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Pull-Up Power
Accessible strength for everyone
19 hrs ago • Carla DiGirolamo, MD
Similar But Different
Adding a new level of adaptation to strength training
Apr 13 • Carla DiGirolamo, MD
The Power of the Pause
Thinking outside of the strength-building box
Apr 6 • Carla DiGirolamo, MD
Home or Gym: Here's What the Research Actually Says
Effort matters more than where you train — and why community might matter most.
Apr 2 • Carla DiGirolamo, MD and Heather Hausenblas, PhD

March 2026

Barbells vs Dumbbells: Which is Better?
Different equipment, different stimulus.
Mar 30 • Carla DiGirolamo, MD
Accessory Magic
The most underrated longevity hack
Mar 23 • Carla DiGirolamo, MD
Time Will Tell!
This simple change impacts your entire workout
Mar 16 • Carla DiGirolamo, MD
Grip Gone Wild
A "Vital sign" of Healthy Aging
Mar 9 • Carla DiGirolamo, MD
Midlife Women Need to Lift. Most Don’t.
The years women need strength most are the years they’re least likely to do it. Here’s what the science says and what to do about it.
Mar 6 • Carla DiGirolamo, MD and Heather Hausenblas, PhD
Strengthen Your "Spring"
The next level for your muscle and bone health
Mar 2 • Carla DiGirolamo, MD

February 2026

HIIT with a Twist
A time-efficient longevity hack
Feb 23 • Carla DiGirolamo, MD
Strength Training Made Simple
Enter the Kettlebell
Feb 16 • Carla DiGirolamo, MD
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