The Journal

Cut through
the hype.

Plain-spoken notes on what's actually on the fitness radar — what the science says, what the podcasts oversell, and why most of it comes down to keeping a record.

                                Jun 16, 2026
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                                    6 min read
                                                            

Zone 2 Cardio Is Having a Moment. Here's What the Hype Gets Right.

Everyone's suddenly doing slow cardio with a heart-rate strap. The science is real, but most people are guessing at their zones — and guessing defeats the entire point.

Zone 2 Cardio Recovery HRV

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                                Jun 9, 2026
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                                    5 min read
                                                            

Creatine Isn't Just for Lifters Anymore

The most boring supplement in the gym bag is suddenly the most talked-about — for the brain, not the biceps. We sort the evidence from the wishful thinking.

Creatine Supplements Cognition Nutrition

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                                May 28, 2026
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                                    7 min read
                                                            

Ozempic and the Muscle Problem Every Lifter Should Understand

GLP-1 medications work astonishingly well for fat loss — and quietly take muscle with them. If you train, this is the part of the story that actually matters.

GLP-1 Body Composition Protein Strength

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Cut throughthe hype.

Zone 2 Cardio Is Having a Moment. Here's What the Hype Gets Right.

Creatine Isn't Just for Lifters Anymore

Ozempic and the Muscle Problem Every Lifter Should Understand

Cut through
the hype.