Slow Reps vs. Fast Reps You’ve probably noticed that some people in the gym tend to perform their reps as fast as possible, whereas others take a slow and controlled approach. But which is better? Dr. Andy Galpin is a Professor of Kinesiology at the Center for Sport...
A Deep Dive Into the Mind-Muscle Connection Ever heard of the “mind-muscle connection” and thought, it’s gotta be bogus, right? But some of the top competitive bodybuilders (Arnold included) have used this method in their training and swear by it. Is...
How to Train for a Hyrox Competition A new competition has arisen alongside the trending buzzword “hybrid athlete”. It’s called Hyrox, and it’s growing rapidly in international popularity. Why? And how can you prepare for a Hyrox competition to make sure you don’t...
Everything You Need to Know About Energy Systems It pays to know about your body’s energy systems, whether you’re a coach or an athlete. Jonathan Mike, PhD, CSCS*D, NSCA-CPT*D, USAW, NKT-1 is a currently a faculty member the Exercise Science department at...
Program Design 101: How to Build Your Own Workout Program How are you navigating the world of fitness after years of being coached? Are you just winging it in the gym? Are you making any progress, or just spinning your wheels? It’s easy to fall into fitness...
