Exercise and Learning: How Training Changes What Sticks
July 28, 2026
Four years ago I wrote a tip about the American history class I took my Freshman year in college. The short version: it was a
Four years ago I wrote a tip about the American history class I took my Freshman year in college. The short version: it was a
From sports to general health, most of us were raised on a version of fitness that treats cardio and strength as two different teams. Runners
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I just returned home from back-to-back trips to the mountains. Upon sharing stories of my experiences with some TNT members—specifically about distance, elevation, and gear—I
“You’re probably tired of me asking, but… am I doing enough to prepare for the (272-mile) Long Trail?” And the next day… “How do I improve
When I initially purchased kettlebells for the gym, I bought a bunch of 16s and 24s. Why? Because those were the weights women and men
At some point, you’ve probably opened a stubborn jar and immediately wondered whether the lid was glued on by a bored factory worker with something
Last week someone at the gym told me that his wife regularly made smoothies with added protein and asked if I recommended protein or any
Last week when discussing how sometimes what looks healthy on paper can become unhelpful in practice, I mentioned that the high point on the inputs-vs-results
This morning I was reading a review article of some training-related research (here’s the original research abstract), and I was struck by a subtle yet profound