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Norman Powell is one of the NBA’s beasts when it comes to his workouts. From stretching and mobility, to strength and conditioning, through to recovery, the LA Clipper star covers every detail with his famously respected level of commitment. In a recent chat with M&F, Powell explained some of...

It’s that time of the year. What’s next on the agenda for weight loss? Should you still spend hours on the treadmill, or are there more innovative approaches to conquering your fitness goals? When it comes to weight loss in 2025, the old mantra of “eat less, move more” no longer cuts it...

The Truth About Sex Drive and Overtraining Can chronic overtraining kill the libido and sexual function of men and women? It appears so. Here's what you need to know. A few years ago, scientists examined the role of endurance exercise and sexual libido in healthy young men. Their study involved...

5 Reality Checks Many lifters fall victim to what I call “mass fitness psychosis.” This is a type of hysteria you sometimes see among people who belong to the same isolated group or community… like ours. Let’s dive right in. The training methods that build great physiques are staggeringly...

He was a controversial figure, but he taught us all to think outside the box. Many people don’t know this, but when I first began my iron game I was actually somewhat of a high intensity training enthusiast. The HIT or high intensity training methodology was popularized by the legendary Arthur...

Stuck in a workout rut? You’re not alone. The rhythm of a routine can feel comforting, but it’s also a fast track to stagnation. To change your workout routine isn’t just about keeping things fresh; it’s the key to unlocking consistent progress and maximizing results. Whether you’re chasing...

THE QUESTION What training, diet, or self-improvement book would you recommend to T Nation readers? Legacy-Book1000×409 41.5 KB Without a doubt, it would be this book. I’ve purchased more copies of it to give out to athletes than I can possibly count. The lessons originated with the All...

The Benefits We Forget The perks of resistance training go way beyond size and strength. Here's how to convince ANYONE to lift weights. You’ve likely found yourself explaining why you lift weights. You don’t even have to be a coach or a personal trainer to go through this. People will wonder why...

Get your blood work done? Good. But as an athlete, there are some things you need to know – things your doc may not know. I was 20 years old and in for a routine check-up that included some labs. At this point in life, I lifted weights six times a week. I assumed everything would look flawless...

8 Things You've Gotta Know Ever thought about becoming a personal trainer? Here's what you need to know and, more importantly, how to make decent money at it. If you’re a serious lifter, there may come a point where you consider becoming a personal trainer. Personal training can be a very...

Keep it simple, but keep it hardcore. No gimmicks and no fluff. Clear out the clutter with these 12 principles, then get your butt into the squat rack. I’ve been on a mission the last few years to get back to the roots of training; to get back to when training was fun, simple, and most...

Why the Pros Always Do Well With High Volume PEDs and high-volume training go together like peanut butter and jelly. One enhances the other. Here's why. Can you train like a competitive bodybuilder? If you’re not using PEDs, it’s probably not in your best interest. Not only do steroids increase...

In a slump? Bored? Here's how to get pumped about getting pumped again. Training hard is more important than following a plan. And if you’re losing motivation, it’ll be more difficult to train hard. Someone who trains brutally hard with laser-like focus on a very basic plan will get better...

Want to be lifting hard and loving life for the next 50 years? Here's how to do it. One of the most common mistakes newer lifters make is not having a clearly defined goal or target. But not experienced lifters. They’ll always have a target, whether that’s a competition, an event, or just...

Get Older, Stay Awesome Want to stay fit and strong as you age? Here's how to adjust your training. Don't worry, lifting weights is still a big part of it. As I get older, instead of focusing mainly on being the biggest and strongest guy around, I’m shifting my focus toward pro-longevity...

The world is full of enablers that make you feel good about yourself while ultimately turning you into a sucky human being. Avoid these people like the plague. It could be your training crew, your best friend or even your mom. But if you want to reach your goals, you gotta put enablers in their...

The mind quits before the body does. You're capable of much more than you think. You’re capable of much more than you think. The mind quits before the body does. “I can’t” just means “I don’t want to.” Know the difference. During Special Operations selection training, we were subjected to a...

Are you a geek or a meathead? There's a sweet spot to be found between training hard and training smart. In that sweet spot lies success. What better describes your training personality? Are you a detail-oriented training geek who’s read all the studies? Or are you an intensity-focused...

What are you fighting for? Why do you do this? Answer that question and all this training and diet stuff will get easier and more rewarding. The most valuable lesson I’ve learned has nothing to do with the nuts and bolts of training or diet. The true key, the secret to your success in physique...

Remembering the Forgotten Ingredients Losing fat and building muscle takes more than just training and dieting. Here’s what you need to know. Nowadays, when a guy gets interested in bodybuilding, body transformation, or building size and strength, all he has to do is pop open his internet...