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

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

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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Consistency Beats Intensity Every Time — What  The Research Says

Consistency Beats Intensity Every Time — What The Research Says

Consistency Beats Intensity Every Time — What  The Research SaysMat Gover BS, CSCS
Published on: 30/05/2026

Train less heroically. Show up more. Here's what the research says about consistency.

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How to Reframe “I’m Too Old for This” — Permanently

How to Reframe “I’m Too Old for This” — Permanently

How to Reframe “I’m Too Old for This” — PermanentlyMat Gover BS, CSCS
Published on: 08/05/2026

Your beliefs about aging are measurably changing your biology. Here’s the science behind age mindset — and how to permanently reframe the story that’s holding you back.

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