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Zone 2 Training Is Getting More Credit Than it Deserves
Popular media built a compelling case for low-intensity training as the key to metabolic health, but the studies behind that claim tell a far more…
Jul 19
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Danny James
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Do Extra Carbs Help to Build More Muscle in Trained Men
A crossover trial.
Jul 16
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Danny James
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Velocity Loss Thresholds in the Bench Press: What Works for Women
New research suggests women see greater strength and hypertrophy gains by pushing sets closer to failure.
Jul 13
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Danny James
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Sleep, Move, and Eat Better: How to Add Years to Your Life
A large cohort study found that small, simultaneous improvements were associated with meaningful gains in lifespan and healthspan, with each behaviour…
Jul 9
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Danny James
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Muscle Activation vs Sensation During the Seated Leg Curl
MRI data shows that hip flexion angle shifts activation not just between hamstring muscles, but within specific longitudinal regions of the same muscle.
Jul 7
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Danny James
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Training Volume Alone Doesn't Drive Fatigue, New Bench Press Study Finds
Researchers used velocity-based rest periods to isolate volume from fatigue, and found no added cardiovascular or metabolic cost at higher rep counts.
Jul 5
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Danny James
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Evidence-Based Warm-Up Strategies
A look at performance enhancement and injury prevention outcomes thoughout pre and post activity.
Jul 2
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Danny James
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June 2026
The Strength and Longevity "Sweet Spot"
New research tracking 147,000 people for thirty years finds a clear ceiling on how much resistance training actually extends life.
Jun 30
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Danny James
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Long Muscle Length Training Is Not Necessary for Biceps Growth, New Study Suggests
Mixing long and short positions produced the same size and strength gains as staying in a fully lengthened range.
Jun 28
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Danny James
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The Mind-Muscle Connection in Beginners
This study showed a targeted increases in muscle activity simply by shifting to an internal cueing during a shoulder press.
Jun 25
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Danny James
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Complex vs. Contrast Training: Which One Builds Better Athletes?
New research on elite track athletes shows how the two methods build power and eccentric strength differently.
Jun 23
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Danny James
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Stronger Legs, Fewer Injuries
New research on the British men's squad shows hitting a specific strength target slashes injury risk by up to 80%
Jun 21
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Danny James
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