September 18
Without SAYING How Long You've Been Lifting...
Without saying how long you've been lifting, how long have you been lifting? We asked T Nation fans. Check out the top 10 answers.
September 14
The Reason So Many Bodybuilders Die Early
A lot of relatively young competitive bodybuilders have died recently, but they're only the latest in a long, grim line. Here's why it might be happening.
September 5
Become a Certified Glute Trainer (Wait, What?)
You can now earn a glute specialty certification from a major certification organization. Do you want to kill yourself now or later?
August 1
How to Manipulate Carbs for Targeted Sleep
A meta-study on the effects of carbohydrate quality and quantity on types of sleep reveals a tactic that every athlete needs to adopt.
July 22
Dad Bods Are Hot? Fake News vs. Science
It's hard to miss the headlines telling us that dad bod is desirable. The lazy want to believe it. Here's the actual science.
June 12
News: Heredity Plays Only a Tiny Role in Life Span
An analysis of over 400 million records suggests that genetics plays only a tiny role in determining how long you'll live.
June 5
Ice is for Drinks, Not Muscles
Icing achy muscles after exercise actually prevents healing and growth and does nothing to ease pain. Here's what to do instead.
May 28
26 Sleep Hacks: What Works, What Doesn't
No, we're not talking about common-sense stuff like the importance of a dark room. This goes way beyond that crap.
May 20
Oh Shut Up. It's Just Food.
Has your diet become your identity? Then you're pathetic and no one likes you. Here's why.
May 7
Tip: There's No Such Thing as a Bicep
Educated strength coaches and lifters in general keep making this same mistake over and over again.
May 2
Tip: Jam Out for 3 Minutes. Then Hit it Hard
Here's the kind of study they should do if they really want to know the effects of music on performance.
April 19
Planet Fitness Says Women Don't Like Muscle
Nearly half of adult women think dad bods are the new six-pack. Read this before pulling out the hemlock.
March 21
Tip: Are You a Shower or a Grower?
The phenomenon is real. And there's a simple explanation why there might be more to you than meets the eye.
March 12
Is He Natural or Not?
Who's natural and who's not? The answer isn't always clear, but here are the seven signs of steroid use.
February 22
Women: Testosterone, Yes. Estrogen, No.
Women on HRT typically receive estrogen and progesterone, but they might actually need testosterone. Here's why.
February 17
The Nutrient with the Embarrassing Name
This compound, found in a well-known, inexpensive health food, has been shown in animal models to increase lifespan by as much as 25%.
February 15
How Fat Are You? Let's Find Out!
Here are the ten best (and worst) ways to assess body composition.
February 7
Tip: Drink This to Easily Reduce Cholesterol
It's inexpensive, it's tasty, and it'll allow you to finally tell your doctor where he can stick his statins.
January 25
Tip: The One Fitness Test You Have to Pass
Take this quick test of heart health. You'll probably pass it. If not, you're in deep doo-doo.