It’s not only duration or intensity that matters for performance, but a combo of the two.

When it comes to running these days, wearables have become a part of the “uniform.” If you sift through race photos, you’ll probably see both recreational and professional runners looking down at ...

Which kind of resistance training promotes more muscle growth: low load with many repetitions or high load with fewer repetitions? According to a study conducted at the State University of Campinas ...

This series has focused on training load and related concepts and their implications for firefighter fitness. Firefighting requires exceptional physical and mental endurance. Now let’s take a quick ...

Previously, we examined the idea of training load, including how to measure, monitor, and balance it, and what it means for a physical training program in your fire department. Next we’ll dive into ...

A recurring joke among my training partners these days is the advice their GPS watches give them when we finish an easy run. “You need 42 hours of recovery,” the algorithm tells them, even though they ...

Elite athletes use these demanding sessions sparingly for a reason. Here’s how to structure yours without burning out.

As a competitive powerlifter, Samantha Rothberg used to pick up barbells that weighed two times as much as she did. Now, she ...