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What Are Refeed Days? Can They Boost Your Weight Loss Efforts?

Everything seems to work against you when you're dieting. Your energy levels drop and you're hungry all. the. time. Can refeed days help? Yes.

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What Is Exercise Burnout? How Can You Recover and Prevent It?

Can't seem to find that *sparkle* for your workouts back? You might be in the midst of an exercise burnout—learn what you can do about it here.

Does Waist Training Really Work? Can It Help You Lose Weight?

Does Waist Training Really Work? Can It Help You Lose Weight?

An hourglass figure. 10 kg off the scale in a month. Shining, gleaming abs. Does waist training really work? Let's find out in this article.

Want to Get Rid of Your Cellulite? Here’s What You Should Know

Want to Get Rid of Your Cellulite? Here’s What You Should Know

Lumpy. Dimpled. Wrinkled. Furious at the thought of your skin's appearance? (Same.) Here's what to know if you want to get rid of your cellulite.

How to Get More Out of Your 3-Mile Walk (Amplify Calorie Burn and Save Time)

How to Get More Out of Your 3-Mile Walk (Amplify Calorie Burn and Save Time)

Walking is great. But if things are starting to feel like week-old bread (stale), here's what you could do to breathe new life into your walks.

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7 Tips That'll Help You Stay on Track with Your Fitness Goals While on Holiday

Think "holiday" and "achieving fitness goals" are mutually exclusive terms? Think again. Here are 7 tips that'll help you stay fit on vacation.

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How To Overcome Self-Limiting Beliefs (Become the Best, Fittest Version of Yourself)

Self-limiting beliefs keep you from progressing—leaving you stuck, uninspired, and unfulfilled for years on end. Learn how to break free here.

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What Does a Night of Poor Sleep Do to Your Muscle Gains?

Is there a point in dragging yourself to the gym after pulling an all-nighter? Discover what poor sleep (really) does to your muscle gains here.

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How to Brace Your Core and Breathe Properly for Stronger, Safer Lifts

"Brace your core". You've seen this term, like, everywhere—but what does it mean? Is it the same as a crunch? (Finally) find out what it is here.

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Will You See Better Training Results If You Cycle Sync with Your Workouts?

If you menstruate, you might have heard that you should cycle sync with your workouts for better training results. Is it true? Get answers here.

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Are Sit-Ups Pointless? Plus, What to Do Instead for Your Abs Workout

Are sit-ups hurting you, instead of helping you get rock-hard abs or a stronger core? (Yes.) Discover what to do for your abs workout instead.

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Forcing Yourself to Workout Even Though You’re Mentally Tired? That’s a Mistake

Will being mentally tired (e.g., after a full day of work) hurt your workout performance? And if so, how do you cope? Get answers right here.

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A Full Week’s Worth of Easy, Delicious Meal Prep Ideas

Want to eat healthier and nail your macros, but don't know how to start? Check out our carefully compiled, full week's worth of meal prep ideas.

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Is Strength Training Safe if You’re a Senior? (Important Do’s and Don’ts)

The thought of strength training may intimidate and overwhelm if you're a senior. It can't be safe, right? Learn if you should be worried here.

How To Turn “Skinny Fat” Into “Happy, Healthy, and Fit”

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How To Turn “Skinny Fat” Into “Happy, Healthy, and Fit”

Unhappy with your "skinny fat" body type? You can change things. Find out how in this article (we cover nutrition, fitness, and lifestyle tips!)

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Is Collagen Protein Powder a Waste of Money? (An Updated Stance)

Wondering if collagen protein powder is worth your money (especially when compared with other protein sources)? You'll find answers here.

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Cooldown Exercises: Must-Do or a Complete Waste of Time?

We all have a limited time available to workout—so, do you really need to dedicate an additional 15 minutes to cooldown exercises? Answers here.

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How To Create Delicious Vegan Meal Plans That’ll Help You Crush Your Fitness Goals

Last week, we published this article, “How To Create Delicious Meal Plans You’d Eat for a High Protein Diet”, and promised that we'd follow up with a vegan-friendly version. Well, here's us fulfilling it! Your browser does not support the video tag. Continue reading for a step-by-step guide on

How To Create Delicious Meal Plans You’d Eat for a High Protein Diet

How To Create Delicious Meal Plans You’d Eat for a High Protein Diet

There are countless meal plans suitable for a high-protein diet. But? None show you how to tailor recipes to your needs. So, let's change that.

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Stubborn Fat: What’s the Deal? (Plus Learn How to Reduce Belly Fat)

Stubborn fat is annoying—especially when it keeps clinging on to your belly. Learn why stubborn fat is stubborn and how to reduce belly fat here.

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Why You Should Take Your Workout Outdoors

Should you take your workout outdoors? Answer: yes—and research wholeheartedly agrees. Here, find out what you could gain from outdoor exercise.

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How Many Sets and Reps Should You Do to Build Muscle? (Exact Numbers!)

The higher your training volume, the more gains you'll get ... right? Wrong. Find out exactly how many sets and reps you should do right here.

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Will Drinking a Protein Shake Before Bed Give You Larger Gains?

How can you distribute your protein consumption daily for better gains? Will drinking a protein shake right before bed help? Find answers here.

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Injury-Related Chronic Pain: What Is It and How to Train Through It

You're supposedly "fully healed". So, why do you still feel pain around the injury site when training? Answer: chronic pain. Find out more here.

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How To Go from the Couch to 5k

If you haven't been running much (or at all), 5K seems like a reasonable target to hit. But how can you get from the couch to 5K? Find out here.