How Fast Should You Lift?
It’s commonly believed that slower reps produce better results, though recent research strongly contradicts this old school wisdom. While high speed reps generally produce better results, there are still some caveats and nuances to understand. Understanding these nuances will help you understand when to apply purposefully fast reps, and when it may help to slow things down a bit.
Do Dumbbells or Barbells Produce Superior Results?
Most lifters train primarily with bilateral exercises, in which both arms or legs are working simultaneously. However, unilateral exercises, in which individual limbs act with independent loading, have their own strengths and weaknesses - and they may be superior depending on your training needs. Here I analyze some of the strengths and weaknesses of each.
The Flywheel Box - The Best Piece of Training Equipment You've Never Heard Of
During lockdown, I’ve discovered a useful, less-known training method that works especially well in the home setting: the flywheel box. Some thoughts about this unique training method and how you can best use it.
Falling In Love With Walking For Cardio
While running gets a lot of attention as the easy, no-equipment cardio method, I’ve found that walking is a lot more useful. Here’s the story of how I came to love going for a simple walk.
Core Training That Doesn't Suck
Core training, the way most people do it, gets very boring very quickly, because all you do is add reps and time. I’ll admit I was one of those people for many years. Knowing a few of these variations can make core training a lot quicker and more fun.