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Good fitness requires a certain mentality. The mentality that you want to change yourself for the better. Lots of people simply lack motivation.

A good mindset will push people into greatness, whether in the office or in the gym.

Finding enough motivation to make a successful life change varies by person, but once you begin to see results, the mentality to succeed goes through the roof.

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Honoring Our Heroes: The Meaning Behind the CrossFit Murph Workout on Memorial Day

Exercise, Knowledge

The Murph The Murph WOD is one of the most challenging workouts in the CrossFit community and it’s named after a fallen service member, Lieutenant Michael P. Murphy. Lieutenant Murphy was a Navy SEAL who died in action during Operation Red Wings in Afghanistan in 2005. Murphy was known for his incredible physical fitness, and …

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Anabolic Steroids for Muscle Gain: Benefits, Risks, and How They Work

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Anabolics? Everyone has heard of anabolic steroids. Entire careers have been built around them in one way or another, from Olympia to doctors and even some Hollywood folks. Anabolic steroids have a reputation for muscle gain, but are also known for their associated risks. They’re a type of drug that athletes and bodybuilders sometimes use …

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SARMS: Weighing the Benefits and Side Effects of Experimental Muscle-Building Drugs

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SARMS Selective androgen receptor modulators (SARMS) have gained popularity in recent years as a supposedly safer alternative to traditional anabolic steroids. SARMS are a class of compounds that selectively bind to androgen receptors in the body. This leads to muscle growth, fat loss, and other effects similar to those of steroids. However, SARMS are believed …

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Healthy, Safe and Effective Weight Loss: Intermittent Fasting for Beginners

Diet, Knowledge

Intermittent Fasting? Intermittent fasting is less a type of diet than it is a different way to eat. I consider intermittent fasting an add-on to an existing diet. It involves alternating periods of fasting and eating more than it changes what you eat. Unlike traditional diets, IF is not about what you eat, but rather …

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Transform Your Body with High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) Workouts: An expert guide

Exercise, Knowledge

HIIT: What is it? HIIT is an acronym for high-intensity interval training. It’s a type of workout that alternates between periods of intense exercise and rest, usually lasting between 20-30 minutes. Sometimes it is as short as 5-10 minutes, but almost never will it go longer than 30 minutes. The idea behind HIIT is that …

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Fitness Trackers vs. Smartwatches: Which Wearable Technology is Right for You?

Knowledge, Reviews

Tracking your progress is important Fitness trackers and smartwatches are two types of wearable technology that have become increasingly popular in recent years. They both offer different benefits, but which one should you choose? Are there any noticeable differences? Is one better than the other overall? How about for your specific goals? Let’s discuss. Fitness …

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