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NEW 10/15/2025: A reminder about the universal principles of training.
Proper overload stimulus + the biological timeline needed for recovery (diet, sleep, and multiple days off) = adaptation. We've known...

Tom Kelso
Oct 121 min read
10/1/2025: Podcast interviews
My thoughts on Truth Not Trends and Dr. Fitness and the Fat Guy from 2010 to present. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/search?term=Tom%20Kelso

Tom Kelso
Sep 301 min read
10/1/2025: Reps in reserve or volitional muscle fatigue?
87.6% of serious strength trainees should train to VMF. Why? It's objective and 100% creates the stimulus for adaptation.

Tom Kelso
Sep 301 min read
9/20/2025: Check out my new 3-5-7 Commitment fitness program.
A simple-to-understand but effort-based strength training program for lazy, out-of-shape, and/or busy humans needing to extend their...

Tom Kelso
Sep 191 min read
8/8/2025: Muscle tissue as an organ.
Technically, the skin is the largest organ in the body, but muscle tissue SHOULD have that title. https://822ba849-eb42-4c65-b059-dbebdef...

Tom Kelso
Aug 71 min read
7/23/2025: Simplified Food to Energy Outline
Okay, some necessary detail, but still dumbed-down. https://822ba849-eb42-4c65-b059-dbebdefae72b.usrfiles.com/ugd/822ba8_674971344eae40c9...

Tom Kelso
Jul 211 min read
6/20/2025: More on why we get fat
Discipline required in a world contaminated with poor food options. Yikes. https://822ba849-eb42-4c65-b059-dbebdefae72b.usrfiles.com/ugd/...

Tom Kelso
Jun 191 min read
6/13/2025: How to Properly Perform a Strength Training Set.
https://822ba849-eb42-4c65-b059-dbebdefae72b.usrfiles.com/ugd/822ba8_dc330e553b934e8f9f977732c740187d.pdf

Tom Kelso
Jun 121 min read
6/1/2025: Talking Strength
A few thoughts on increasing strength, hypertrophy, and muscle endurance. https://822ba849-eb42-4c65-b059-dbebdefae72b.usrfiles.com/ugd/8...

Tom Kelso
Jun 11 min read
5/17/2025: "How to delay The Big Nap."
Key behavioral actions to live longer .

Tom Kelso
May 161 min read

Tom Kelso
Mar 300 min read
3/8/2025: Burning Dietary Fat vs. Adipose Fat
Yes, carbohydrates (CHO) and exercise intensity are factors. https://822ba849-eb42-4c65-b059-dbebdefae72b.usrfiles.com/ugd/822ba8_d8b2eb3...

Tom Kelso
Mar 71 min read
2/19/2025: Kelso's Hierarchy of Hypertrophy
The top priorities for growing muscle tissue.

Tom Kelso
Feb 181 min read
2/8/2025: Ineffective strength training formats
The 3-day total body can work, but be vigilant of recovery ability. Unnecessary volume. Too many trips to the training facility. Too much...

Tom Kelso
Feb 71 min read
1/17/2025: Kelso's Hierarchy of Improving Running Speed
https://b5498533-741f-4cde-94f8-a6e5f317c00d.filesusr.com/ugd/822ba8_b717442278f04e9aa5b866f394174767.pdf

Tom Kelso
Jan 161 min read
1/1/2025: Get off your ass and get it done motivational quotes.
Call them New Year resolutions if you want, but if you're serious about achieving a goal, what the Hell are you waiting for? Screw the...

Tom Kelso
Jan 11 min read
12/26/2024: List of questionable group exercise classes
For an exercise or system of exercise to produce measurable results, it must be based on the time-proven principles of overload and...

Tom Kelso
Dec 20, 20241 min read
12/20/2024: Notes on ApoB, Cholesterol, & Fat
Useful info that can be applied to your diet plan.

Tom Kelso
Dec 17, 20241 min read
12/9/2024: Two Studies: Eat that steak and eggs.
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Tom Kelso
Dec 8, 20241 min read
12/1/2024: Kelso's Hierarchy of Fat Loss
Most people seek it. Get your priorities straight. Have a good one! https://822ba849-eb42-4c65-b059-dbebdefae72b.usrfiles.com/ugd/822ba8_...

Tom Kelso
Nov 29, 20241 min read
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