February 22
How to Fix a Vitamin D Deficiency to Get Stronger
Correcting a vitamin D deficiency is healthy, but what happens when you elevate blood levels beyond normal? Awesome things. New science here.
January 25
One Big Problem With Flexible Dieting
Flexible dieting, or CICO, can benefit fat loss, but many influencers and practitioners overlook one very important thing.
December 8
Tip: The Truth About Polyphasic Sleep
Here's what that means and what science has to say about it.
October 23
Tip: Should You Lose Some Muscle and Strength?
At a certain point, it pays to do a little self assessment and ask yourself how big and strong is big and strong enough.
September 20
Tip: Can Wearing a Mask Help Gym Performance?
A Brazilian journal suggests that training with that thing on your face might actually have some long-term benefits.
August 7
Tip: Is Mouthwash Ruining Your Gains?
Is your minty-fresh breath screwing up your post-workout recovery? Can chewing gum raise your blood pressure? Info here.
May 23
Tip: How Sunlight Shrinks Your Fat Cells
Working up a sweat and watching your diet aren't the only paths that lead to fat loss. Check this out.
May 15
Tip: Blow Up Your Performance
You breathe instinctively... but are you doing it optimally? Here's how to thrive through better breathing.
March 28
Tip: Eat This to Punk Your Immune System
It helps your body fights viruses, the flu, or any other pathogen silly enough to come your way. Oh, and it also boosts endurance.
July 7
Tip: Benefits of Combining Weed with Exercise?
Almost every article you've read on the subject says pot and exercise don't blend. Now comes a report that turns all that on its head.
May 20
5 Ways Your Mind is Sabotaging Your Gains
Here's how your brain and personality type might be guiding you towards making the wrong decisions about training and nutrition.
February 10
Tip: Your Ears Can Detect Low Testosterone
A change in pitch and vocal quality is called presbyphonia and it has a lot to do with declining T levels. Info here.
January 18
Tip: 6 Surprising Ways to Avoid Cold or Flu
It's hard to make progress in the gym if you're sick. Here are some unusual ways to avoid it.
January 6
Tip: Is Your Chronotype Making You Depressed?
Could THIS be making depressive symptoms worse? According to science, yes. Here's what you need to know.
January 3
Tip: How to Fight Post-Show Depression
Many bodybuilders get depressed after a competition, even if they win. Why? And what can be done about it? Answers here.
November 18
Tip: A Japanese Method of Stress & Anxiety Control
Forest bathing sounds like something only naked hippies do, but now science backs up the practice. Read this to chill out.
November 13
The Breast Implant Illness Epidemic
Many weight training women get breast implants. And many get them removed because of mysterious symptoms. Here's why.
October 28
Tip: Double Your Strength Gains
How powerful is your mind? According to two new studies, VERY. Here's how to use it to get better workouts and more gains.
September 26
Tip: The Achievement Hormone
A new study shows that your social status can boost this hormone and help you achieve more in the future. Check it out.