What Is a Strength Training 'Deload,' and When Do You Need One?

A deload allows your body more recovery than you get in your usual training. Every workout incurs a bit of fatigue, and if ...

The Return of Heavy Lifting: Why Max Strength Still Matters

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Women's Health

Resistance Training Vs. Strength Training Vs. Weight Training: What’s The Difference?

When you’re a fitness newbie, there are a lot of terms to learn—rep, set, volume, AMRAP, EMOM—I can’t blame you if you’re wondering what it all means. When it comes to the names of types of training, ...
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German Volume Training May Be the Most Effective Way to Build Muscle, but Is It Safe?

Want to build some serious muscle mass? German Volume Training (GVT) is one method used to achieve muscle growth (also known as hypertrophy). If you’ve stumbled across GVT while scrolling through ...
Runner's World

Believing These 6 Strength-Training Myths May Be Slowing You Down

As runners, setting foot in the weight room can feel downright intimidating. Strength training may also feel like it’s taking away from time spent logging miles or building a base. In reality, the two ...