If You Snooze, You'll Lose Fat and Boost Your Productivity
If you snooze, you lose, as the old adage goes — though it never tells us what we lose from that snooze. But it turns out if we don't snooze, we lose a lot of health benefits. Seven to eight hours of sleep is best for the average person, but the quality counts, too.
Top 5 for February
Here are the articles, blogs, and logs that were clicked, read, liked, and shared the most for February: Add 100 Pounds to Your Deadlift, Technically, You're Weak, Talon Grip for Squats, The Anti Shrug and Why It's Important, and more! Find out too, a couple of things we're compiling for March.
The End Game: Flow and Performance
At the core of extreme well-being is a state of consciousness and physical experience that has been called flow. In this final chapter of the "motivation" series, we'll define flow and have a better understanding of how it happens.
Viva La Flama Blanca: An Interview with Anthony Fuhrman
Between three jobs, strongman competitions, and his appearance on The Titan Games, 105-kilogram World's Strongest Man Anthony Fuhrman shares his thoughts on pro middleweight strongman issues, meeting one of his childhood idols, and Taylor Swift.
Where Have You Been, Joe Clark?
As most writers in the bodybuilding industry are aware, the majority of people who troll are crybaby meatheads who think they deserve your writing gig because they are so much more knowledgeable. This was not so with Joe Clark...
3 Things You'll Find in My Mental Health Toolbox
Like any other coach, I love talking about training and programming and being in the weight room while coaching. But like many of you, I’ve neglected the thing between my ears, and I want you to know that it’s all right to feel. If your mental health is a weakness, don’t avoid it.
Top 5 for January
Here are the articles, blogs, and logs that were clicked, read, liked, and shared the most for January: Operation Be Less Fat, GHR Methods You Should Be Using, Extra Bodybuilding Workouts for the Powerlifter, a Six-Week Wave Bench Progression, and more! Find out too, a couple of things we're compiling for February.
Takeaways From My First Strongman Competition
Powerlifting gave me a great foundation for strongman, but I still had to do a lot of training for it. Even though I technically qualified for USS Nationals, I want to make sure I can handle heavier events before I even think about competing.
My 5 for 2019
As we rapidly move into mid-January, here are My 5 for 2019—not resolutions necessarily, but aspects of life to consider.
The Top Authors, Athlete Logs, Coaching Blogs, Articles, and Products of 2018
If you missed anything in 2018 (or just want to re-read a favorite article or blog), take a look back here for some of the best content and products elitefts offered over the past year...
In the Spirit of the New Year: I Quit
What is the last thing you quit to better yourself? Reflecting on this past year, 2018 has been a very interesting year for me all around, and I have grown a lot. In with new and out with the old, here's what I'm changing for 2019.
How Muscle Adapts to Lifting: Across Scales
Understanding how muscles work at even the smallest scale can help you make bigger and better gains during your training sessions at the gym.
5 Gifts for the Strength Coach, Father, and Garage Gym Warrior
Instead of sacrificing time with the family to train, buy these items. They'll save you time that can be well-spent with your kids and partner instead.
5 Gifts for a New Westside Conjugate Method Devotee
Whether you're new to the Westside Conjugate Method or a die-hard supporter, this list has got you covered.
5 Items to Make This the Fattest Christm-ass Ever
Volunteering at the local mall as the jolly fat man in red? Want to convince your kids that you are the one in charge of the naughty and nice list? If you want to look like Santa Claus himself, stop gobbling your kids' cookies and milk on Christmas Eve and look no further than what's on this list.
Credit Card Swipe for These 5 Garage Gym Owner Gifts
Toss that budget sheet into the trash and max your credit card at elitefts.com. Alternatively: Ask Mom for her credit card.
6 Gifts That'll Make You the World's Best Uncle
elitefts apparel: The secret to being the best uncle ever. Also, Dave? Do me a huge favor and make some new designs so I can keep this position... I'm running out of options.
10 Items for Serious Strongman Competitors
Gyms only go so far in mimicking the items used in strongman competitions, so read on to start building your personal strongman training arsenal.
4 Gifts You Want and 7 You Actually Need for Getting Back into Lifting
Santa checks his list at twice, so maybe you should also double-check your wishlist to assess what if you want is REALLY what you need.
12 Items for the New Garage Gym Owner
Tired of the commercial gym? Maybe it's time to start up your own gym in the garage. Not sure where to start? Look no further than this 12-item list.
Top 5 for November
Sifting through November, here's the listing of what ranked at the top (in terms of popularity). And speaking of lists... stumped in finding the perfect gift for a loved one infatuated with lifting weights? Oh then, keep reading.
The Greatest Gifts for Powerlifters Transitioning to a Commercial Gym
I literally have no other gym options in my area. Please, give a stranded powerlifter such as myself hope... and everything on this list.