Training questions, answered
Training advice is full of confident opinions. These answers come from coaches explaining why a method works, who it suits, and what they would do differently.
5 fitness questions answered
Why are my hamstrings always tight even though I stretch?
Yoga teacher Jason Crandell of the Yogaland Podcast explains why passive stretching fails tight hamstrings and shares six strategies that work better.
Answered on Yogaland Podcast
Does lifting weights slowly build more strength?
Luke Carlson of The Discover Strength Podcast reviews a meta-analysis on rep tempo and explains why controlling the speed of every rep can beat lifting at your natural pace.
Answered on The Discover Strength Podcast
Is cardio bad for fat loss after 40?
Coach Cori Lefkowith of the Redefining Strength Podcast explains why more cardio often backfires for women over 40 and how to use it strategically.
Answered on Redefining Strength Podcast
How do you know if running pain is an injury or just soreness?
Physio Paddy Lally gives the Maximum Mileage Running Podcast a simple pain-scale rule for runners: what to run through, what to deload, and when to get seen.
Answered on Maximum Mileage Running Podcast
Should cyclists lift weights in the off-season?
Coach Frank Overton of the FasCat Cycling Training Tips Podcast explains his 10-week, 4-phase lifting program and the FTP gains cyclists can expect.
Answered on FasCat Cycling Training Tips Podcast