Fitness Blogs

Does Protein Timing Matter?

The post workout meal has been touted as critical for affecting gains in muscle and strength. Does protein timing matter? Common practice would have you believe so.

Today we'll review a recent meta-analysis to find out if protein timing is that backed up by science.

Why You Should Not Workout like an Athlete

Athletes have some of the most attractive figures on the planet. Do you need to train like one to look good too? No, here's why.

3 Signs You're doing an Exercise Wrong

You don't just workout for the sake of it, you also want to get better at it. Here are 3 signs that you could be doing an exercise incorrectly and how to fix that.

What the heck is the Metric System?

Outside of the United States, the metric system is the preferred system of measurement. Find out more about the mysterious kilogram here.

How to Eat Healthy on a Budget

Learn a few tips to save money on healthy eating by reading this article.

CSCS Study Guide Chapter 24: Facility Policies, Procedures, and Legal Issues

Chapter 24 of the Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning covers Facility policies, procedures and legal issues. Who is responsible for calling 911? This chapter answers this and other personal training questions for the CSCS exam.

CSCS Study Guide Chapter 23: Facility Design, Layout and Organization

Chapter 23 of the Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning covers Facility design, layout and organization. Should you hire an Architect? This study chapter answers this and other training questions for the CSCS exam.

CSCS Study Guide Chapter 22: Rehabilitation and Reconditioning

Chapter 22 of the Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning covers rehabilitation and recovery from injury. What is too much too soon? This study chapter answers this and other strength training questions for the CSCS exam.

CSCS Study Guide Chapter 21: Periodization

Chapter 21 of the Essentials of Strength training and conditioning covers periodization, the organization of training stress. This in an important concept helpful for answering many personal training questions for the CSCS exam.

CSCS Study Guide Chapter 20: Program Design and Technique for Aerobic Endurance Training

How do you structure a program to improve VO2max, running economy, speed, and fat utilization? Chapter 20 of the Essentials of Strength training and conditioning answers this and other training questions for the CSCS exam.