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3 Sets of 10 Isn’t Magic—Here’s What Actually Matters If You Want to Build Strength

Three sets. Ten reps. Everyone seems to agree. But there’s a surprisingly strange story behind the gym’s favorite formula—and it turns out the formula isn’t magic.

Marisa McMillanAugust 11, 2026

Nutrition

How a World War II Staple Became the Best Outdoor Performance Fuel

Sardines were a wartime necessity. Today, they're a wellness trend. A longevity expert and board-certified dietitian says they make for optimal trail fuel.

Marisa McMillanMay 7, 20262

Wellness

Why Are We So Obsessed with Living Longer?

The longevity and biohacking industry is valued at $30 billion. These are the major players driving the longevity movement and the extreme measures they're taking to outrun death.

Marisa McMillanApril 2, 20263

Nutrition

Everyone Is Freaking Out About Ultraprocessed Foods. Here's What You Really Need to Know.

Many athletes rely on ultraprocessed foods for better performance, but how do they really impact your health? A former world champion triathlete and nutrition expert weighs in.

Marisa McMillanMarch 14, 20261

Training & Performance

The Long and Dark History Behind This Popular Form of Exercise

Once used as a form of punishment for prisoners, this kind of training has taken on many forms for more than a century.

Marisa McMillanJanuary 31, 20265

Nutrition

The Science Behind Holiday Feasting—and Why It’s Totally Fine

Modern diet culture frames holiday eating as failure, but biology, history, and psychology tell a different story—one where feasting is not a lapse in discipline, but a deeply human ritual tied to survival, memory, and connection.

Marisa McMillanDecember 20, 20251

Wellness

Recover Like a Viking: Hot-Cold Baths, Lots of Dairy, and Strange Sleeping Habits

Scandinavian wellness is trending for a reason—Viking-era recovery methods work. Here's a deep dive into three unusual yet highly effective techniques to optimize your post-workout recovery.

Marisa McMillanDecember 10, 20251

Training & Performance

The Japanese Walking Trend Proves the 10,000-Step Goal Is a Myth

As Japanese Walking takes off online, it’s worth asking: Why did 10,000 steps become the global standard for health? Was it ever based on science? Not exactly—and here’s the step count we should actually be aiming for.

Marisa McMillanOctober 7, 20251

Nutrition

Once a Boomer Staple, Cottage Cheese Is Now a Gen-Z Obsession

The white, clumpy curd was all the rage in the early 20th century, but it has recently made a comeback. Young people are putting it in everything from dips and pastries to ice cream. While once pushed as a meat alternative during the First World War, its current craze seems to be rooted in Zoomers’ quest to achieve #fitlife. So, what makes cottage cheese the protein-packed star of the moment?

Marisa McMillanAugust 6, 20253

Health history

Latest Stories

3 Sets of 10 Isn’t Magic—Here’s What Actually Matters If You Want to Build Strength

How a World War II Staple Became the Best Outdoor Performance Fuel

Why Are We So Obsessed with Living Longer?

Everyone Is Freaking Out About Ultraprocessed Foods. Here's What You Really Need to Know.

The Long and Dark History Behind This Popular Form of Exercise

The Science Behind Holiday Feasting—and Why It’s Totally Fine

Recover Like a Viking: Hot-Cold Baths, Lots of Dairy, and Strange Sleeping Habits

The Japanese Walking Trend Proves the 10,000-Step Goal Is a Myth

Once a Boomer Staple, Cottage Cheese Is Now a Gen-Z Obsession

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