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• Apr 09, 2025 How Heavy Should I Be Lifting? Key Takeaways: There are two main ways to gauge how intense you’re lifting, rating of perceived exertion (RPE) and percentage of 1-rep max (%1RM). RPE is a subjective assessment as to how close you are to failure (i.e., it’s a guess as to how many more reps you could have ... Continue Reading
• Feb 19, 2025 Setting Realistic Expectations! How Much Muscle and Strength Can You Expect to Add as a Beginner? Key Takeaways: Muscle growth is a SLOW process. Do not expect rapid changes in your physique within the first month of strength training! On average, beginners can expect to gain 1 to 8.5 lbs of fat-free mass (FFM, which includes the weight of everything in your body, except ... Continue Reading
• Jan 31, 2025 Beginner Series: How Often, How Hard, and How Much Should You Be Strength Training? Key Takeaways: Something is always better than nothing! Do not feel overwhelmed thinking that you have to go to the gym every day or else you’re not going to make any progress! Those new to strength training can start with 1-3 sessions per week and perform 3 sets per muscle ... Continue Reading