Curious if bigger muscles actually make you stronger? Explore the latest research on muscle size vs strength, how hypertrophy impacts performance, and what it means for your training goals.
Follow Holly through a full day on 1350 calories—complete with a glute-focused workout, macro-friendly recipes, grocery haul, and practical tips for tracking your macros during bikini prep.
Can you train beyond muscular failure, or is it a myth? This science-backed breakdown explains why failure is perception-based, the role of central motor command, and why drop sets don’t actually push you beyond failure.
Can’t get rid of your tight hip flexors no matter how much you stretch? I have a better solution for you! Do you struggle with tight hip flexors despite stretching them endlessly? You’re not alone. If your hip flexors are …
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In the modern world, where time is a luxury, many fitness enthusiasts find it challenging to dedicate extended periods to gym sessions. This limitation often raises concerns about the effectiveness of shorter workouts. Supersets, a strategic approach to exercise, may …
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The Intriguing Connection Between Sweat and Exercise If you’re part of the majority who finds themselves a bit more drenched post-workout, you’re not alone. Sweating during exercise is a common phenomenon, but its implications and the science behind it remain …
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Have you ever wondered if there’s such a thing as “too much” volume in resistance training? It’s a question that fascinates me, and thankfully, a recent study has attempted to provide some answers. This intriguing research subjected participants to an …
Written by APD Holly Baxter June 21st 2019 ‘Adrenal Fatigue’ is a nonsense term used by some doctors, healthcare providers and many fitness professionals to describe symptoms of extreme fatigue brought on by regular physiological and psychological stress, which allegedly …
How to resistance train for women? By Holly T Baxter APD Dietitian, MS Dietetics, BS Food Sci & Nutrition Dec 18th 2017 The quest to achieve a leaner more muscular physique is just as widely pursued by women of today …