Maximizing Your Smartwatch for Smarter Fitness: Part Two - HRV
Learn how to use your smartwatch to optimize Heart Rate Variability (HRV) training for smarter fitness. Discover a science-backed weekly plan featuring Peak Fitness classes to boost performance, recovery, and longevity.
Maximizing Your Smartwatch for Smarter Fitness: Part One - VO2 Max
Learn how to use your smartwatch intelligently to boost VO2 Max, balance training zones, and improve fitness. Ditch vanity metrics like calorie burn and heart rate spikes for a systematic approach to smarter workouts and long-term results.
Understanding MEV and MRV: A Guide to Smarter Strength Training
Training volume refers to the total workload you perform in a session, including the number of sets, reps, and weight used. MEV and MRV are key to knowing how much volume you need to stimulate muscle growth (MEV) and the limit beyond which you shouldn’t go to avoid excessive fatigue (MRV).
For muscle hypertrophy (growth), more volume usually leads to better results, up to a point. However, once you cross your MRV, the benefits of extra work decrease, and the risk of overtraining increases.
The Science of Longevity: How Strength Training Promotes a Longer, Healthier Life
In recent years, strength training has become more than just a means to improve physical aesthetics. It’s now widely recognized as one of the most critical components for promoting health, extending life, and enhancing the quality of that life. While cardiovascular exercise is often the focus for those looking to improve heart health and endurance, strength training holds its own powerful, scientifically-backed benefits—particularly when it comes to longevity.
How to Balance Cardio and Strength Training for Optimal Results
In this blog post, we’ll explore why balancing cardio and strength training is essential, how to structure your workouts for maximum benefit, and tips for tailoring your routine to meet your personal fitness goals.
Why Consistency Beats Perfection in Fitness
In this blog post, we’ll explore why consistency is the key to long-term success in fitness, how to cultivate it, and why striving for perfection can be counterproductive.
Top 5 Mistakes People Make When Trying to Lose Weight
Losing weight can be a challenging and sometimes frustrating journey. Despite the plethora of information available, many people find themselves making the same mistakes that hinder their progress. These missteps can lead to feelings of frustration, disappointment, and even giving up altogether. In this blog post, we'll delve into the top five mistakes people make when trying to lose weight and provide actionable advice on how to avoid them.
How Olympic Athletes Train for Greatness
Olympic athletes represent the pinnacle of human performance, driven by the pursuit of excellence and the desire to be the best in the world. Whether competing in the pool, on the track, or in the gymnasium, these athletes share common training principles that allow them to achieve extraordinary feats.
Balancing Your Macros: A Beginner's Guide
Embarking on a fitness journey involves understanding and manipulating your nutrition to align with your goals. Calculating your starting macronutrients, or "macros," is a foundational step that helps tailor your diet to support muscle growth, fat loss, or maintenance. This guide will delve into the importance of macros, how to calculate them, and practical strategies for implementation.