What Your Day Does to Your Body: The 5 Lifestyle Profiles
Your body adapts to whatever you do most. Learn the five lifestyle profiles, from Desk Worker to Fresh Start, and where each one should start training.
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Why Your Workouts Haven’t Stuck (and Why Slow Beats Hard)
Most workout routines fail because the plan asks for too much too soon, not because you lack discipline. Here are the three reasons workouts fall apart and how the G3 Method fixes each one.
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5 Ways to Make Progress Without Adding Weight
Stuck on the same dumbbells? You can keep getting stronger and building muscle without adding weight. Here are 5 research-backed ways to apply progressive overload: reps, sets, tempo, range of motion and rest.
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Fasted Cardio: Fat-Burning Hack or Hype?
Fasted cardio burns more fat during the workout, but does it mean more fat lost over time? Here’s what the research says and how to decide if it’s right for you.
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“Am I Too Old to Start Lifting?”
It is never too late to get stronger. What the research shows about starting strength training after 50, including a study of people in their 90s, and how to begin safely.
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Machines vs Free Weights: Which Builds More Muscle?
Machines or free weights? A 2023 research review found both build muscle and strength about equally well. Here is what each does best and how to combine them.
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How Hard Should a Set Feel? Reps in Reserve, Explained
Reps in reserve is a simple way to judge how hard each set really is. Here is how the scale works, what the research says about effort, and how to get better at reading your own sets.
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The 20-Minute Workout Still Counts
Only have 20 minutes? Use them. Why short workouts still count, what the guidelines say, and a simple 20-minute session for busy days.
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Grip Strength: The Underrated Number Worth Tracking
Grip strength is one of the simplest windows into your overall strength. Here is what the research shows, what it does and does not mean, and easy ways to build a stronger grip.
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How Long Should You Rest Between Sets? What the Research Actually Says
Rest is part of the training. Here is what the research says about how long to rest between sets for strength, muscle and conditioning, plus simple signs you are resting too little or too long.