Michael Wood, CSCS

Michael Wood, CSCS, is a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist and Content Manager for JeFit app. Michael is a former Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach at the University of Connecticut and Exercise Physiologist at the USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University. He is the Founder of Michael Wood Fitness, named twice to "Top 100 Trainers in America" by Men's Journal and voted Best of Boston by Boston Magazine. Michael previously taught at the University of Connecticut and Boston University. He is the author of TBC30: 6 Steps to a Stronger, Healthier You.

Clean Eating in a Processed World: Rethinking GRAS

Summary Introduction In February 2026, CBS’s 60 Minutes aired a major report on ultra-processed foods and GRAS ingredients. The segment focused on how food companies classify many additives as safe. Correspondent Bill Whitaker led the discussion with Dr. David A. Kessler. Together, they examined how current the regulations affect public health. They also questioned whether […]

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Training Specificity: Why Workouts Must Match Your Goals

If you want better results in the gym, your training must match your goals. It’s that simple. One of the most overlooked principles in fitness is training specificity. Many lifters train hard but fail to train with purpose, leading to slow progress, frustration, and plateaus. Understanding and applying specificity can dramatically improve strength, muscle growth,

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Chrono-Nutrition to Improve Strength Training

Intro Summary • Chrono-nutrition focuses on when you eat, not just what you eat.• Aligning meals with circadian rhythm improves muscle protein synthesis and recovery.• Strategic carb, protein, and fat timing can enhance both strength and body composition changes.• Especially impactful for aging lifters, shift workers, and early-morning or late-day trainers.• Supported by emerging research

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Velocity-Based Strength Training: Lift Smarter, Not Heavier

Velocity-Based Training, often referred to as VBT, is rapidly becoming one of the most talked-about topics in modern strength training. Once reserved for elite athletes using expensive gym technology, VBT is now making its way into mainstream gyms and fitness apps as lifters look for smarter, safer, and more sustainable ways to build strength. At

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Optimal Recovery Time for Strength Training

Recovery is one of the most misunderstood and underutilized components of strength training. Many lifters focus almost exclusively on exercises, volume, and intensity while treating rest as an afterthought. In reality, recovery time (1) between sets and recovery days and (2) between workouts, play a central role in muscle growth, strength development, injury prevention, and

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Train Smarter With MED: Minimum Effective Dose Strength

Introduction For decades, strength training culture has promoted a simple message: more sets, more exercises, more days in the gym equal better results. But in 2026, that belief is being challenged by one of the fastest-growing movements in strength science and real-world coaching—Minimum Effective Dose (MED) strength training. MED training flips the traditional approach on

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Auto-Regulated Strength Training: A Smart Way to Lift

Summary Why 2026 is the Year Fixed Programs Finally Break For decades, strength training programs have followed rigid formulas: fixed percentages, fixed reps, fixed weekly progressions. While these methods built strong lifters, they also ignored a basic truth every experienced trainee knows—your body does not perform the same way every day. In 2026, auto-regulated strength

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Fibermaxxing: Viral Nutrition Trend You Should Know

Introduction: Why Fiber is Trending Nutrition trends constantly shift, from keto to plant-based eating to personalized diets. One of the most talked-about nutrition topics right now is fibermaxxing—a viral movement focused on intentionally increasing fiber intake well above minimum recommendations to support digestion, metabolic health, and overall wellness. This trend has gained momentum on various

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Hybrid Metabolic Strength Training for Faster Results

Intro Summary Metabolic strength training is one of the most talked-about trends in fitness communities right now. Lifters want strength, conditioning, fat loss, and longevity benefits—without doing separate workouts. This hybrid method delivers all of it while pairing perfectly with Jefit’s tracking tools. Metabolic Strength Training: Why it’s Exploding in 2025 Metabolic strength training blends

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Why Lifters Choose JEFIT App for Real Strength Gains

Introduction Strength training conversations everywhere—fitness forums, group chats, gym communities—are shifting toward smarter, more data-driven training. And in 2025, one name shows up constantly: JEFIT. Whether people are building their first program, optimizing advanced periodization, or simply trying to stay consistent, JEFIT is at the center of the conversation. With millions of workouts logged and

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Nutrition Trends Bodybuilders are Talking About in 2025

Intro Summary Back to Nutrition Basics Bodybuilding and strength training communities on Reddit have always shaped online nutrition culture, but in 2025, the conversation has dramatically evolved. Instead of arguing about whether you need 1 gram of protein per pound of bodyweight or if intermittent fasting kills gains, “Redditors” are diving deeper into what actually

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