19/10/2026
Simple, consistent and sustainable, beats complicated.
Most coaches don't have time to read the research, that's how outdated advice survives for years.
Three studies worth knowing right now: the ACSM's first resistance training update in 17 years, a 30 year study on how much strength training is linked to a longer life, and a trial showing a once a week session can match three for fat loss and fitness in the right population.
The message underneath all three is the same. Consistency beats complexity.
Which one surprised you? Tell us below.
Sources:
ACSM Position Stand: Resistance Training Prescription for Muscle Function, Hypertrophy, and Physical Performance in Healthy Adults: An Overview of Reviews. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 2026.
Zhang Y, et al. Long term resistance training with all cause and cause specific mortality. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 2026.
Siu PM, et al. Once and thrice weekly interval training in adults with central obesity: a randomized controlled trial. Nature Communications, 2026.