Fitness & Nutrition Blog
Evidence-based articles on strength training, nutrition, and overall wellness
The Most Important Part of Strength Training
Most people don't fail because their programme was flawed. They fail because they stop. Here is how to stay consistent.
Why Everybody Is Talking About Longevity
Longevity is the headline, but health span is the real story, and strength training is one of the few things that genuinely belongs in it.
The Best Gyms in Vienna
My honest shortlist of Vienna gyms, from serious strength training to premium and budget options.
Why Every Woman Should Be Strength Training (Especially Around Menopause)
Strength training is one of the most important things you can do for your health. And if you're approaching menopause, or already in it, it stops being important and starts being essential.
Body Recomposition: A Guide to Losing Fat and Building Muscle
Body recomposition is losing fat and gaining muscle at the same time. Learn who it's for and how macronutrients support the process.
Creatine Works: On Muscle, Brain, and Sleep
Creatine is a well-studied supplement that is now showing benefits beyond the gym.
Muscle Loss Is Slower Than You Think
Stop lifting and your muscle doesn't disappear overnight. It's stubborn. It hangs around longer than you'd think.
Weightlifting on GLP-1 Medications: Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, Zepbound
On GLP-1 weight loss medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound a significant portion of weight lost can be lean mass. Here is why strength training matters.
Strength as insurance
Most people train for aesthetics; the smarter bet is training for resilience and independence 10–20 years out.
You don't build muscle at the gym
Despite popular belief, muscles are not built in the gym.
Nutrition Myths Debunked: What the Research Actually Says
Let's separate fact from fiction when it comes to diet and nutrition for optimal health and performance.
The Science of Strength Training: What Really Works
Discover the evidence-based approaches to building strength that are supported by research.
Recovery Strategies: Optimizing Your Body's Ability to Adapt
Learn how proper recovery techniques can enhance your training results and prevent injuries.
The Role of Progressive Overload in Fitness
Understanding how to properly implement progressive overload for continued results.
Mobility vs. Flexibility: What's the Difference?
Exploring the important distinctions between mobility and flexibility and why both matter.
How to Design an Effective Workout Program
The key principles behind creating a balanced and effective training program.