Longevity

The Mental Health Benefits of Strength Training Nobody Talks About

Mat Gover BS, CSCS

Published on: 31/08/2026

The research on strength training and mental health is stronger than most people realize — and the reason it works may not be what you'd guess.

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The Longevity Frameworks Everyone's Talking About — And Which Ones Actually Hold Up

Mat Gover BS, CSCS

Published on: 25/08/2026

Blue Zones, NAD+ boosters, biological age tests, VO2 max — we sort the longevity science that holds up from the hype. A no-BS guide for adults 40+

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Training Through Menopause: What Actually Helps (and What's Just Noise)

Mat Gover BS, CSCS

Published on: 18/08/2026

Menopause and muscle loss: what the research actually supports, and what's just noise.

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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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