Strength gains are partially exercise specific After having discussed the 10 000 hour rule myth, it is worth bringing focus to that the more you repeat something, the better you…
Barefoot shoes increase the risk of running-related injuries in heavier runners It has become increasingly popular to train with minimalist/barefoot shoes. Using barefoot shoes has been suggested as a means…
THE 10 000 HOUR RULE TO MASTERY IS A MYTH Twenty years ago, Ericsson, Krampe, and Tesch-Römer (1993) proposed that expert performance reflects a long period of deliberate practice rather…
Stay active and live longer! The evolution of life is nothing we can change, but certainly affect. Natural changes to the body as we age can lead to a gradual…
Lifting weights will not make women bulky! On average, 30% of a woman’s bodyweight is composed of muscle, while men have around 40%. Women actually gain a bit more muscle,…
Tax on sugar-sweetened drinks makes sales drop! Tax on sugary drinks is today a well discussed topic and is up for frequent political debate. Whatever your political stance, you can…
Wanna do more pull ups? Contrary to what you might think, soley working on doing many reps of pull-ups is not the optimal way to increase the maximum amount of…
Iron deficiency could be limiting your workouts Iron deficiency is the most common nutritional deficiency in the world today. Iron forms a vital part of the protein hemoglobin, carrying oxygen…
Hand position during pull-ups does not change muscle activation patterns Common thinking among fitness professionals is that grip orientation affects muscle activation patterns during the pull-up exercise. For example: 1.…
Barefoot running can help decrease knee pain Patellofemoral pain is one of the most common cause of knee pain. It is caused by imbalances in the forces controlling patellar tracking…