Full Of Strength Archives - Page 2 of 14

Strength Is Your Retirement Account

by Mike Padua | Sep 2, 2026 | Executive Performance Brief, Full Of Strength

Is Beetroot Juice a Performance Booster or Just a Very Red Pre-Workout?

by Mike Padua | Aug 31, 2026 | Applied Performance Science, Full Of Strength

Your Aerobic Engine: Why VO₂ Max May Be One of the Most Important Fitness Metrics After 40

by Mike Padua | Aug 26, 2026 | Executive Performance Brief, Full Of Strength

The Executive Performance Pyramid

by Mike Padua | Aug 19, 2026 | Executive Performance Brief, Full Of Strength

Do Deadlifts Really Rewrite Your DNA in 20 Minutes? The Weirdly True Story Behind “Genetic” Gains

by Mike Padua | Jan 7, 2026 | Full Of Strength

“Deadlifting changes your DNA in 20 minutes” (…kind of, but not how Instagram thinks) “Deadlifting changes your DNA in 20 minutes” is a slightly misleading statement, but it’s not complete nonsense, and it did get your attention. As a personal trainer working with...

Stop Obsessing Over Your WHOOP Score and Use Wearables Like an Athlete

by Mike Padua | Dec 31, 2025 | Full Of Strength

Oversized Stanley cups are out and fitness wearables are everywhere in Chicago right now. In condo gyms across the West Loop and Gold Coast, I’m constantly seeing clients walk in with a WHOOP band, Apple Watch, Oura ring, or Garmin, and a ton of questions about what...