Diet Do Intermittent Dieting Strategies Help Weight Loss? (Cheat Meals, Refeed Days, and More) Cheat meal. Refeed days. Diet breaks. They help with weight loss, right? Here's what the latest research on intermittent dieting strategies says.
Diet Is Butter Bad for You? (Here’s What to Know About Its Cholesterol Effect) Is butter bad for you? It's saturated fat, which means it raises your "bad" cholesterol levels and, in turn, heart disease risk ... right? Hmm.
Supplements When Are Electrolytes Supplements Actually Helpful? Electrolytes supplements. They always seem so ... sexy (those sleek packaging, oof!) and effective. But do they really work? We find out.
Diet Are Eggs Good or Bad for Your Cholesterol Levels? Packed with protein. Affordable. And delicious. Sounds like a dream for your muscles ... but are eggs good or bad for your cholesterol levels?
Lifestyle Social Media Addiction: Do You Have It? (and How To Cut The Craving) Social media addiction is a real thing. And if you're struggling to get things done because you want to touch your phone 24/7, read this article.
Fitness Intra-workout Carbs: A Powerful Performance Booster or Recipe for Nausea? Intra-workout carbs. Will loading up on bread, pizza, or candy truly enhance your performance in the gym, or is it all just a big, carby lie?
Fitness How to Boost VO2 Max for All-Rounded Fitness You look good. You're strong. But if you can't sustain intensity, your aerobic fitness needs (a lot of) work. Here's how to boost VO2 max.
Gym How to Apply Stretch Mediated Hypertrophy to Your Training for More Gains Stretch-mediated hypertrophy gives you more muscle growth. But how can you apply it to your training in a safe and sensible way? Here are 3 tips.
Lifestyle Sitting in a Chair for Too Long Is Bad Even if You Exercise — Here’s Why Think you're immune from the adverse health effects of prolonged sitting in a chair because you're physically active? Well, think again.
Gym How to Perform the Barbell Bench Press for Out-Of-The-World Chest Gains The barbell bench press can give you out-of-this-world chest gains. But that's only if you do it properly — and perhaps more importantly, safely.
Bulking How To Put on Muscle Fast (5 Science-based And Safe Techniques) We know what you're thinking — sTerOids! Uh, nope. This article covers how to put on muscle fast using 100% science-based and safe techniques.
Gym Should You Be Training to Failure? (New 2024 Research) We last talked about training to failure in 2019. It's now 2024! Five whole years have passed — what's new? Has our stance changed? Answers here.
Weight Loss The Best Diet for Weight Loss, Revealed It's true. We've finally found what the best diet for weight loss is. Find out what it is and what else you need to do to shed the excess weight.
Weight Loss Meal Replacement Shakes For Weight Loss: A Good Idea? Meal replacement shakes seem like they're *all that*. They eliminate the need for meal prep, are cheap, and, um, promote weight loss? (Do they?)
Diet How Many Fruits and Vegetables a Day (Surprise: It’s Not as Much as You Think!) "Eat your fruits and vegetables!" Yeah, OK but how many fruits and vegetables a day, exactly? And how does it help our health? Find answers here.
Fitness How to Find the Best Workout Shoe for You Finding the best workout shoe for you could help you lift more and lower your injury risk. Here's how (we cover weightlifting + running shoes).
Diet How to Create and Stick to a Calorie Deficit (Sane Version) Out goes your a.m. focaccia bread. Bye-bye afternoon cookies. So long, onion rings. Must a calorie deficit feel like pure misery? Absolutely not.
Gym Deadlift vs Romanian Deadlift: Which Is Better for You? At first glance, the whole "deadlift vs Romanian deadlift" debate seems pointless — like comparing apples and oranges. But is it really? (No.)
Lean Mass Can Older Adults Build Muscle? (Is “Old Muscle” Inferior?) Can older adults build muscle? And is "older muscle" inferior to "younger muscle" (whatever that means)? Find answers in this article.
Protein How Much Protein Should You Eat to Lose Weight? FYI ... "as much as possible" isn't the right answer. If that surprises you, here's your chance to learn how much protein to eat to lose weight.
Bulking How Many Calories Should You Be Eating When Bulking? You're bulking. Does that mean you're free to eat however many calories your heart desires and/or you can stomach? It depends. Learn more here.
Weight Loss Does Doing Cardio for Weight Loss Work? (It’s Complicated) Doing cardio for weight loss doesn't always work out. Turns out, you may even gain weight! Find out why and what you could do about it here.
Getting Started Gym for Beginners: The Ultimate Guide for What Truly Matters Training. Nutrition. There are so many things you should optimize when you're a beginner at the gym. Good news: not all matter for progress.
Diet Should You Go On A Diet Break? Cheat on your diet every so often, yet still achieve your weight loss goal? That's the promise of a diet break, but it doesn't deliver ... right?
Fitness Can Fasted Cardio Give You Better Fat Loss Results? Fasted cardio forces your body to tap into your fat reserves for energy — which means it'll help you lose fat faster, right? Hmm. Answers here.