Should women train like men? Research shows 90% of lifting rules are identical; only the last 10% depends on your goals, biology, and life-stage tweaks. There is no doubt that women can get fantastic results from strength training. A big review of studies published in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research found that women … Read more
It’s time to talk about something many badminton aficionados might be neglecting: strength training. “Strength training? For badminton?” I hear you. Sounds about as necessary as a helmet in a pillow fight, right? Hold your shuttlecocks, my friend. Stick with me, and I’ll show you how building strength and a bit of well-placed muscle can … Read more
In this article, I’ll give you 35 actionable tips on how to motivate yourself to go to the gym when the couch looks way more appealing than the squat rack. 💪💪💪 Pretty much everyone, from beginners to seasoned lifters, has days (or weeks) where the thought of hitting the gym sounds about as appealing as … Read more
Vroom vroom! 🏎️💪 Think motorsports are just about reflexes and horsepower? Think again. While motorsports might look like a sit-and-steer job to the outsider, there is an athlete holding the wheel behind the high-speed turns and G-force surges—one who needs strength training to build the physical fitness, power, muscle endurance, and stabilty to stay in … Read more
If you think sprinting is all about running fast, you’re only seeing half the picture because behind every explosive start and lightning-fast finish is a body built for power, thanks to strength training. We’re talking glutes that could crack walnuts and hamstrings tighter than your race-day nerves. In this article, we’ll break down how lifting … Read more
Strength training is an essential component of wrestling. Whether you’re a high school grappler, a competitive college wrestler, or a weekend warrior reliving your glory days, hitting the weights will elevate your game. Talent will get you on the mat—but strength will keep you on top of it. With a 15-week off-season training program and … Read more
How do you do, fellow kids? This is the only guide to strength training you need, written for teens by me, an old guy. But I have been where you are, and in this article, I’ll share what I have learned from close to four decades of training—what I wish I had known when I … Read more
Hockey is a full-contact chess match on ice, and strength is your checkmate. This article breaks down how strength training builds better hockey players, from the weight room to the rink. You’ll learn the benefits of lifting weights to become the best ice hockey player you can be, the best exercises, and an 11-week training … Read more
Can Daily 1RM Training Boost Your Bench Press? Surprising Results from a Recent Study! Have you ever wanted to test your bench press maximum every time you hit the gym? Conventional wisdom might advise you to bench press heavy once or twice a week to allow sufficient recovery between sessions. But a recent study suggests … Read more
Whether you’re a total beginner or looking to take your bodyweight training to the next level, this guide has everything you need: fundamentals, progressions, and a calisthenics workout plan (make that two plans!) that proves gravity is the only weight you’ll ever need. No gym? No problem. No equipment? Who needs it? Calisthenics is about … Read more