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.

Carbs Cycling: A Body Composition Strategy That’s Catching Fire

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Carb cycling has become one of the hottest nutrition strategies among gym-goers aiming to build muscle and lose fat. Unlike traditional low-carb or high-carb diets, carb cycling involves alternating between high-carb, moderate-carb, and low-carb days based on your training schedule. The goal is to strategically use carbohydrates to maximize energy, boost performance, and promote fat […]

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Unlock Strength Gains with Mind–Muscle Connection Training

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Hey Jefit community! Want a powerful yet often overlooked tool for your toolbox to enhance your lifts and build more muscle? Check out the mind–muscle connection (MMC)—a technique that’s catching fire in gyms and rehab clinics alike. Understanding the mind-muscle connection is not just talk; recent science and top trainers and coaches swear by it.

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Are Seed Oils Bad for You? What Gym-Goers Need to Know

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In the world of fitness nutrition, few topics have stirred as much recent debate as seed oils. From viral TikTok videos to controversial Reddit threads, health influencers are calling out seed oils like soybean, canola, and sunflower as the “new sugar”—blamed for everything from weight gain to chronic inflammation. But what does the science say,

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Artificial Sweeteners & Muscle Gain? What Should You Know

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Artificial sweeteners are found in countless products—from sugar-free protein powders and diet sodas to low-carb snacks favored by gym-goers. With the rise of calorie counting and fat loss strategies, fitness-minded individuals often replace sugar with these non-nutritive alternatives. But a common concern remains: do artificial sweeteners negatively affect muscle growth, insulin function, or fat loss

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Is “Training to Failure” Really the Key to Muscle Growth?

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What is Training to Failure? Training to failure means performing repetitions until you physically can’t complete another one with good form. This is common in strength routines and bodybuilding circles, especially for exercises like bicep curls, bench press, and leg extension. Why Do People Train to Failure? The belief is that training to failure maximizes

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Post-workout: Carbs vs. Protein – What Should You Really Eat?

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Introduction After you crush a workout, what you eat next can either maximize your gains—or leave your muscles under-fueled. One of the most debated questions on Reddit and in the JEFIT community is whether you should reach for protein or carbs first. With so much conflicting advice floating around, it’s time to break down what

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Velocity-Based Training (VBT): The Future of Strength Gains

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Introduction: What is Velocity-Based Training (VBT)? In today’s evolving strength training landscape, Velocity-Based Training (VBT) is quickly becoming a go-to method for serious lifters and elite coaches. Instead of relying solely on fixed percentages of your one-rep max (1RM), VBT uses barbell speed as feedback to regulate load and volume in real-time. The result? More

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Unlock Your Strength Potential with Progressive Overload

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Progressive Overload: Unlock Your Strength Potential As an exercise physiologist, I’m often asked: “What’s the single most important principle in strength training?” Without hesitation, my answer is always the same—progressive overload. Whether you’re a novice lifter or an elite athlete, this concept forms the cornerstone of sustainable strength development. Progressive overload refers to the gradual

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