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10 Awesome and Little-Known Facts About the Human Body

Your body is many things: a mechanical device, a walking chemistry set, a sustainable life form, and an ever-changing biological phenomenon. There's a lot to know about the body.

No Equipment Needed: 9 Bodyweight Training Articles and Workout Programs

So you can run far and lift heavy, but can you do basic bodyweight movements like pull ups, handstands, and pistols? Here are 9 posts to help you get stronger with zero equipment.

12 Reps with Dresdin Archibald, Olympic Weightlifting Referee

Dresdin Archibald literally helps write the book on how to referee Olympic weightlifting. Back in his day, he was a competitor as well. Here are his answers to our 12 Reps questions.

Athlete Journal: Charles Staley, Entry 43 - Worlds On the Horizon

I continued my low volume week and then started renewed training efforts on Monday. Worlds will be October 6th, and I have about 21 weeks to get it together.

Yoga Props: How to Be Prepared for Yoga Class

If you're new to yoga or you're deciding to get serious, you need to give props to yoga. Or rather, you need to BRING props to yoga. Here are my suggestions for the best yoga gear.

How to Get (Safely) Yoked With Kettlebells

There are many benefits to performing the Olympic lifts with kettlebells. For those lacking flexibility or wanting the most metabolic bang for their buck, the kettlebell is the way to go.

Science Says Full Range of Motion Is Best

Science compares partial range of motion to full range of motion when it comes to leg exercises. And guess which came out on top in regards to size and strength of muscle?

The ABCs of Vitamins: Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

Vitamin B3, also known as niacin, is the third of eight B vitamins. Niacin can help you lower your blood cholesterol as well as help with the metabolism of insulin.

Athlete Journal: Andrew Read - Spartan Race Training, Entry 1

My inner crash test dummy is calling again, so I've decided to enter a marathon. Actually, make that TWO back-to-back Spartan Races. Here's how I'm planning to get ready and avoid injury.

More Is More: What If We Believe There’s Enough to Go Around?

It's easy to feel like when others get ahead in training or competition that it means you're behind. But what if there's plenty for everybody? What if the success of others is proof you can do it too?

Is the Juice Worth the Squeeze: How to Get More From Your Workouts With Less

Are your workouts actually effective? Are you getting the most for your effort and your time? Here's how to analyze your training and make sure what you've got is really counting.

Coenzyme Q10 (Ubiquinol) Increases Strength

CoQ10 has been talked about a lot recently, but researchers recently conducted a study in which it increased the power output of elite athletes by 2.5%.

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