Rachel MacPherson

Rachel MacPherson

Certified Strength and Conditional Specialist

Rachel MacPherson is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Certified Personal Trainer, Nutrition Coach, and health writer with over a decade of experience helping people build strength and confidence through evidence-based training.

Strength Training for Perimenopause: Why the Barbell Is Your New Best Friend

Build strength before, during, and after menopause.

Aug 24, 2026 / Rachel MacPherson

How Many Rest Days a Week Do You Really Need?

Team No Days Off is canceled.

Aug 19, 2026 / Rachel MacPherson

Pool Exercises That Build Real Strength (Not Just a Tan)

Summer sweat sessions, pool edition.

Aug 10, 2026 / Rachel MacPherson

The 20-Minute Quick Leg Workout for Home or Gym

Start the clock for this quick lower-body burn.

Aug 12, 2026 / Rachel MacPherson

Bodyweight Back Exercises: 6 Moves for Strength and Width at Home

Simple back exercises you can do at home.

Jun 30, 2026 / Rachel MacPherson

High Bar vs Low Bar Squat: How to Choose the Right Back Squat

🎶You take the high bar, I'll take the low bar🎶

Jun 10, 2026 / Rachel MacPherson

How to Do an Arnold Press (and How It Stacks Up to a Shoulder Press)

To Arnold press, or not to Arnold press, that is the question.

Jun 08, 2026 / Rachel MacPherson

The 3-2-8 Method Unpacked

Lift, flow, repeat.

May 15, 2026 / Rachel MacPherson

Build Explosive, Full-Body Power with This Clean and Jerk Workout

Put all the pieces together for this explosive Olympic lift.

May 11, 2026 / Rachel MacPherson

Is Your 1RM Irrelevant? New Research Says You Might Not Need It

Is your 1RM really the measure that matters?

May 13, 2026 / Rachel MacPherson

Cranky Lower Back? Try the Trap Bar Deadlift

My back, my trap, my hinge, and my snap.

May 06, 2026 / Rachel MacPherson

Best Workout Splits for Muscle Gain (And How to Choose the Best One for You)

Jump to: What Is It? | Why Splits Work | How to Pick | Splits Explained | Sample 4-Day Split | Takeaway | FAQs Once you've been a lifter for more...

May 04, 2026 / Rachel MacPherson

How to Choose a Sports Bra

Strap in, girls.

Jun 01, 2026 / Rachel MacPherson

What Size Barbell Should You Get? A Guide to Every Bar in the Rack

Understanding barbell sizes and which one suits your training.

May 15, 2026 / Rachel MacPherson

REP's Best Lifting Clothes for Summer

Press. Pull. Stay cool.

Apr 30, 2026 / Rachel MacPherson

5 Benefits of a Functional Trainer

 Reasons to love these multi-tasking machines.

Jan 23, 2026 / Rachel MacPherson

REP in the Wild: How KNGDM Sports Performance Uses REP Gear

Former champs coach next gen athletes — on REP iron.

Apr 17, 2026 / Rachel MacPherson

From CrossFitter to Marathoner: How REP's Caitlin Jones Conquered London

Iconic landmarks like Big Ben and the finish line.

May 25, 2026 / Rachel MacPherson

How REP and O2X Fuel Total Performance for Tactical Athletes

Train hard. Eat smart. Thrive under pressure.

Apr 29, 2026 / Rachel MacPherson

How to Design a PT Clinic Gym That Handles Rehab and Performance

Everything you need to support your clients.

Feb 23, 2026 / Rachel MacPherson

How to Choose the Best Gym Equipment for First Responders

Jump to: Strength Training | Functional Gear | Conditioning | Injury Prevention | Takeaway | FAQs The fitness level required to be a first respon...

Feb 20, 2026 / Rachel MacPherson

The Truth About Fasted Cardio and Fat Burning

Spoiler: calories still count.

Mar 04, 2026 / Rachel MacPherson

What Every Parent Should Know About Treadmill Safety

Keep little fingers (and toes) out of harm’s way.

Feb 17, 2026 / Rachel MacPherson

Exercising During Pregnancy: What's Safe and What to Skip

Stay active, stay strong, grow a human.

Jan 23, 2026 / Rachel MacPherson

REP Fitness at the 2026 GoPro Mountain Games

Competition, art, music, and gear!

May 25, 2026 / Rachel MacPherson