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Expert Tips to Make Swimming NOT Suck
Have you ever tried to up your swimming game, only to go to the pool and find that swimming laps are NO FUN? Our partner, Swim Like A. Fish, has some tips t...
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Why Every Athlete Needs a Big Hairy Audacious Goal
There’s a difference between jumping into discomfort and building toward a long-term pursuit. Here’s why you need both.
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If You Want More Strength, Stop Lifting Slow (Sometimes)
The concentric phase—the “lifting” portion of every rep—might be the most underutilized lever in your training. Move it explosively to build strength. Slow i...
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How Eccentrics Build Strength and Resilience
The eccentric phase builds strength, reinforces tendon health, and improves durability. Here’s why slowing the descent might be the smartest training adjustm...
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How to Use Isometrics to Reduce Pain and Build Strength
When isometrics are programmed correctly, they can reduce pain, improve joint stability, and even enhance performance. Here’s how to use the “pause” in your ...
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What Tempo Training Actually Changes in Your Strength Program
Without tempo, you’re missing the real objective of the lift. Learn how a simple four-digit prescription like 31X0 can completely change your training outcome.
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Snake Oil & Placebos: The Business of Belief in Health & Fitness
Here’s how to tell the difference, why placebo effects muddy the waters, and what ethical performance messaging should look like.
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Your Training Plan Is Missing This One Brutal Day
What happens when convenience lowers our threshold for discomfort? From trail miles in suburban Texas to WWII ski soldiers, this piece explores why coaches a...
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The Beautiful Theory That Didn’t Pan Out
Here’s what that experience taught me about how easily we’re seduced by physiology “hacks”—and why outcomes matter more than mechanisms.
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Why Swimming Should Be In Your Training Program
Guest Post by Abbie Fish from Swim Like A. Fish Crossover Symmetry and I have been partners for a long time because their training programs and swimming go ...
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Does Cutting Carbs Help You Live Longer?
Here’s what the science says about fiber, performance, Blue Zones, and how carbohydrate intake actually affects health and training outcomes.
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The Truth About Carbs for Athletes and Lifters
Carbs don’t automatically make you fat — but do they make you faster or stronger? Whether you lift heavy, sprint hard, or run long, your carbohydrate needs d...
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