When it comes to foot-based approaches to exercise, running and incline walking are about as basic as it gets. Both are tried and true adjuvants to most weight loss approaches and generally require only basic levels of fitness to participate in. Each also needs little equipment, with both the treadmill and the outdoors working well. […]
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Bulking and cutting is a practice that has persisted in bodybuilding for the better part of a century. It is so ingrained into the sport and culture that it’s almost inevitable to have heard the term in some form or another if you’re a regular gymgoer or poked around on the internet. Bulking has been […]
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If you have a Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA), you might be sitting on a powerful way to save money on your nutrition coaching and not even realize it. Many people use these accounts for things like co-pays, prescriptions, or dental cleanings, but they can also be used to cover services […]
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Aug
Aug
When it comes to nutrition, misinformation spreads quickly. With so much data available, it’s easy for certain facts to get lost in translation or taken out of context. After analyzing a vast amount of nutritional data, we’ve identified the top 10 most misunderstood nutrition facts that people frequently get wrong. The 10 Most Misunderstood Nutrition […]
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Aug
Aug
A mini cut can be the nudge your body needs when you’re stuck between bulking progress and unwanted fat gain. These short, sharp fat loss phases typically last two to six weeks and offer a reset point that lets you keep gaining lean mass without the long-term fatigue of traditional dieting. But what exactly is […]
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Jul
Smart scales promise precision. Step on, sync up, and suddenly you’ve got a detailed breakdown of your weight, body fat percentage, hydration, muscle mass, bone density, and sometimes even your metabolic age. It sounds high-tech, impressive, and helpful. But for many people, these numbers can do more harm than good. Why Smart Scales Aren’t So […]
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Jul
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Most people think of motivation as “the probability that my emotional state is perfectly aligned with what I need to do.” But if you stop and think about it, that is not really how motivation works. Here is a breakdown of how motivation actually functions and what you can do to improve the likelihood of […]
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Jul
Jul
When it comes to lower body muscles, nothing seems to quite capture the attention like the glutes. Aesthetic reasons aside, a set of strong glutes also help with posture, balance, and back health. Today, let’s talk about five exercises that can work well for targeting and growing those glutes. Top Five Exercises for Growing the […]
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Jun
Jun
Enjoying an alcoholic drink with friends, at a social gathering, or just while unwinding after a long day is something many people do. But for those working toward health and fitness goals, alcohol can sometimes feel like a roadblock. It can make it harder to lose weight, recover from training, or maintain healthy habits. But […]
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Jun
Jun
Nutrition and weight loss principles don’t need to be mysterious, complicated, or filled with conflicting advice. But if you’ve ever found yourself wondering why some strategies work while others fail—or why results seem temporary—you’re not alone. Whether you’re brand new to this or have tried a dozen diets before, the truth is this: lasting progress […]