After a 2-year plateau, I built muscle by swapping heavy lifting for lighter, high-rep workouts. Here’s why I won’t go back.

After a two-year plateau, I built muscle within two months.
Women's Health

I switched heavy lifting for lighter, high-rep workouts – here's why I won't go back

I’ve been hyperaware of overtraining ever since I suffered a pelvic stress fracture a decade ago. The injury came from excessive exercise and a lack of education around nutrition and recovery, but the ...
Women's Health

21-15-9 Is Crossfit’s Most Famous Rep Scheme. Here’s Why It Still Dominates Gyms.

We all want simple workouts that deliver results, and that's why the 21-15-9 format has become a staple in high-intensity functional fitness. Originally a CrossFit workout, it involves completing one ...
The New York Times

Is Your Workout Routine Too Predictable?

Spring is a good time to mix up your routine, which has big benefits for strength and endurance — while keeping things interesting. By Hannah Singleton Say you go to the gym and pick up the same pair ...