Training

How you buy fitness

The launch of a Pilates brand by Tendulkar’s daughter raises some interesting questions. Do consumers of fitness and wellness services understand the ..

Priorities

If training, working out or systematic exercise isn’t one of the top five things you look forward to in your daily life, odds are it will among the le..

The non-linear nature of linear progression

Small numbers, big percentages I did 24 repetitions compared to 16 repetitions last week. I did 50 percent more repetitions compared to last week. And..

Strong tendons

Moreover, our results suggest that chronic increases in tendon loading during childhood result in microstructural changes which increase the tendon's ..

Judging my work by how my clients move

Here’s something testimonials, photo shoots or essays don’t capture. How well does the client move?It’s an intangible, subjective and absolutely messy..

The gruesome lift in the video is a deficit deadlift.

But the deficit positions the handle a good 4.5 inches below ground level. You can visualise this clearly in the video by seeing how the handle is po..

Imaginary conversations that need context

My doctor told me to do bodyweight exercises only and lift no weights. Saying lift only your bodyweight makes the load you are lifting seem trivial. ..

The framing and sense of accomplishment in a gym can vary from person to person.

If you turn it into a sport, bodybuilding competitions, lifting events and PR’s can feel like a notable accomplishment. Rightfully so. It takes a lot..

Menus and offerings gone wild

Zumba, CrossFit, S&C, kickboxing, spinning, rowing, dancing, yoga, stretching, animal flow, pilates, calisthenics. The list is endless. The only i..

Thought experiment

Imagine there's a pull up bar on every road in every town across the country.Kids grow up doing pull ups.Adults randomly do pull ups.Adults spend week..