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HOME GYM ESSENTIALS: BUILDING YOUR PERSONAL FITNESS SANCTUARY
Creating a home gym is more than just acquiring a bunch of equipment—it’s about crafting a dedicated space that fuels your fitness...

Sara Sutherland
1 day ago4 min read


BATTLE ROPES: OVERHYPED AND OVERUSED, BUT NOT ENTIRELY USELESS
Battle ropes look cool. They make a lot of noise, demand a lot of energy, and seem to create a sense of urgency in any gym environment....

Sara Sutherland
4 days ago3 min read


THE GENETICS OF EXERCISE RESPONSE: WHY WE ALL REACT DIFFERENTLY TO WORKING OUT
We’ve all experienced it: two people follow the same workout plan, eat the same diet, and put in the same effort, yet one sees dramatic...

Sara Sutherland
Jan 234 min read


MACHINES VS. FREE WEIGHTS: A COMPREHENSIVE LOOK AT STRENGTH TRAINING
The debate over the superiority of machines or free weights in strength training has persisted for decades. Both methods have their...

Sara Sutherland
Jan 194 min read


HOW STRENGTH TRAINING SHAPES YOUR BRAIN: NEUROLOGICAL ADAPTATIONS AT WORK
When we think of strength training, we picture bigger muscles, heavier lifts, and perhaps some sore mornings after leg day. But what we...

Sara Sutherland
Jan 143 min read


FASCIA: THE HIDDEN NETWORK SHAPING YOUR BODY
Think of your body as a complex web, where every movement, stretch, and breath is interconnected. At the center of this web lies fascia,...

Sara Sutherland
Jan 92 min read


UNDERSTANDING THE SCIENCE BEHIND TRAINING TO FAILURE
Training to failure, the point where a lifter can no longer complete a repetition, has often been seen as a hallmark of intense and...

Sara Sutherland
Dec 25, 20253 min read


THE TRUTH ABOUT SPINE FLEXION
The concept of lumbar flexion has stirred up quite a bit of debate in fitness and rehabilitation circles. Common warnings like “you’ll...

Sara Sutherland
Dec 22, 20254 min read


RETURNING TO TRAINING AFTER A BREAK
Starting back at the gym after some time off can be both exciting and a little daunting. Whether you’ve stepped away for work, family,...

Sara Sutherland
Dec 18, 20253 min read


MOVEMENT SNACKS: SMALL BITES OF MOVEMENT THAT MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE
We live in a world where staying seated is the norm, whether we’re working, watching, or commuting. Many of us, despite our best...

Sara Sutherland
Dec 15, 20254 min read


HOW REVERSE DIET AND PREVENT FAT REBOUND AFTER A CUTTING
Achieving a lean physique after a cutting phase requires discipline, but maintaining that physique without unwanted fat gain is often...

Sara Sutherland
Dec 7, 20253 min read


FULL RANGE OF MOTION (ROM) VS. LONG-LENGTH PARTIALS: OPTIMIZING HYPERTROPHY AND STRENGTH
In strength training, there’s an ongoing debate on whether using a full range of motion (ROM) or focusing on partial movements,...

Sara Sutherland
Dec 5, 20253 min read


DO YOU REALLY NEED DIRECT CORE TRAINING?
The fitness industry is full of half-truths, and every gym-goer has heard this one: “To get a strong core, you must do direct core...

Sara Sutherland
Dec 3, 20254 min read


5 COMMON MISTAKES PREVENTING YOU FROM BUILDING
Building muscle requires more than just lifting weights; it involves understanding your training strategy and avoiding common pitfalls...

Sara Sutherland
Dec 1, 20254 min read


THE PROS AND CONS OF EXERCISE VARIETY: A CLOSER LOOK AT MIXING UP YOUR WORKOUTS
Exercise variety, often touted as a key factor in maintaining fitness motivation and achieving well-rounded results, involves...

Sara Sutherland
Nov 20, 20254 min read


STRATEGIC BENEFITS OF ALIGNING BULKING AND CUTTING CYCLES
In the world of physique-focused training, many athletes and fitness enthusiasts follow cycles of bulking and cutting to achieve a balance between muscle gain and fat loss. This approach involves distinct phases where, during bulking, one consumes a caloric surplus to promote muscle growth, and during cutting, one reduces calories to shed excess fat. Timing these phases with the natural rhythms of the seasons can amplify results, leveraging environmental factors to support bo

Sara Sutherland
Nov 14, 20254 min read


HOW TO STICK TO YOUR NEW YEAR FITNESS RESOLUTIONS
New Year’s fitness resolutions are often easy to make but difficult to maintain. As weeks pass and everyday life becomes busier, the...

Sara Sutherland
Nov 12, 20254 min read


HOLIDAY EATING GUIDE
The holiday season is a time steeped in tradition, filled with family gatherings, cozy moments, and, of course, food and drink. For many,...

Sara Sutherland
Nov 10, 20254 min read


CONTRAST TRAINING FOR ADVANCED LIFTERS
In the world of strength and conditioning, advanced lifters are often looking for new, effective ways to break through plateaus and take their performance to the next level. One of the most effective and challenging methods available is contrast training. This method, popular among elite athletes and experienced lifters, leverages the benefits of strength and power exercises to create rapid adaptations in muscle strength, power output, and neuromuscular efficiency. In this ar

Sara Sutherland
Oct 30, 20254 min read


UNDERSTANDING MUSCLE DYSMORPHIA: A GROWING CONCERN IN FITNESS CULTURE
In the world of fitness, the pursuit of a healthy, strong body is often celebrated. However, for some individuals, this desire for...

Sara Sutherland
Oct 22, 20253 min read
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