Avos Strength Blog – Fitness Tips & Insights

Welcome to the Avos Strength Blog — a space where we share strength coaching tips, programming ideas, movement insights, and everything we’ve learned on the floor and in the lab.

Whether you're new to training, deep in your lifting journey, or just curious about smart movement, you’ll find something here.

Posts are written by Coach Evelyn Calado, based in Vancouver, BC.

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cold plunges, female athletes, women's recovery, cold water immersion, Dr. Stacy Sims, muscle growth, hormone health, recovery tools, inflammation, strength training, adaptation, sauna recovery, heat therapy, menstrual cycle, female physiology
Why Women Should Think Twice About Cold Plunges
cold plunges, female athletes, women's recovery, cold water immersion, Dr. Stacy Sims, muscle growth, hormone health, recovery tools, inflammation, strength training, adaptation, sauna recovery, heat therapy, menstrual cycle, female physiology
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cold plunges, female athletes, women's recovery, cold water immersion, Dr. Stacy Sims, muscle growth, hormone health, recovery tools, inflammation, strength training, adaptation, sauna recovery, heat therapy, menstrual cycle, female physiology
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protein powder, creatine, sports supplements, muscle recovery, strength training, athletic performance, amino acids, leucine, brain health, ATP, muscle growth, evidence-based, high performance, budget supplements, nutrition for athletes
The Only Two Supplements Most Athletes Actually Need
protein powder, creatine, sports supplements, muscle recovery, strength training, athletic performance, amino acids, leucine, brain health, ATP, muscle growth, evidence-based, high performance, budget supplements, nutrition for athletes
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protein powder, creatine, sports supplements, muscle recovery, strength training, athletic performance, amino acids, leucine, brain health, ATP, muscle growth, evidence-based, high performance, budget supplements, nutrition for athletes
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evidence-based training, coaching quality, personal training standards, kinesiology, mentorship for coaches, strength training, rep ranges for hypertrophy, build muscle research, movement competency, coaching experience, training fundamentals, hypertrophy research, Avos Strength, strength coaching, coach mentorship
Why “Evidence-Based Training” Means Nothing Without Real Coaching
evidence-based training, coaching quality, personal training standards, kinesiology, mentorship for coaches, strength training, rep ranges for hypertrophy, build muscle research, movement competency, coaching experience, training fundamentals, hypertrophy research, Avos Strength, strength coaching, coach mentorship
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evidence-based training, coaching quality, personal training standards, kinesiology, mentorship for coaches, strength training, rep ranges for hypertrophy, build muscle research, movement competency, coaching experience, training fundamentals, hypertrophy research, Avos Strength, strength coaching, coach mentorship
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conditioning for fighters, boxing conditioning, combat sports training, energy system development, aerobic base, anaerobic power, alactic training, fight prep, mma conditioning, athlete education, avos strength, smart training, fatigue management, structured intervals, zone 2 cardio, lactate threshold, high-intensity intervals, plyometrics, boxing training tips, strength and conditioning
How to Train Like a Pro Without Overtraining: 3 Conditioning Mistakes Every Fighter Makes
conditioning for fighters, boxing conditioning, combat sports training, energy system development, aerobic base, anaerobic power, alactic training, fight prep, mma conditioning, athlete education, avos strength, smart training, fatigue management, structured intervals, zone 2 cardio, lactate threshold, high-intensity intervals, plyometrics, boxing training tips, strength and conditioning
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conditioning for fighters, boxing conditioning, combat sports training, energy system development, aerobic base, anaerobic power, alactic training, fight prep, mma conditioning, athlete education, avos strength, smart training, fatigue management, structured intervals, zone 2 cardio, lactate threshold, high-intensity intervals, plyometrics, boxing training tips, strength and conditioning
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leucine, muscle protein synthesis, plant-based protein, vegan athletes, protein powder tips, strength gains, recovery nutrition, amino acids, Stacey Sims, protein intake guidelines, fitness myths, muscle building for women, Avos Strength, evidence-based training, nutrition for athletes, post-workout nutrition
Why Leucine Matters Most for Muscle Growth and Recovery
leucine, muscle protein synthesis, plant-based protein, vegan athletes, protein powder tips, strength gains, recovery nutrition, amino acids, Stacey Sims, protein intake guidelines, fitness myths, muscle building for women, Avos Strength, evidence-based training, nutrition for athletes, post-workout nutrition
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leucine, muscle protein synthesis, plant-based protein, vegan athletes, protein powder tips, strength gains, recovery nutrition, amino acids, Stacey Sims, protein intake guidelines, fitness myths, muscle building for women, Avos Strength, evidence-based training, nutrition for athletes, post-workout nutrition
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longevity, strength training, healthy aging, active lifestyle, injury prevention, osteopenia, balance and coordination, older adults fitness, aging athlete, sustainable training
Strength Training for Longevity: Staying Active, Capable, and Competitive as You Age
longevity, strength training, healthy aging, active lifestyle, injury prevention, osteopenia, balance and coordination, older adults fitness, aging athlete, sustainable training
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longevity, strength training, healthy aging, active lifestyle, injury prevention, osteopenia, balance and coordination, older adults fitness, aging athlete, sustainable training
Athlete Stretching
muscle soreness, DOMS, training myths, recovery, performance coaching, strength training, delayed onset muscle soreness, progressive overload, training progress, fitness facts
Do You Really Need to Be Sore to Make Progress in the Gym?
muscle soreness, DOMS, training myths, recovery, performance coaching, strength training, delayed onset muscle soreness, progressive overload, training progress, fitness facts
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muscle soreness, DOMS, training myths, recovery, performance coaching, strength training, delayed onset muscle soreness, progressive overload, training progress, fitness facts
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lactic acid, lactate, exercise metabolism, muscle burn, muscle soreness, lactate threshold, training myths, hydrogen ions, fatigue in exercise, recovery and performance
Lactic Acid Isn’t the Bad Guy: What’s Really Behind Muscle Burn and Fatigue
lactic acid, lactate, exercise metabolism, muscle burn, muscle soreness, lactate threshold, training myths, hydrogen ions, fatigue in exercise, recovery and performance
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lactic acid, lactate, exercise metabolism, muscle burn, muscle soreness, lactate threshold, training myths, hydrogen ions, fatigue in exercise, recovery and performance
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