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Is breakfast really the most important meal of the day? 5h ago

Does breakfast actually improve training performance or body composition? A recent narrative review examined this topic specifically. The post Is breakfast really the most important meal of the day? appeared first on Stronger by Science. Read

Does tempo matter for muscle growth? 7d ago

A hot-off-the-press meta-analysis tackled this exact question by examining 14 studies that independently manipulated eccentric and concentric tempo. The post Does tempo matter for muscle growth? appeared first on Stronger by Science. Read

How heavy can you go for hypertrophy? 14d ago

There are now 12 studies that have examined this concept. We’ll briefly summarize the results of each. The post How heavy can you go for hypertrophy? appeared first on Stronger by Science. Read

Can 5 minutes of lifting per day make a difference? 21d ago

A recent study looked at whether just five minutes per day of bodyweight resistance training could lead to meaningful changes in fitness. The post Can 5 minutes of lifting per day make a difference? appeared first on Stronger by Science. Read

Should you avoid artificial sweeteners? 28d ago

Are they a safer alternative to sugar-sweetened foods/beverages, or are they innocuous and potentially beneficial for dietary adherence? The post Should you avoid artificial sweeteners? appeared first on Stronger by Science. Read

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Can taking time off break through plateaus? 35d ago

Some research suggests that doing less for a while – or even taking time off lifting altogether – could set the stage for renewed hypertrophy and strength progress. The post Can taking time off break through plateaus? appeared first on Stronger by... Read

Is fasted training bad for muscle growth and strength? 42d ago

A recently published randomized clinical trial directly compared 12 weeks of resistance training performed in a fasted state versus a fed state in 28 young adults. The post Is fasted training bad for muscle growth and strength? appeared first on... Read

Do low-fat diets decrease testosterone? 49d ago

A meta-analysis examined the impact of dietary fat intake on serum testosterone. The post Do low-fat diets decrease testosterone? appeared first on Stronger by Science. Read

Waist-to-height ratio: a better predictor of health than BMI? 56d ago

But what is a “healthy” waist-to-height ratio? The post Waist-to-height ratio: a better predictor of health than BMI? appeared first on Stronger by Science. Read

Is sleep regularity more important than sleep duration? 63d ago

A recent study analyzed over 10 million hours of accelerometer data from nearly 61,000 adults. The post Is sleep regularity more important than sleep duration? appeared first on Stronger by Science. Read

Should you worry about the side effects of creatine? 70d ago

A new paper by Kreider et al sought to summarize the available research on creatine side effects and public sentiment towards creatine. The post Should you worry about the side effects of creatine? appeared first on Stronger by Science. Read

How much resistance training should the average person do to improve their health? 77d ago

A new meta-analysis by Momma et al helps answer that question. The post How much resistance training should the average person do to improve their health? appeared first on Stronger by Science. Read

Do artificially sweetened beverages make it harder to maintain weight loss? 84d ago

There still seems to be quite a bit of confusion around whether artificially sweetened beverages are actually beneficial for losing weight. The post Do artificially sweetened beverages make it harder to maintain weight loss? appeared first on... Read

Are compound exercises best for hypertrophy? 91d ago

Is it better to isolate a muscle, or should you just stick to the tried-and-true compound lifts? Theoretically, compound movements present more potential bottlenecks to reaching true muscular failure than isolation exercises. When it comes to... Read

More Training, More Gaining: Everything You Need to Know About Training Volume 100d ago

Behold: the most in-depth resource on training volume anywhere on the internet. The most big-picture summary of the article is that higher training volumes tend to facilitate more muscle growth and larger strength gains. But, it also explores many... Read

Education Archives - Elite FTS

Sharing is Caring 2d ago

The distinct lack of collaboration between strength and conditioning coaches strikes me as a notable issue in our industry. Often, people believe they have some secret formula for success with their team that they need to guard, as if someone might... Read

Firehouse Fitness: Simple Steps to Combat Weight Gain and Heart Disease 8d ago

Firefighters face unique challenges when it comes to health and fitness. Long shifts, irregular meals, and firehouse traditions often lead to weight gain and cardiovascular risk. The post Firehouse Fitness: Simple Steps to Combat Weight Gain and... Read

Cannabis and Us: Pain, Recovery, Inflammation and Mood 15d ago

Train longer, recover better, and maintain quality of life. The post Cannabis and Us: Pain, Recovery, Inflammation and Mood appeared first on Elite FTS. Read

Life and Lifting Lessons from 25 Years of Training to Bench 725 Pounds 21d ago

After two decades of wins, setbacks, injuries, storms, and new gear, I finally pressed 725 pounds. The post Life and Lifting Lessons from 25 Years of Training to Bench 725 Pounds appeared first on Elite FTS. Read

You Signed Up for a Strongman Competition—Now What? 28d ago

Your first strongman competition can be exciting, overwhelming, and a little chaotic—but that’s part of the fun. The post You Signed Up for a Strongman Competition—Now What? appeared first on Elite FTS. Read

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Off-Season Strength Training for Rugby Players 36d ago

Get the most out of your off-season with a rugby-specific strength training plan designed for hypertrophy, power, and performance. The post Off-Season Strength Training for Rugby Players appeared first on Elite FTS. Read

How to Use the Conjugate System in a Commercial Gym 42d ago

Many believe that unless you have access to the best gym with all the latest equipment, you can’t effectively train using a Conjugate-style system. The post How to Use the Conjugate System in a Commercial Gym appeared first on Elite FTS. Read

The Bench Press Prep No One Talks About 49d ago

If your bench press has plateaued or left your shoulders aching, the problem may not be your setup—it could be a lack of shoulder internal rotation. The post The Bench Press Prep No One Talks About appeared first on Elite FTS. Read

Strength After Setback: Training Through Chronic Pain 56d ago

Aging lifters face new challenges: chronic pain, fluctuating recovery, and unpredictable training responses. The post Strength After Setback: Training Through Chronic Pain appeared first on Elite FTS. Read

The Biggest Lie in Strength Training 63d ago

“It’s not that easy.” The post The Biggest Lie in Strength Training appeared first on Elite FTS. Read

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