May 29, 2026
Recovery for strength training is one of the biggest factors in whether you actually adapt to hard work in the gym.
In this Beast over Burden legacy episode, Niki Sims and Andrew Jackson talk through the stress-recovery-adaptation cycle and explain why recovery often determines how much training stress a lifter can...
May 26, 2026
Strength training over 50 can feel nearly impossible when life is busy and unpredictable. Work schedules change, sleep gets disrupted, and responsibilities pile up. Many people assume they need a perfect routine to make progress—but the reality is the opposite.
In this episode of Beast Over Burden, Niki Sims...
May 22, 2026
Walking 10,000 steps a day may be one of the simplest ways to improve health, recovery, conditioning, and consistency.
In this Beast over Burden legacy episode, Niki Sims and Andrew Jackson discuss why walking matters for lifters. Andrew shares what he learned from averaging 10,000 steps a day for a full year, including...
May 19, 2026
What does lifting in your 50s and 60s actually look like after a full decade under the bar?
In this episode of Beast Over Burden’s Lifting for the Long Haul series, Niki Sims and Andrew Jackson sit down with Marty Curran—Barbell Logic client, gym owner, coach, and competitive masters lifter—to talk about what...
May 12, 2026
Consistency is one of the most powerful forces in strength training, yet it’s also one of the hardest things to maintain over time. Work demands increase, families grow, travel disrupts routines, and life rarely provides the perfect conditions for training. Many lifters begin with enthusiasm but struggle to sustain...