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.
The Economist highlights a surge in interest around VO₂ max after Norwegian triathlete Kristian Blummenfelt posted a record‑breaking score of roughly 84 ml kg⁻¹ min⁻¹. Traditionally a metric for elite athletes, VO₂ max is now being promoted by fitness influencers as a personal health dashboard. Wearable manufacturers claim they can estimate the value from heart‑rate and activity data, sparking debate over accuracy and practical relevance. The article asks whether ordinary consumers should adopt VO₂ max tracking as a routine metric.
Pretty lean and skinny elite runners always telling you to “eat more”? Um, I’m not sure they actually practice what they preach exactly 🤣?! Yes, please fuel properly and don’t be malnourished (obviously). But if I always “ate what my...
Four‑time Tour de France winner Chris Froome has been appointed AI Innovation Officer at Vekta, a startup building artificial‑intelligence tools for athletic training. The move highlights a growing trend of elite athletes transitioning into technology roles to shape the future...
Carmichael Training Systems (CTS) announced the addition of four ultrarunning coaches—Jaume Lloria-Varella, Martin Torres, Mindy Kaufman and Hannah Young—bringing its roster to 67. The hires respond to a wave of athlete success across elite, age‑group and novice levels, underscoring rapid...
Executives increasingly turn to personal trainers to replace generic workout plans with customized, data‑driven programs. By aligning fitness goals with demanding schedules, trainers provide structure, accountability, and biomechanical expertise that translate hard work into measurable performance gains. The approach mirrors...
The Endurance Mastery blog released a new interview with Asics‑sponsored marathoner Nathan Martin, who spent weeks training at high altitude in Flagstaff ahead of the 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials. Martin placed seventh in the trials, a performance that underscores his...
Former Tour de France pro Svein Tuft joins Mike Levy’s podcast to recount wild career anecdotes, from train‑hopping across North America to a UFO sighting in British Columbia. He argues that ultra‑endurance athletes should deliberately gain weight rather than arrive...
The article debunks static percentage tables for dynamic‑effort bench work, arguing that bar speed—not a preset % of one‑rep max—should dictate load. It introduces a simple chalk‑mark protocol that lets lifters identify their personal speed‑bench window in a single session...
When we get outcomes (adaptations) that require behavior modification (work), without the behavior modification we build change on top of dysfunction. The nervous system is still compensating. The root problem continues to fester. This is well understood in human performance....
London Marathon Events (LME) is exploring a two‑day format for the 2027 or 2028 edition to accommodate a record‑breaking 1,133,813 ballot applications in 2026. The proposal could double participation capacity but raises logistical questions for the city of London.
One of the simplest things you can do to set up a breakthrough season: Set a heart rate cap at AeT (~70-75%) & keep *every session* below it for the first few months of your build. Most watches will have a heart...
Rowing technique often hides subtle timing errors that can sap power and increase injury risk. Two quick self‑assessment tests—a side‑view torso‑angle check and a force‑curve analysis—let athletes objectively evaluate their stroke without a coach. The torso test confirms shoulders stay...
Whole‑body vibration plates, popularized by wellness influencers, are exercise platforms that deliver 25‑50 vibrations per second, forcing rapid muscle contractions. Experts say they can modestly improve muscle tone, bone density, circulation, and balance, but only when paired with regular strength...
No Time to Lift? Designing Time-Efficient Training Programs for Strength and Hypertrophy: A Narrative Review 👉"This review shows how acute training variables can be manipulated, and how specific training techniques can be used to optimize the training response: time ratio in...
Scientists published in the European Journal of Applied Physiology have confirmed that simple heart‑rate and breathing‑rate measurements can predict an athlete’s durability during long runs. The finding gives runners a concrete, field‑based metric—physiological decoupling—to track and enhance fatigue resistance, a...
Output Sports has become the official HYROX365 Athlete Testing and Benchmarking Partner, unveiling the 34‑minute HYROX Conditioning Test. The protocol captures aerobic capacity, muscular endurance and power, delivering a HYROX Conditioning Score that coaches can use to benchmark athletes across...
Creatine supplementation for performance & recovery 💪 This new review examined how creatine supplementation impacts… ⚡️ High-intensity performance 🔁 Recovery & muscle damage 🏃 Endurance & intermittent sport performance 🧠 Cognitive function & resilience …across athletic, endurance, team sport, and tactical populations 📚 Here are the...
An 18‑month strength‑training trial involving 377 knee‑OA patients boosted hip‑abductor, hamstring and quadriceps strength but did not lower knee joint loading or pain. A post‑hoc analysis of the 88 strongest responders confirmed significant muscle gains—45% in quadriceps, 68% in hamstrings,...
Sleep is essential for recovery of the brain and body. Sleep deprivation or restriction has negative effects on cognition, learning and memory consolidation and mental well-being, growth and repair of cells, metabolism of glucose and immune function. In this blog...
I always ask coaches with all the answers...have you actually taken any kids through all the stages of long term athletic development? ##LTAD https://t.co/MynGp0ROWD
Jogging, positioned between walking and running, offers a steady‑pace aerobic workout that Dr. Leonardo Oliveira recommends for its endurance focus. Just 15 minutes of jogging three times a week can lower stress, boost calorie expenditure and improve insulin sensitivity. The...
"Proximal stability enables distal power." This is why a strong core and glutes make someone a power puncher AND have a better chin.
"Why don't we do high-intensity early in the build?" Because high-intensity and low-intensity adaptations operate over different timeframes... https://t.co/UUH1ANwGG7
Les Mills has partnered with Palta‑backed Zing Coach to embed its flagship group‑fitness programs into the AI‑driven app. The deal follows Zing Coach’s $10 million Series A raise and aims to blend human‑led class energy with real‑time AI coaching for millions of...
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Gym Equipment for Endurance Athletes Thoughts on shoes, belts and a useful utility piece https://t.co/1Yp3GHzN2z
More than 30 countries have pledged to take part in the Positive Energy Half Marathon series slated for 2026, signaling a new wave of coordinated endurance events. Organizers have yet to release full details, but the commitment underscores growing demand...
In this episode of the Empirical Cycling Podcast, host Coley Moore and coaches James and Gediminas explore "vibes training"—a form of auto‑regulation where athletes adjust workouts daily based on sleep, nutrition, mood, weather, and other real‑time factors. They contrast rigid,...
The University of Oklahoma has installed James Dobson as its new head of strength and conditioning, while longtime coach Jerry Schmidt shifts to an elite performance liaison role. The change, announced ahead of the 2026 season, reflects a broader push...
The systematic review and multilevel meta‑analysis of 17 randomized controlled trials involving 293 healthy participants found that chronic β‑alanine supplementation does not improve repeated sprint ability (RSA). Pooled standardized mean differences for mean RSA performance, peak performance, and fatigue decrement...
A 12‑week high‑intensity interval training (HIIT) program was administered to 236 non‑athletic Han Chinese university students and genotyped for APOE variants. The promoter SNP rs405509 emerged as the sole polymorphism linked to body‑composition outcomes, with the GG genotype showing higher...
Coros introduced an arm‑band heart‑rate monitor that delivers near‑chest‑strap accuracy while eliminating the discomfort of a traditional strap. Independent testing with a hospital‑grade Holter showed the device deviates by only one to two beats per minute, far better than most...
Mobility, strength, and energy systems are not separate qualities—they are integrated components of a single performance system. Weak links are design failures. GET H.I.T. S&C
Golfers: have you ever actually gotten a movement or mobility assessment done to improve your game?
A randomized trial compared Reformer Pilates, Mat Pilates, and a home‑based exercise regimen in 48 healthy women over ten weeks. Both Reformer and Mat Pilates produced statistically significant improvements in pelvic floor muscle strength and endurance, as well as core...
Just 3 all-out sprints for 20 sec repeated 3x a week can result in the same VO2 max gains (+19%) as 45 min of steady cardio once a week. The difference: 20 min less time spent on training. Caveat: done on sedentary...
There can be a point where the training benefit goes negative from a big effort, especially if the runner isn’t prepared for it. This happens more often on tight marathon training timelines. If the training goes beyond the runner’s capabilies,...
Peloton’s Tread+ treadmill is positioned as a comprehensive training platform for spring race preparation, offering structured programs from 5K to marathon distances. The device integrates auto‑incline technology and Peloton IQ to deliver personalized pace targets that adapt to each runner’s...
I just got blocked. A guy on gear said that sleep and hormones don’t matter for muscle damage recovery. He had 52k followers. Thats rough. 😭
MarkDeadliftKBSwing outlines a new training routine that pairs daily double kettlebell clean‑and‑press and pull‑ups with a weekly AMRAP deadlift session. In his latest AMRAP, he lifted 180 kg for seven reps and aims to reach 12‑15 reps before re‑testing his max....
There is strong evidence that similar hypertrophy can be achieved across a wide range of loading schemes (~5 to 30+ repetitions), provided sets are performed close to muscular failure. That said, some data suggest fiber type–specific differences, with heavier loads...
Sleep is the OG performance stack. Get more deep sleep and you will be at your peak
Cyclists often overlook the diaphragm, yet it powers the breath that fuels every pedal stroke. Research and expert insight reveal that many riders habitually breathe shallowly, using chest muscles instead of the diaphragm, which limits oxygen intake and hampers performance....
In my opinion, Zone 2 is actually high-intensity training. Shouldn't be the majority of your base work. Use cautiously.
Eating protein before bed does not automatically lead to fat gain. This blog explains how it can support recovery and muscle health. Read the blog: https://t.co/z3MoMcBdza https://t.co/2m6VaOxOhP
A recent Belgian study published in the Journal of Physiology examined exogenous ketone supplementation around training. Researchers found that consuming ketones during exercise did not improve performance metrics. However, taking ketone esters after a workout appeared to accelerate metabolic recovery...
Can you improve sleep with nutrition? Learn how to optimise sleep for better recovery, adaptation and performance. https://t.co/SabVAOeY5n https://t.co/cASn0WvTvT
Prioritize training over protein count obsession (yes nutrition still matters but putting training first anchors the nutrition aspect). @foundmyfitness on the Huberman Lab podcast out now https://t.co/vQ9eIWHyF8
Runner’s World coach Jess Movold outlines a 30‑minute treadmill progression run that blends warm‑up, three escalating intervals, and a cool‑down. The workout starts with a six‑minute easy jog, then moves through a three‑minute threshold effort, a two‑minute 10K pace, and a...
The U.S. Air Force launched its updated Physical Fitness Readiness Assessment (PFRA) at Yokota Air Base, led by Chief Master Sgt. Carlos Damian, as part of a department‑wide overhaul that adds Warrior Ethos criteria and mandates two annual fitness tests....
