We have previously talked about the importance of Time Under Tension (TUT) when lifting. However, reevaluating the research made us realize that TUT actually is overrated. Here's why. TUT gained…
If your goal is to maximize strength gains, ideally you’d avoid cardio (regardless of intensity) altogether. However, if you need to add conditioning work into your program, it seems that…
We all get to that point in our diet when cutting calories more becomes too much of a burden. THAT'S when we like to add in some cardio. Here's why…
You do not need a gym to build muscle! The principles of resistance training can be applied using bodyweight exercises. This is evident when looking the bodies of gymnasts, who…
We often hear people freak out because they AREN'T getting sore, thinking that their workouts were a waste. Here's why you don't need to be worried. - Delayed onset…
DOMS (Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness) is a phenomenon experienced when you perform an exercise you are not used to. We have previously mentioned that it is okay to train with…
Muscles are made up of long cells known as muscle fibers, innervated by a nerve cell (neuron) which stimulates the muscle to contract. Stimulating the right type of muscle fiber…
In most situations, you should try to apply maximum speed to the concentric portion of each rep, rather than focusing on "the mind muscle connection". With light weight bench press…
Why do some people struggle with losing or gaining weight? "Hardgainers" claiming that they have a "high metabolism" are generally mistaken when they blame their base metabolic rate (BMR) for…
The effectiveness of how much energy your muscles use for a given movement varies depending on your calorie intake. TEA (Thermic Effect of Activity) refers to how much energy your…