The Science of Tabata and HIIT
HIIT and Tabata are names for popular exercise programs that involve training via intervals. This long post examines the science behind these programs, what they get wrong, and what they get right.
Paying Not To Go To The Gym
How often do new members actually use the gym? One study found that new exercisers are consistently overconfident about how often they'll actually use the gym, causing them to choose sub-optimal membership plans and pay a lot more than they should per gym visit.
Bodybuilders Train Less Than You Think
It's commonly believed that it takes hours per day, many days per week, to build world class muscle. However, I've consistently found that such a training regimen is far too taxing to recover from. A recent study suggests even pro bodybuilders train a lot fewer hours per week than you'd think.
Raw Water Wasn't A Thing
Raw water is supposedly a dangerous new health trend, but I have my reasons to be suspicious.
Muscle Activation Is More Dependent On Load Than Form
It's commonly believed that small tweaks to your exercise form can sometimes have huge results in terms of muscle activation, and you can use this to preferentially target certain muscles. However, it's far more important to focus on good progression first.