The surprising science of staying strong as you age For decades, people have said things like: “I used to eat whatever I wanted in my twenties — now everything I eat turns to fat.” You’ve probably heard it, or maybe even said it yourself. The idea that our metabolism nosedives after our twenties has been…
Ever feel like your body is fighting against your efforts to lose weight? You’re not alone. and science has some theories that try to explain why. Two of the most talked about ideas in the world of weight regulation are Set Point Theory and Settling Point Theory. They offer very different views on how your…
Have you ever slowed down your reps because someone at the gym told you “time under tension” was the key to bigger muscles? Or maybe you’ve been told to move the weight fast to generate more force? Tempo, the speed at which you perform your reps, is one of the most debated variables in training….