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Athlete logs heavy low‑bar squats and deadlift progression despite IT‑band twinge
Strength athlete DaCharmingAlbino recorded a macro‑cycle session featuring low‑bar squats at 280 lb for 5 × 5 reps, maintaining an RPE of 6.5‑7.5 while managing a minor IT‑band twinge. The same workout saw Romanian deadlifts increase from 255 lb to 275 lb across three 10‑rep sets, with effort kept moderate. Accessory work included seated knee‑band separations, cable rows, hyperextensions and leg extensions.
News•Mar 5, 2026
Maggie Coles-Lyster Gambled on Career-Threatening Iliac Artery Surgery — and Scored Her Biggest Road Win Yet
Canadian pro Maggie Coles‑Lyster underwent iliac artery endofibrosis surgery last fall and returned to competition within three months. After a painful flight to Australia, she trusted her rehab and mental preparation to win the Santos Tour Down Under Women’s Classic. Her swift comeback highlights the effectiveness of modern vascular surgery combined with structured psychological support. The victory also underscores the growing stability and longevity of careers in women’s professional cycling.
By Cycling Weekly
Blog•Mar 5, 2026
Rebuilding to a Chin-Up with “The Beast”
Tony Gracia, a StrongFirst senior instructor, suffered a mysterious right‑arm weakness that sidelined his weighted chin‑up routine. After extensive medical testing, he focused on neck‑related rehab, paused all high‑intensity lifts for three months, and then employed a step‑loading protocol to...
By StrongFirst Blog
News•Mar 5, 2026
Carson Foster Flashes Strong Breaststroke Performance at Pro Series
Carson Foster posted a 2:11.62 finish in the 200‑meter breaststroke at the USA Swimming Pro Series stop in Westmont, Illinois, earning fourth place behind teammate Leon Marchand. The swim marked a personal best by nearly three seconds, improving on his...
By Swimming World
News•Mar 5, 2026
Your Daily Rhythm Matters More Than You Think
The article argues that modern indoor lifestyles and constant connectivity disrupt our innate circadian rhythm, leading to heightened stress and poorer sleep. It contrasts city living—characterized by artificial light and fragmented rest—with a rural lifestyle that embraces daylight, physical activity,...
By Firstbeat – Blog
News•Mar 5, 2026
ŌURA Acquires Doublepoint to Expand AI-Driven Interaction Capabilities
Oura announced the acquisition of Doublepoint, a Helsinki‑based AI gesture‑recognition startup, to embed natural, biometric interactions into its wearable platform. The deal brings Doublepoint’s four founders and AI architects into Oura’s R&D, reinforcing a roadmap that blends voice and gesture...
By Oura – Blog
News•Mar 5, 2026
The Beginner Strongman Program by Matt Mills
Matt Mills, a veteran strongman coach, released a 16‑week Beginner Strongman Program aimed at newcomers and first‑time competitors. The plan features basic barbell lifts, event‑specific drills, and accessory work, with a mid‑program deload and optional post‑program deload for recovery. Progression...
By EliteFTS – Education
Blog•Mar 5, 2026
Should Adults Lift for Less than 5 Reps Per Set?
In episode 382 of #AskMikeReinold, the panel debates Mike Boyle’s claim that adult clients should not perform sets with fewer than five repetitions. Coaches Diwesh Poudyal, Dave Tilley, Dan Pope, and Kevin Coughlin largely agree that low‑rep, maximal loading is unnecessary...
By Mike Reinold
Social•Mar 5, 2026
Success Comes From Easy, Gradual Running, Not Overtraining
Running improvement isn’t complicated. But most beginner runners make the mistake of doing too much too soon. Running every session hard. Increasing mileage too quickly. Ignoring strength training. The best runners build fitness the opposite way. Mostly easy running. Gradual progression. Consistent training. Do that long enough and performance...
By Lewis Horenko | 1609 Coaching
Social•Mar 5, 2026
Explore Continuous Glucose Monitoring for Athletic Performance
NEW webinar on Continuous Glucose Monitoring in sport. Register for the webinar and learn about this fascinating technology. https://t.co/w7k7zUSoOY https://t.co/JqfK90gkGN
By Asker Jeukendrup, PhD
News•Mar 5, 2026
The 50-Mile Floor
A seasoned trail runner suffers a rib fracture just weeks before a Boston‑qualifying marathon. Despite severe pain, she continues high‑volume training, opting to lower intensity but keep mileage in Zone 2. The essay reveals how running has become a mental‑health lifeline,...
By UltraRunning Magazine
Social•Mar 5, 2026
Prioritizing Donut Debate Over School PE Mandates
RFK/MAHA: dunkin donuts is the enemy... Also RFK/MAHA: still no mandatory daily physical education requirement in public schools... https://t.co/DxhEGNvCs0
By Jeremy Frisch
Social•Mar 5, 2026
Bent‑over Rows Are Fading—
We don’t talk about the disappearance of the bent over row enough. 5 x 5 lunchtime today. https://t.co/SwES1NaMQh
By William Wayland
Podcast•Mar 5, 2026•0 min
Ep 368 - Sheffield 2025 Champ Kjell Bakkelund
Powerlifter Kjell Bakkelund, the 2025 Sheffield champion, details his 19‑year journey, focusing on strategic weight cuts and performance longevity. He describes the challenges of cutting weight, the use of tactical deception to gain a competitive edge, and how refined nutrition...
By Iron Culture presented by MASS
Social•Mar 5, 2026
Master Sodium Use: Decision Tree Webinar Guide
Join the webinar and walk away with a clearer understanding and a no-nonsense decision tree to guide when to use sodium, how to dose it, and when not to bother. Secure your spot: https://t.co/qvjELFGgfZ https://t.co/R3SCs3n4vx
By Asker Jeukendrup, PhD
Social•Mar 5, 2026
Sweat Sodium Varies Beyond Salt Intake: Diet, Rate, Acclimation
Is the sodium in your sweat simply a reflection of how much salt you eat? This blog explores why sweat sodium concentrations vary between and within individuals, and how factors such as diet, sweat rate and heat acclimation influence losses....
By Asker Jeukendrup, PhD
News•Mar 4, 2026
30-Minute Trail Workouts for Busy Days
Running enthusiasts often struggle to fit trail workouts into hectic schedules. The article outlines three 30‑minute routines—hill repeats, rolling tempo runs, and downhill control drills—that deliver strength, efficiency, and technique gains in brief sessions. Each workout includes a concise warm‑up,...
By Canadian Running Magazine
Social•Mar 4, 2026
Stay in Performance Mode, Measure Meaningful Progress
Don’t go through the motions in training. Tired is the enemy. 💥 Perform in practice 💥 Never drift from a state of performance. 💥 Measure meaningful things to make meaningful things more meaningful. 💥 Record, Rank, Publish 💥 Self-awareness ➡️ Self-improvement...
By Coach Tony Holler (Feed the Cats)
News•Mar 4, 2026
Alessandro Cavagnola’s Core Workout: Smith Machine Leg Raises for Stronger Abs
Alessandro Cavagnola, a top‑ranked Men’s Physique competitor, is spotlighting the Smith‑machine incline leg raise to sharpen his core ahead of the 2026 Arnold Classic. He explains that the movement targets the transverse abdominis, obliques, rectus abdominis, multifidus, diaphragm and pelvic...
By Muscle & Fitness
News•Mar 4, 2026
Alan Ritchson’s Brutal Real Ranger-Style Workouts Behind Netflix’s ‘War Machine’
Alan Ritchson immersed himself in authentic Ranger‑style training for Netflix’s upcoming sci‑fi action film *War Machine*. The production, shot in Victoria, Australia and New Zealand, required the actor to perform grueling pull‑ups, tire drags, mudslides and grade‑five rapids without CGI assistance....
By Muscle & Fitness
News•Mar 4, 2026
How an Ottawa Run Club Became a Meeting Place for Diplomats
An informal running club for diplomats emerged in Ottawa after Polish embassy staff member Magdalena Pajewska connected with Lithuanian ambassador Darius Skusevicius. Their email invitation sparked over 20 participants at the first winter run, quickly expanding to about 60 members...
By Canadian Running Magazine
News•Mar 4, 2026
REEB Launches Two New Steel Hardtails for 2026
REEB Cycles marks its 15th anniversary by unveiling two new steel hardtail frames for the 2026 model year: the American‑made Re:Dikyelous and the Taiwan‑built Hall Pass. Both bikes share aggressive trail geometry, a 130 mm fork, 65.5° head angle and innovative...
By Mountain Bike Action
News•Mar 4, 2026
Transition Spur V2: Built for Race Day—And Every Other Day
Transition has launched the Spur V2, a cross‑country bike that blends race‑day speed with down‑country capability. The new model adds 130 mm front travel via a Fox 34 Float SL fork and retains 120 mm rear travel with a geo‑adjustable shock for fine‑tuned...
By Mountain Bike Action
Social•Mar 4, 2026
Simplify: Adjust Grip Instead of Adding Grip Workouts
I had a fighter say his forearms were blasted after a night of heavy grappling. A good indication that that’s one of his weaker links. Forearms are tiny muscles anyway, comparatively speaking. They’re going to give out first no...
By Sarah Long (MMA S&C Coach)
Social•Mar 4, 2026
Balanced Week: Easy Miles, Speed Work, Long Run, Rest
Ingredients for an Effective Running Week: - Ample Easy Miles - 2 speed or hill workouts - 1 long run - Nutritious Diet - Quality sleep - Have fun
By Ben McCombs, PT, DPT, OCS
News•Mar 4, 2026
North America’s First Road Cycling World Championships in a Decade Will Be Brutal
The 2026 UCI Road World Championships return to North America after a ten‑year gap, with Montreal hosting the elite races from September 20‑27. Organizers unveiled a classic‑style circuit centered on Mont Royal, featuring repeated 8% climbs and a total vertical...
By Velo (VeloNews)
News•Mar 4, 2026
Why Most Longevity Advice Gets Weight and Exercise Wrong
In a recent episode of Longevity by Design, Dr. Gil Blander interviews Dr. David Allison, director of the USDA Children’s Nutrition Research Center, to dissect common misconceptions in weight, exercise, and nutrition science. Allison emphasizes that reproducibility and transparent methodology...
By InsideTracker Blog (Longevity/Performance)
News•Mar 4, 2026
Training for the Pregnant Athlete
Pregnant athletes can maintain training by adapting to physiological changes rather than stopping altogether. Blood volume, cardiac output, and hormone levels shift, making heart‑rate zones unreliable and emphasizing perceived exertion. Strength work remains crucial, but exercises must protect joints and...
By Uphill Athlete
News•Mar 4, 2026
These 3 Simple Knee Exercises Stopped My Pain and Improved My Surfing (Video)
After a teenage tibia fracture left him with chronic knee pain, the author struggled with conventional physical therapy for over a decade. Discovering Ben Patrick’s Knees Over Toes program introduced three simple movements—backward walking, bodyweight squats, and tibialis raises—that eliminated...
By Surfer
News•Mar 4, 2026
Does Drinking Hot Water Have Any Health Benefits?
Hot water has become a TikTok‑driven wellness fad, with users claiming it aids digestion, weight loss, and skin clarity. The practice draws from traditional Chinese medicine and Ayurveda, which recommend warm beverages to support gastrointestinal function. Scientific research is sparse;...
By The New York Times – Well
News•Mar 4, 2026
For a Simpler Workout, Try Combining Moves
Fitness experts are promoting combination exercises that merge two or more movements into a single set, allowing trainees to work multiple muscle groups in a short 20‑25‑minute session. The approach engages primary muscles, supporting stabilizers, and the core while raising...
By The New York Times – Well
Social•Mar 3, 2026
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By Neil O’Connell | Performance Coach
News•Mar 3, 2026
Apple Pie Energy Bites
MyFitnessPal’s blog introduced Apple Pie Energy Bites, a nutrient‑dense snack combining dried apples, toasted nuts, oats, dates, and spices. The recipe delivers 96 calories per bite with balanced fiber, protein, and healthy fats, and can be prepared in under 20...
By MyFitnessPal – Blog
News•Mar 3, 2026
How to Stay in Hiking Shape With Just One Workout Per Week
Recent research and expert insight reveal hikers can preserve endurance with just one weekly workout if the session meets a specific intensity threshold. Strength‑and‑conditioning specialist Marc Monroe advises 150 minutes of Zone 2 aerobic work plus 10‑30 minutes of Zone 4‑5 effort,...
By Backpacker
News•Mar 3, 2026
Navy Vet Katie Salerni Shares the Best Bodyweight Glute Workout for Strength & Stability
Navy veteran and powerlifter Katie Salerni, known as "KatyLiftz," posted a four‑move bodyweight glute routine on Instagram. The workout—donkey kick, glute bridge, lying reverse leg raise, and lying lateral leg raise—covers the gluteus maximus, medius and minimus without any equipment....
By Muscle & Fitness
News•Mar 3, 2026
Chris Bumstead’s Laser-Focus Strategy Behind a Classic Physique Dynasty
Chris Bumstead, six‑time Classic Physique Olympia champion (2018‑2024), attributes his dominance to an ultra‑specific goal and relentless focus rather than sheer training volume. In a recent Instagram Reel, he explained that he set a clear target of six Olympia titles...
By Muscle & Fitness
News•Mar 3, 2026
Jakob Ingebrigtsen Injury Update: Back Running 8km on Land After Achilles Surgery
Norwegian distance star Jakob Ingebrigtsen has logged an 8 km run on land just weeks after undergoing Achilles surgery in California. The run took place at Gunn High School, where he joined students and local runners, even sharing his recovery drink,...
By LetsRun.com
News•Mar 3, 2026
Sheet Pan Almond-Crusted Salmon With Green Beans
The MyFitnessPal blog refreshed its sheet‑pan almond‑crusted salmon with green beans recipe, emphasizing a crunchy almond‑Parmesan topping, Dijon‑moistened salmon, and roasted green beans with cremini mushrooms. The dish delivers more than half of the American Heart Association’s weekly 6‑ounce fatty‑fish...
By MyFitnessPal – Blog
News•Mar 3, 2026
Rapha Pro Team Shadow Gloves Review: Lightweight and Warm, but Possibly a Better Fit for Dry Days
Rapha’s updated Shadow Gloves, part of the 2025 Shadow range, target riders in 4‑12 °C conditions with a lightweight, low‑bulk design. Constructed from 73 % recycled polyester and elastane, they feature a soft integrated lining, suede palm for high grip, and touchscreen‑compatible...
By Cycling Weekly
News•Mar 3, 2026
Want to Hike 30 Miles in a Day? Here’s How to Do It.
Long‑distance hikers Willie McBride and Ally Watson break down how to tackle a 30‑mile day on the trail. Their core advice is to add extra hours rather than speed, start before sunrise, and be prepared to finish after dark. They...
By Backpacker
News•Mar 3, 2026
The Iron Mindset: Navigating the Mental Battlefield of Major Injury Recovery
The article explores the psychological battlefield elite lifters face after major injuries, emphasizing that physical healing alone is insufficient without a structured mental strategy. It outlines an identity shift from performance‑based self‑worth to broader personal value and introduces the “Spiral...
By EliteFTS – Education
Blog•Mar 3, 2026
Why Weight Training With Full ROM Is NOT Enough for Mobility
Weight training performed through a full range of motion does not automatically provide comprehensive mobility. While heavy squats and deadlifts can improve certain joint angles, they often fall short on deep hip flexion, ankle dorsiflexion, and thoracic extension. Targeted mobility...
By The Bioneer
News•Mar 2, 2026
Orchard Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps
The Orchard Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps recipe offers a high‑protein, low‑carb lunch option using shredded rotisserie or cooked chicken, Greek yogurt, apples, grapes, and almonds. Each serving delivers 28 g of protein and 257 calories, packaged in crisp lettuce leaves for...
By MyFitnessPal – Blog
News•Mar 2, 2026
Shawarma-Spiced Chickpea Bowls
MyFitnessPal has refreshed its Shawarma‑Spiced Chickpea Bowl recipe, a quick vegetarian lunch that combines toasted chickpeas with lemon‑yogurt, tomato, cucumber and avocado. Each serving delivers 12 g of fiber—covering 48% of women’s and 32% of men’s daily fiber needs—along with 24 g...
By MyFitnessPal – Blog
News•Mar 2, 2026
How U.S. Paralympian Brenna Huckaby Uses Oura to Redefine Resilience and Avoid Burnout
U.S. Paralympian Brenna Huckaby, the most decorated snowboarding athlete, is preparing for the Milano‑Cortina 2026 Games while leveraging her Oura Ring to fine‑tune rest and recovery. She uses Oura’s Readiness and Sleep scores to counter a historic over‑training mindset and...
By Oura – Blog
News•Mar 2, 2026
The Elitefts Indoor Sled: How to Get Real Sled Work Done Without Wrecking Your Floor
Elitefts introduced the Indoor Sled with Strap, a compact, plate‑loaded sled designed for indoor surfaces such as carpet, rubber, and turf. Priced at $89.97, the sled offers a floor‑friendly alternative to traditional metal sleds, eliminating abrasion and storage hassles. The...
By EliteFTS – Education
News•Mar 2, 2026
Designing Trustworthy Health AI: Q&A with Oura’s Dr. Chris Curry and Dr. Tanvi Jayaraman
Oura has launched its first custom AI model focused on women’s health, embedding it in the Oura Advisor experience. The model is built on curated clinical research, combined with individual sensor data, and runs on Oura‑controlled, privacy‑first infrastructure. Lead clinicians...
By Oura – Blog
Social•Mar 2, 2026
Embrace Struggle and Joy for a Meaningful Life
On “fun-maxxing,” “struggle-maxxing,” and what Alysa Liu’s extraordinary story can teach us about not just sport, but living a good and meaningful life too. I’m biased but I think everyone should read this: https://open.substack.com/pub/bradstulberg/p/struggle-joy-and-the-meaning-of-life?r=1z3bk6&utm_medium=ios
By Brad Stulberg
News•Mar 2, 2026
Why You Shouldn’t Panic About GLP-1 Muscle Loss
GLP‑1 agonists such as Wegovy are driving rapid weight loss, prompting concerns that users may experience significant muscle loss. While people with obesity typically possess more absolute muscle, weight reduction naturally sheds some lean tissue, and researchers have not yet...
By The New York Times – Well
Social•Mar 2, 2026
Pros Should Skip Local 5Ks, Let Amateurs Shine
Ok so this is probably not the time but my hot take is that pros should not be showing up to their local 5k or to destination/vacation races. They already get to have their names on the bibs instead of...
By Kofuzi
News•Mar 2, 2026
A Beginner's Guide to Building Bulletproof Knees
The article introduces a step‑by‑step system for building "bulletproof" knees by embracing the knees‑over‑toes position rather than avoiding it. It blends Louie Simmons’ concentric sled‑drag techniques with Charles Poliquin’s eccentric reverse step‑up methodology, culminating in chain‑loaded squats that match the athlete’s...
By EliteFTS – Education