Sometimes the issue is that we’re trying to do too many things in the gym. Some cardio, some Olympic lifting, some extra accessories - and suddenly progress stalls. Here’s how to know when it’s time to revisit the fundamentals - and what to focus on first.

So you bought a scientific tool on Amazon that you stand on to tell you if you’re a good or bad person that day. Or that’s how it feels sometimes when we weigh ourselves for fitness progress. Today we take an objective look at scales, and how to use them so they don’t get in your head.

Sometimes fitness and nutrition gets so complicated that we just need a return to the basics. So these are my 5 non negotiables. Do them daily for a month and see incredible results - without overcomplicating it.

Training hard is a much different sensation than lying on the couch. But what kind of pain should you push through? And if you’re dealing with injuries, how can you train with or work around pain? Plus: our most painful experiences - rehashed.

Think bodybuilding is just steroids and spray tans? You might be missing out on powerful - and simple - ways to improve body composition, heal, and stay strong for life. Here’s what you might be missing if you dismiss the principles of bodybuilding.

We know holding onto as much muscle as possible helps your metabolism and body composition too. So if you want to lose weight, how do you hang onto that hard earned muscle? Follow the four rules in this episode to safeguard those gains.

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Do you worry you’ll lose your hard earned progress when summer takes you out of the gym? Put your mind at ease with these simple tips to keep all your gains, and still get outside for the summer.

Do you hesitate to crack open the creatine, thinking it’ll bloat you or wreck your kidneys? Will creatine cause hair loss? Here’s exactly how creatine works, the real deal with creatine myths, and why it’s a solid supplement choice for most.

Do we have it all backwards that losing is the direction to go? I’m making the case for why building - not losing - is the path to less fat, more muscle, and a strong and capable body.

How do you know which movement to pick? One way I think about it is in terms of stability. Here are the factors that make a movement more or less suitable for different situations, and how you can choose the right one for you at any given time.