Workout Science

Perhaps you want to be nicer to yourself but don’t really know how to get there. Or maybe you’re someone who assumes self-criticism is a permanent part of your personality. Rest assured you’re not alone. Millions of people struggle with the toll that excessive self-criticism takes on their minds, energy levels, jobs, and relationships. And problems with self-talk vary dramatically from one person to the next: they can appear as mild but persistent inner criticism, full-blown self-loathing, or the pain of internalized oppression or abuse. 

Research shows that increasing your muscle strength is the single most important thing you can do for your physical and mental health. This book shows you how--in just 30 minutes a day, once or twice a week--using the science-backed MSTF method. The mixed messages we’ve received about exercise...

The only book to reveal the true science behind your every daily activity - exploding myths and providing authoritative take-away advice. Explore the science behind your daily living habits and make your day healthier, happier, and more productive. Many of the activities we take for granted are...

Transform your endurance cycling with science-backed workouts that build massive speed without consuming your busy life. Juggling work, family, and athletic goals often leads to burnout for amateur riders trying to log endless miles. Discover a highly motivating, energetic approach to sports...

Master evidence-based fitness to break through training plateaus and build muscle without falling for nutrition fads. Whether you are listening during a morning commute or warming up at the gym, this empowering guide cuts through the overwhelming noise of the modern health industry. Stop...

Transform chronic pain into physical empowerment with an evidence-based physical therapy framework for injury recovery. If you feel anxious about making joint aches worse or frustrated by conflicting fitness advice, this calm, practical guide offers a clear path forward. Safely rebuild your...

Turn family car rides into a STEM space adventure teaching children how gravity works without any confusing math. This lively, educational audio journey takes young listeners from dropping toys in their bedrooms to exploring the mysterious physics of black holes. It channels their endless...

Finally, the solution to the number-one reason we don't exercise: time. Everyone has one minute. A decade ago, Martin Gibala was a young researcher in the field of exercise physiology - with little time to exercise. That critical point in his career launched a passion for high-intensity interval training (HIIT), allowing him to stay in shape with just a few minutes of hard effort. It also prompted Gibala to conduct experiments that helped launch the exploding science of ultralow-volume exercise

Gain visible muscle with a science-based strength training blueprint designed for absolute beginners short on time. Commuting professionals and working parents can finally cut through conflicting fitness advice with this focused guide. Whether balancing a hectic travel schedule or endless...