Today's Fitness Pulse
Eternal launches AI‑driven weekly health podcasts powered by personal data
Eternal, a health‑and‑longevity startup, secured a $13.25 million seed round and introduced AI‑generated five‑minute podcasts that synthesize data from wearables, blood work and DEXA scans. The briefings deliver personalized updates on sleep, movement, strength, cardio and recovery each week.
Early Adult Fitness Linked to More Elastic Arteries at Age 63, Study Finds
Researchers at Karolinska Institutet reported that individuals with higher aerobic fitness at ages 34 and 52 have significantly more elastic arteries at age 63. The longitudinal analysis of 425 participants shows the benefit persists after adjusting for blood pressure, weight, smoking and cholesterol, underscoring fitness as a distinct cardiovascular protective factor.
VASA Fitness Rolls Out STUDIO Pilates, Adding Fourth Boutique Modality
VASA Fitness announced the launch of STUDIO Pilates, a reformer‑based program debuting at the Willow Creek club in fall 2026, marking the chain's fourth boutique studio offering. The rollout will extend to the Centennial‑Arapahoe club and a nationwide expansion in...
B Cells Just Got a Workout
Researchers led by Mao et al. discovered that B cells secrete TGF‑β1 during exercise, which reprograms liver glutamine metabolism by up‑regulating GLS2 and SLC7A5. This hepatic shift boosts glutamate production, raising circulating and skeletal‑muscle glutamate levels. The excess glutamate sustains...
Strava Expands Strength‑Training Features with 14 New Partner Integrations
Strava announced a major upgrade to its platform, adding a dedicated strength‑training log, auto‑populated muscle maps, five new shareables and 14 partner integrations. The move targets the fast‑growing strength segment, which saw more than 500 million uploads in 2025.
355. Summary: Is Your Running Form Healthy or Hurting? - Life Extension
In this episode of Live Forever-ish, hosts Dr. Mike and Dr. Crystal Gossard talk with movement expert Jay Grunke about running form and footwear. Grunke advocates for minimalist and barefoot running, arguing that modern “super shoes” with thick heels and...
Korean Institute Unveils Fabric Robot That Boosts Strength 40%
Scientists at Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials (KIMM) announced a wearable robot fabric that can raise a user’s strength by up to 40%. The breakthrough uses ultra‑thin shape‑memory alloy fibers woven into cloth, offering a lightweight, low‑power alternative to...
Vingegaard’s Power Data Shows Unprecedented Climbing Strength Ahead of Tour De France
Jonas Vingegaard delivered a 6.77 w/kg, 30‑minute climbing effort to win Giro d’Italia stage 16, a performance analysts say is his strongest ever. The Dane’s power numbers have reignited the rivalry with Tadej Pogačar as both prepare for the upcoming Tour de...
I Never Skip This Workout in a Half Marathon Build. Here’s How It Builds the Speed Endurance Race Day Demands.
Runner’s World author Kristine Kearns credits a recurring tempo‑long‑run workout for shaving minutes off her 2024 Philadelphia Half Marathon, where she posted a 1:46:16 finish. The session blends three easy miles, three tempo miles at roughly 7:40‑8:00 per mile, and...
Ep 377 – MRV/MAV, Diet Breaks & Refeeds
In this episode Eric Trexler and Dr. Eric Helms dive deep into the evolving concepts of Minimum Recoverable Volume (MRV) and Maximum Adaptive Volume (MAV), clarifying how modern research has merged these ideas and redefined recovery for hypertrophy. They discuss...
The 8-Minute Shoulder Routine That Will Transform Your Swim
Triathletes often hit the wall in the swim leg due to weak shoulder stability and under‑developed lat and triceps strength. Coach Dede Griesbauer outlines an eight‑minute, low‑volume routine that targets these muscle groups and improves the catch position. The program...
Masters Lifters Lose Strength Three Times Slower Than Non‑Trainers, Study Shows
Researchers at Edith Cowan University analyzed 9,259 drug‑tested raw powerlifters over 17 years and found that masters lifters lose strength about three times slower than non‑trainers. The finding challenges conventional training stage models and suggests new approaches for aging athletes.
The Beginner-To-Elite Strength Guide: Progress, Recovery, & Results
New research contrasts how beginners and elite athletes respond to resistance training, highlighting that novices gain strength primarily through neural adaptations while seasoned lifters depend on muscular hypertrophy. The study shows beginners thrive on simple progressive overload, whereas elites need...
Exercise, VO2 Max, and Longevity | Mike Joyner, M.D
The video reviews major HIIT protocols, comparing supramaximal sprint intervals, longer high‑intensity bouts, and low‑volume “exercise snacks.” It finds that longer intervals (e.g., the Norwegian 4x4) drive superior cardiac remodeling, while the Gibala 1‑minute method offers the best balance of...
Integrated PT & Training Boosts Performance and Longevity
My physical therapist opened a superb gym in a beautiful and intimate space in a great location at 32 East 57th Street next to Atria. The concept integrates physical therapy with weight training, cardio, sauna, steam, cold plunge, sensory deprivation,...
Lee Labrada Warns Aging Bodybuilders: Overtraining Undermines Longevity
In a May 22, 2026 YouTube interview, bodybuilding legend Lee Labrada identified overtraining as the chief error older athletes make, urging a shift toward moderated workouts and nutrition tweaks to preserve longevity and function.
Effects of Caffeinated Gum Doses Combined with Post-Activation Performance Enhancement on Bench-Press Bar Velocity: A Randomized Crossover Study
The randomized, double‑blind crossover trial tested 3 mg/kg and 6 mg/kg caffeine delivered via chewing gum, both with and without a post‑activation performance enhancement (PAPE) protocol, on bench‑press bar velocity and repetition volume in 15 male amateur boxers. PAPE alone raised mean...
Tart Cherry Supplementation Causes Differential Regulation of Skeletal Muscle Proteome After Eccentric Exercise
A double‑blind, placebo‑controlled crossover trial examined low (LTC) and high (HTC) doses of tart cherry concentrate on exercise‑induced muscle damage in 34 healthy young men. Seven days of supplementation raised plasma phenolic metabolites—especially hippuric acid—and altered the skeletal‑muscle proteome, increasing...
I Didn’t Train Enough. Can I Still Race My Upcoming Triathlon?
Triathletes often face a shortfall in training due to illness, injury, or life demands, leaving them unsure whether to race. The article offers a step‑by‑step decision tree that weighs injury status, fitness versus race distance, cut‑off times, and available alternative...
Introducing CSP Amplify: Trusted Exercise Technique Hub
Late in 2023, I set out to create an app to provide our clients and the industry at large with a trustworthy hub for exercise technique instruction AND a lot of variety for fitness and rehabilitation professionals looking to expand...
30‑Minute Weekly HIIT Study Shows Major Heart Benefits
Researchers at Norway’s Norwegian University of Science and Technology reported that 30 minutes of high‑intensity exercise per week significantly improves heart health and blood‑sugar control. The findings challenge current U.S. guidelines that call for 150 minutes of moderate activity, suggesting...
Enhanced Games Yields Single World Record as Doping Debate Intensifies
Greek swimmer Kristian Gkolomeev shattered the men’s 50‑meter freestyle world record, earning a $1 million bonus, and American sprinter Fred Kerley won the 100‑meter dash in 9.97 seconds, both insisting they were not using performance enhancers. The inaugural Enhanced Games in Las Vegas...
EU Approves Wegovy 7.2 Mg Pen Amid Expert Warnings of Bone Loss
The European Medicines Agency’s CHMP has recommended approval of Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy 7.2 mg single‑dose pen, which delivered a 20.7% average weight loss in trials. At the same time, orthopedic experts caution that rapid weight loss from GLP‑1 drugs can erode muscle...
Marius Bakken on the Norwegian Method: Double Threshold, Lactate Control, and Muscle Tone
In this episode, former Olympian Marius Bakken explains the Norwegian Method, focusing on double‑threshold training, precise lactate monitoring, and the concept of muscle tone as a tool for balancing load and recovery. He draws on lessons from legendary coaches like...
Just 2–3 Sprints Enough; More Reduces VO2 Gains
Just 2–3 all-out sprints may be enough to get most of the cardio fitness benefits of sprint interval training. A meta-analysis of 34 studies found that: - Sprint interval training increased VO2 max by ~8% overall - Doing MORE sprint repetitions did not...
Optimized Supplement Stack: Magtein, Creatine, Liposomal Vitamin D
Magnesium, Creatine, Vitamin D Liposomal. Mag: I take 2g of Magtein in the morning and 360mg of Glycinate before bed. 20g of creatine in the morning with food. Brand: naked powder. Vit D: 2500 IU of Vitamin D in the morning. If it...
Symptoms of Overtraining in Mountain Athletes
Overtraining syndrome (OTS) arises when athletes remain in a state of non‑functional overreaching for weeks or months, leading to chronic fatigue, performance decline, and a cascade of physiological disruptions. The article outlines primary symptoms—loss of performance and persistent fatigue—and secondary...
Tech Billionaires Launch $1 Million‑Prize Enhanced Games, Normalizing Performance Drugs
Christian Angermayer and Max Martin unveiled the Enhanced Games in Las Vegas, a drug‑permissive athletic tournament backed by Peter Thiel that awarded $1 million bonuses for record‑breaking swims and $250,000 for sprint victories, igniting a clash between biohackers and traditional sports ethics.
Everything All The Time
Everything All the Time is a training philosophy that blends strength, speed, stamina, and endurance throughout a training cycle rather than isolating them in separate phases. Originating from non‑linear periodization concepts popularized in the late 1990s, the method emphasizes shifting...
Study Finds Isometric Exercise Beats Cardio for Blood Pressure Reduction
A recent analysis in the British Journal of Sports Medicine identifies isometric training as the most effective exercise mode for lowering both systolic and diastolic blood pressure. Researchers urge clinicians to add static holds to hypertension protocols while fitness professionals...
Marc Márquez Accelerates Rehab Ahead of Potential Mugello Return
Marc Márquez is intensifying his at‑home rehabilitation with weighted exercises after two surgeries on his shoulder and foot, hoping to be fit for Ducati’s home Grand Prix at Mugello. Team principal Davide Tardozzi says the rider’s recovery will dictate his...
India’s Sports Minister Inaugurates Five New High‑Performance Facilities at SAI NCoE
Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya opened five new facilities—including a Para Athlete Hostel, Strength & Conditioning Hall and Meditation Park—at the Sports Authority of India’s National Centre of Excellence in Gandhinagar. The complex aims to fuse training, recovery, nutrition and mental‑wellness for...
Post‑Exercise Brain Signal Found to Gate Fitness Gains in Mice Study
Researchers at the Jackson Laboratory and the University of Pennsylvania identified a brief post‑exercise activation of hypothalamic SF1 neurons that drives endurance adaptations in mice. Blocking this signal for just 15 minutes erased three weeks of treadmill training benefits, suggesting...
Amsterdam Bans Fast Fat‑Bikes in Vondelpark Over Safety Fears
Amsterdam officials have banned electric fat‑bikes from Vondelpark after complaints surged to over 2,000 and injuries rose. The move targets bikes capable of 50‑60 km/h (31‑37 mph), which city officials say endanger children and cyclists alike.
Georgia Taylor‑Brown Secures First T100 Victory in Spain, Shaking Up Triathlon Rankings
Georgia Taylor‑Brown captured her first T100 World Tour win at the Pamplona, Spain event, finishing in 3:38:03. The victory not only marks a personal milestone but also reshapes the women’s points race as reigning champion Kate Waugh sits out with...
Texas A&M Researcher Advises Two 5‑gram Creatine Doses Daily, Warns Against Megadosing
Richard Kreider, director of Texas A&M’s Exercise & Sport Nutrition Lab, told Men’s Health that athletes should split creatine into two 5‑gram doses daily rather than loading larger amounts. He argues the evidence shows no added benefit from megadosing and...
Meta‑Analysis Finds Combined Aerobic, Resistance and HIIT Cuts Blood Pressure by Up to 6 mmHg
A meta‑analysis of 31 randomized trials involving 1,345 participants reveals that a mix of aerobic, resistance and high‑intensity interval training reduces 24‑hour systolic blood pressure by an average of 6.18 mmHg, outperforming single‑modality workouts. The findings could shift how gyms, clinicians...
Korean Study Finds Resistance Training Cuts Depression and Anxiety Scores
Researchers analyzing the Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey reported that resistance exercise is associated with lower depression and anxiety scores among adults, while aerobic exercise alone showed no significant effect. The study, which matched over 21,000 participants for...
Oura Health Files Confidential IPO, Targeting Late 2026 Listing Amid Wearable Health Boom
Finnish‑American smart‑ring maker Oura Health has confidentially filed a draft IPO prospectus, aiming for a public debut later in 2026. The filing highlights an 80%+ subscription renewal rate, a growing partnership network, and a patented ring design that could give...
Boost Power with Potentiation Clusters: Squats + Jumps
Potentiation Clusters Potentiation clusters combine strength and explosive exercises to boost power output. Pairing front squats (strength) with box jumps (ballistic) activates fast-twitch muscle fibers, enhancing neural drive and force production. Perform 1-3 reps of heavy front squats, rest briefly,...
Plyometrics in Football: From Mechanism to Method
The article presents a comprehensive framework for applying plyometrics to football, emphasizing the stretch‑shortening cycle (SSC) as the physiological bridge between gym‑based strength and on‑field explosive actions. It details SSC types, coupling‑time thresholds, and how surface stiffness, force‑vector specificity, and...
Indian Express Unveils 7‑Day Cardio‑Strength Hybrid Training Plan
Indian Express has published a detailed 7‑day cardio‑strength hybrid training plan that merges moderate aerobic work with resistance sessions. The guide aims to help readers achieve balanced fitness by coordinating cardiovascular health and muscular development throughout the week.
BoxRox Challenges Rest Days, Advocates Daily Active Recovery
Zach Yovan, founder of BoxRox, published an essay dismissing traditional rest days in favor of a seven‑day “implicit rest” routine that mixes strength, conditioning and active recovery. He claims the approach sustains performance, mental health and aligns with a $8 billion...
Quad Weakness, Not Glutes, Drives Knee Pain Rehab
Knee pain rehab got hijacked by glute bands. Weak glutes don't cause most knee pain. Quad weakness is far more consistently associated with knee pain, function, and long-term outcomes. But instead of building the knee, we spent a decade doing side steps around...
Individual Training Gains Depend on Multiple Factors, Not Genetics Alone
For those who weren't able to make it to the Inter-Individual Variation in Resistance Training Response Conference in Finland last year, a summary of the conference proceedings has been published in JAP. The conference brought together some of the top...
Run Coaches Say These 3 Signs Mean You’re Ready to Increase Your Training Paces
Run coaches warn that most athletes run speed workouts too fast, limiting gains and raising injury risk. Kai Ng and John Mott explain that runners should match training paces to current fitness, using consistent pace hits, solid recovery runs, and...
Lactate Reveals Distinct Metabolic States and Balance
30 years ago I was working with elite athletes and drawing training zones on paper based on blood lactate curves. No substrate data. No indirect calorimetry. Just the conviction that something metabolically distinct was happening at each intensity — and that...
Aging Athletes: Key Adjustments to Preserve Peak Performance
I turned 45 this week, and it was a good reminder that older athletes need specific adjustments to stay the course with training goals. As such, in the latest podcast, I share insights for aging athletes who want to preserve...
Penn Study Finds Exercise Rewires Brain to Boost Endurance
Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania showed that a two‑week treadmill program activates hypothalamic SF1 neurons in mice, extending their running stamina. Blocking these neurons prevented endurance gains, suggesting a direct neural pathway linking exercise to performance.
Stop Worshipping VO2 Max
VO2 max is heavily marketed by wearables and apps, yet it rarely limits seasoned endurance athletes. While beginners can boost VO2 max quickly, trained athletes hit a plateau, making further gains dependent on efficiency. The article argues that lactate threshold,...
EMS Workouts Surge as Celebs Endorse $3,000 Suits and 20‑Minute Sessions
A growing number of gyms and boutique studios now offer electrical‑muscle‑stimulation (EMS) workouts, bolstered by celebrity endorsements and a $3,000 Katalyst suit. Experts weigh the technology’s rehab roots against claims of rapid strength gains, while researchers call for larger studies.