Good training isn’t random. It’s organized into phases that emphasize different types of stress. One common model is block periodization, which typically m...

At some point in training, progress slows down.  Pace stops improving.  Strength numbers stall.  Workouts feel the same week after week. This is a plateau....

When you increase training — more volume, more intensity, or a new type of stress — fitness doesn’t improve instantly. What you feel first is fatigue. Wha...

Many youth sports focus on speed, power, and skill.  Strength training is becoming more common, and high-intensity drills are often emphasized. But even fo...

Losing body fat and improving fitness often happen together, but they are not the same goal.  Weight loss requires an energy deficit.  Fitness improvements ...

Strength training is essential as we get older. It helps maintain muscle, bone density, and the ability to perform daily tasks. But cardiovascular fitness ...

Improving cardiovascular fitness later in life is not only possible — it is one of the most powerful things you can do to maintain independence, mobility, a...

As we move into midlife and beyond, fitness is no longer just about performance or appearance.  It becomes one of the most powerful tools we have to support...

Higher-intensity aerobic work can help maintain VO2 max, support heart health, and improve the ability to handle physical demands. But after 50 or 60, inte...

You may have heard the message online: “Women don’t need cardio.  Just lift heavy and do sprints.” Strength training and high-intensity intervals ar...