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VO2 Max Is the New Cholesterol: Why Cardiorespiratory Fitness Is the Most Underrated Predictor of How Long You'll Live
Longevity Protocols

VO2 Max Is the New Cholesterol: Why Cardiorespiratory Fitness Is the Most Underrated Predictor of How Long You'll Live

Could VO2 max predict how long you'll live better than cholesterol does? Dr. Peter Attia, Dr. Iñigo San Millán, and Dr. Mike Mentzer explain why cardiorespiratory…

FitBlow Editorial· Sep 1, 2026· 4 Min Read
The Temperature Equation: How Training in Heat vs. Cold Changes Your Adaptation, Output, and Recovery
Training Environment

The Temperature Equation: How Training in Heat vs. Cold Changes Your Adaptation, Output, and Recovery

Does training in heat build endurance better than cold aids recovery — or is it the other way around? Physiologist Dr. Jason K. D. L. Lee,…

FitBlow Editorial· Sep 1, 2026· 3 Min Read
The Rep Range Myth: Why 8–12 Reps Isn't the Only Path to Hypertrophy and What the Research Actually Recommends
Training & Routines

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
Is Running Bad for Your Knees? Navigating 40 Years of Contradictory Evidence
Research Reviews

Is Running Bad for Your Knees? Navigating 40 Years of Contradictory Evidence

Is running actually bad for your knees, or is 40 years of research just talking past itself? Evolutionary biologist Dr. Daniel Lieberman, physiotherapist Dr. K. D.…

FitBlow Editorial· Aug 31, 2026· 3 Min Read
The Hidden Cost of Ultra-Processed Food on Recovery: What Happens Between Your Workouts When You Eat Poorly
Nutrition & Supplements

The Hidden Cost of Ultra-Processed Food on Recovery: What Happens Between Your Workouts When You Eat Poorly

Ultra-processed foods might be quietly sabotaging your workout recovery. Harvard's Dr. David Ludwig, dietitian Rachael Hartley, and NIH researcher Dr. Kevin Hall explain how inflammation, nutrient…

FitBlow Editorial· Aug 31, 2026· 4 Min Read
Zone 2 Training: The Boring Cardio That Elite Athletes Swear By and Everyone Else Ignores
Longevity Protocols

Zone 2 Training: The Boring Cardio That Elite Athletes Swear By and Everyone Else Ignores

Zone 2 training may be the least exciting workout in your routine — and the most effective. Endurance coach Dr. Phil Maffetone, sports physiologist Duncan McNair,…

FitBlow Editorial· Aug 26, 2026· 4 Min Read
Noise-Canceling Your Workout: The Science of Auditory Focus and Why Your Playlist Might Be Working Against You
Training & Routines

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
The Comparison Trap: Why Watching Other People's Progress on Social Media Is Measurably Slowing Down Yours
Consistency & Motivation

The Comparison Trap: Why Watching Other People's Progress on Social Media Is Measurably Slowing Down Yours

Scrolling through other people's fitness transformations may be quietly sabotaging your own. James Clear, health psychologist Dr. Kelly McGonigal, and sport psychologist Michael Gervais explain why…

FitBlow Editorial· Aug 26, 2026· 4 Min Read