Expert Tips

How to Limit the Top Speed of a Stepper Motor

Stepper motors are awesome for their precise movements, but sometimes you just need them to slow down. Here’s a quick look at some of the methods you can use to limit the top speed of your stepper motor: #1 Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) PWM doesn’t give the motor full power all the time. Instead, it turns the power on and off very fast, making pulses. The longer the pulse stays […]

vibration plate training

How Can Vibration Plate Training Enhance a Workout?

While they may be a bit overlooked in some gyms, vibration plate training has been shown to provide multiple health benefits. These devices, also known as power plates or Power Plates, can enhance your workout in several ways. They increase the effectiveness of both slow and fast twitch muscle fibers. Consequently, you’ll notice results much faster than with regular exercise. Increased Muscle Strength Vibration plates increase muscle strength by forcing […]

Can Cold Exposure Make You Superhuman?

I have a confession to make; I’ve always dreaded the cold. Likely this stems from growing up on the west coast, where warm sunny weather is the standard. However, listen to any Twitter Personal Development Guru and you are likely to hear some form of “cold showers are the key to success”-type of takeaways. Therefore, despite my aversion to frigid temperatures, in my quest to get Continually Better, it sparked an […]

What Are the Benefits of Walking 10,000 Steps a Day?

We have all heard the recommendation to get 10,000 steps a day. This is a great goal, but it can be difficult to achieve without changing your routines. The origin of the magic number of 10,000 steps came from a marketing campaign in 1965 for a Japanese pedometer called Manpo-kei (10,000 step meter). But does walking actually offer health benefits? Increased Energy Levels Getting active and walking is an easy […]

ice baths

Can Ice Baths Help Sports Injuries?

After a strenuous workout or training session, you might feel a little sore the next day. This is due to the tiny tears in your muscles called microtrauma, which are part of your body’s healing and strengthening process. Ice baths can help speed this process, drastically reducing recovery time and muscle pain. However, it isn’t a replacement for proper rest and other recovery methods. Increased Blood Flow Ice baths are […]

Best Ways to Train the Glutes

When it comes to training the glutes, there are a lot of options out there. But there are also a few things that you should know before you start building up your program. First, it’s important to train the glutes multiple times per week. This will help you maximize muscle growth and break training plateaus. Barbell Hip Thrusts There are many great ways to train your glutes, but one of […]