How to bulk up is a question that has a straightforward answer for bodybuilders and a considerably more nuanced one for hybrid athletes. The bodybuilder’s answer is a caloric surplus, a protein target, and a strength-focused training block. Eat more, lift more,...
Valerie Vance
Valerie writes about strength: progressive overload and building raw power without wrecking your ability to run or condition. She tests every progression herself before it goes on the page.
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A Sprints Workout Plan That Builds Real Power
Distance running and steady cardio dominate most people’s idea of running training, yet a proper sprints workout plan trains an entirely different physical quality, raw power and speed, that steady-state cardio simply does not develop, regardless of how much...
Canicross: The Training Science of Running With Your Dog
Canicross is the competitive and recreational sport of cross-country running with a dog attached to the runner via a bungee line and a padded harness system. It originated in Europe as an off-season training method for sled dog athletes and has developed into a...



