Strength Training
Progressive Overload: How to Safely Add Weight and Reps
Learn how to use progressive overload to build strength safely. Discover how to adjust weight, reps, and sets without stalling or risking injury.
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Plain-spoken guides to strength, conditioning, group classes and recovery, for beginners and regulars. Every article is checked for safety and for claims we cannot back up.
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Beginners
First Month at the Gym: Beating Nerves and Building Habits
Learn how to overcome gym intimidation, build a sustainable workout routine, and master the basics of strength and cardio during your first month.
Cardio & Conditioning
Interval Training for Beginners: A Safe Start
Learn how to build cardiovascular conditioning safely with beginner interval training. Discover practical work to rest ratios and effort levels.
Group Classes
How to Build Consistency Through Group Training
Discover how group workouts and training partners build accountability. Learn to manage pace pressure, scale movements safely, and stay consistent.
Recovery & Mobility
A 10-Minute Mobility Routine for Hips, Ankles and Upper Back
Prepare your body for heavy lifting with this 10-minute mobility routine. Target your hips, ankles, and upper back to improve your range of motion.
Recovery & Mobility
How to Use Rest Days and Active Recovery
Learn how to structure your rest days, prioritize sleep and use active recovery to repair your muscles, prevent injury and improve your training.
Workout Plans
A 4-Week Full-Body Strength Plan for Beginners
Build base strength safely with this four-week full body workout plan for beginners. Includes bodyweight and dumbbell options for three days a week.
Cardio & Conditioning
How to Use RPE and the Talk Test to Plan Your Cardio
Learn how to use the rate of perceived exertion and the talk test to structure your weekly cardio workouts safely without needing a heart rate monitor.
Group Classes
Your First Group Fitness Class: Formats, Pacing, and Etiquette
Learn how to choose the right group fitness format, prepare for your first session, pace your effort, and follow basic class etiquette safely.
Strength Training
Learning the Four Foundation Lifts: Squat, Hinge, Push, Pull
Master the squat, hinge, push, and pull to build a solid strength training routine. Learn proper form, common mistakes, and how to progress.
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