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The Forgotten Variable: Why Training Frequency Matters More Than Volume for Most People Most of the Time
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The Forgotten Variable: Why Training Frequency Matters More Than Volume for Most People Most of the Time

Chasing more sets and reps might be the wrong lever entirely. Brad Schoenfeld, Mike Israetel, and Greg Nuckols make the case that how often you train…

FitBlow Editorial· Sep 7, 2026· 4 Min Read
Training to Failure: When Pushing to Your Last Rep Is a Strategy and When It's Just Ego
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Training to Failure: When Pushing to Your Last Rep Is a Strategy and When It's Just Ego

Training to Failure: When Pushing to Your Last Rep Is a Strategy and When It's Just Ego Is pushing your limits always the best approach? This…

FitBlow Editorial· Sep 2, 2026· 3 Min Read
The Sunday Reset: Why a Weekly Review of Your Training Is More Powerful Than Any Program You'll Ever Buy
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The Sunday Reset: Why a Weekly Review of Your Training Is More Powerful Than Any Program You'll Ever Buy

Chasing the next training program might matter less than a weekly habit of reflection. Nutrition coach Alan Aragon, exercise physiologist Dr. Stacy Sims, and strength coach…

FitBlow Editorial· Sep 1, 2026· 4 Min Read
The Rep Range Myth: Why 8–12 Reps Isn't the Only Path to Hypertrophy and What the Research Actually Recommends
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The Rep Range Myth: Why 8–12 Reps Isn't the Only Path to Hypertrophy and What the Research Actually Recommends

Stuck doing 8–12 reps because that's "the range" for muscle growth? Hypertrophy researcher Dr. Brad Schoenfeld, strength coach Greg Nuckols, and Dr. Mike Israetel explain why…

FitBlow Editorial· Aug 31, 2026· 4 Min Read
Noise-Canceling Your Workout: The Science of Auditory Focus and Why Your Playlist Might Be Working Against You
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Noise-Canceling Your Workout: The Science of Auditory Focus and Why Your Playlist Might Be Working Against You

Is your workout playlist boosting performance, or quietly working against it? Sport psychologist Dr. Costas Karageorghis, physiologist Dr. Kara D. K. Wilkins, and sports nutritionist Jared…

FitBlow Editorial· Aug 26, 2026· 4 Min Read
Eccentric Training: The Overlooked Half of Every Rep That Builds More Muscle Than the Part You're Focusing On
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Eccentric Training: The Overlooked Half of Every Rep That Builds More Muscle Than the Part You're Focusing On

Most lifters focus on the lift, not the lower. Renaissance Periodization co-founder Mike Israetel, researcher Brad Schoenfeld, and performance coach Eric Cressey explain why the eccentric…

FitBlow Editorial· Aug 25, 2026· 3 Min Read
The Minimum Effective Dose: How Little Training You Actually Need to Keep Making Progress
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The Minimum Effective Dose: How Little Training You Actually Need to Keep Making Progress

How little training do you actually need to keep making gains? Strength coach Greg Nuckols, habit expert James Clear, and exercise physiologist Dr. Andy Galpin explore…

FitBlow Editorial· Aug 21, 2026· 3 Min Read
Unilateral Training: The Most Underused Tool for Fixing Imbalances and Building Real-World Strength
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Unilateral Training: The Most Underused Tool for Fixing Imbalances and Building Real-World Strength

If your training only uses bilateral exercises, you may be getting stronger while allowing one side of your body to do more of the work. Unilateral…

FitBlow Editorial· Aug 17, 2026· 6 Min Read