Dynamic Resistance Using Tonal vs. Free Weights for Muscle Gain (Troy Taylor) | Ep 268

Download my free Progressive Overload Guide to learn how to gain muscle, strength, and performance like never before. — How can dynamic resistance change the way you build muscle? Are free weights holding you back in certain lifts? Could technology offer a safer and more efficient way to train without compromising results? Philip ( @witsandweights ) dives deep into the science of strength training with Troy Taylor, Senior Director of Performance Innovation at Tonal. Troy shares his expertise from analyzing data on over 200 billion pounds lifted, offering a fascinating perspective on how dynamic resistance, like that provided by Tonal, compares to traditional free weights for muscle activation, hypertrophy, and strength development. Explore how technology can enhance your training with real-time resistance adjustments, eccentric overload, and accommodating resistance—all while ensuring safety and efficiency. Whether you’re a seasoned lifter or starting, this will expand your understanding of resistance training science and innovation. Today, you’ll learn all about: 2:21 How Tonal differs from free weights 7:12 Tonal features: Spotters, eccentric loading, and tracking 13:28 Who benefits most from Tonal’s capabilities 16:43 Strength training data analysis and trends 23:32 Why older adults can see faster strength improvements 25:28 Morning workouts and their impact on consistency 27:23 Tracking gains and hypertrophy progress 31:59 Program customization and progressive overload 34:56 Customized weight training, fatigue, and recovery needs 41:42 Leveraging lengthened partials and eccentric overload 47:22 Tonal’s new Training Lab launch in NYC 49:04 Outro Episode resources: Instagram: @strengthsciencetroy Website: tonal.com Training Lab: tonaltraininglab.com Facebook: @TonalStrong Youtube: @TonalStrong Support the show 📱 Get Fitness Lab - Philip’s science-based AI app for fat loss, muscle building, and strength training for people over 40. It adapts to your nutrition, recovery, and training to improve body composition without guesswork. 🎓 Try Physique University - Evidence-based nutrition coaching and strength training to help you lose fat, build muscle, and master your metabolism with support and accountability (free custom nutrition plan with code FREEPLAN ). 👥 Join our Facebook community - Free fat loss, muscle building, and body recomposition strategies for adults over 40 who want practical, science-backed fitness guidance. 👋 Ask a question or find Philip Pape on Instagram