Are We Finally Done Arguing About CrossFit?
When I started out as a coach, the only thing anyone wanted to talk about was CrossFit - thank god that's changed. A retrospective on the CrossFit phenomenon.
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.