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Does Creatine Cause Hair Loss? Shockingly, Science Says No

Does creatine cause hair loss? Contrary to popular belief — and an oft-cited 2009 study — no. Understand how we got so mistaken in this article.

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How to Gain Muscle and Lose Fat Like a Minimalist in the Gym

Want to spend less time in the gym, but still want to achieve your physique goals? Mm. Here's how to gain muscle and lose fat like a minimalist.

Everything You Wanted To Know About Protein Shakes But Were Too Afraid to Ask🥤

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Everything You Wanted To Know About Protein Shakes But Were Too Afraid to Ask🥤

Unlocking the world of protein shakes: your ultimate honest guide to benefits, types, and more. 🌍 The world of protein powders can be a daunting one to step into. Whether shopping online or in a brick and mortar store, seeing the endless options of giant barrel-like containers could make you question

How to Do Superset for Maximum Time Efficiency and Muscle Growth

How to Do Superset for Maximum Time Efficiency and Muscle Growth

Not all supersets optimize your training performance and, thus, muscle growth. Here's how to do superset in a way that truly serves your goals.

Why Am I Having a Hard Time Losing Weight? (Stop Blaming Yourself)

Why Am I Having a Hard Time Losing Weight? (Stop Blaming Yourself)

If you've ever shaken your fists at the sky and asked, "Why am I having a hard time losing weight?!" — read this article. It isn't your fault.

Does Building Muscle Increase Metabolism? (Let’s Put an Exact Number on It)

Does Building Muscle Increase Metabolism? (Let’s Put an Exact Number on It)

Have we all been lied to? Does building muscle increase metabolism — and if it does, how much are we talking about, exactly? Let's find out here.

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4 Surprising Benefits of Creatine You Didn’t Know About

Creatine: only good for enhancing athletic performance? Nope. Here are 4 non-sports-related creatine benefits that'll see have you going, "Wha—?"

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“Effective Reps”: 5 Reps Is All It Takes for Maximum Hypertrophy?

The "effective reps model" argues that only (only!) the last 5 reps you do to failure stimulate muscle growth. Is it right? Or pure rubbish?

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Ozempic for Weight Loss: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

Ozempic boasts impressive weight loss results in individuals with obesity and diabetes, but will it work the same for those who're somewhat lean?

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Wait … Partial Range of Motion Is Now Better than Full ROM?

The days of full ROM training is over. Or ... is it? While research increasingly supports partials produce better hypertrophy, there's a catch.

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4 Cold Shower Benefits, Debunked (Don’t Waste Your Time)

Cold shower benefits. Apparently, there are lots — from improved immune defences to muscle recovery. But research says: don't get your hopes up.

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Surprise, Surprise: Most “Worst Gym Exercises” Are Perfectly Safe and Growth-Stimulating

Leg extensions. Smith machine squats. And deadlifts. Are these truly the "worst gym exercises" you could do? Well, that depends. Learn more here.

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Are Vegetable and Seed Oils Really That Bad for You?

Seed oils are pro-inflammatory — and increase your risk of countless chronic conditions, from heart disease to diabetes to cancer. Is that true?

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Is Your Diet Setting You Up for Future Weight Gain?

Go on a diet and you'd ... gain weight? Sometimes even more than you've lost? Find out why this happens and, more importantly, how to prevent it.

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Coffee: Is It Healthy? And Can It Help with Weight Loss?

Coffee could increase your risk of cardiovascular disease. No, wait ... coffee is healthy. Which is it?! (Finally) get answers in this article.

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How Much Exercise Should You Do Per Week at the Absolute Minimum?

How much exercise per week do you need, at the minimum, to see health benefits? Well, as it turns out, it may not be nearly as much as you think.

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Sugar: Addictive or Not? Here’s What Research (Actually) Says

Sugar is as addictive as cocaine — true or false? And should we blame obesity and other chronic health conditions on sugar? Get answers here.