12 Reasons Building Muscle Leads to Better Health
Mindset

12 Reasons Building Muscle Leads to Better Health

Building muscle, properly called hypertrophy, is often viewed as an aesthetic pursuit, meaning it enhances the way you look. While this is undoubtedly true, there is more to building muscle than ju...
The Pros and Cons of Running with a Weighted Vest
Running

The Pros and Cons of Running with a Weighted Vest

Running is arguably one of the best ways to get fit and control your weight. You can run almost anywhere and anytime, and you don’t need much in the way of specialist equipment. Just grab a pair of...
Time Under Tension (TUT) Explained
Training

Time Under Tension (TUT) Explained

Your body adapts to the type of training you do. This is called the SAID principle, which is short for Specific Adaptations to Imposed Demands. In simple terms, SAID means you are fit for what you ...
dumbbell training to include in workouts
Weight Training

Benefits of Dumbbell Training (Why You Need Dumbbell Workouts)

Step foot into any commercial gym and you'll see them. Depending on their age, you'll see rows and rows of grey, black, or rubber matte - maybe a little rust color to add character. The untrained e...
military member sleeping to prepare for training
Mindset

A Guide to Get Enough Sleep for Optimal Weight Training Results

If you're serious about weight training, then you know that sleep is just as important as the time you spend in the gym. A lack of sleep can actually hinder your results and make it difficult for y...
sled drag exercise
Weight Training

Sled Drag vs. Sled Pull vs. Sled Push: The Ultimate Guide

Do you think that sleds are only meant to be dragged by huskies? Think again! Sled drags are one of the most underrated exercises that you can do. And that is a shame because sled drags are one of ...
someone doing a perfect squat
Weight Training

How to Do a Barbell Squat: A Complete Guide

  Referred to as the king of barbell exercises, the back squat can help you get stronger, muscular, and leaner while improving performance. In this blog post, we will discuss what a barbell squat i...
strongman log
Events

Strongman Exercises for Tactical Athletes

 Military personnel need to be strong and functional for the tasks they are required to do. Strongman exercises can help with that. Strongman is a type of functional fitness that has many benefits ...
someone doing a perfect bench press
Weight Training

How to Bench Press: A Guide to Building a Bigger Chest

If you're looking to build a bigger chest, there's really only one exercise that should be at the top your list: the barbell bench press. Often used as the mark of raw strength and power, this clas...