Nov 6, 2018
Notes on My Queer Bromance with My Personal Trainer
I originally hired Andrea to help me do push-ups. In the end, we both got a lot more than we bargained for.
Weight Training
Sep 5, 2018
This New Research Can Help You Decide How Much to Lift
The optimal number of sets in the weight room depends on whether you want to get big or strong
Jul 5, 2018
Lifting Weights Helps Ease Anxiety and Depression
It's not just running. Two new studies confirm that weightlifting provides a similar boost to mental health.
Jun 12, 2018
Here's How to Get Stronger After 50
You don't have to lift less as you get older—you just have to make a few adjustments to your training
Mar 13, 2018
How Strength Training Makes You Faster
A comprehensive research review finds that "neuromuscular" gains boost your speed and efficiency
Apr 30, 2015
A Recovery Ice Bath Isn't (Always) Such a Good Idea
They're painful but also magical, relieving the post-workout soreness that afflicts so many athletes. But do they really aid recovery? Increasingly, the evidence says no.
Apr 28, 2015
4 Ways to Beat the Fatherhood Testosterone Plunge
Becoming a dad lowers testosterone, but that doesn't mean your athleticism has to suffer.
Dec 19, 2011
The 14 Training Mistakes You've Been Making for Decades
The science around strength training has changed in the last decade. You’re older, stronger, and hopefully, smarter now. Don’t make the same mistakes you made in your high school weight room.