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Doug Dupont

About Doug Dupont

Having grown up at the foot of a forest covered mountain in rural Vermont, Doug was active from a very young age. Hiking, running, and climbing were a part of everyday life in the Green Mountains. This culture of exercise led to dabbling in martial arts as a teen, and also getting work in a local powerlifting focused gym. Doug continued to pursue knowledge and training in exercise, becoming a certified personal trainer while still a teenager. Once in college he began his hand at the business side of fitness, taking a management position at a large local gym. During that time he became a founding member of the UVM Brazilian Jiu Jitsu club, and was the first among their competition team. After only a few months he was assisting in coaching, and ran conditioning program for the club.

Out of college Doug set up his own training center. He grew his list of clientele including several professional MMA athletes, eventually going so far as to corner a world title fight. He has continued ­­­to develop his business into today.

Doug Dupont

Fitness

  • Cold Water Immersion Therapy Shown Ineffective for Advanced Athletes
  • Science Weighs In: Are Wearables Worth It?
  • Resistance Training Plans Might Be Superior to HIIT For Kids
  • 30 Minutes of Exercise Per Week Improved Health in Overweight Clients
  • Lack of Food Might Make You Better at Making Decisions
  • For Weight Loss, the Scale Can Be Your Friend
  • Study Gives Tips for Healthy Habit Formation in Kids (and Adults)
  • Science Tests Methods for Assessing Recovery Needs in Contact Sports
  • Drinking to Thirst: Is It Enough?
  • The Role of Aerobic Exercise and Diet in Weight Loss
  • Body Composition and Bone Density Trends in Distance Runners
  • Anaerobic Capacity Essential for High-Level Boxers
  • Use Eccentric Training to Improve Max Lifts, Says New Study
  • Periodization Increases Strength, Regardless of the Method Used
  • Dynamic Flexibility Training a Bit of a Stretch, Says New Study
  • Science Says You Really Need a Post-Workout Massage
  • Science Finds the Best Way to Calculate Resting Energy Expenditure
  • Researchers Link Carbohydrate Intake to Higher Chance of Mortality
  • Science Tests Blood Flow Restriction Training on Elderly Clients
  • For Weight Loss Clients, Smaller Groups Mean Bigger Results
  • Cutting Weight? Electrolyte Replacement Beverages Help
  • Vitamin D in Elite Athletes: The More the Better
  • Research Reveals Training Habits of Champion Skiers
  • Strength Training and Diabetes: Do Genes Make a Difference?
  • Folate, Alcohol, and Saturated Fat Benefit HDL Levels
  • Science Compares Strongman to Traditional Resistance Training
  • Cardio Before Strength Elicits Better Hormonal Response
  • Science Says Imagery Is a Powerful Psych-Up Tool
  • Sports Drinks Show Minimal Effect on Tennis Players
  • Does Your Diaphragm Need a Warmup?
  • A Scientific Analysis of the Quads During Leg Extensions
  • Suspension for Shoulder Stability? This Study Doesn’t Think So
  • Use Exercise Order, Rest Intervals, and Cardio for Hypertrophy
  • Bigger Is Not Better: How Bodyweight and Size Affect Field Sports
  • Unstable Surface Training Is Only for the Injured or Deconditioned
  • What Do Inflammation Markers After Intense Exercise Tell Us?
  • When It Comes to Static Stretching, Timing Is Everything
  • Altitude Training and Baking Soda: A Winning Combo?
  • EMG Analysis of the Bench Press and Push Up
  • A Lesson in Study Design (and the Bench Press)
  • A Closer Look at the Role of Mitochondria in Athletes
  • Creatine Works for Soccer Players, Too
  • When It Comes to Food, Options Can Be Obstacles
  • The Line Between Hypertrophy and Strength Is More Grey Than Black
  • Burpees or Cycling Intervals: Which Is the Best Cardio Exercise?
  • CLA Does Not Improve Cardio, Endurance, or Power
  • Does Having More Fat Help You Burn More Fat?
  • More Power, Faster: Benefits and Limits of Concentric Training
  • Plank Showdown: Science Tests Old-School vs. TRX
  • Forefoot, Midfoot, or Heel Strike? Surprising Trends in Ultrarunners
  • Biomechanics, Gender, and Running Economy
  • Dehydration Impacts Heart Rate and Performance
  • Science Investigates Optimal Loads for Sled Pulls
  • Beta-Alanine Improves Tactical Skills in Special Forces Operators
  • How to Cut Weight Without Beating Up Your Body
  • 5 Bodybuilding Practices That Can Help Anyone Build Muscle
  • Hormonal Response to Kettlebell Swings: A Scientific Analysis
  • Body Composition or Skill: Which Is More Important for Jumping?
  • Power Production and Endurance Put to the Test
  • Block Periodization Versus Linear Periodization: Which Is Better?
  • Muscle Asymmetry Affects Power and Force Output
  • Science Says Half-Rep Haters Might Be Wrong
  • Science Compares the Back Squat to the Overhead Squat
  • Antagonist Pairing Shows Great Promise
  • Science Compares Solutions for Low Back Pain
  • Vitamin D Insufficiency: A Surprising Trend In Athletic Adults
  • Small Saddle Adjustments for Cyclists Make a Big Difference
  • Science Investigates the Cause of Muscle Cramps
  • One Rep Max Tests Shown Accurate and Reliable for Military Personnel
  • PAP for Improved Sprint Performance: No Barbell Required
  • Strength Training Does Not Increase Critical Power
  • HIIT Helps Maintain VO2 Max, But Not Soccer Skills
  • Measuring Training Load: What Works? (And What Doesn’t?)
  • Sleep Quality and Exercise: Are You in the Dark?
  • Fatigue Impairs Jump Performance in Elite and Recreational Athletes
  • Does Electrical Stimulation Work for Recovery?
  • Men More Prone to Achilles Injuries Than Women – But Why?
  • Research Reveals New Indicators of Overtraining
  • Strength Before Cardio: It’s Not a Universal Law
  • Time to Change How You Recover Between Sets
  • New Study Suggests Subjective Factors Impact Performance
  • An Analysis of Muscle Fiber Responses to Eccentric Exercise
  • The Reliability of the NFL-225 Bench Press Test
  • Adrenaline Is the Early Bird’s Best Friend
  • Does Police Training Need a Facelift?
  • Use the FMS to Assess Mobility, Not Performance
  • More Fatigue Does Not Make More Muscle
  • Don’t Be Shy: Grunting Improves Performance in Tennis Players
  • The Hamstring-to-Quadriceps Strength Ratio in Female Runners
  • Plyometric Exercises Improve Athleticism in Youth Soccer Players
  • 2 Skills You Need For a Better Vertical Jump
  • More Oxygen Means Better Recovery
  • Blood Flow Restriction Works When Combined With Regular Training
  • It’s All Connected: How Strength Levels Affect Work Capacity and Body Composition
  • Fit Kids Are Happier and Healthier
  • Is There a Correlation Between Sprint Times and Vertical Jump?
  • Higher Exercise Intensity Correlates With Suppressed Immunity
  • Does Arm Action Render Heart Rate Monitors Ineffective?
  • Exercise Can Help Your Social Life
  • Strength Training Improves Change of Direction
  • Static Stretching Decreases Running Performance Too
  • Calorie Burn for Bodyweight Exercise May Be Underestimated
  • The Importance of Sprint Momentum for Contact Sports
  • Weights or Cardio First? Does it Even Matter?
  • The PAP Effect: Does It Apply to Sprinting?
  • Sprinting With a Weighted Vest: Help or Hindrance?
  • You Can’t Out-Train a Bad Diet, But Exercise Sure Does Help
  • Rehydration After Weight Cutting: Water Doesn’t Cut It
  • Icing Isn’t Just for Injuries: Cryotherapy Improves Flexibility
  • Kettlebells as a Cardio Tool: Yay or Nay?
  • IMT: Weight Training For Your Lungs
  • Tracking Progress in Endurance Sports: Old School Methods Still Work
  • Stress Shown to Impair Recovery From Workouts
  • Using the Stretch Shortening Cycle for Improved Efficiency
  • The Gene That Might Make You a Better Athlete
  • How to Get a Faster Punch
  • Non-Motorized Treadmill Performance Is a Dependable Indicator of Power
  • To Deadlift From the Floor or Not To?
  • HRV an Important Variable for Combat Athletes
  • How HIIT Affects Power Endurance in Skiers
  • What Causes Fatigue In High-Intensity Endurance Sports?
  • Lose Weight, Not Bone: How Strength Training Benefits Weight Loss
  • Mouthpieces Are for Protection, not Performance
  • PNF Stretching Works Before Exercise – Sort Of
  • Will Athletics Protect Your Bones?
  • Restricted Blood Flow Builds Bigger Muscles
  • The Best Way to Develop Active Range of Motion
  • Is Ultra-Endurance Training Good or Bad for Your Health?
  • An Analysis of Cardiovascular Response in Water and on Land
  • Science Compares Hill Running to Level-Grade
  • Compression Stockings Reduce Lactate Production – With a Catch
  • Plyometrics and Olympic Lifting: Effective Training For Kids
  • How Muscle Size Affects Power
  • Science Says YouTube Can Make You a Better Athlete
  • How Heat and Gender Affect Running Performance
  • How Timing and Temperature Affect Your Warm Up
  • What Motivates CrossFitters?
  • How Much Rest Do You Really Need Between Plyometric Sessions?
  • It’s Not Just For Cooking: Baking Soda Can Improve Your Squat
  • How You Can Make Your Bones Healthier Now
  • Science Tests the Effectiveness of the TRX
  • Multiple Studies Agree: Occlusion Training Works
  • Big Heavy Squats Can Help Treat and Prevent Osteoporosis
  • How Novice and Intermediate Runners Should Train For a Marathon
  • Goal Setting Improves Motivation in Athletes
  • Heart Rate Variability a Good Intensity Measure
  • Ice Therapy Beneficial For Pain But Not Performance
  • Sprint Training: It’s Not Just Anaerobic
  • Post-Activation Potentiation Doesn’t Always Work
  • Science Investigates How to Rest For Power
  • Plyometric Training – Which Volume and Surfaces to Choose
  • Mobility: It’s All In the Hips – Or Is It?
  • Rest Between Sets: How Much Do You Need?
  • How Heat and Carbs Affect Your Performance
  • How Strength Level Affects Post-Activation Potentiation
  • Can Aerobic Fitness Improve Kids’ Minds?
  • Static Stretching Before, During, and After Lifting
  • How Sleep Deprivation Affects Athletic Performance
  • The Effects of Weights on Anaerobic Power
  • Muscular Endurance and Strength Training: An Ideal Combo for Endurance Athletes
  • Hydrotherapy vs. Active Recovery: Which Is More Effective?
  • The Effects of Exercise Intensity on Insulin Control
  • Heavy Lifting Improves Running Economy in Masters Athletes
  • Research Sheds Light on Strength Levels in Autistic Clients
  • Passive Stretching Makes Experienced Lifters Weaker
  • Is the Valsalva Maneuver Safe and Effective?
  • Spot Reduction Works…Sort Of
  • Adiponectin: The Magical Fat-Burning Hormone?
  • Race Performance Shown Unrelated to…Fitness?
  • More Reps and Less Weight: A Better Approach for Older Adults?
  • Is Your Cooling Vest Dangerous?
  • Anatabine Not as Effective as Hoped for DOMS
  • Strength Training for Runners…Doesn’t Work?
  • Mobility Work Reduces Risk of Injury for Fighters
  • Exercise Reduces Growth of Prostate Cancer
  • Can the Treadmill Ruin Your Running Form?
  • Foot Strike Does Not Affect Performance in Trail Runners
  • Longer Isn’t Always Better – In Training, That Is
  • Effects of Ankle Taping on Performance and Safety
  • Using Hyperventilation to Improve Cardiovascular Performance
  • Ultramarathoners Are Older and Less Injured Than You Might Think
  • The Metabolic Demands of Various Exercise Protocols
  • Excess Post-Exercise Oxygen Consumption: How Important Is It?
  • Why You Should Ditch Your Heart Rate Monitor and Just Talk
  • Using the Single Leg Squat to Test Leg Health
  • A Look at How Squatting Affects the Knee
  • To Stabilize or Not to Stabilize?
  • How to Use Critical Velocity to Win
  • Ergogenic Aids: Which Ones Actually Work?
  • Evidence for Direct Core Work Found Lacking
  • Hormones and Muscle Growth: An Overrated Correlation?
  • How and Why to Train Your Lungs
  • Flat Running Is Better Than Uphill Running
  • How Gait and Posture Change With Age and Exercise
  • Heart Rate Monitoring: An Effective Test for Overtraining
  • Endurance and Strength Together Are Effective: Adding Sprints Does Nothing
  • New Research Reveals Recent Trends in Ultra-Endurance Events
  • The Questionable Effects of Tongkat Ali on Exercise-Induced Stress
  • Science Examines the Relationship Between Rest Periods and Rate of Perceived Exertion
  • Science Examines Yoga’s Powers of Preventative Medicine
  • Science Says Meditation Improves Both Health and Performance
  • Moms With Iodine Deficiency Have Babies With Lower IQs
  • Watching TV Makes Kids Fat
  • Variable Resistance Training Increases Power Development
  • Science Says Full Range of Motion Is Best
  • Science Looks at Bodyweight as a Factor in Lifting Weight
  • More Training is Better, Sometimes
  • Science Examines Rehydration After Weight Cutting
  • Science Says You Should Ditch the Unstable Surface Training
  • Two New Studies on Static Stretching … Are Completely Conflicting?
  • What’s Happening In Your Blood After a Workout
  • How the Length of Your Bones Affects Your Power Output
  • Football Players More Explosive Than 10 Years Ago
  • What Determines Reaction Time and How to Improve It
  • You Need to Do More Than Play Your Sport to Be Better at Your Sport
  • Is Hydrotherapy Actually Effective? (You Know, Ice Baths and Hot Water)
  • Passive Stretching Can Make You Weaker
  • An Analysis of 4 Lifting Protocols and Their Impact on the Body
  • Analysis of Power Outputs in the Clean Uncovers New Information
  • Light Cardio Warm Up Best Before Strength Work
  • Motivational Coaching Increases Exercise Compliance
  • Your Lifestyle Outside the Gym Can Prevent Metabolic Syndrome
  • Science Says These Simple Habits Increase Your Likelihood to Workout
  • Strongman Training Good For Testosterone
  • How Length of Round, Period, or Play Can Change a Sport
  • A Scientific Analysis of the Benefits of Bikram Yoga
  • Compression Garments May Have Limited Benefits
  • Why Wrestlers Have Better Grip Strength
  • Volume of Power Cleans Determines Athlete’s Lactate Levels
  • The Correlation Between Running and Jumping Ability
  • CrossFit Boosts VO2 Max and Cuts Fat
  • The Positive Benefits of Human Powered Travel
  • What Is Effective Training for Older Adults?
  • Getting Older Doesn’t Mean You Can’t Compete
  • Frequency and Volume Correlate to Results in Deployed Soldiers
  • Conditioning Programs Help Prevent Muscle Damage and Stress
  • Why I’m Going to Stretch Like My Dog and Not Do PNF
  • Winners Have More Testosterone
  • Does Kettlebell Training Benefit Other Exercises?
  • 60 Minutes of Exercise Can Improve Insulin Resistance 25%
  • Multivitamins Important for Expectant Moms
  • Parents Who Move More Have Kids Who Move More
  • The Facts on Rotator Cuff Injuries and Treatment
  • Taking a New Perspective On Your Training
  • Sitting at Your Desk Is Eating Your Muscles
  • Periodization Is a Thing of the Past
  • How Much Should You Work Out? Science Takes a Look
  • Why Does Your Pre-Workout Ritual Make a Difference?
  • Does Endurance Running Destroy Your Brain Matter?
  • Ice Water Immersion Improves Performance
  • Cycling Might Be Bad for Bone Health
  • Warm Up Drills Can Increase Balance and Proprioception
  • Weight Cutting In Sports: Is It Truly an Advantage?
  • Swimming Sprints Does Not Translate
  • Unilateral Exercise Improves Endurance On Both Sides
  • High-Intensity Workouts Help Less the Fitter You Are
  • Interval Resistance Training May Help With Weight Loss
  • 10 Scientifically Proven Ways Exercise Is Good for Your Brain
  • Having a Workout Partner Can Double Performance
  • Fitness Trends for 2013: What One Industry Survey Predicts
  • How Your Work Affects Your Workout

Fuel

  • Effects of Caffeine on Upper and Lower Body Strength
  • Where in the Brain Do We Decide What Food To Eat?
  • DHA Aids Recovery After Intense Eccentric Exercise
  • Quercetin Affects Arterial Plaque, Immune Response, and Weight Loss
  • Antioxidants Improve Performance – But How?
  • HMB + ATP = More Strength and Less Overtraining
  • Blood Lipid Profiles Not Improved by Decreased Milk Consumption
  • How Do We Know If Supplements Work?
  • Sugary Drinks Worsen Performance
  • Carbs and Protein: Do We Need Both After a Workout?

Healthy Eating

  • Can Chocolate Help Fight Metabolic Syndrome?
  • Carbohydrates Affect Cognition After a Workout
  • Study Puts Red Bull, Caffeine, and Taurine to the Test
  • Ketone Bodies: A New Supplement Trend for Athletes?
  • How Eastern and Western Diets Affect Insulin Resistance and Fat Levels
  • Microbiology Lessons From Paleolithic Coprolites
  • More Protein, Fewer Calories: A Winning Combo, With Reservation
  • Caffeine Probably Won’t Help Your Biceps Get Stronger
  • Can Yerba Mate Help You Burn Fat During Exercise?
  • Science Examines Why We Supplement and If It Works
  • High, Medium, and Low Protein Diets Put to the Test
  • The Best Carb Source for Sleep Quality: Pasta, Bread, or Rice?
  • Dairy Consumption Has Significant Effects on Blood Pressure
  • Is High-Fiber Bread Actually Better?
  • Ornithine Reduces Stress and Improves Sleep Quality
  • Walnut Consumption Reduces Oxidative Stress
  • Multivitamins Improve Nutrition and Prevent Disease
  • High-Protein Diet Better for Body Fat and Blood Sugar
  • Carnitine Protects the Body From Intense Exercise
  • The Pre-Workout Benefits (and Drawbacks) of Carbs vs. Protein
  • Recovery and Mood After Exercise: Do Carbs Make a Difference?
  • Nature Already Made an Effective Recovery Drink
  • Alcohol Impairs Hypertrophy and Messes With Your Hormones
  • Phosphatidic Acid Increased Muscle Gain in Just Eight Weeks
  • Study Reveals One Surprising Benefit of High-Carb Sports Drinks
  • Caffeine or Carbs: Which Is Better for Sprinting?
  • Almonds Enhance Athletic Performance More Than Cookies
  • More Protein Doesn’t Make a Difference
  • More Evidence Suggests There Is No One-Size-Fits-All Diet
  • New Research Uncovers the Role of Omega-3s
  • High Protein Diets Correlate With Lower Rates of Frailty in the Elderly
  • Enough Is Enough: Stop Picking on Mutivitamins
  • BCAAs and Taurine Reduce DOMS
  • New Study Suggests Energy Drinks Aren’t All That Energizing
  • The Type of Fruit You Eat Is Important
  • Fructose Is Bad for Your Body and Your Mind
  • How Restricting Calories and Nutrients Affects Your Health
  • Creatine: Timing May Make a Difference
  • Your Diet Can Improve Your Brain Power
  • The Effects of the Paleo Diet on Diabetes and Satiety
  • How Healthy Is Milk, Really? Science Is Divided
  • PEG Creatine Effective in Small Doses Without Exercise
  • Does Technique Suffer on a Low-Carb Diet?
  • The Real Facts on Prostate Cancer and Omega-3s
  • Can Vitamin D Prevent Obesity?
  • MSG, Trans Fat, and Aspartame: 3 Secret Ingredients That Are Killing You and Your Results
  • What’s the Best Recovery Drink for Multiple Workouts?
  • Fermented Milk Shown More Effective Than Milk Post-Workout
  • Controlling Satiety: What We Know About Snacking
  • A New Look At Vegetarian Versus Omnivorous Diets
  • Rice Protein Supplements: Yea or Nay?
  • The Amazing Benefits of the Mysterious Vitamin P
  • Eating Deli Meat Is Killing You and Your Heart
  • Creatine Supplementation Is Not Bad for Your Kidneys
  • Sports Supplements Shown Possibly Effective for Lean Mass
  • Coenzyme Q10 (Ubiquinol) Increases Strength
  • Science Says Dairy Is Good for Insulin
  • High Protein and Low Carb Diet Does Not Put You At Risk
  • Fasting Does Not Negatively Affect Muscle Gain
  • A Case Study on How Supplement “Research” Actually Works
  • Why You Need Indigestible Carbs in Your Diet
  • High Protein Diets Result in Better Cholesterol Scores
  • The Red Meat Controversy: It’s Not the Meat, It’s the Carnitine
  • Carb and Protein Sports Drinks Don’t Help Performance
  • Cashew Apple Juice Helps Burn Fat
  • The Surprising and Substantial Effects of Peppermint on Exercise
  • Balancing Your Fats Might Be Good for Your Health
  • Carnitine Suppresses Muscle Breakdown
  • Fish Might Be Good For Expecting Mothers
  • Fruit Restriction Doesn’t Help Diabetes
  • Magnesium Helps Balance Blood Sugar and Lower Insulin
  • Stick With Protein – Carbs and Alanine Won’t Help You
  • Your Diet Can Change Your Genes
  • Folic Acid Protects Athletes Against High Intensity Exercise
  • Recent Study Doubting Benefits of Caffeine Might Be Flawed
  • The Benefits of HMB Supplementation
  • Understanding Metabolic Flexibilty and the Role of Insulin
  • Science Takes a More Realistic Look at Post Workout Carbs
  • Where You Buy Your Food Affects the Food You Buy
  • What You Drink Doesn’t Matter, Just Stay Hydrated
  • You May Not Need the Post-Workout Carbs After All
  • Why Proper Sleep and Melatonin Are Absolutely Essential
  • Staying Hydrated Helps Heart Rate Recover Faster
  • Simple Answers on Protein Based on Science
  • Creatine May Reduce Helpful Antioxidants
  • Is Vitamin E Good or Bad For You?
  • Protein Supplements Might Help Maintain Muscle
  • Making Meals Ahead of Time Can Help You Lose Weight
  • Colostrum Supplementation Protects You From Exercise
  • Overeating When Pregnant Can Harm Infant Health
  • ATP Supplementation: Does It Work?
  • Is Paleo Ketogenic and Is That a Good Idea?
  • Drinking Cold Water Could Aid Your Performance

Learn

  • This Protein May Keep You Lean on Any Diet
  • Caffeine Can Reduce Muscle Soreness
  • Compression Socks Improve Recovery in Marathon Runners
  • The Best Ultra-Marathon Runners Are 35+ Years Old
  • Iron Supplementation in Runners: Enough Is Enough
  • New Study Shows How the Body Builds Strength As We Age
  • Want Faster 5K Times? Listening to Music Might Help
  • Study Compares Hamstring Muscle Activation During the Deadlift and Leg Curl
  • Pregnancy Diet Affects Fat Levels in Babies
  • Personal Trainers: To Hire One or Not to Hire One?
  • For Hypertrophy, Longer Rest Periods Are Key
  • Why You Should Include Burpees and Battle Ropes in Your Metcons
  • Science Compares Exercise DVDs to Live Coaching
  • Keep Grunting Because It Works for Everyone
  • Is Steady State or Interval Training Better for Cardio?
  • Whole-Body Vibration Training Works
  • To Get Stronger, Variety Is Key
  • Warm Up With Bands Improves Back Squat Performance
  • HMB Study Results Too Good to Be True
  • Women: Lift Heavy and Fast While You’re Young
  • Midstance to Midstance Running Program Does Not Affect Performance
  • Strength and Power Rep Schemes Work for Hypertrophy, Too
  • Science Finds Performance Bracelets Ineffective
  • Are College Freshmen Prepared for Athletics?
  • Reconsidering RICE as a Treatment Option for Athletes
  • Wider Grip, Wider Lats: Science Tests the Broscience
  • Does Nasal Restriction Really Improve Performance?
  • Age, Endurance, and Explosive Power Improve Repeated Sprint Ability
  • FMS Suggests Low Injury Risk in Experienced Distance Runners
  • A Simple, Science-Based Method for Tracking Running Progress
  • The Biomechanics of Changing Direction
  • What Kind of Exercise Improves Inflammation the Most?
  • Small Band Load Increases Power and Speed
  • Contrast Training Benefits Youth Soccer Players
  • Off to a Good Start: Science Investigates the Best Way to Accelerate
  • PAP Can Shave Time Off Cyclist Race Times
  • Study Questions the Effectiveness of Oxygen Supplementation
  • For Elite Athletes, Stronger Might Not Mean Faster
  • The Role of the Menstrual Cycle in Exercise Recovery
  • Football Linemen More Susceptible to Heat Illness
  • Using Sled Weighted Sprints to Improve Acceleration
  • Military-Style Training: Is Running With a Weight Vest Effective?
  • Body Fat Measurements and Safety in Youth Wrestling
  • Biological Versus Chronological Age in Youth Sports
  • The Effects of Bands on Bench Press Power and Speed
  • New Study Investigates Painkiller Use (and Abuse) Among People Who Exercise
  • Running Performance: Is Smaller Better?
  • Effects of Stride Angle on Running Economy
  • How Does Time of Day Affect Your Workout?
  • Intermittent Cryotherapy Improves Performance in Baseball Pitchers
  • Older Adults Need Well-Rounded Routines
  • Aerobic Exercise, Try It On For Size
  • How Bad Is a Hit to the Head? Very, Says Science

Reviews

  • Protein Bars, Granola, and Nuts: 3 Healthy On-the-Go Snacks
  • What We Can Learn From the Superathletes
  • Science and Superathletes: The New Generation of Sport
  • One Drink for Recovery and Energy – Minus the Chemicals
  • Revolutionise Your Running: Become Your Own Coach
  • Revolutionize Your Running for Performance and Injury Prevention
  • 1 Voice Bluetooth Beanie and Headband (Product Review)
  • “Diamond Cut Abs” (Book Review)
  • “Ready to Run” (Book Review)
  • NewGrip Power Pads (Product Review)
  • Moji 360 Massager and Moji Mini Pro (Product Review)
  • Blonyx HMB+ Creatine (Product Review)
  • “C-Mass” (Book Review)
  • “The Encyclopedia of Underground Strength and Conditioning” (Book Review)
  • Fruigees (Product Review)
  • Zippy Sports Men’s Shorts (Product Review)
  • “Get Up!” (Book Review)
  • “Build Your Running Body” (Book Review)
  • No Sweat Laundry Detergent (Product Review)
  • Runa Energy Drinks (Product Review)
  • FLEXR Sports Bottle (Product Review)
  • JoJo’s Chocolate Bark (Product Review)
  • “The MELT Method” (Book Review)
  • Jaco Compact Convertible Training Bag (Product Review)
  • Biofactor ATP, Alkaline Formula, and Body Comfort (Product Review)
  • crossFIXE HANDS Tube and MUSCLE Paste (Product Review)
  • AMRAP Bars (Product Review)
  • “Cholesterol Clarity” (Book Review)
  • “Roadmap to 100” (Book Review)
  • The 7 Best Apps for Changing Your Fitness Habits
  • “Eat the Yolks” (Book Review)
  • Chomps Snack Sticks (Product Review)
  • Rubberbanditz Deluxe Mobile Gym Kit (Product Review)
  • NOURI Bars (Product Review)
  • “Strength Training for Fat Loss” (Book Review)
  • “Learning to Breathe Fire” (Book Review)
  • “The Life Plan Diet” (Book Review)
  • VolcaNO Pre-Workout Supplement (Product Review)
  • Fuel For Fire Fuel Packs (Product Review)
  • Vital Proteins (Product Review)
  • “DVRT: The Ultimate Sandbag Training System” (Book Review)
  • CrossRope 2.0 (Product Review)
  • Koios Nootropics (Product Review)
  • Rise Bars (Product Review)
  • Ladera Granola (Product Review)
  • EPIC Bars (Product Review)
  • Caveman Cookies (Product Review)
  • Primal Pacs (Product Review)
  • Blaistix Beef Snack Sticks (Product Review)
  • Xyience Pre-Workout Booster (Product Review)
  • Antioxidants Have Mixed Effects on Performance
  • Nuzest Clean Lean Protein (Product Review)
  • Book Review: “Why Fascia Matters” by Brooke Thomas
  • Book Review: “Quick Strength for Runners” by Jeff Horowitz
  • Thermogenic Aids: Do They Actually Work?
  • Product Review: HumanX AbX
  • Product Review: HumanX X3 Competition Gloves
  • Product Review: Mercola Protein Bars
  • Product Review: Battle Balm
  • Evidence Mounts Against Energy Drinks
  • Product Review: SEAL Multivitamin
  • Product Review: PHISM Pre-Workout Energizer
  • Product Review: ProBar Core
  • Product Review: ProBar Bolt Fruit Chews
  • Book Review: “Neuro-Mass” by Jon Bruney
  • Product Review: Stuffitts
  • Product Review: Radius Wraps
  • Product Review: LPG Muscle E-Z Dip Dumbbell Dipping Belt and Pull Up Handles
  • Product Review: BlenderBottle ProStak
  • More Protein Isn’t Always Better
  • Product Review: VentureHeat Portable Back Heat Therapy Wrap
  • Product Review: Grip4orce
  • Product Review: Neogenis BeetElite NeoShot
  • Product Review: About Time Ve Vegan Protein Formula
  • Product Review: APS Complete 100% Grass Fed Whey Protein and PreCharge
  • Product Review: BlenderBottle SportMixer
  • Book Review: “Prehab Exercise Book for Runners” by Michael Rosengart
  • Product Review: Krave Jerky
  • Product Review: Inov-8 Fastlift 335 Weightlifting Shoes
  • Less Is More: New Studies Investigate Carnitine Dose-Response
  • Echinacea Shown Ineffective at Improving VO2 Max
  • Betaine Found Effective for Body Composition and Performance
  • Product Review: Amara Sports Drink
  • Product Review: Kill Cliff Recovery Drinks
  • Book Review: “Get-Fit Guy’s Guide to Achieving Your Ideal Body” by Ben Greenfield
  • Product Review: Skins A400 Men’s Half Tights
  • Book Review: “Dumbbell Training for Strength and Fitness” by Fred Fornicola and Matt Brzycki
  • Product Review: LPG Muscle Haulin’ Hooks
  • Book Review: The Affiliate Yearbook
  • Product Review: About Time Fruit, Nuts & Protein Bars
  • Product Review: Cattaneo Brothers Beef Jerky
  • Product Review: GoStak from BlenderBottle
  • Product Review: WIN Sports Detergent
  • Product Review: McNett PT Pod, Mirazyme, and Rank Away Odor Eliminator Soak
  • Product Review: 2POOD Black Metcon Training Belt
  • Product Review: Gymboss Interval Timer and Gymboss miniMAX + Giveaway!
  • Product Review: EAS Recovery and Lean 15 Protein Powders
  • Product Review: About Time Auxiliary Energy Pre Workout Formula
  • Product Review: The Soak Rapid Pain Relief Muscle Spray
  • Book Review: “Personal Trainers’ Guide to Earning Top Dollar” by Ben Greenfield
  • Book Review: “Explode Your Deadlift” by Andy Bolton and Elliot Newman
  • Book Review: “Deadlift Dynamite” by Pavel Tsatsouline and Andy Bolton
  • Product Review: Gorilla Wraps
  • Product Review: Training Mask 2.0
  • Book Review: “Convict Conditioning Ultimate Bodyweight Training Log” by Paul Wade
  • Book Review: “Pushing the Limits” by Al Kavadlo
  • Product Review: Strength Wraps
  • Product Review: Rex’s Grip
  • Product Review: Strength Stack 52
  • DVD & Book Review: “Raising the Bar” by Al Kavadlo
  • DVD Review: “Extreme Strength! 12 Week Kettlebell Program” by Steve Cotter
  • Product Review: Sport Journals WODbooks
  • Product Review: Next Organic Dark Chocolate Covered Snacks
  • Product Review: Evolve Foods Protein Bar, Beef Jerky, and Beef Sticks
  • Book Review: “The RKC Book of Strength and Conditioning”

Train

  • BJJ & MMA Workouts: Cycle 5 (Weight Cutting) – Week 4
  • BJJ & MMA Workouts: Cycle 5 (Weight Cutting) – Week 3
  • BJJ & MMA Workouts: Cycle 5 (Weight Cutting) – Week 2
  • BJJ & MMA Workouts: Cycle 5 (Weight Cutting) – Week 1
  • BJJ & MMA Workouts: Cycle 3 (Strength & Power) – Week 12, Day 3
  • BJJ & MMA Workouts: Cycle 3 (Strength & Power) – Week 12, Day 2
  • BJJ & MMA Workouts: Cycle 3 (Strength & Power) – Week 12, Day 1
  • BJJ & MMA Workouts: Cycle 3 (Strength & Power) – Week 11, Day 3
  • BJJ & MMA Workouts: Cycle 3 (Strength & Power) – Week 11, Day 2
  • BJJ & MMA Workouts: Cycle 3 (Strength & Power) – Week 10, Day 2
  • BJJ & MMA Workouts: Cycle 3 (Strength & Power) – Week 10, Day 1
  • BJJ & MMA Workouts: Cycle 3 (Strength & Power) – Week 9, Day 3
  • BJJ & MMA Workouts: Cycle 3 (Strength & Power) – Week 9, Day 2
  • BJJ & MMA Workouts: Cycle 3 (Strength & Power) – Week 9, Day 1
  • BJJ & MMA Workouts: Cycle 3 (Strength & Power) – Week 8, Day 3
  • BJJ & MMA Workouts: Cycle 3 (Strength & Power) – Week 8, Day 2
  • BJJ & MMA Workouts: Cycle 3 (Strength & Power) – Week 8, Day 1
  • BJJ & MMA Workouts: Cycle 3 (Strength & Power) – Week 7, Day 3
  • BJJ & MMA Workouts: Cycle 3 (Strength & Power) – Week 7, Day 2
  • BJJ & MMA Workouts: Cycle 3 (Strength & Power) – Week 7, Day 1
  • BJJ & MMA Workouts: Cycle 3 (Strength & Power) – Week 6, Day 3
  • BJJ & MMA Workouts: Cycle 3 (Strength & Power) – Week 6, Day 2
  • BJJ & MMA Workouts: Cycle 3 (Strength & Power) – Week 6, Day 1
  • BJJ & MMA Workouts: Cycle 3 (Strength & Power) – Week 5, Day 3
  • BJJ & MMA Workouts: Cycle 3 (Strength & Power) – Week 5, Day 2
  • BJJ & MMA Workouts: Cycle 3 (Strength & Power) – Week 5, Day 1
  • BJJ & MMA Workouts: Cycle 3 (Strength & Power) – Week 4, Day 3
  • BJJ & MMA Workouts: Cycle 3 (Strength & Power) – Week 4, Day 2
  • BJJ & MMA Workouts: Cycle 3 (Strength & Power) – Week 4, Day 1
  • BJJ & MMA Workouts: Cycle 3 (Strength & Power) – Week 3, Day 3
  • BJJ & MMA Workouts: Cycle 3 (Strength & Power) – Week 3, Day 2
  • BJJ & MMA Workouts: Cycle 3 (Strength & Power) – Week 3, Day 1
  • BJJ & MMA Workouts: Cycle 3 (Strength & Power) – Week 2, Day 3
  • BJJ & MMA Workouts: Cycle 3 (Strength & Power) – Week 2, Day 2
  • BJJ & MMA Workouts: Cycle 3 (Strength & Power) – Week 2, Day 1
  • BJJ & MMA Workouts: Cycle 3 (Strength & Power) – Week 1, Day 3
  • BJJ & MMA Workouts: Cycle 3 (Strength & Power) – Week 1, Day 2
  • BJJ & MMA Workouts: Cycle 3 (Strength & Power) – Week 1, Day 1
  • BJJ & MMA Workouts: Cycle 2 (Cardio) – Week 12, Day 3
  • BJJ & MMA Workouts: Cycle 2 (Cardio) – Week 12, Day 2
  • BJJ & MMA Workouts: Cycle 2 (Cardio) – Week 12, Day 1
  • BJJ & MMA Workouts: Cycle 2 (Cardio) – Week 11, Day 3
  • BJJ & MMA Workouts: Cycle 2 (Cardio) – Week 11, Day 2
  • BJJ & MMA Workouts: Cycle 2 (Cardio) – Week 11, Day 1
  • BJJ & MMA Workouts: Cycle 2 (Cardio) – Week 10, Day 3
  • BJJ & MMA Workouts: Cycle 2 (Cardio) – Week 10, Day 2
  • BJJ & MMA Workouts: Cycle 2 (Cardio) – Week 10, Day 1
  • BJJ & MMA Workouts: Cycle 2 (Cardio) – Week 9, Day 3
  • BJJ & MMA Workouts: Cycle 2 (Cardio) – Week 9, Day 2
  • BJJ & MMA Workouts: Cycle 2 (Cardio) – Week 9, Day 1
  • BJJ & MMA Workouts: Cycle 2 (Cardio) – Week 8, Day 3
  • BJJ & MMA Workouts: Cycle 2 (Cardio) – Week 8, Day 2
  • BJJ & MMA Workouts: Cycle 2 (Cardio) – Week 8, Day 1
  • BJJ & MMA Workouts: Cycle 2 (Cardio) – Week 7, Day 3
  • BJJ & MMA Workouts: Cycle 2 (Cardio) – Week 7, Day 2
  • BJJ & MMA Workouts: Cycle 2 (Cardio) – Week 7, Day 1
  • BJJ & MMA Workouts: Cycle 2 (Cardio) – Week 6, Day 3
  • BJJ & MMA Workouts: Cycle 2 (Cardio) – Week 6, Day 1
  • BJJ & MMA Workouts: Cycle 2 (Cardio) – Week 5, Day 3
  • BJJ & MMA Workouts: Cycle 2 (Cardio) – Week 5, Day 2
  • BJJ & MMA Workouts: Cycle 2 (Cardio) – Week 5, Day 1
  • BJJ & MMA Workouts: Cycle 2 (Cardio) – Week 4, Day 3
  • BJJ & MMA Workouts: Cycle 2 (Cardio) – Week 4, Day 2
  • BJJ & MMA Workouts: Cycle 2 (Cardio) – Week 4, Day 1
  • BJJ & MMA Workouts: Cycle 2 (Cardio) – Week 3, Day 3
  • BJJ & MMA Workouts: Cycle 2 (Cardio) – Week 3, Day 2
  • BJJ & MMA Workouts: Cycle 2 (Cardio) – Week 3, Day 1
  • BJJ & MMA Workouts: Cycle 2 (Cardio) – Week 2, Day 3
  • BJJ & MMA Workouts: Cycle 2 (Cardio) – Week 2, Day 2
  • BJJ & MMA Workouts: Cycle 2 (Cardio) – Week 2, Day 1
  • BJJ & MMA Workouts: Cycle 2 (Cardio) – Week 1, Day 3
  • BJJ & MMA Workouts: Cycle 2 (Cardio) – Week 1, Day 2
  • BJJ & MMA Workouts: Cycle 2 (Cardio) – Week 1, Day 1
  • BJJ & MMA Workouts: Cycle 1 (GPP) – Week 12, Day 3
  • BJJ & MMA Workouts: Cycle 1 (GPP) – Week 12, Day 2
  • BJJ & MMA Workouts: Cycle 1 (GPP) – Week 12, Day 1
  • BJJ & MMA Workouts: Cycle 1 (GPP) – Week 11, Day 3
  • BJJ & MMA Workouts: Cycle 1 (GPP) – Week 11, Day 2
  • BJJ & MMA Workouts: Cycle 1 (GPP) – Week 11, Day 1
  • BJJ & MMA Workouts: Cycle 1 (GPP) – Week 10, Day 3
  • BJJ & MMA Workouts: Cycle 1 (GPP) – Week 10, Day 2
  • BJJ & MMA Workouts: Cycle 1 (GPP) – Week 10, Day 1
  • BJJ & MMA Workouts: Cycle 1 (GPP) – Week 9, Day 3
  • BJJ & MMA Workouts: Cycle 1 (GPP) – Week 9, Day 2
  • BJJ & MMA Workouts: Cycle 1 (GPP) – Week 9, Day 1
  • BJJ & MMA Workouts: Cycle 1 (GPP) – Week 8, Day 3
  • BJJ & MMA Workouts: Cycle 1 (GPP) – Week 8, Day 2
  • BJJ & MMA Workouts: Cycle 1 (GPP) – Week 8, Day 1
  • BJJ & MMA Workouts: Cycle 1 (GPP) – Week 7, Day 3
  • BJJ & MMA Workouts: Cycle 1 (GPP) – Week 7, Day 2
  • BJJ & MMA Workouts: Cycle 1 (GPP) – Week 7, Day 1
  • BJJ & MMA Workouts: Cycle 1 (GPP) – Week 6, Day 3
  • BJJ & MMA Workouts: Cycle 1 (GPP) – Week 6, Day 2
  • BJJ & MMA Workouts: Cycle 1 (GPP) – Week 6, Day 1
  • BJJ & MMA Workouts: Cycle 1 (GPP) – Week 5, Day 3
  • BJJ & MMA Workouts: Cycle 1 (GPP) – Week 5, Day 2
  • BJJ & MMA Workouts: Cycle 1 (GPP) – Week 5, Day 1
  • BJJ & MMA Workouts: Cycle 1 (GPP) – Week 4, Day 3
  • BJJ & MMA Workouts: Cycle 1 (GPP) – Week 4, Day 2
  • BJJ & MMA Workouts: Cycle 1 (GPP) – Week 4, Day 1
  • BJJ & MMA Workouts: Cycle 1 (GPP) – Week 3, Day 3
  • BJJ & MMA Workouts: Cycle 1 (GPP) – Week 2, Day 3
  • BJJ & MMA Workouts: Cycle 1 (GPP) – Week 2, Day 2
  • BJJ & MMA Workouts: Cycle 1 (GPP) – Week 2, Day 1
  • BJJ & MMA Workouts: Cycle 1 (GPP) – Week 1, Day 2
  • BJJ & MMA Workouts: Cycle 1 (GPP) – Week 1, Day 1

Workouts

  • 12 Weeks of Flexible Strength for MMA
  • Study Sheds Light on the Best Indicators of Fatigue in Baseball Pitchers
  • BJJ & MMA Workouts: Cycle 3 (Strength & Power) – Week 11, Day 1
  • BJJ & MMA Workouts: Cycle 3 (Strength & Power) – Week 10, Day 3
  • Adrenaline Is the Early Bird’s Best Friend
  • BJJ & MMA Workouts: Cycle 2 (Cardio) – Week 6, Day 2
  • BJJ & MMA Workouts: Cycle 1 (GPP) – Week 3, Day 2
  • BJJ & MMA Workouts: Cycle 1 (GPP) – Week 3, Day 1
  • BJJ & MMA Workouts: Cycle 1 (GPP) – Week 1, Day 3
  • Product Review: Strength Stack 52
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