My single favorite full-body exercise is the deadlift. It engages the feet, ankles, posterior chain, quads, hip flexors, and abs, plus it's great for grip strength. I prefer the trap bar (a.k.a. hex bar) because it allows me to get my body into the optimal position, but a straight bar also works. Don't be tempted to load up the bar right away. Aim for quality over quantity. Beginners, don't be intimidated. Start with light weight—even an empty bar—and focus on form first. This is a movement you
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My single favorite full-body exercise is the deadlift. It engages the feet, ankles, posterior chain, quads, hip flexors, and abs, plus it's great for grip strength. I prefer the trap bar (a.k.a. hex bar) because it allows me to get my body into the optimal position, but a straight bar also works. Don't be tempted to load up the bar right away. Aim for quality over quantity. Beginners, don't be intimidated. Start with light weight—even an empty bar—and focus on form first. This is a movement you
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The hex bar deadlift is a favorite exercise of mine because it allows me to exercise my full body. I perform this exercise weekly, doing three sets and progressively adding weight. This particular lift impacts the entire body, not just the obvious muscles like the glutes, lower back, hamstrings, and quads. It also engages the shoulder and arm muscles and significantly boosts the production of growth hormones and testosterone due to its comprehensive muscular involvement. This foundational streng
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The hex bar deadlift is a favorite exercise of mine because it allows me to exercise my full body. I perform this exercise weekly, doing three sets and progressively adding weight. This particular lift impacts the entire body, not just the obvious muscles like the glutes, lower back, hamstrings, and quads. It also engages the shoulder and arm muscles and significantly boosts the production of growth hormones and testosterone due to its comprehensive muscular involvement. This foundational streng
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Inside Emily Sisson’s Training Secret Weapon: Steady Progress
Inside Emily Sisson’s Training Secret Weapon: Steady Progress
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After a tough workout, I focus on a few key strategies to boost my recovery and adaptation. First, I lie down and elevate my legs for about 10 minutes, allowing my parasympathetic nervous system to kick in and help me relax. Then, I switch gears and move around a bit—nothing strenuous, just gentle walking to keep my body active and avoid being sedentary. I also pay attention to my nutrition, planning to refeed about four hours after my workout. It’s interesting that this delay is beneficial; by
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After a tough workout, I focus on a few key strategies to boost my recovery and adaptation. First, I lie down and elevate my legs for about 10 minutes, allowing my parasympathetic nervous system to kick in and help me relax. Then, I switch gears and move around a bit—nothing strenuous, just gentle walking to keep my body active and avoid being sedentary. I also pay attention to my nutrition, planning to refeed about four hours after my workout. It’s interesting that this delay is beneficial; by
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One of my go-to workouts is a 60-second rope pull—full intensity, as fast as you can. It’s brutal, but it’s over in a minute. After a short rest, I repeat it four times and that’s my workout for the day. But fitness isn’t just about pushing limits; it’s about having fun too. Whether I’m paddleboarding with dolphins or riding a fat bike in the sand with my wife, I make sure to enjoy the process. Play and fun are essential parts of my routine, not just regimented workouts. | Mark Sisson
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One of my go-to workouts is a 60-second rope pull—full intensity, as fast as you can. It’s brutal, but it’s over in a minute. After a short rest, I repeat it four times and that’s my workout for the day. But fitness isn’t just about pushing limits; it’s about having fun too. Whether I’m paddleboarding with dolphins or riding a fat bike in the sand with my wife, I make sure to enjoy the process. Play and fun are essential parts of my routine, not just regimented workouts. | Mark Sisson
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Humans weren’t built for chairs, screens, and stillness. We were built to walk, carry, squat, climb, sprint, and play—every single day. Movement isn’t “exercise.” It’s a biological requirement. When you move often, your joints stay young, your metabolism stays sharp, your mind stays clear, and your body remembers what it was designed to do. You don’t need more hacks. You need to move like a human again. | Mark Sisson
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Humans weren’t built for chairs, screens, and stillness. We were built to walk, carry, squat, climb, sprint, and play—every single day. Movement isn’t “exercise.” It’s a biological requirement. When you move often, your joints stay young, your metabolism stays sharp, your mind stays clear, and your body remembers what it was designed to do. You don’t need more hacks. You need to move like a human again. | Mark Sisson
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My mid-morning routine is all about movement. Around 10:30 or 11 AM, I take a break to get in a workout. Most days, it’s a weightlifting session at the gym. Other days, I’ll put on a weight vest and go for a long walk. Once a week, I push myself with a high-intensity aerobic session, staying in zones 3, 4, and even touching zone 5 for up to an hour. This usually takes about 90 minutes. Another day each week, I’ll paddleboard—thanks to a board I keep on the bay side in Miami, where conditions are
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My mid-morning routine is all about movement. Around 10:30 or 11 AM, I take a break to get in a workout. Most days, it’s a weightlifting session at the gym. Other days, I’ll put on a weight vest and go for a long walk. Once a week, I push myself with a high-intensity aerobic session, staying in zones 3, 4, and even touching zone 5 for up to an hour. This usually takes about 90 minutes. Another day each week, I’ll paddleboard—thanks to a board I keep on the bay side in Miami, where conditions are
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We’re born to walk — not to run. Walking is the most natural, low-risk movement for the human body, and you can do it for hours without injury. As you age, prioritize lifting weights to build strength and walk often for longevity. Watch the full version on Mark Bell’s Power Project Podcast | Mark Sisson
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We’re born to walk — not to run. Walking is the most natural, low-risk movement for the human body, and you can do it for hours without injury. As you age, prioritize lifting weights to build strength and walk often for longevity. Watch the full version on Mark Bell’s Power Project Podcast | Mark Sisson
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Trying to build muscle? Avoid these 4 common mistakes: 1️⃣ Skip the chronic cardio — too much can be catabolic, not anabolic. Stick to walking and the occasional sprint. 2️⃣ Hold off on cold plunges right after training — they blunt the inflammation your body needs to grow muscle. 3️⃣ Late nights & partying kill gains — sleep is when your body repairs and grows. 4️⃣ Don’t overtrain — hit each muscle group no more than twice a week to allow proper recovery. Train smart. | Mark Sisson
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Trying to build muscle? Avoid these 4 common mistakes: 1️⃣ Skip the chronic cardio — too much can be catabolic, not anabolic. Stick to walking and the occasional sprint. 2️⃣ Hold off on cold plunges right after training — they blunt the inflammation your body needs to grow muscle. 3️⃣ Late nights & partying kill gains — sleep is when your body repairs and grows. 4️⃣ Don’t overtrain — hit each muscle group no more than twice a week to allow proper recovery. Train smart. | Mark Sisson
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I’ve found that incorporating micro workouts into my routine is a game changer. One effective strategy I use is to perform five sets of 35 push-ups throughout my day. Instead of doing traditional push-ups on the floor, I lean against my kitchen counter for some elevated bench push-ups. I space these sets out, allowing for about an hour of rest in between. This way, I can fit in a full workout without the need for a gym, all while ensuring I recover properly between sets. It’s an efficient and ef
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I’ve found that incorporating micro workouts into my routine is a game changer. One effective strategy I use is to perform five sets of 35 push-ups throughout my day. Instead of doing traditional push-ups on the floor, I lean against my kitchen counter for some elevated bench push-ups. I space these sets out, allowing for about an hour of rest in between. This way, I can fit in a full workout without the need for a gym, all while ensuring I recover properly between sets. It’s an efficient and ef
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Walking does far more than just help you hit your step count—it reorganizes and strengthens your entire kinetic chain. Many people think they have “bad” movement patterns—whether it’s being duck-footed, knock-kneed, or pigeon-toed—but the truth is, your body is perfectly designed for you, as long as your brain receives the right sensory feedback from your feet. When you walk barefoot or in minimalist shoes, your feet adapt to the ground, engaging muscles, adjusting arches, and stabilizing your k
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Walking does far more than just help you hit your step count—it reorganizes and strengthens your entire kinetic chain. Many people think they have “bad” movement patterns—whether it’s being duck-footed, knock-kneed, or pigeon-toed—but the truth is, your body is perfectly designed for you, as long as your brain receives the right sensory feedback from your feet. When you walk barefoot or in minimalist shoes, your feet adapt to the ground, engaging muscles, adjusting arches, and stabilizing your k
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We are born to walk, to move consistently throughout the day in a variety of ways. Born to Walk is built on this fundamental principle—movement isn’t just about exercise, it’s about integrating activity into daily life. The challenge is, how do we make that happen in our modern routines? It starts with simple shifts: walking in the morning, pacing while taking phone calls, parking farther away, walking your kids to school, or taking a lunchtime stroll. Movement doesn’t have to be confined to a s
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We are born to walk, to move consistently throughout the day in a variety of ways. Born to Walk is built on this fundamental principle—movement isn’t just about exercise, it’s about integrating activity into daily life. The challenge is, how do we make that happen in our modern routines? It starts with simple shifts: walking in the morning, pacing while taking phone calls, parking farther away, walking your kids to school, or taking a lunchtime stroll. Movement doesn’t have to be confined to a s
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