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Dr. Carl Juneau, PhD

A University of Montréal, London, and Harvard alum, Dr. Juneau is a former trainer for the Canadian Forces with a PhD in Public Health/Epidemiology.

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3 ways to get in shape fast (for when you're short on time)

Looking to get in shape fast? Short on time? You’re not alone. In a recent Australian study, 50% of inactive adults said that “lack of time” was a key issue (Hoare et al. 2017). Try these 3 tips to get in shape faster: 1. Rest 20 seconds between sets.

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Quick mode

In a recent Australian study, 50% of inactive adults said that "lack of time" was a key issue (Hoare et al. 2017). Also short on time? You'll love our latest feature. Turn on "quick mode" and your workouts will never last more than 30

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Web App

Having access to Dr. Muscle from the Web is our #1 most requested features, so I'm super excited to bring it to you today! From the Web app, you can now: * Upload your custom program * View and analyze your exercise data * Download your history Big thanks to our

App updates (2016 – today) 1 min read

Dr. Muscle Web App is Here!

Having access to Dr. Muscle from the Web is our #1 most requested features, so I’m super excited to bring it to you today! From the Web app, you can now: – Upload your custom program – View and analyze your exercise data – Download your history Big thanks to our beta

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Overtraining protection

Dr. Muscle now protects you from overtraining with smart triggers when you work out too often or take time off. Learn more: Overtraining: is It Real? How a Cardiologist and His Son Learned the Hard Way.

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Overtraining: Is It Real? How a Cardiologist and His Son Learned the Hard Way

Some people say overtraining is a myth. But according to a NY Times article, it’s very real. Dr. William Kraus, a cardiologist, and his son learned it the hard way. The Times reports: UNTIL last spring, running was going great for 15-year-old Erik Kraus. He had been training hard

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Featured programs

You can now access featured programs inside Dr. Muscle. Those include 2 arm specialization programs and (coming soon) programs from well-known trainers around the Web.

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Big Arms: How to Get Arms Like Arnold Schwarzenegger

Arnold Schwarzenegger had massive arms, 22 inches big at his peak. In his book The New Encyclopedia of Modern Bodybuilding, he explains how you, too, can get big arms. One of his secrets is to train them “by themselves when you are rested and strong” or “on leg days when

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Top 5 sources of muscle science for nutrition, hypertrophy, and strength

I once heard that “Science is the only news” (I think it was Peter Attia, on a podcast). I’m not sure it’s the only news, but keeping current on “muscle science” sure gives you an edge when it comes to getting lean, fit, muscular, and strong. And with

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