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3 of The Many Benefits of Kettlebell Training

Kettlebell training has had a steep rise in popularity over the last twenty to thirty years. Like most things good about strength and conditioning, kettlebells originated in Russia. Exactly when they originated is somewhat unclear, but it is thought they started appearing around 350 years ago as a weighted counterweight for weighing food. Naturally, over the years, people started throwing them around and using them for strength training. Over time kettlebell training progressed to the point to where in 1948, it became the national sport of the Soviet Union.  From there, kettlebell training has exploded, and you can find them...

What is The Best Rep Range For Muscle Growth?

A muscle growth fundamental that has been around for decades, and is lore in gyms across the world, is the concept of the ''hypertrophy rep range''. While it can be vague and changes slightly depending on who you talk to, it is essentially a moderate rep range thought to be optimal for growing muscle. It can be as low as 6 and goes to 15 at the higher end. The generally accepted rep range for building strength is thought to be 1-6 (roughly), and anything above 15 is believed to be endurance or something close to cardio. Militancy about these rep...

Getting Back To The Gym After A Break

Gyms are open after being closed for weeks under restrictions imposed due to COVID-19. It has no doubt been a while since you've seen the inside of a gym and had access to barbells and heavyweight. A lot of people have been training through the lockdown at a reduced capacity with limited equipment and training with lower weight than what they typically would. Some might not have been training at all.  It is important to think about how you will approach your training going back to the gym after weeks of either not training at all, or at a reduced...

How Beliefs Effect Performance: Fake Steroids, Milkshakes And Genes

How do beliefs affect our gains? Can what we believe affect our strength, aerobic performance and determine how full we feel after a milkshake?

Is Your Smartphone Hurting Your Workout?

Smartphone usage can have negative impacts on many aspects of our lives, from relationships, and endangering our lives through constant distraction when we should be paying attention. But could your phone be hurting your precious time in the gym and be even making you eat more? 

Why You Should Leave Your Ego At The Gym Door

So far I have primarily written science based articles, focused on providing information on nutrition, supplements, and training. To change things up, I have decided to get a little more philosophical. Ego. We all have one, whether we like to admit it or not, it's just a part of life. What matters is how big we let our ego get, and how much we let it affect who we are and the decisions we make.  The gym, in particular, is a place where the ego runs rampant if it goes unchecked. Just walk into any mainstream gym at peak-hour, and you...