FITNESS ARTICLES
Running
5 Common Mistakes People Make When Hybrid Training
Hybrid training, the art of balancing strength and endurance, is a great approach to fitness, combining the best of both worlds: the power and muscle-building benefits of lifting with the cardiovas...
Mindset
12 Reasons Building Muscle Leads to Better Health
Building muscle, properly called hypertrophy, is often viewed as an aesthetic pursuit, meaning it enhances the way you look. While this is undoubtedly true, there is more to building muscle than ju...
Running
The Pros and Cons of Running with a Weighted Vest
Running is arguably one of the best ways to get fit and control your weight. You can run almost anywhere and anytime, and you don’t need much in the way of specialist equipment. Just grab a pair of...
Training
Time Under Tension (TUT) Explained
Your body adapts to the type of training you do. This is called the SAID principle, which is short for Specific Adaptations to Imposed Demands. In simple terms, SAID means you are fit for what you ...
Weight Training
Benefits of Dumbbell Training (Why You Need Dumbbell Workouts)
Step foot into any commercial gym and you'll see them. Depending on their age, you'll see rows and rows of grey, black, or rubber matte - maybe a little rust color to add character.
The untrained e...
Mindset
A Guide to Get Enough Sleep for Optimal Weight Training Results
If you're serious about weight training, then you know that sleep is just as important as the time you spend in the gym.
A lack of sleep can actually hinder your results and make it difficult for y...
Weight Training
Sled Drag vs. Sled Pull vs. Sled Push: The Ultimate Guide
Do you think that sleds are only meant to be dragged by huskies? Think again!
Sled drags are one of the most underrated exercises that you can do.
And that is a shame because sled drags are one of ...
Weight Training
How to Do a Barbell Squat: A Complete Guide
Referred to as the king of barbell exercises, the back squat can help you get stronger, muscular, and leaner while improving performance.
In this blog post, we will discuss what a barbell squat i...
Events
Strongman Exercises for Tactical Athletes
Military personnel need to be strong and functional for the tasks they are required to do.
Strongman exercises can help with that.
Strongman is a type of functional fitness that has many benefits ...