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This week
training7 min· May 10, 2026

Resistance Training Fat Loss Beats Cardio for Body Composition

114 trials confirm resistance training during caloric restriction preserves muscle while losing fat. Cardio alone cannot do this.

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Editor's Pick

Your Program Assumes a Perfect Week. When Was the Last Time You Had One?

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Research Deep-Dive

Supersets Build Equal Muscle in Half the Time

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I Haven't Done Traditional Cardio in 5 Years. My Heart Health Is Better Than Ever.

You don't need to run, cycle, or spend 45 minutes on a treadmill. A coach explains the research-backed alternatives that actually work for cardiovascular health.

May 5, 20267 min
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Your Muscle Growth Ceiling Is Higher Than Your Genetics Suggest

May 1, 20268 min
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I Offer Both Coaching and an App. Here's How to Pick the Right One.

Apr 28, 20266 min
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60 Minutes of Resistance Training Cuts Heart Disease Risk

Apr 26, 20265 min
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Most of Your Sets Should Have Reps in Reserve

Apr 22, 20266 min
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You Need Fewer Sets Than You Think to Build Muscle

Apr 19, 20267 min
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You're Not Overtrained. You're Under-Recovered.

Apr 17, 20266 min
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On GLP-1 Meds? Lifting Is Not Optional

Apr 16, 20265 min
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Pushdowns Grow Your Triceps Unevenly. MRI Shows Where.

Apr 14, 20268 min
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Your Program Fails Because It Can't Handle Tuesday

Apr 10, 20267 min
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You Can Train Far Less Than You Think and Still Build Muscle

Apr 10, 20267 min
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Ramadan Cost You Zero Gains. You Quit Early.

Apr 6, 20266 min
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The 3-Day Workout Split That Builds Real Muscle

Mar 30, 202610 min
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How Many Sets Per Week for Muscle Growth

Mar 28, 202611 min
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Pilots Don't Need a Fixed Training Plan. They Need a System.

Mar 25, 20268 min
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How to Know If You Have Good or Bad Genetics for Building Muscle

Mar 24, 20268 min