to Increase Your Squat
Strength coach Sam Shethar outlines a systematic approach to increasing squat performance, emphasizing precise technique, progressive programming, and supportive lifestyle habits. He advises lifters to master a consistent squat form, select a squat variation that matches their biomechanics, and rotate...
3 Common Signs You Ran Too Hard in a Speed Workout, According to a Run Coach
Speedwork is essential for building power and running economy, but running intervals too hard can backfire. Coach Mike McMillen warns that lingering soreness, mental burnout, and stalled performance are clear signs you’ve overcooked a workout. He recommends starting each session...
How Many Miles to Run a Week Based on Your Current Running Goals
The piece breaks down weekly mileage targets for common race distances, ranging from 10‑25 mi for a 5K up to 30‑60 mi for a marathon, and links those targets to five typical running goals. It draws on insights from RRCA‑certified coach Melanie...
PSG’s Rest Day Before Champions League Showcases Elite Performance Management
Paris Saint‑Germain scheduled a full weekend off for its squad ahead of the Champions League quarter‑final, a move highlighted as a masterclass in elite performance management. The decision underscores a shift toward data‑driven recovery strategies that could reshape training protocols...
FTP Is Setting You Up for Race Day Failure. Here’s the Metric That Matters.
Triathletes often chase higher functional threshold power (FTP) but the metric fails to predict performance in long‑course events. The article argues that durability— the ability to sustain power and keep heart rate stable over hours— is the true determinant of...
Most Tendon Pain Is Self‑Inflicted—Here’s Why
Tendon pain is the most common reason people come to see me. Most of it is self-inflicted — from doing too much, too soon, or from doing too little for too long. Let's review what most people (including many doctors) don't understand...
Combined Creatine, Carbs, and Protein Boost Sprint Performance
Synergistic effects of creatine, carbs and protein 📈 This new study recruited 60 male participants who were randomly assigned to either… 1️⃣ Creatine (0.3 g/kg) 2️⃣ Creatine + Carbs (1.0 g/kg) 3️⃣ Creatine + Carbs (0.8 g/kg) + Protein (0.2 g/kg) 4️⃣ Placebo Each supplement was...
Lewis Clareburt Sets New NZ 200m Freestyle Record at Australian Open
Lewis Clareburt smashed his own New Zealand record in the 200m freestyle, posting 1:45.57 at the 2026 Australian Open. The time places him ninth in the world for the season and underscores the impact of his move to train in Australia....
Fuel Recovery: 1‑2 Hours Post‑Run, 1‑1.2g/kg Carbs
If you’re training for a race or otherwise doing long distance endurance exercise, please do not dismiss how essential recovery fuel is for performance. On those long run or long distance days, prioritize your nutrition in the 1-2 hours after...
How Did a 90-Year-Old Woman Just Break a World Record Doing Something You Probably Can't?
In March 2026, 90‑year‑old Ann Crile Esselstyn set a new Guinness World Record by dead‑hanging for two minutes and fifty‑two seconds, after just 30 days of remote coaching from her son. The rapid improvement stemmed from neural adaptations—enhanced motor‑unit recruitment—rather...
Ranking the Top Patellar Tendon Exercises by Tendon Load
The 2025 Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise study quantified patellar tendon load across 35 common rehabilitation exercises, creating a weighted loading index that blends peak force, impulse, and loading rate. Researchers classified exercises into low, moderate, and high...
Research Shows The One Supplement That Supports The Muscle-Brain Axis
Research published in April 2026 highlights creatine’s role in the muscle‑brain axis, showing that the supplement can boost the release of myokines that influence cognition, mood and neuroinflammation. The study outlines four pathways: enhanced ATP availability in muscle, increased muscle...
Can You Exercise TOO Much With Rheumatoid Arthritis?
In this episode the host challenges the long‑standing rheumatology belief that people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) must only engage in gentle exercise. By featuring ultra‑runner Natalie Tao—who completed a 700‑km ultramarathon despite having RA—the show illustrates how, with proper progression,...
What Is Functional Strength Training?
Functional strength training targets everyday movements—standing, bending, pulling, rotating—to build practical muscle. Unlike isolated bodybuilding routines, it engages multiple joints and muscle groups simultaneously, mirroring real‑life tasks. Physical therapist Justin Nessel outlines core exercises such as reverse lunges, sit‑to‑stand, and...
Creatine Supplementation in Young Men Under Resistance versus Non-Resistance Training: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Strength, Performance, and Lean...
A systematic review and meta‑analysis of 39 randomized trials in healthy men aged 18‑30 examined creatine supplementation under resistance training (RT) versus non‑resistance training (non‑RT). Creatine combined with RT produced significant gains in fat‑free mass (+3.39 kg) and lean body mass...
Banister Model: Only Load and Timing Matter
Something I always find offers perspective... The Banister model is still a good model. It explains a large portion of athletic performance. It doesn't factor in all of the fancy stuff - whether you do 4 or 8 minute intervals, whether you...
Kelly Starrett's
In case you need this. Lord knows I do. Terrible right now. Plantar Fasciitis | Feat. Kelly Starrett | Ep. 77 | MobilityWOD https://t.co/GlcQ0wXBcW via @YouTube
How VirtueLife Makes Home Physiotherapy Actually Work
VirtueLife, founded in 2023 by Yogesh and Ruby Patel, offers a SaaS platform that lets physiotherapists prescribe video‑guided home exercises from a library of about 2,000 movements. The system uses OpenAI‑powered AI to generate suggested plans, which clinicians must review...
Free Baseball Newsletter Includes 47‑Minute Overhead Training Guide
Some folks might not know that when you subscribe to my free baseball-specific newsletter, you get access to a 47-minute presentation on how to individualize training for overhead athletes. Check it out: https://t.co/6JUBkWEZbo https://t.co/3AgdJfLPcO
Trap Bar Deadlift Priming
Monday / Wednesday for one of my Golf Pro's. We used to put the order the other way around. But this player perfers the priming effect, Trapbar Deadlift with bands gives him on wednesday leading into thursday. https://t.co/rwqGSDM6Mi
WWE Star Bayley Reveals Home Sauna, Cold Tub and Wood‑Fired Bath for Recovery
WWE Women's Grand Slam Champion Bayley disclosed her at‑home recovery setup—including a sauna, cold plunge and a newly installed wood‑fired tub—while preparing for a title match at WrestleMania 42. The routine underscores how elite wrestlers blend traditional and high‑tech methods...
Your Grocery Cart Shapes Athletic Performance and Recovery
Parents, coaches, and athletes your grocery cart is part of your game plan. 🛒🏆 The foods you keep on hand directly impact: • Energy at practice • Recovery between sessions • Lean muscle development • Consistency on game day 🔗 Join the system or grab the...
Personalized Mental Prep Boosts Deadlift Performance
In research surprising no one. Individualised psyching up improves deadlift performance. The Effects of Psyching-Up on Deadlift Performance in... : The Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research https://t.co/er3IN7W99H
In Tight Quarters, Artemis II Astronauts Stay Fit with the Flywheel
NASA’s Artemis II crew is using a compact flywheel exercise device to counteract microgravity‑induced muscle and bone loss during the mission’s 10‑day flight. The handheld system fits in a carry‑on‑sized space, yet can deliver up to 400 pounds of resistance for squats,...
Timing Helps, But Total Daily Protein Still Crucial
This interview explains an important nuance in the pre sleep protein research. Timing may help, but total daily protein intake still matters. Read the blog: https://t.co/3a6pwjH1e3 https://t.co/MVe8MnaPRG
Muscle Damage Drives Overreaching From Cumulative Fatigue
Overreaching is the result of accumulating post-workout fatigue. It is possible that muscle damage may accumulate to a greater extent than the other post-workout fatigue mechanisms. Read more in the weekly free Patreon article. https://t.co/BddbpAg3lx
This Quick, Trainer-Backed Workout Will Help You Build Fuller, Rounder Glutes
A new fitness craze dubbed the “glute shelf” has taken off on TikTok, describing a pronounced upper‑glute contour. Experts from ATTAGIRL, Strong With Nat, and Therabody explain that while the term isn’t anatomical, it reflects a visual goal achievable through...
Urolithin A Enhances Mitochondrial Health and Endurance
I'm fascinated by Urolithin A. It's a compound that stimulates mitophagy (mitochondrial autophagy), helping clear out and replace damaged or dysfunctional mitochondria. Recent studies show that urolithin A improves endurance performance and even keeps immune cells "younger" with age. The data are early...
Josh Kerr Highlights Power‑to‑Weight Training as Key to Faster Mile Times
World indoor champion Josh Kerr disclosed his power‑to‑weight focused training schedule, emphasizing six‑day runs, gym sessions, hill sprints and plyometrics as the core of his bid to break the mile record later this year.
Runners Overdo Uphills, Underuse Downhills, Disrupt VO2 Balance
Most runners push too hard on uphills and don’t push hard enough on downhills, relative to the goal of maintaining an even VO2. “Spontaneous pacing during overground hill running,” Townshend et al., MSSE 2010.
Is that $350 Shoe Really Worth It?
The rise of "super shoes"—models featuring advanced foam and carbon‑fiber plates—has pushed retail prices to $280‑$400, compared with $150‑$180 for standard trainers. Since Nike introduced the Vaporfly in 2017, World Athletics reports over 40 world records linked to the technology,...
Stronger Culture - The Mental Side of Bodybuilding Nobody Talks About
In this episode of Stronger Culture, hosts Eric and his guest dive into the often‑overlooked mental side of bodybuilding, focusing on supplement safety, third‑party testing, and the psychological pressures that drive athletes to chase every new product. They compare testing...
Should You Use AI for Your Training Plan?
ChatGPT and similar AI chatbots are increasingly being used by runners for training advice, but research shows mixed results. Studies reveal that AI‑generated plans are acceptable for beginners but often contain errors for intermediate and advanced athletes, especially around race...
Strengthen Key Muscles and Stabilize Foot to Prevent Injuries
How to avoid hyperextension- Elbow = strong biceps Knees = strong hamstrings These mucles catch the force of your forearm and lower leg during fast extension. How to avoid ankle rolls- Get really good at foot stability. Weight on the ball...
Mouth Tape Boosts UFC Fighter’s Breathwork Training
Cool to see @jiri_bjp using mouth tape in training ahead of his @ufc bout. Breathwork. Let's go for that.
Can’t-Miss Workouts for a Half-Marathon PB
As spring half‑marathon races approach, runners can sharpen performance with two focused workouts: a broken tempo session and a long run that ends with a fast finish. The broken tempo breaks a half‑marathon pace into three ten‑minute intervals, teaching athletes...
Runners Carry Genes That Guard Against Soft‑Tissue Injuries
Born to run? Competitive runners have better genes for resistance to injury: "Collagen Gene Polymorphisms Previously Associated with Resistance to Soft-Tissue Injury Are More Common in Competitive Runners Than Nonathletes." https://t.co/LRVb5hkLFx https://t.co/GroBFhSk2T
Peptides for Longevity: Performance Breakthrough or Manufactured Controversy?
Peptides such as BPC‑157, TB‑500, CJC‑1295 and Ipamorelin are moving from fringe forums into mainstream athletic circles, promising faster tissue repair, better sleep and enhanced hormone balance. The author argues that these compounds do not create new performance concepts but...
Heat Training Offers 4% Haemoglobin Boost for Marathon Runners
Dr. Lindsey Hunt of Precision Fuel & Hydration says two‑to‑three weeks of heat training can lift haemoglobin mass by about 4%, matching altitude benefits for marathoners. The method—ranging from heat chambers to hot‑bath immersion—offers a low‑cost way to improve endurance...