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Intensity First: Cutting Through the Volume
The pursuit of strength and muscle is frequently sidetracked by a prevailing obsession with training volume – the sheer amount of work...
James Swift
Apr 24 min read
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RED-S in Women: How Undereating Sabotages Your Strength, Performance, and Health
"The greatest paradox in women's fitness is that the body requires more fuel, not less, to achieve the aesthetic and performance outcomes mo
James Swift
Mar 216 min read
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The Soreness Trap: Why Chasing Soreness Working Out Is Sabotaging Your Fitness Goals
Let me be clear: deliberately chasing soreness is one of the most counterproductive approaches to fitness you can take. It's a strategy that
James Swift
Mar 166 min read
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Strength Training: The health benefits your doctor doesn't even know to hide from you
The medical system is familiar with the phenomenon of "prescription cascade," which happens when doctors treat symptoms and not causes
James Swift
Feb 259 min read
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Can You Lose Weight From Strength Training?
Can You Lose Weight From Strength Training? Yes and in fact without it, you're not just losing fat; you're losing functional tissue. The...
James Swift
Feb 93 min read
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Stop Working Out, Start Training: Why Your Gym Time is Wasted
TRAINING Every commercial gym contains two distinct groups of people: those who train with purpose and those who simply work out. The...
James Swift
Jan 263 min read
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When (and Why) to Switch to Intermediate Training: A No-Nonsense Guide
TRAINING You're wondering if it's time to switch to Intermediate Training. Maybe your progress has slowed, or you've spotted an exciting...
James Swift
Jan 104 min read
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How Long Should Strength Training Be? The Truth About Time
The idea that you can get meaningfully strong in 30-minute workouts keeps floating around the fitness industry. And like most...
James Swift
Jan 33 min read
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Life Under the Bar: What Heavy Weight Actually Teaches
The barbell teaches objective truth in a world of subjective opinions.
James Swift
Dec 29, 20244 min read
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Nature's Only Method: Stress-Recovery-Adaptation
The human body doesn't get stronger during training. This fundamental truth escapes most people who walk into a gym. They believe the work i
James Swift
Dec 22, 20243 min read
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The One-Way Street of Physical Development: Why Strength Always Wins
Reading time: 5 minutes Training Three hours. That's all you get each week for training if you're like most people. Three precious hours...
James Swift
Dec 15, 20244 min read
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Why Being Strong Beats Having Abs: A Reality Check
I notice the looks, you know. That quick glance at my midsection when I'm explaining how to deadlift properly. The slight hesitation when...
James Swift
Dec 7, 20244 min read
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The Ultimate Guide to Fixing Back Pain: Why Getting Strong Beats Getting 'Fixed'
Want to know why traditional back pain treatments often fail? This evidence-based guide reveals why strength training might be your best...
James Swift
Dec 1, 20247 min read
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The Truth About "functional training": Why We Need To Return To Basics
Every athletic movement comes down to force production (Verkhoshansky & Siff, 2009). Making these movements stronger through proper...
James Swift
Nov 24, 20244 min read
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First Principles of Strength: Incremental Loading
Strength is the production of force against external resistance. The more weight you can lift, the stronger you are
James Swift
Nov 18, 20243 min read
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Fat Loss With Strength Training: Hard Truths About Getting Lean
You've decided to lose weight, so naturally, you're thinking about running endless kilometers on the treadmill and eating like a rabbit. Aft
James Swift
Nov 11, 20243 min read
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The Bulgarian Method: What Actually Works
(And Why Most People Shouldn't Try It) I've been in the strength game long enough to see enough training trends come and go, get...
James Swift
Nov 10, 20245 min read
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Strength Training for Seniors: Enhancing Daily Activities and Independence
what if I told you that with the right approach to strength training, you could turn back the clock on these daily challenges?
James Swift
Oct 29, 20245 min read
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Nutrition Tips for Female Athletes: Fuelling Your Body for Strength and Muscle Growth
As a female athlete, your nutritional needs are unique and crucial for achieving peak performance, building muscle, and increasing strength
James Swift
Sep 1, 20246 min read
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The Overlooked Importance of Mobility Training: Unlocking Your Body's Full Potential After 40
In the fast-paced world of fitness trends and workout fads, it's easy to get caught up in the latest high-intensity routines or...
James Swift
Aug 25, 20248 min read
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