Blog

Loaded barbell resting on an empty gym floor, black and white
By jonathan • November 8, 2026
Is FFMI 25 really the natural limit? What the research shows, what it can't prove, and why enhanced physiques are a poor benchmark for your progress.
Empty squat rack with a barbell on the pins in soft gym light
By jonathan • November 7, 2026
Can fewer sets build muscle? What volume research says about growth, effort, and diminishing returns, plus how to assess a shorter lifting program.
Empty stationary bikes in a quiet gym cardio corner, soft light, no people
By jonathan • November 6, 2026
Zone 2 isn't dead—Attia refined it for your clock. Here's when easy cardio still wins and when limited hours need harder work.
Empty gym with treadmills and cardio machines, free weights and lockers in bright light
By jonathan • November 5, 2026
Can you lift for size and still do cardio without killing gains? 43 studies say yes for muscle—power and running dose are the real catches.
Dark empty industrial corridor with light reflecting on the floor
By jonathan • November 4, 2026
Took weeks or months off lifting? Here's what research says about muscle memory: what fades, what stays and how to come back after a gym break.
Rows of black dumbbells on a rack in an empty gym
By jonathan • November 3, 2026
A new study found supersets built the same muscle and strength in 36% less time. Here's what it showed and the pairing mistake that cuts your gains.
Black and white photo of a barbell and weight plates on a gym floor
By jonathan • November 2, 2026
Pharmacies can now make BPC-157 and other unapproved peptides in the US. Here's what the research shows, what changed, and what actually protects muscle.
Bowl of salad with egg, chicken, tomatoes and vegetables on a table
By jonathan • October 31, 2026
MrBeast says a 14-day water fast cost him six pounds of muscle. Here's what the research says about fasting and muscle loss, and a better way to cut.
Bowls of mung beans, buckwheat, nuts and seeds on a table
By jonathan • October 30, 2026
Protein maxxing is everywhere. Here's how much protein research says you need to build muscle, why more isn't always better, and how to hit it without the hype.
Show More