exercise

What Actually Happens to Your Strength When You Take Time Off

Mat Gover BS, CSCS

Published on: 05/10/2026

A week off won't cost you your strength. Here's what the research says about time off, where the line is, and why you can still feel out of shape.

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The Real Reason Group Training Works (And It's Not the Workout)

Mat Gover BS, CSCS

Published on: 21/09/2026

A 2017 study found that solo exercisers who trained twice as long still lost to group exercisers on almost every measure. Here's what's going on.

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HIIT vs. Steady-State: Building the Right Cardio Mix as You Age

Mat Gover BS, CSCS

Published on: 07/08/2026

HIIT or Zone 2 after 40? Research says you need both — here's the right ratio.

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The 10,000-Step Myth: What the Research Actually Says About How Much You Need to Move

Mat Gover BS, CSCS

Published on: 27/07/2026

The 10,000-step target came from a 1965 ad, not science. Here's what research says works.

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