Trainer Tips Tuesday

Simple ideas, big results

Simple and straightforward tips about thinking, nutrition, and training to help you improve your health and fitness.

Don’t expect any crazy fads that require the discipline of a Buddhist monk to implement, but rather practical strategies based on principles that just work.

Like developing any new habit, putting the tips into practice will take effort. But the results will be worthy of the undertaking.

Tips by date

Cardio and Strength: Why the Combination Outlives Either One
Bone Density: Your Skeleton Is Load-Bearing
Sarcopenia: The Clock Starts Earlier Than You Think
Motivation Is Weather
Nasal Breathing and CO₂ Tolerance: What Happens When You Train With Your Mouth Closed
Sauna Use: What the Research Shows (and What It Doesn’t)
Heat, Cold, and Recovery—What Contrast Therapy Actually Does
How Intense Evening Training Can Affect Your Sleep
What’s More Important Than VO₂ Max for Endurance?
There Is No Such Thing as “Your” Kettlebell Weight
Why Maintenance Is Not Failure In Fitness
Why Grip Strength Matters More Than You Think
How to Make Workouts Easier to Start