Do Dumbbells or Barbells Produce Superior Results?
Most lifters train primarily with bilateral exercises, in which both arms or legs are working simultaneously. However, unilateral exercises, in which individual limbs act with independent loading, have their own strengths and weaknesses - and they may be superior depending on your training needs. Here I analyze some of the strengths and weaknesses of each.
My Perfect Morning Routine (And Why You Shouldn't Care)
Routines are a powerful strategy for automating our habits and enabling us to complete more work. At the same time, I think we’re often too reliant on caring about what celebrities and influencers claim their habits are.
The Flywheel Box - The Best Piece of Training Equipment You've Never Heard Of
During lockdown, I’ve discovered a useful, less-known training method that works especially well in the home setting: the flywheel box. Some thoughts about this unique training method and how you can best use it.
Falling In Love With Walking For Cardio
While running gets a lot of attention as the easy, no-equipment cardio method, I’ve found that walking is a lot more useful. Here’s the story of how I came to love going for a simple walk.
Core Training That Doesn't Suck
Core training, the way most people do it, gets very boring very quickly, because all you do is add reps and time. I’ll admit I was one of those people for many years. Knowing a few of these variations can make core training a lot quicker and more fun.