Posts tagged strength training

What causes newbie gains? The science behind rapid strength growth

Dr. Bruno Rodriguez, DPT, CSCS: Strength, Recovery, and Physical Therapy Expert

Dec 23, 2025 · 10 min read

If you are just starting your lifting journey, you are entering a unique biological window where muscle and strength skyrocket. Here is why your body responds so aggressively to iron and how to ride the wave as long as possible. “Think of newbie gains as a ‘software update’ for your muscles. Before you even build ...

How many calories do you burn lifting weights, really?

Dr. Bruno Rodriguez, DPT, CSCS: Strength, Recovery, and Physical Therapy Expert

Dec 06, 2025 · 12 min read

Weight lifting does not torch calories as fast as running, but for men it can reshape how many calories you burn all day. Here is how many calories lifting weights burns, how it compares to cardio, and how to program your training for real fat loss. “Most guys wildly overestimate how many calories they burn ...