Learning Center
Welcome to the Discover Strength Learning Center. Below you will find resources about strength training including Fit Tips, written by CEO, Luke Carlson, The Discover Strength Podcast, answers to some myths about exercise, and research Discover Strength has been a part of.
We are constantly updating our learning center with new content that is beneficial for anyone interested in learning more about strength training or related topics.

Learning Breeds Passion
“We always assume that if you are passionate about something, you will go learn more about it. In our company, we found that process to be inverted; the more we teach the barista about the bean, the coffee, etc, the more their passion grows. Passion doesn’t lead to learning; learning actually drives passion.”
Howard Schultz, CEO Starbucks
Learn more about the science of exercise below
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“Every Session Counts”
In a keynote presentation two weeks ago at the Resistance Exercise Conference, British researcher Dr. James Fisher provided a research update on the impact of strength training on myokine production. Myokines are the microscopic proteins released by our muscles when...
An Education in Cross-Education
In her presentation at the Resistance Exercise Conference last weekend in Minneapolis, Dr. Vickie Wong of the University of Mississippi presented the latest research on the concept of cross-education: the phenomenon in which training one limb benefits the untrained...
Jim Collins and the Real Value of Your Next Workout
Best-selling business author Jim Collins writes and speaks about preparing for uncertainty. Referring to the external challenges that organizations of all kinds face, he states, and I paraphrase, that the likelihood that another global pandemic, exactly like Covid-19,...
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The Discover Strength Podcast
Hosted by Logan Herlihy, ACSM Certified Personal Trainer with Discover Strength.
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“More Is Better? Ideal Frequency Recommendations”: Exercise Myths and Misconceptions Mini-Series with Dr. James Fisher & Luke Carlson, M.S.
In this week's episode of the Discover Strength Podcast, we are excited to continue with our Exercise Myths and Misconceptions Mini-Series with Dr. James Fisher and Discover Strength CEO, Luke Carlson. We'll discuss another prevalent myth in the fitness industry: the...
Exercising Safely: Exercise Myths and Misconceptions Mini-Series with Dr. James Fisher & Luke Carlson, M.S.
In this week's episode of the Discover Strength Podcast, we are excited to continue with our Exercise Myths and Misconceptions Mini-Series with Dr. James Fisher and Discover Strength CEO, Luke Carlson. We'll discuss another prevalent myth in the fitness industry: that...
“Discover Strength Franchising” with Luke Carlson, CEO of Discover Strength
In this week's episode of the Discover Strength Podcast, we take a short break from our Mini-Series to share some exciting news and potential opportunities for our listeners about Discover Strength Franchising. Have you ever thought about what it would be like to own...
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Myths and misconceptions about exercise
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Research Studies Discover Strength has participated in
We have placed the studies below that Discover Strength has conducted in facility with the help of researchers Dr. James Fisher and Dr. James Steele from Southampton Solent University in the UK. The study participants are made up of you, our clients.
LUKE CARLSON, DAVID GSCHNEIDNER, JAMES STEELE, JAMES FISHER, 2022
The effects of training load during dietary intervention upon fat loss.