A deload week gives your mind and body the opportunity to take a break from the intensity that consistently tough workouts can provide. Taking a break has been proven to prepare you for increased intensity in subsequent weeks.

The fitness industry is notorious for making some pretty grandiose claims. I’m here to debunk eight of the biggest wellness myths.

And why strength training is one of the best things you can do for your body

Three of the basic movements are good mornings, squat, and press. Once you master these, you can advance to other, more complicated movements. You can progress a good morning to a swing or a deadlift. A press becomes your foundation for a clean or snatch. Finally, you’ll move forward from a squat to...a fancier squat.