PERFORMANCE LAB

Explore results-driven, science-backed tips on fitness, workout recovery, and peak performance to fuel your training goals.

People perform Pilates exercises on reformers in a bright studio, lying on their backs with their legs raised.
By Joanne Gritsas February 1, 2026
Discover why deep core strength is the missing variable in most athletic training programs — and how Reformer Pilates builds it with precision, not just sweat.
A man is sitting on a bench in a gym holding a dumbbell.
By Maximilian Daigle September 13, 2024
Pairing opposing muscle groups in a training session means alternating exercises that target opposite sides of the body (front vs. back). For example, pair a squat (quadriceps exercise) with a hamstring curl (hamstring exercise) and alternate between the two until all sets are completed.