You know the man. Every time you see him in the gym, he’s doing a different workout: new exercises, wild rep schemes, random circuits stitched together. The goal, besides looking cool and attracting attention? He believes that muscles grow through confusion. But here’s the truth: muscles don’t get confused, but they do eventually become understimulated. […]
Shaun Clarida came second to Keone Pearson in a 212 division showdown at the 2025 Olympia, but the man they call “The Giant Killer” has now beaten Pearson to an Olympia qualification as both men test the waters of the Open division. Clarida is a two-time 212 title winner and won the 2020 and 2022 […]
Romanian Deadlifts are great for making hamstring gains, but a popular hack shared online is pushing gym-goers further than ever. The move, demonstrated by bodybuilder and coach Abel Albonetti, has been praised as ‘genius’ by followers on Instagram. Here’s how to try it yourself. Although Albonetti doesn’t claim to have invested in this move himself, […]
If you are one of the more than 150 million people worldwide who use metformin to do so improvement of insulin sensitivity and enjoys exercising, you might be surprised to learn that a new study suggests that the drug may weaken some of the important benefits of exercise. Here’s what you need to know. The […]
I was on a business trip in Asia when LIT was focusing on designing precision equipment for athletes, when I was convinced to try my first cold plunge. Being from LA, my coworkers knew how much I hate the cold and were laughing at me for the first 30 seconds. The laughter died down much […]
I share a summary of my experience at the A new vision on the Health Summit. If you’re reading this and want to learn more about how to get one Integrative healthcare practitioner, check it out here and use FITNESSTA for up to $250 off. It is by far the best certification I have ever […]
Our winter rains showed up in earnest last Thursday. It rained all day, so I rode indoors on my trainer. This was surprisingly relaxing as I treated it like a meditation, riding with my eyes closed, which is fine on a trainer. Since then it has rained occasionally and I have been doing as many […]
While winter may seem like the right time to retreat and hibernate, there are plenty of benefits to getting outside and enjoying cold-weather exercise. There are options for every skill level, and they can work wonders for both physical and mental health. So here’s why you should consider heading out on your own, and […]
ICYMI, Popflex super stretch denim launched last week! It’s the stretchiest, most comfortable denim EVER. We designed 4 different silhouettes in 2 washes and they are all soooo good. The Try-On Crew is here to show us how the Straight leg jeans in the light wash it looks great! Let’s try the Superstretch Straight Leg! […]
Why do I look so much better in the Cloud hoodie than a random oversized hoodie? ✨Science✨ Here’s the science behind the fashion. SHOP CLOUDS HOODIES 1. The shoulder seam The basic gray hoodie has a higher placement on the shoulder seam, which makes my shoulders look narrower and makes me look tense. The Cloud […]