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Fitness Articles

Strength training, conditioning, and workout programming — practical insights from the weight room.

Train Smarter

This is where the rubber meets the iron. The Fitness section collects articles on strength training methodology, conditioning protocols, exercise technique, and programming principles. Whether you're looking to refine your squat, understand the case for (or against) isolation work, or steal a conditioning workout from a top strength coach, you'll find it here.

Every article is grounded in real-world coaching experience — no fluff, no fads, just what works.

Featured Articles

  • The 4 Minute Fitness Solution: Tabata

    June 12, 2016

    Tabata training promises big results in a tiny time window. This article breaks down the protocol, its origins, and how to apply it without turning your workout into a four-minute disaster.

  • The Swing

    February 11, 2016

    The kettlebell or dumbbell swing is one of the most versatile power movements you can do. Learn why it deserves a permanent spot in your program.

  • Band Pull-apart: The Shoulder Saver

    2016

    A simple band pull-apart can undo hours of desk-bound posture damage and bulletproof your shoulders for heavier pressing. Here's how to do them right.

  • Favorite Conditioning Workouts of Some of My Favorite Strength Coaches

    2016

    A roundup of go-to conditioning sessions from respected strength coaches — perfect when you need fresh ideas to break a cardio rut.

  • 4 Things That Are Stealing Your "Gainz"

    2016

    Common training mistakes that quietly sabotage progress, from poor recovery habits to program-hopping.

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Strength Training

Squat variations, isolation vs. compound debates, and programming strategies to build real strength without the guesswork.

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Conditioning

Tabata, coach-favorite finishers, and time-efficient cardio methods that don't waste your training hours.

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Exercise Technique

Detailed breakdowns of key lifts — from the single-leg Romanian deadlift to Pallof press variations — so you move well before you move heavy.

Best of the Week

The "Best of the Week" roundup series highlights standout articles, videos, and training insights from across the strength and conditioning world. It's a curated shortcut to the content worth your time — filtered through a coach's lens so you get the signal without the noise.

Check back for new editions, or browse the archives to catch up on past roundups.

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Related Reading

Fitness doesn't exist in a vacuum. If you're dealing with nagging aches or poor posture, the Rehab & Corrective Exercise section has targeted strategies — including the "9 to 5 Back Pain" series and the Bat Wing Hold for posture. For conditioning-specific content, head over to the Conditioning page.