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NewU articles on training. Practical fat loss, training, and coaching from Ryan Spiteri.

The 20-Minute Airport Lounge Workout for When Your Flight Gets Delayed
Training

The 20-Minute Airport Lounge Workout for When Your Flight Gets Delayed

A delayed flight isn't dead time — it's an unscheduled training window, and 20 structured minutes of bodyweight work in a terminal does more for your body composition than 90 minutes you'll never find on a Wednesday in Melbourne.

July 16, 2026
Why Men Over 35 Should Deadlift (Even If You Think You Can't)
Training

Why Men Over 35 Should Deadlift (Even If You Think You Can't)

The deadlift after 35 isn't more dangerous than it was at 25 — it's just less forgiving of bad programming, which means the fix is smarter training, not avoidance.

July 7, 2026
The 3-Day Split for Men Who Travel Monday-Thursday
Training

The 3-Day Split for Men Who Travel Monday-Thursday

A properly structured 3-day split for travelers outperforms five inconsistent gym sessions — because it's built around your schedule, not against it.

June 25, 2026
The Minimalist Training Program for Dads with 3 Hours a Week
Training

The Minimalist Training Program for Dads with 3 Hours a Week

Three hours a week of structured, compound-focused training is enough to build meaningful muscle and lose fat — if you stop adding exercises and start adding intensity.

June 2, 2026
Do You Actually Need Cardio to Get Abs? (Here's What the Data Says)
Training

Do You Actually Need Cardio to Get Abs? (Here's What the Data Says)

Cardio is not required for visible abs — a consistent calorie deficit driven by diet and 3 days of lifting will get you there faster, with less muscle loss, than any treadmill routine.

May 21, 2026
The 30-Minute Hotel Gym Workout for Men Who Lift
Training

The 30-Minute Hotel Gym Workout for Men Who Lift

A man in business clothes standing in a small hotel gym, dumbbells in hand, focused expression — proving a 30-minute session is enough to hold muscle on the road.

May 7, 2026
Your Fat Loss Stalled at 4 Weeks? Here's the One Training Variable Most Guys Miss
Training

Your Fat Loss Stalled at 4 Weeks? Here's the One Training Variable Most Guys Miss

A man in his late 30s stands in a gym looking frustrated at a barbell loaded with the same weight he's used for months — the same program, same reps, same result.

April 28, 2026
The Best Macro Split for Men Over 30 Who Want to Lose Fat Without Losing Muscle
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The Best Macro Split for Men Over 30 Who Want to Lose Fat Without Losing Muscle

There’s a reason fat loss gets harder after 30.

April 1, 2026