Conditioning

Not everyone’s a runner and that’s totally fine. But every now and then, a workout shows up that forces you to spend some serious time on your feet. Whether you dread every step or just get bored halfway through, there are ways to make running feel less miserable. You don’t need fancy shoes or perfect…

Let’s be honest—most people don’t look forward to cardio. For many, it conjures up images of long, painful runs or boring hours on a treadmill that feel more like punishment than progress. If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. But cardio isn’t a specific movement—it’s a category. It just means getting your heart rate up…

Somewhere along the line, conditioning got a bad reputation in the strength world. Many lifters worry that too much cardio will shrink their gains, slow their progress, or burn them out. But the truth is, when done right, conditioning can actually make you a better lifter. I’m not talking about hour-long jogs or random circuits—I’m…

It’s one thing to go hard for a short burst. It’s another thing to hold it together round after round when your lungs are burning, your legs feel heavy, and your brain’s telling you to stop. That’s the difference between just sprinting and sprinting well. If you’ve ever hit the wall halfway through a sprint…