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namespace Database\Seeders ;
use App\Models\Post ;
use App\Models\User ;
use Illuminate\Database\Seeder ;
use Illuminate\Support\Str ;
class PostSeeder extends Seeder
{
public function run () : void
{
$authorId = User :: query () -> where ( 'is_admin' , true ) -> value ( 'id' )
? ? User :: query () -> value ( 'id' );
$posts = [
[
'title' => 'Progressive Overload 101: How to Actually Get Stronger' ,
'excerpt' => 'Lifting the same weight for the same reps every week is the most common reason strength progress stalls. Here is how progressive overload fixes that.' ,
'body' => <<< 'MD'
If you have been training for a while but your lifts have not moved in months , the problem is usually not effort . It is that your body has nothing new to adapt to .
Progressive overload just means gradually increasing the demand you place on your muscles over time , whether that is more weight , more reps , more sets , or better technique that lets you work harder safely .
Start small . Adding 2.5 kg to a lift once it feels comfortable for all your sets is enough . You do not need to chase a new personal record every session .
Track your workouts . It is easy to think you are progressing when you are not . Logging sets , reps , and weight ( which is exactly what the Workouts feature here is for ) removes the guesswork .
Rotate the variable you push . Some weeks add weight , other weeks add a rep , other weeks slow the tempo down . Your joints will thank you for not always maxing out load .
Recovery is part of the plan , not a break from it . Muscles grow during rest , not during the set . If you are not progressing , check your sleep and food before you check your program .
MD ,
'published_at' => now () -> subDays ( 21 ),
],
[
'title' => 'A Beginner’ s Guide to Building Your First Weekly Workout Split' ,
'excerpt' => 'Not sure how to structure your week? Here is a simple, sustainable approach for people just getting started.' ,
'body' => <<< 'MD'
The biggest mistake beginners make is copying an advanced athlete ' s six - day split in week one . You will burn out before you build the habit .
For most beginners , three full - body sessions per week , with a rest day between each , is plenty . It hits every major muscle group often enough to drive progress without wrecking your recovery .
A simple full - body session might include one push movement , one pull movement , one squat or hinge pattern , and one core exercise . That is it . You can build a workout like this in a couple of minutes using the workout builder .
As you get more consistent , usually after eight to twelve weeks , you can start splitting sessions further , for example upper / lower , if your schedule and recovery support the extra volume .
Consistency beats complexity every time . A simple plan you actually follow for three months will outperform a perfect plan you quit after two weeks .
MD ,
'published_at' => now () -> subDays ( 14 ),
],
[
'title' => 'Why Yoga Belongs in Every Training Program' ,
'excerpt' => 'Yoga is not just for flexibility. Here is what it actually does for people who lift, run, or play sport.' ,
'body' => <<< 'MD'
Yoga tends to get filed under " recovery day filler, " but the benefits go well beyond stretching .
Mobility work through yoga poses improves the range of motion you can access under load , which means better depth on squats and safer overhead positions .
Balance and single - leg poses build the small stabilizer muscles that heavy compound lifts do not always train directly , which helps prevent injuries .
Controlled breathing during yoga carries over directly into bracing for heavy lifts and staying calm under fatigue in endurance sports .
You do not need an hour - long session . Ten to fifteen minutes a couple of times a week , browsed right from the yoga library here , is enough to notice a difference within a month .
MD ,
'published_at' => now () -> subDays ( 7 ),
],
[
'title' => 'How Much Protein Do You Actually Need?' ,
'excerpt' => 'Protein advice online ranges from "barely matters" to "eat a chicken breast every two hours." Here is what the evidence actually supports.' ,
'body' => <<< 'MD'
For most people training regularly , somewhere between 1.6 and 2.2 grams of protein per kilogram of bodyweight per day covers the range where muscle growth and recovery are well supported .
Above that range , more protein does not appear to meaningfully speed up progress for most people . It is not harmful in normal amounts , it is just not doing extra work once you are already in the effective range .
Spreading protein across three to four meals a day tends to be easier to hit consistently than trying to eat it all in one sitting , though total daily intake matters more than exact timing .
Whole food sources are worth prioritizing , but if you are short on a busy day , a protein shake closing the gap is completely fine .
The best protein target is the one you can hit consistently . A slightly lower number you actually eat every day beats a perfect number you hit twice a week .
MD ,
'published_at' => now () -> subDays ( 2 ),
],
[
'title' => 'Rest Days Are Not Optional: The Case for Recovery' ,
'excerpt' => 'Training harder is not always the answer. Sometimes the fastest way to progress is a well-placed day off.' ,
'body' => <<< 'MD'
It is tempting to think more training always equals more progress , but the adaptation that makes you stronger , fitter , or faster happens during recovery , not during the workout itself .
Sleep is the single highest - leverage recovery tool available , and it is free . Poor sleep reduces strength output , increases injury risk , and blunts the muscle - building response to training .
Rest days do not have to mean total inactivity . A walk , light mobility work , or an easy yoga session keeps blood flowing without adding fatigue .
Watch for warning signs of under - recovery : workouts that feel harder than they should , irritability , poor sleep , or a resting heart rate that is creeping up . These are signals to back off , not push through .
Plan rest days into your week in advance instead of only taking one when you are too exhausted to train . A planned deload is far more productive than a forced one .
MD ,
'published_at' => now () -> subDay (),
],
];
foreach ( $posts as $post ) {
Post :: query () -> updateOrCreate (
[ 'slug' => Str :: slug ( $post [ 'title' ])],
[
'title' => $post [ 'title' ],
'excerpt' => $post [ 'excerpt' ],
'body' => $post [ 'body' ],
'author_id' => $authorId ,
'published_at' => $post [ 'published_at' ],
]
);
}
}
}