Are you getting excited about 2022? If so, you’re not alone. After all, the New Year offers a fresh start, making it a great time to think about your goals for the future, including how to improve your lifestyle. It’s no secret that the New Year is a time when many people decide to finally get in …
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People want to eat healthily and feel better, but through the years many nutrition myths have spread that aren’t accurate. Perhaps at the time they were considered ‘fact’, but since then science has debunked them, or they were never correct to begin with. Healthy eating and a healthy lifestyle improve your quality of life, after …
One common mistake that people make when they start exercising is to neglect their post-workout recovery. But neglecting proper recovery while pushing too hard can take a serious toll on your body. That’s why it’s important to know how to adjust your diet and take care of your body after a workout. Here are the most …
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A recent Gallup poll revealed that 55% of American adults want to lose weight. Belly fat is one big problem for many people trying to lose weight and feel good about themselves. Sometimes, it seems like no matter how hard you try, you just can’t get those abs you dream about. Are you struggling with stubborn belly …
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Weight lifting tempo refers to the speed at which you do your repetitions. Each element of a movement can be timed, including the concentric phase where you lift the weight, the isometric phase where you pause before lowering, and the eccentric phase where you bring the weight back down. A slow and controlled tempo with …
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Are you interested in working on your athletic goals, but you do not know how to start? You are not alone. Most people have no idea where to start, but it just takes the right strategy. There are so many workout plans and diets out there today that are claiming wild results. Yet, they do …
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Did you know about 45 million adult Americans have a gym membership? That’s around 14 percent of the American population. Have you ever stepped foot in the gym? Working out can be difficult, but keeping yourself motivated is much harder. If you want the best for your body, there are a few things you can do to …
“Eat more fiber.” That’s a line you’ve probably heard ad nauseam since childhood. And for good reason: the health benefits of dietary fiber are well documented. But despite those benefits being common knowledge, only 5% of the population manages to get a full daily supply of fiber. To hit home fiber’s value, and help you take advantage …
Every day the machine that is your body is put to work. It stretches, bends, and twists to aid you in even the most mundane of daily activities. With all those muscle actions, you might think people are putting their bodies to strenuous work. So why aren’t more people in shape? It turns out only 23% …
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When men get older, it’s natural that you begin to lose some of your muscle tone and strength. There’s good news — you can still bulk up and build plenty of muscle mass after 50. However, you’re going to need to commit to a complete lifestyle change if you want results. There are a number of steps …
If you look at the broad picture, culture leads to nutritional deficiencies. Most people living in the United States don’t meet the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for many nutrients. That includes athletes and the average Joe, alike. Ultra-processed foods have replaced nutrient-dense foods. These healthy foods include fruits and vegetables, legumes, whole grains, nuts, …
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There’s nothing worse than working hard to make positive changes in your life, only to slip back into your old ways. It seems inevitable; as they say, “old habits die hard.” How can you fight back against an idiom that dates back hundreds of years? Turns out, it can be much simpler than you think. …
50% of Americans exercise regularly, with many spending some of their workout participating in some form of isometric exercise. If you’re here, it’s safe to assume you’re looking to incorporate isometric exercises into your home workout, and we’re here to help. Below you’ll find a guide about all things isometrics; we’ll even give you some exercises …
For many of us, there is no greater joy than working out at our favorite sport! The body is a well-oiled machine, but it’s possible to push it too far. This can lead to a condition known as Overtraining Syndrome (or OTS). When this occurs, it’s important to know what to do next before you cause serious …
Childhood obesity is a global epidemic with staggering statistics. According to the World Health Organization, in 2016 340 million children age 5-19 were obese. In 2020, 39 million children around the world under the age of 5 were considered obese. Numbers like these can be discouraging to those of us trying to bring our love …
Have you ever heard of corrective exercise? If not, you aren’t alone. Surprisingly, despite its many big benefits, few people have ever learned about this healthy and restorative practice, that is similar to physical therapy. So, what is corrective exercise, and how can it help you? If you’re feeling curious, you’ve come to the right place! …
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Most people take their gut health for granted. Collectively, our western diets are full of all sorts of things that make life hard for our gut to do its job. Metabolically, our intestinal tract (aka ‘the Gut’) is just as active as our brains, and performs a ton of incredibly important functions. Think about it. …
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Progressive overload is the gradual increase of intensity to force your body to adapt. This type of training is most commonly seen in strength training circles. For example, a powerlifter or bodybuilder would start their training cycle with lighter weights or lower volume and gradually work up to heavier weights or heavier volume in an …
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Sitting at a desk all day with your arms hanging down by your sides can cause problems in your shoulder joints and muscles. It puts strain on the shoulder blade muscles, so they shorten over time. That is, obviously, a bad thing to have happen. The overhead press is the best exercise for building your …
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Did you know that your gut is home to a group of microorganisms? If that sounds like something from a horror movie, you’ll be happy to know that it’s normal. In fact, nurturing those microorganisms is the key when you want to improve gut health. There are a wide range of gut health problems, including …
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What are your fitness goals? Do you want to lose fat, build muscle or purely maintain your appearance? Well, depending on what your goals are and where you are in your macrocycle, your macronutrient requirements fluctuate. So, what are macronutrients, and how do they affect your fitness goals? Macronutrients are foundational components of food that …
