For many exercisers, the idea of bulking is stressful. You know that you need to gain weight in order to gain muscle (unless you’re a brand new lifter with the benefits of “newbie gains” or you know how to “re-comp”), but you don’t want the fat growth that comes alongside that weight gain. Gaining a …
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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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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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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 …
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. …
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 …
June is national PTSD awareness month, and, as a veteran, I know the hardships that PTSD brings along. Traumatic experiences can literally change our physiology, and, when that happens, it is difficult to overcome. Everyday life becomes hard and things that most people can handle, such as sights, smells, or thoughts, can cause people with …
Gym intimidation is a real thing that about 50% of Americans say they experience. If gym anxiety is keeping you from getting in shape, you aren’t alone. Luckily, there are a lot of great tips out there to help you overcome this problem. Read on to learn how to overcome gym anxiety with these five …
Everyone has moments of weakness. That is a universal fact. What we are faced with and how we cope with those moments differs from situation to situation and person to person. Sadly, food is generally the first thing that people reach for, not only during those weak moments, but throughout our day. We comfort eat …
Mental illness isn’t anything to play around with. One in five adults today in the US have some form of mental illness. At the same time, only 23% of Americans get the recommended amount of exercise. With all of the mental health benefits associated with exercise, why aren’t we collectively doing more for ourselves? Could …
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When people first start at the gym, they generally have no idea where to begin. Soon enough, most people start to find their way around the gym. They might not, however, have a good grasp on the lingo or how to build up some of the supporting mechanisms needed for a successful fitness routine. People …
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Waiting for Progress at the gym is a horrible waiting game. You go a few times a week, eat properly, get plenty of rest, and now you are just waiting for results to show up. It feels like it takes forever. You are ready to give up and there it is! The first signs of …
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How Your Diet Affects Your Lifestyle Updated July 2020. Everyone knows that exercising and eating properly creates a foundation for a lifetime of optimal health and performance. To most people, exercise is seen as the more important part of that equation, in terms of how we live, feel, and perform. Usually, people don’t know, or …
Getting in shape can seem overwhelming, complicated, and hard on the wallet. In reality, it shouldn’t be. You don’t need an expensive gym membership, tons of equipment, or even tons of time each day to get a good start on your journey or to build your own training program. Those are all misconceptions brought about …
We’ve all been there. You’re sound asleep when the 6:30 am alarm you set the night before starts blazing. You had decided to start working out. Today was going to be the day. You had your clothing set out, your meal plan written down and prepped, shoes near the door, and even went to bed …
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