Happy Monday, everyone; I hope you all had a great weekend. Here’s this week’s list of recommended strength and conditioning reading:

Reverse Dieting – Authors Sohee Lee and Layne Norton just introduced this resource, and I was fortunate to get an advanced copy to review. It’s a great look at how chronic dieting can significantly damage metabolism and make it difficult to keep lost body fat off (or lose body fat in subsequent “dieting” efforts). Just as importantly, they outline a strategy for overcoming these challenges. I’d definitely recommend it if you’re interested in nutrition, or have dealt with problems like this on your “physique journey.”

9 Training Concepts that Suck – While the title is unnecessarily harsh, this article from Ben Bruno is excellent.

Body Language and Leadership – I enjoy reading Gabe Kapler’s stuff because he blends a successful background in baseball with a passion for training and nutrition. He also touches on everything from parenting to behavioral research and leadership. To that end, this is a great post for coaches and athletes alike.