“Can you recommend a book for…?” “What are you reading right now?” “What are your favorite books?” I get asked those types of questions a lot and, as an avid reader and all-around bibliophile, I’m always happy to oblige. I also like to encourage people to read as much as possible because knowledge benefits you…

Steven Sashen on the Truth About Minimalist and Fancy Sports Footwear – Legion Athletics 0 Written by Michael Matthews What’s the deal with athletic footwear?  On the one hand, you have fancy, expensive running, and sports shoes coming out every couple of months claiming some new technological “breakthrough” for more comfort, safety, and even performance….

Key Takeaways Eating back the calories you burn during exercise is unnecessary and usually just slows weight loss. Most of the methods people use to calculate how many calories they burn during exercise overestimate their actual calorie burn, which can lead people to eat more than they should. Keep reading to learn why “eating back”…

Are Partial Reps Good for Gaining More Strength and Size? – Legion Athletics 0 Home / Blog / Podcast / Are Partial Reps Good for Gaining More Strength and Size? Written by Michael Matthews Evidence Based Mosy around any gym, and you’ll see some dudes lifting heavyweights they can’t even lift. And a few questions…

Q&A: Weight Gain Plateaus, Sleeping Better, and Training Beliefs Now vs. Then – Legion Athletics 0 Home / Blog / Podcast / Q&A: Weight Gain Plateaus, Sleeping Better, and Training Beliefs Now vs. Then Written by Michael Matthews I’ve churned through over 150,000 emails, social media comments and messages, and blog comments in the last…

How Marianela Used Thinner Leaner Stronger to Lose 10 Pounds and 3% Body Fat – Legion Athletics 0 Written by Michael Matthews “I feel guided and confident enough to say that this time around I will get the results I want!” How many months’ progress do your pictures represent? What were your stats for each…

Blood sugar spikes and drops can result in a slew of less than ideal symptoms. If you’re wondering whether or not your blood sugar levels are balanced, keep reading! Do you find yourself craving more sugary or starchy foods? Are you feeling lethargic or experiencing brain fog, headaches, dizziness or hunger more often than you’d…

Key Takeaways Time under tension refers to the total amount of time a muscle remains contracted. Although important for building muscle, time under tension doesn’t deserve special emphasis in your training. Keep reading to learn why and what you should focus on instead to get bigger, leaner, and stronger. Clap your hands if you’ve heard…

The Best of Muscle for Life: Understanding Exercise Science, Fasted Cardio, & Using “Environment Design” – Legion Athletics 0 Home / Blog / Podcast / The Best of Muscle for Life: Understanding Exercise Science, Fasted Cardio, & Using “Environment Design” Written by Michael Matthews I’ve recorded hundreds of episodes of Muscle for Life on a…

Pat Flynn on Why You Should (Re-)Consider Religion – Legion Athletics 0 Written by Michael Matthews Evidence Based   Politics and religion—the two taboo topics you’re never supposed to bring up on a first date. Podcasting is similar.  Unless your show is explicitly on either of these subjects, as soon as you even comment on…