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Podcast #1,039: What’s Behind the Rise of Parent-Child Estrangement?

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Take the D Word Off the Table

A family gathers around the table, each member engrossed in their smartphones as a podcast plays softly in the background. A bowl of snacks sits invitingly, offering a hint of intentional connection amidst the digital focus.

Podcast #1,020: Becoming a Tech Intentional Family

Podcast #1,017: When He’s Married to Mom

A man and a boy are repairing a bicycle tire outside. Demonstrating the skills of successful fathers, the man carefully explains each step while the boy watches closely, eager to learn.

Some Reasons Why Some Men Are Successful Fathers

Three people, including the great father-in-law, stand under a tree by a lake, with two benches nearby.

How to Be a Great Father-in-Law

A dad is lifting a young child in the air. Both are wearing capes and masks, playing in a room with large windows. He embraces his essential role, making kids awesome through imaginative play.

Podcast #998: Dad’s Essential Role in Making Kids Awesome

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Get Your Son Out of His Bedroom

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Important PSA: The World Is Divided Into Social Initiators and Non-Initiators

Children play on a seesaw in an outdoor park, their joyful laughter echoing as others stand and cheer. A son eagerly awaits his turn, hoping to join the fun.

Your Son Needs to Join a Gang

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Podcast #1,033: Ouch! That Stings! Why Rejection Hurts So Much (And How to Deal With It)

A black-and-white vintage wedding photo captures a historic moment of marriage as the groom gazes fondly at the bride, who faces the camera with a beaded tiara and veil.

Fascinating Insights on the State of Sex and Marriage 100 Years Ago

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The Ancient Art of Saying No: Plutarch’s Guide to Breaking Free from People-Pleasing

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Dale Carnegie’s “Damned Fool Things I Have Done”

Podcast #1,025: What’s Going on With Your Social Anxiety?

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The Power of Personal Atmosphere

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Discover the ultimate guide to achieving the perfect deadlift with flawless form.

How To Deadlift: The Complete Guide to Perfect Form

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The Best Shoulder Workout For Men (Grow Your Man Antlers)

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How Long Does It Take to Put on Muscle?

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The Swiss Army Knife of Fitness — How to Get Lean, Strong, and Flexible With Kettlebells Alone

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The Roman Caesars’ Guide to Ruling

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The Winter Mindset — How Norwegians Love the Winter (And You Can Too)

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Undoing Urgency — How to Stop Drowning in Tasks and Start Living With Purpose

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Faithful to their fitness journey, the person lifts a heavy kettlebell in the gym, sporting blue athletic shoes.

Podcast #1,048: The Swiss Army Knife of Fitness — How to Get Lean, Strong, and Flexible With Kettlebells Alone

What if there was one piece of fitness equipment that was affordable, didn't take up much space, could get ...

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A group of weekend warriors jogs on a dirt path in a dry landscape, their endurance tested by the terrain, with a solitary tree standing in the distance.

Podcast #1,040: Tribal Runners, Weekend Warriors, and Our Changing Relationship to Endurance Sports

Endurance activities, like distance running, have existed since ancient times. But humans' relationship to ...

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Illustration of a person performing a barbell lift. Start with the bar just above knees in an RDL position, grip outside knees, take two steps back, and stand tall with chest out. Know Your Lifts to ensure proper form and maximize efficiency in your Romanian Deadlift routine.

Know Your Lifts: The Romanian Deadlift (RDL)

In the Know Your Lifts series, we've covered the high-bar back squat, the low-bar squat, the power jerk ...

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Leg Press Like a Pro: Tips, Techniques, and Mistakes to Avoid

As I’ve discussed in previous articles, I’ve been incorporating more machines into my weight training. ...

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Podcast #1,026: 5,000 Years of Sweat — Lost Workout Wisdom From the History of Physical Culture

In an age that doesn't think too much about history, you might be forgiven for thinking that a culture of ...

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As morning light kisses the grassy field, a person, seemingly born to run, glides effortlessly through nature's embrace. With hills and trees painting the horizon, each step syncs with the rhythm of their internal podcast of thoughts and dreams.

Podcast #1,021: You Were Born to Run

For decades, some researchers have argued that the notable human capacity for endurance evolved from the ...

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A man performs a bicep curl with a dumbbell on a beach while wearing shorts and a weightlifting belt, showcasing his dedication to fitness. Several people are in the background.

Bro Splits: Are They Right For You?

If you've been lifting weights for a while, you've likely come across programming described as "bro ...

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A shirtless man with a muscular build, reminiscent of Bruce Lee, strikes a pose with his right arm extended in a punching motion and his left arm bent. He has short, dark hair and a serious expression, showcasing the results of an intense forearm workout.

Bruce Lee’s Forearm Workout

If we’ve learned one thing this year about what the ladies find attractive in men, it’s forearms: ...

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A shirtless man with claw marks on his chest and face stands indoors, gesturing with his hand and looking determined, embodying the intensity of a Bruce Lee workout.

The Secrets to Bruce Lee’s Legendary Physical Training

Bruce Lee is a legend. He revolutionized movies and martial arts. He also boasted incredible ...

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Podcast #885: The Essential Habits for Becoming an Agile, Vital, and Durable Human Being

Note: This is a rebroadcast. Kelly Starrett, a doctor of physical therapy, has trained professional ...

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My New Favorite Squat

I've done the traditional barbell squat my whole life. It’s a great exercise for overall lower-body ...

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A person wearing a yellow shirt and white shorts enjoys a morning walk, barefoot along a suburban street, near the curb and a grassy area.

I Started Taking a Walk Every Morning. Here’s What Happened to My Health

Since March, I've been waking up earlier. Before that time, I'd typically go to bed at 11 p.m. and ...

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A person in a gym using a cable machine for strength training, performing a chest exercise with focused expression, showcasing the efficacy of cable machine workouts.

How to Get a Full-Body Workout on a Cable Machine/Functional Trainer

Walk into any commercial gym, or even a hotel fitness center, and you’ll probably see a cable machine ...

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A man in a tuxedo performs a James Bond workout, executing a push-up over a martini glass on the floor.

The James Bond Workout

When you have a license to kill, you've got to keep yourself in tip-top shape. So what did James Bond ...

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Podcast #988: Of Strength and Soul — Exploring the Philosophy of Physical Fitness

When you’re lifting weights, you might be thinking about setting a new PR or doing your curls for the ...

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Two people practicing 3X3 Interval Walking towards a traditional Asian pagoda, crossing a red bridge in a lush park with blooming pink trees.

The Japanese 3X3 Interval Walking Workout

The overarching principle of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) is that the harder you do an ...

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A person using a leg extensions machine at a gym, focusing on the lower body exercise with visible effort.

The Right Way to Do Leg Extensions for Strong and Meaty Quads

Last month, I talked about how I’ve reincorporated weight machines into my strength-training workouts to ...

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5BX: The Cold War Military Workout for Getting Fit in 11 Minutes a Day

In last month's AoM podcast episode with Dr. Martin Gibala about high-intensity interval training, he ...

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Two robots in a gym, one is lying on a bench pressing a barbell, the other is spotting, showcasing the latest advances in Artificial Intelligence.

The Re-Rise of the Machines

The fitness industry tends to oscillate between trends. Some workout program or modality will be ...

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Podcast #970: The Misconceptions of HIIT (And the Role It Can Play in Your Fitness Routine)

You've probably heard of HIIT — high-intensity interval training. In fact, you may feel so familiar with ...

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