Lots of people will start at the gym and immediately run out to buy supplements to help them along the way. Supplements are generally marketed towards three main goals: muscle gain, fat loss, and general health. While supplements can absolutely be helpful, they are supplemental to what you are already doing. If your diet isn’t …
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If your goal in the gym is to put on weight in order to increase muscle size and strength, you might be wondering how to do this without fat gain. Eating too much or eating the wrong types of foods can add inches to the waist and reduce overall leanness very quickly, so how do you …
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Body fat percentage is an important indicator of health. A person’s body fat levels will depend on a number of factors, including age, sex, body type, and lifestyle. Keeping one’s body fat percentage at a healthy level will help to reduce the likelihood of serious health risks such as heart disease. If you are curious about your …
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Nothing can replace being strong. Physical strength helps you perform functional movements without pain or injury. A healthy body is a strong body. Powerlifting and hypertrophy are two different types of fitness styles. If you want to up your game in the gym, you have to know the difference between the two. Both types of training are built …
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Did you know that links have been found between low levels of nutrients (like magnesium, zinc, and vitamin D) and feelings of anxiety and the risk of depression? You already know that food affects your body, but it plays a part in your mental health as well. What exactly is the food and mood connection, though? What …
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Did you know that about 44% of people in North America are trying to lose weight? An overwhelming majority say they want to lose weight for their family members, to help their professional or social life, and to improve their health. Most people jump straight on crash diets to lose the weight quick, but that rarely works for …
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Depending on the state you live in, between 17 and 48% of American adults are inactive. If you’re one of these inactive adults trying to get into exercise, you might have noticed the problem of “tight hips”. You know what I’m talking about. They just won’t move like they used to, cramp up, or are just tender to …
As we get older, our grip strength tends to diminish. As crazy as it sounds, overall grip strength could potentially be even more important than you think. A 2021 British study found that there may be a correlation between grip strength in midlife and whole brain volumes and nonverbal reasoning in later life. There are also practical …
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By increasing your physical activity, your risk of heart disease in your latter years decreases by over ten percent. There are many reasons why engaging in regular exercise can help you enjoy your life long into your retirement years. In this article, we list some of the major benefits that you can get in the latter …
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What if we told you there is a way to lose weight that doesn’t include cutting out your favorite foods? No more skipping the dessert or passing up a piece of pizza. It may seem too good to be true, but it’s not! You’ve tried all the diets. You’ve done no carbs and low-fat and only felt deprived …
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