Social•Mar 9, 2026
Running Injuries Require Whole‑muscle Coordination, Not Single Fixes
Most injured runners look for one thing to fix- “I just need to strengthen my calves” or “I just need to strengthen my glute med” but reality is it’s never just one muscle that’s going to fix the pain. Muscles don’t work in isolation when running
By Lisa Mitro, DPT (Physical Therapist for Runners)
Social•Mar 9, 2026
Upper Pull Strength: Foundation for Grappling Success
I’ve worked with hundreds of grapplers and something we never slacked on was upper pulling strength. I emphasise a general to specific preparation model starts with building a broad foundation of strength, endurance, and movement patterns. It then progresses toward...
By William Wayland
Social•Mar 9, 2026
Heart Rate Data Boosts Race-Day Performance Insights
I’ve had a few ask why this matters. It depends. If you’re a new runner just trying to get in shape, this doesn’t really matter. For those who are training for a race and trying not to blow up on...
By rebuiltpt
Social•Mar 9, 2026
Make Your Workouts Feel Like Cozy Slippers
Remember these? Your training routine should feel like a cozy pair of slippers. If it feels like this instead, you're heading for trouble. https://t.co/EBtKidZqog
By Alan Couzens
Social•Mar 9, 2026
Fast Cue Boosts Force; Height Cue Lengthens Time
What you say matters; counter movement jump cueing. “jump as high as possible” (CMJ-H), “jump as fast as possible” (CMJ-F), and “jump to the best of your ability” (CMJ-N) The CMJ-F condition elicits an increase in force production, whereas CMJ-H and...
By William Wayland
Social•Mar 9, 2026
Sodium: Key to Hydration and Performance – Register Now
Sodium leads the way in controlling osmolality. That is why it sits at the centre of hydration and performance. LAST CHANCE to register: https://t.co/6IKMRNDI7X https://t.co/Khn3sEOM19
By Asker Jeukendrup, PhD
Social•Mar 9, 2026
Supramaximal Isometric RDL Boosts Posterior Chain Strength
𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐱𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜 𝐑𝐃𝐋 A supramaximal Romanian Deadlift (RDL) held at the knee is an advanced strength training variation that uses loads exceeding your one-rep maximum (1RM), typically 105-125% or more, to target the posterior chain, primarily the hamstrings, glutes, erectors, and...
By William Wayland
Social•Mar 9, 2026
More Capillaries Don’t Boost Muscle Growth, Study Finds
One popular idea among fitness influencers is that training blocks of light loads could increase capillary content and then permit greater muscle growth in subsequent blocks. This study shows that increasing capillarization does not facilitate hypertrophy. https://t.co/SyMoaYcHWE
By Chris Beardsley
Social•Mar 9, 2026
Fix These 3 Movement Mistakes for Smoother Runs
Most runners focus on mileage. But how you move matters just as much. These three movement mistakes are some of the most common things I see when coaching runners. Fixing them can make running feel smoother, more efficient, and often helps reduce injury...
By Lewis Horenko | 1609 Coaching
Social•Mar 8, 2026
Balance Intensity and Volume to Break Running Plateaus
If you feel like your running progress is stagnant, it can be helpful to look at your training breakdown. If you’re doing intervals 4x/week, it’s a good idea to decrease some of that intensity so you can increase training volume....
By rebuiltpt
Social•Mar 8, 2026
Stress Stops Nighttime Cooling, Sabotaging Deep Sleep
A close friend called me a few months ago. Sleeping 8 hours, waking up destroyed. I told him to check his data. REM gone, light sleep up, wake-ups all night. Classic stress pattern. How many of you have felt this? Stress physically...
By Matteo Franceschetti
Social•Mar 8, 2026
Effective Recovery Requires Real Demand and Strong Foundations
While recovery strategies can be effective, their success hinges on two key factors: First, there must be a genuine demand for recovery, meaning your training or athletic pursuits need to be sufficiently challenging and intense. Second, your overall lifestyle foundation has to...
By William Wayland
Social•Mar 8, 2026
Zone 3: Valuable Aerobic Work, Not Junk Miles
Zone 3 is not a “grey zone” or “junk miles” Every pace has a purpose in training. Zone 3 is importent for marathoners, and can be used for aerobic development for other race distances as well. But like any other...
By rebuiltpt
Social•Mar 7, 2026
More Volume, Less Intensity Drives Faster Progress
Analogously... Biggest change in combat sports in the last few years has been less hard sparring. You get better, faster, when you have more rounds.
By Ed Latimore
Social•Mar 7, 2026
Time‑Restricted Feeding Fails to Boost Nutrient Intake in Elite Footballers
The impact of time-restricted feeding on energy and macronutrient intake among elite Jordanian football players: a randomized controlled trial "TRF did not significantly improve energy or macronutrient intake compared to the standard diet. Both groups exhibited persistent energy and carbohydrate deficits...
By David Barzilai, MD PhD
Social•Mar 7, 2026
Creatine Boosts Body, Brain, Strength, Sleep in Menopause
Impact of creatine supplementation on menopausal women’s body composition, cognition, estrogen, strength, and sleep https://t.co/8ZqpAr94uG
By David Barzilai, MD PhD
Social•Mar 7, 2026
More Running Leads to Faster Times, Simple Science
It’s flabbergasting that some get offended over the plain fact that running more makes you faster. It’s science ⤵️
By Jason Fitzgerald (Strength Running)
Social•Mar 7, 2026
Golf Core Must Handle Eight‑times Body‑weight Loads.
A lot of golf core training is an underloaded faff, the core needs to respected and loaded thusly. Golfers lumbar has to tolerate loads up to eight times body weight, alongside significant shear, torque, and lateral bending. https://t.co/S116tZZ1VW
By William Wayland
Social•Mar 7, 2026
Resistance Training Key to Stop Age‑related Muscle Loss
As if we needed more evidence...resistance training is the primary intervention for preventing and reversing the age related loss of muscle mass https://t.co/zljKrp6tnp
By Brad Schoenfeld, PhD
Social•Mar 7, 2026
Lower HR at Same Power Using Low‑Cadence HIIT
First HIIT of 2026 Lower HR/Lactate response this year. For a given power, HR is <10bpm lower than last year. My reps were done <50 rpm. You can access the protocol at Part Five of The Physics of Performance Key thing that's different...
By Gordo Byrn
Social•Mar 7, 2026
Stiffness Boosts Running Economy: Flexibility Not Required
Many elite distance runners have horrible flexibility. They can't come close to touching their toes. Why? A stiff spring can be beneficial. Some research found the worse you do in the sit and reach test, the better your running economy.
By Steve Magness
Social•Mar 7, 2026
Stay Cool and Fueled for Hot Marathon Success
If you are racing the LA Marathon, these tips are for you but applicable to any hot race: - Be sure you are ROCKING your carb load - this will allow you to retain some extra water weight. Simple white carbs,...
By Corky – Running Expert & Coach
Social•Mar 7, 2026
Run More Miles: Faster Marathoners Triple Training Volume
What matters in training for marathoners New analysis of 100k+ runners Faster runners: -Accumulated 3x the volume of slower runners -Had proportionally more easy running than higher intensities. As my HS coach told me years ago, step 1 is figuring out how...
By Steve Magness
Social•Mar 7, 2026
Science Checks Marketing Claims on CGM Meal Optimization
NEW: Marketing suggests CGM can optimise meals, stabilise energy, and personalise fueling. But what does the science actually show? https://t.co/B3MRb4lyXM Secure your early-bird spot now for £15 https://t.co/g9C0i7QJgO
By Asker Jeukendrup, PhD
Social•Mar 7, 2026
Weekly Drill Restores Directional Stability in Aging Bodies
We lose many abilities as we age. One is the ability to change direction and remain stable. This drill, done once a week, helps. This isn’t about speed. The cones are only 12-15’ apart. This is about the transition from...
By Howard Luks, MD
Social•Mar 7, 2026
Track Activity Vs. Elapsed Time for Key Runs
I think activity time vs. elapsed time can be an important metric to watch, but not on every run. For most easy runs, I don’t really think it matters. But for long runs, key workouts, or steady weekday runs, I think...
By rebuiltpt
Social•Mar 7, 2026
CGM Helps Athletes Spot Low Glucose Early, Though Imperfect
Continuous glucose monitoring offers interesting possibilities for athletes, but it is not a perfect fuel sensor. It may help detect falling glucose levels early and prompt an athlete to eat before hypoglycemia becomes a problem. Read now: https://t.co/uNfQi7HiW8 https://t.co/gVQz8Fqjbu
By Asker Jeukendrup, PhD
Social•Mar 6, 2026
Save Your Fury for Bigger Issues, Not Running Drama
My running dudes, this week everyone is collectively up in arms over: - A super entitled take on NYCM bibs - Des Linden racing the Disney Princess Half - The LA Marathon offering finisher bibs for marathoners who don’t compete the marathon because...
By Corky – Running Expert & Coach
Social•Mar 6, 2026
Three Moves to Strengthen Upper Back and Improve Posture
Posture Correction Routine | 3 Exercises 3 exercises to strengthen the upper back, improve shoulder mobility and thoracic spine mobility. Strengthening the upper back helps support the shoulder blades and keeps the shoulders from drifting forward. Improving shoulder and thoracic spine mobility...
By Anthony Green | Mobility
Social•Mar 6, 2026
AI Predicts and Optimizes Your Sleep in Real Time
We're building a sleep agent that predicts your night before it happens. Then optimizes it while you sleep. This is what AI in health actually looks like. https://t.co/QJg82FpvH4
By Matteo Franceschetti
Social•Mar 6, 2026
Nervous System Fatigue Undermines Performance and Increases Injury Risk
Understand that our nervous system fatigues. If we don’t recover well, the dude just forgets how to operate our body. Which is a problem. If we do hard live rounds or blast a workout, we’re at an extreme risk of...
By Sarah Long (MMA S&C Coach)
Social•Mar 6, 2026
Water + Sodium: Hype or Science? Webinar Seats Limited
"Drink more water and consume more sodium" marketing hype or science proven? Last few seats to grab at the webinar: https://t.co/YtBy9Dodjq https://t.co/gbjhlIpsm7
By Asker Jeukendrup, PhD
Social•Mar 6, 2026
Evidence Lacking for Menstrual Cycle‑Based Training Plans
We often see bold training recommendations for female athletes, but is the science there yet? In this blog, we ask the question: Do we actually have enough evidence to tailor training to menstrual-cycle phases? Start reading now: https://t.co/XCXO1GG9TI
By Asker Jeukendrup, PhD
Social•Mar 6, 2026
Run More Often: The #1 Key to Faster Performance
Widely considered the world's top exercise physiologist for endurance athletes, Dr. Stephen Seiler created a "hierarchy of needs" for these athletes. In the #1 position? Running frequency/volume. Anybody who says "running more doesn't make you faster" is trying to keep you slow. Matt...
By Jason Fitzgerald (Strength Running)
Social•Mar 6, 2026
Strengthen Feet and Ankles to Boost Running Speed
One of the most overlooked ways to run faster is my strengthening your feet and ankles. This includes your toes 🦶🏻
By Lisa Mitro, DPT (Physical Therapist for Runners)
Social•Mar 6, 2026
Master Pool Technique: Core Pace Over Power
This week's short is at the pool 1⃣Technique 2⃣Understanding Core Pace 3⃣Not Blasting Ourselves Silly https://t.co/09SdccBJEN
By Gordo Byrn
Social•Mar 6, 2026
Integrate Core, Hip, and Pelvic Floor for Back Relief
Low Back Pain | 9 Exercises 9 exercises that focus on improving core stability, hip mobility, lumbar spine control and pelvic floor activation. When these areas work together, the lower back is better supported and doesn’t have to compensate for limited mobility...
By Anthony Green | Mobility
Social•Mar 6, 2026
Gradual Speed Return: Low Volume After Achilles Rehab
How I’m reintroducing speed to my training The main thing - keeping volume low, and building gradually After suffering with achilles tendinopathy last october, followed by a dnf in Valencia - the start of 2026 has been all about gradual return to...
By Neil O’Connell | Performance Coach
Social•Mar 6, 2026
Sodium: Essential for Fluid Balance, Blood Pressure, Muscles
What exactly is sodium and why is it important? This blog explains sodium’s key roles in fluid balance, blood pressure regulation, and muscle contraction, and how the body tightly controls sodium levels. Click here: https://t.co/cstZeQc1rd https://t.co/mMtP5PyHd9
By Asker Jeukendrup, PhD
Social•Mar 6, 2026
Modern Running Shoes Offer Double Mileage for Higher Cost
Running shoes are definitely way more expensive than they were 15-20 years ago, but I feel like I get more bang for my buck with the current tech. I used to only get ~300 miles out of my shoes back...
By rebuiltpt
Social•Mar 6, 2026
Tendons Adapt 2× Slower Than Muscles, Pace Training
One of the biggest issues that runners face is the slow timeline of tendon adaptation. We start to feel fitter before our tendons can adapt. Muscles start to show hypertrophy after ~6 week of progressive overload. Tendons are more in...
By rebuiltpt
Social•Mar 5, 2026
Shift Energy, Not Intensity, for Faster Swim Gains
Breakthrough Swimming is today's topic on Endurance Essentials The key thing I want to highlight is the need to shift total energy, not additional intensity, towards your swim program In the short-term requires you to back off with your other sports Big picture:...
By Gordo Byrn
Social•Mar 5, 2026
Injuries Add Mental Barriers—How to Overcome Them
It reaalllyyyyy sucks to get injured when you’re lifting. Because you’re trying to take care of your body, so it can feel like your body is revolting or not cooperating. And when it’s already challenging to show up, an injury or tweak...
By Dr. Jen Hosler
Social•Mar 5, 2026
Runners Swear By OOFOS Sandals for Recovery
Thoughts on OOFOS sandals? I have a lot of sandals but the more I talk to runners, the more they swear by them
By Lisa Mitro, DPT (Physical Therapist for Runners)
Social•Mar 5, 2026
800m Blends XC Speed; 400m Pure Sprint
Just answered a question about 400-800 training. Generally speaking, the 800 is a hybrid race where fast XC runners are elite 800 runners. The 400 is a sprint where the fastest sprinters are the fastest 400 runners. (200 PR x2...
By Tony Holler
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
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
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