If you're training for challenging special ops selection programs like BUD/S, you must have a full, well-trained arsenal of fitness elements. That means you need to have strength and power, endurance ...
Hypertrophy and strength training are both types of resistance training. Focusing on one area doesn’t mean you won’t see gains in the other, but varying your workouts can optimize your results.
If you’ve ever hit a plateau in your workouts, felt burnt out, or struggled to stay consistent, you’re not alone. Many people think progress comes from pushing harder every day, but in reality, ...
When it comes to working out, women often have a mix of goals that go far beyond just aesthetics or strength. It's about feeling good, taking care of your mental health, and yes, getting stronger, too ...
The 6-12-25 method blends strength, hypertrophy, and muscular endurance in one brutally effective giant set. Popularized by legendary coach Charles Poliquin (background, overview, coach explainer), it ...
When developing training programs for yourself or a group of people to follow, consider what I call the three rules of tactical fitness: 1. What are your training goals? (selection, basic training, ...
In Part I of Blood Flow Restriction (BFR), we reviewed the history of the technique and the evidence of its use during physical therapy and rehabilitation when ...
Many people getting into fitness look to elite athletes or coaches for training ideas and inspiration. Whether it’s admiring a successful football player or marathoner, the desire to train like one is ...
Previously, Swimming World examined reverse periodization from an intellectual perspective. Here, some of America’s most recognized club and college coaches share their views on training with this ...
When it comes to working out, women often have a mix of goals that go far beyond just aesthetics or strength. It's about feeling good, taking care of your mental health, and yes, getting stronger, too ...