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2026-05-28
Why I Take Cold Showers Every Other Morning
Not every morning — every other. Here's the routine, why it works, and what a cold shower actually does to your brain and body within minutes.
2026-05-18
Cold Exposure: What the Research Actually Shows
Cold plunges are having a cultural moment. The science is real in some areas and overstated in others. Here's an honest breakdown of what the research says.
2026-05-05
Hydration Is More Complicated Than 'Drink More Water'
The '8 glasses a day' rule has no scientific basis. Electrolytes matter as much as volume — especially if you train. More nuanced than the slogan.
2026-02-20
Creatine Is Not a Steroid
People have avoided creatine for decades based on bad information. It's among the most researched supplements that exist. What the evidence shows.
2026-02-05
The Truth About Cardio and Fat Loss
The 'fat burning zone' is a myth, and machine calorie counts are usually overestimated. What cardio actually does well — and what it doesn't.
2025-10-15
Protein: How Much Do You Actually Need?
Advice on protein intake ranges from wildly conservative to borderline absurd. What the research actually says, and what a practical target looks like.
2025-10-05
Starting From Scratch: Into the Gym
I'm a screen person by nature. But a frustration builds when you know what the research says and you're still not doing it. What starting actually looked like.