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.

Smarter Strength Gains: Using Jefit Data to Power Your Progress

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Summary The future of strength training isn’t about spending more hours in the gym — it’s about training smarter. Data-driven strength training combines performance tracking, analytics, and progressive overload to help lifters achieve better results with greater precision. With the Jefit app, you can harness your workout data to understand your progress, adjust your plan, […]

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Sustainable Strength: Build Muscle Without Burning Out

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Intro Summary Build Without Burning Out: Sustainable Strength Gains Through Gradual Progression In strength training, more isn’t always better. Many lifters push too hard, too fast, only to stall, get injured, or lose motivation. The real key to long-term success lies in training smarter, not harder—through gradual progression. Sustainable strength is built on consistency, recovery,

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Barbell Clean Progression for Power

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Summary Jumpstart your explosive lifting day with a clear roadmap for mastering the barbell clean. This progression—from Rack Clean to Hang Clean to Power Clean—will build not only full-body strength, but enhances coordination, and develops the speed and power needed for advanced lifts. Perfect for athletes and strength enthusiasts alike, following this structured approach ensures

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Ultra-Processed Foods: Hidden Risk for Strength Training

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Article Summary New research is showing that not all calories are created equal. A groundbreaking study found that eating ultra-processed foods—even when calorie intake was the same—led to fat gain, hormonal disruption, and worse metabolic health in just three weeks. For anyone serious about strength training, this is a reminder that food quality matters as

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4-Week Strength Training Plan with Daily Check-ins

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Introduction Strength training doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. With the right training plan in place, you can focus on building strength, muscle, and confidence while tracking progress daily. This 4-week program combines proven compound lifts with accessory movements, structured recovery, and clear progression rules. Each workout includes guidance on sets, reps, and check-in points to

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Strength Training and Mental Health: Boost Your Mind with Jefit

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Intro Summary Strength Training and Mental Health Benefits Strength training has moved far beyond the weight room stereotype of building bulk. Increasingly, studies are showing that lifting weights has powerful effects on mental well-being. Resistance exercise has been linked to reduced symptoms of depression and anxiety, improved self-confidence, and even better sleep quality. The act

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Using AI for Meal Analysis After Morning Strength Training

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Highlight Summary Why Nutrition Timing Matters After Strength Training After a demanding morning strength session, your body enters a recovery window where nutrition plays a critical role. Muscles are primed to absorb nutrients, rebuild glycogen, and repair tissue. A well-balanced breakfast supports this process, but many lifters guess about whether their meal actually meets their

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Training Load Prescription for Beginners in Strength Training

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Strength training isn’t just about lifting heavy weights—it’s about knowing how much to lift, how many times, and how often. This process, known as training load prescription, is one of the most important parts of designing an effective workout plan. When done correctly, it helps beginners build strength safely while setting the foundation for long-term

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Designing a Periodized Strength Training Plan

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Designing a strength training plan is more than stringing together random workouts. To make consistent progress while reducing injury risk, lifters and athletes benefit from periodization, the systematic organization of training over time. Periodization structures training into larger and smaller cycles—known as macrocycles, mesocycles, and microcycles. This allows for both intensity and recovery to be

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