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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.

Wrote 1200 posts
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3 Periodization Models for Maximum Hypertrophy & Strength

Linear, undulating, flexible, autoregulated... which periodization model is best for your hypertrophy goals?

Science 15 min read

Progress reports

Full release notes (version 2444) * Added: Progress report to Workout summary page * Added: Share button to stats card (Home and Workout summary pages) * Improved: App speed on open * Improved: UI of cardio exercises during workouts (Reps > Time) * Fixed: History page now shows full times for cardio (mm:ss) * Fixed:

App updates (2016 – today) 1 min read

3 Best Free Gym Apps for Muscle & Strength (We Tested 13)

13 apps tested—focusing on gym workouts for muscle and strength

4 min read

Body Recomposition: Gaining Muscle & Losing fat

Not everyone's cut out for body recomposition, but with the right approach, you can effectively gain muscle and lose fat simultaneously

How to build muscle 4 min read

Bulking: How Fast Should You Build Muscle? [Full Guide]

A practical, science-based look at how fast you should realistically aim to gain muscle

Science 18 min read

Better cardio

Full release notes (version 2438) * Added: Better cardio (mm:ss timer, 1 set, and more improvements) * Improved: AI Chat UI (message box padding) * Improved: Faster account creation (loading in background) * Improved: Readability of Home and Workout summary pages * Fixed: Cannot open exercise in rare cases * Fixed: AI Chat (opposite weight

App updates (2016 – today) 1 min read

Chat with AI during account creation (in beta)

Full release notes (version 2432) * Added: Added Abs, Legs & Glutes and Muscle Split programs to options at end of account creation * Added: Chat with AI during account creation (currently testing) * Improved: Design of Workout page (all gradients dark to light) * Improved: Faster account creation (loading in background) * Improved: Readability

App updates (2016 – today) 1 min read

Arnold Bodybuilding: Book, Workouts, Diet & Muscle Tips

Unveiling Arnold's deep muscle-building insights

How to build muscle 14 min read

Building Muscle: Do You Really Need a Personal Trainer?

Certified trainer weighs the pros and cons

6 min read

Hypertrophy Rep Range: Is 8-12 Optimal for Muscle Growth?

An up-to-date look at the science of rep ranges for muscle hypertrophy

How to build muscle 8 min read