Explore evidence-led articles about strength, longevity, recovery and sustainable human performance.
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Why strength training is the highest-ROI hour of your week
If you only had one hour a week to invest in your health, the science is clear about where it should go. Here's why lifting weights outperforms almost every other form of exercise once you stack the data.
VO₂ max: the most important number you're probably not tracking
Your blood pressure, cholesterol and BMI all matter. None of them predict longevity as powerfully as VO₂ max. The good news is that, unlike most risk factors, this one is highly trainable.
Recovery, community and the hidden cost of remote workforces
Workers in mine camps and remote postings face physical loads, mental fatigue and isolation. Here is what the evidence says—and does not say—about recovery and community facilities.