Tessa Volkov

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Tessa Volkov

Covers Pilates, home movement and posture topics with an emphasis on gradual progression and accessible alternatives.

11 articles

The 5x5 Program Explained

Strength Training

The 5x5 Program Explained

Tessa Volkov • Jul 12, 2026

Bench Press Alternatives That Save Your Shoulders

Strength Training

Bench Press Alternatives That Save Your Shoulders

Tessa Volkov • Jul 4, 2026

Training Around Shoulder Pain Without Making It Worse

Strength Training

Training Around Shoulder Pain Without Making It Worse

Tessa Volkov • Jul 3, 2026

The Anti-Inflammatory Diet: Evidence vs Wishful Thinking

Nutrition

The Anti-Inflammatory Diet: Evidence vs Wishful Thinking

Tessa Volkov • Jun 23, 2026

Eating Through Perimenopause: The Changes That Matter

Nutrition

Eating Through Perimenopause: The Changes That Matter

Tessa Volkov • Jun 18, 2026

Whey vs Casein vs Plant Protein: How to Choose Without Marketing Noise

Nutrition

Whey vs Casein vs Plant Protein: How to Choose Without Marketing Noise

Tessa Volkov • Jun 13, 2026

Training Strength in Your 50s and 60s: What Changes and What Doesn't

Strength Training

Training Strength in Your 50s and 60s: What Changes and What Doesn't

Tessa Volkov • May 7, 2026

Sleep Architecture: How Your Sleep Cycles Actually Work

Recovery

Sleep Architecture: How Your Sleep Cycles Actually Work

Tessa Volkov • May 6, 2026

Grip Strength as a Health Marker (and How to Train It)

Strength Training

Grip Strength as a Health Marker (and How to Train It)

Tessa Volkov • May 4, 2026

Hip Flexor Tightness: What It Actually Is and What to Do

Pilates & Mobility

Hip Flexor Tightness: What It Actually Is and What to Do

Tessa Volkov • Apr 30, 2026

Creatine: What the Research Actually Says

Nutrition

Creatine: What the Research Actually Says

Tessa Volkov • Apr 27, 2026

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