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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.

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Exercising While Trying to Conceive: A Good Idea, or No?

Is exercising while trying to conceive a good idea? Will it help or hurt your chances of getting pregnant? Find answers in this article.

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Hungry on a Bulking Diet — Should You Increase Calorie Intake?

You're on a bulking diet. You should be stuffed beyond measure — so why are you still so hungry all the time? Should you keep eating? Or not?

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Fitness Featured

Using ChatGPT as a Workout Planner Is a Terrible Idea — Here’s Why

Everyone is using ChatGPT for ... well, almost everything. Which begs the question: Is there any value in using ChatGPT as a workout planner?

Weight Loss Fatigue Is Real: 5 Hacks to Combat Low Energy in a Calorie Deficit

Weight Loss Fatigue Is Real: 5 Hacks to Combat Low Energy in a Calorie Deficit

No, it's not in your head. Weight loss fatigue is real. But you can fight back; here are 5 tips to implement so your weight continues dropping.

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Is High-Intensity Cardio Better than Steady State Cardio? (HIIT vs. LISS/MISS)

Why jog for 1 hour when 1 minute of HIIT gives you the same benefits? True or false? Let's look at research to end this whole HIIT vs LISS thing.

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Plant-Based Milk vs Animal Milks: Which Is Better for You?

Plant-based milks are all the rage these days. But how do they actually stack up against the "OG" dairy milk? We compare the two in this article.

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Functional Fitness: What Is It and How to Incorporate It into Your Training

Does going to the gym count as "functional fitness training"? And if it doesn't ... should you care? Answer: yes. Find out more in this article.

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Muscle Growth And/or Weight Loss: How Long Does It Take? (Exact Number of Weeks)

When will your muscles grow? And weight loss: how long does it take? If you're sick of the advice "Be patient", this article was written for you.

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4 Health and Fitness Apps to Support Your Transformation (Compatible with iPhone and Android)

So many health and fitness apps — but which are truly worth your time and money? We did the hard work for you, and picked 4 of the worthiest.

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The 4 Types of Workout Split (And How to Choose the Best One for You)

The full-body. Upper and lower. Push pull legs. And individual body parts. Of these 4, which workout split is the best? Find out in this article.

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Protein, Carbohydrate, and Fat — Is There a Fourth Macronutrient? (Yes, It’s Called Fiber)

Carbohydrate. Fat. Protein. Contrary to popular belief, these are not the only three macronutrients you should care about. There's also fiber.

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5 Crucial Dietary and Lifestyle Mindset Changes That’ll Help You (Finally) See Results

What separates those who get results from those who don't? One word: mindset. Discover the 5 mindset changes you need to join the "do-ers" here.