Stories
- Why I switch between lifting shoes and flat shoesI used to treat gym footwear as a minor detail. If the shoes were clean, comfortable and stayed on my feet, I assumed they were doing their job. That changed…
- My Go-To Post-Workout Meal In Under Five MinutesAfter training, I want food that is quick, filling and easy to clean up. The meal I keep coming back to is a tuna, avocado and egg bowl with microwave rice. It…
- Check Squat Depth With a Wall and No MirrorYou do not need a mirror, lifting platform or a personal trainer standing beside you to get a useful squat-depth check. A clear wall, some painter’s tape and a…
- The Single Leg Balance Drill I Kept Coming Back ToA drill that helped me improve my single leg balance significantly became part of my warm-up almost by accident. It looked too simple to matter: stand on one…
- Why One Heavy Set Can Deliver More Than Light VolumeI have become increasingly interested in what one demanding working set can achieve. This is not an argument for skipping warm-ups or treating every session…
- How my morning and late-evening training sessions differMy training changes quite a bit depending on when I can fit it in. A morning session feels like a way to set the day in motion, while a late-evening workout is…
- A minimalist dumbbell strength routine that worksA useful strength routine does not need a garage full of equipment or an hour-long commute to a commercial gym. With one pair of dumbbells, or a few adjustable…
- Why I Warm Up My Shoulders Before PressingBefore I press a barbell or dumbbells overhead, I spend a minute making arm circles. It is a small habit, but it helps my shoulders feel ready for the first…
- The Cable Machine Mistake New Lifters Keep RepeatingThe mistake I repeatedly see with new lifters is using a cable machine with too much weight and then turning every repetition into a body-swinging contest. The…
- The small diet changes that fixed my afternoon slumpFor a while, my energy dropped sharply around three o’clock. The morning was usually fine, but by mid-afternoon I was reaching for biscuits, another flat…