HRZ training helps you target specific heart rate zones by guiding your exercise intensity to match different levels of cardiovascular effort. Heart rate zones are ranges of beats per minute that correspond to how hard your heart is working during…
Electromyography (EMG) feedback is a technique that measures the electrical activity produced by muscles when they contract. This feedback helps individuals and therapists understand how well muscles are activating during movement or exercise. By providing real-time information about muscle activity,…
Glute AMRAP training is a workout method focused on strengthening the glute muscles by performing as many repetitions as possible within a set time or until muscle fatigue. This style of training targets the lower body, especially the glutes, which…
Tracking your macros means paying attention to the three main nutrients in your food: protein, carbohydrates, and fats. When you want to build muscle, knowing how much of each you eat every day can make a real difference. It’s not…
MET Levels Help You Measure Workout Intensity When you’re working out, you probably wonder how hard you’re actually pushing yourself. Is that walk intense enough? Are you really getting a good workout? This is where MET levels come in. MET…
NEAT, which stands for Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis, refers to the calories your body burns through everyday movements that are not part of formal exercise. This includes activities like walking around your home or office, fidgeting, standing instead of sitting, doing…
Gastrointestinal (GI) based nutrition plays a crucial role in supporting strength training by optimizing digestion, nutrient absorption, and overall gut health, which in turn enhances muscle growth, recovery, and performance. The gut microbiome—the community of bacteria living in the digestive…
Time Under Tension (TUT) cycling is a training method that focuses on controlling the duration muscles are actively working during each pedal stroke. Instead of just cycling fast or covering long distances, TUT cycling emphasizes maintaining muscle engagement for longer…
Rate of Force Development Training: Building Your Explosive Power When you need to move fast, your body has to do more than just generate strength. It needs to produce that strength quickly. This is where rate of force development, or…
VO2 max is a measure of how much oxygen your body can use when you are working out hard. The more oxygen your body can use, the better your heart and lungs can deliver oxygen to your muscles. This means…