Fitness & Workouts
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To Build Muscle Fast, You Need to Lift Weights
Lifting weights is widely considered the most efficient way to build muscle fast due to its ability to provide targeted resistance and overload to the muscles. When we lift weights, we create microscopic tears in the muscle fibers, which then repair and rebuild stronger during rest periods. This process, known as muscle hypertrophy, is key […]
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Phase 2: The February Workout Plan Recap
For anyone that’s reading this for the first time, as we entered 2023, I committed to posting my January workout plan every day to give everyone a training blueprint to follow. I also made a commitment to continue with posting my February workout plan every day, which is what we’ll get into below. As I […]
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Improving Flexibility and Mobility for People Over 40
It’s widely accepted that flexibility and mobility for people over 40 declines significantly. While it’s an unfortunate reality, it can be managed and slowed. In this piece, we’ll look at the importance of staying flexible and mobile, the causes behind declining flexibility and mobility, and the types of exercises that can help people over 40 stay […]
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The Difference Between Weight Loss and Fat Loss
Weight loss and fat loss are two distinct concepts that are often confused with each other. Here’s why. What Is Weight Loss? This may seem a bit obvious at first, but it makes sense if you read along. Weight loss refers to a decrease in the number on the scale, regardless of what kind of […]
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Phase 1: The January Workout Plan Recap
Entering the new year, I committed to posting my January workout plan every day. I plan to continue and provide recaps here on the blog at the end of each month. Follow along with this on-going blueprint and you’ll be in insane shape. Since I’m personally not training for anything in particular at the moment, […]
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How to Work Out for Your Individual Fitness Goals
One of the biggest reasons there’s so much confusion for people that start a new fitness routine is that there are so many great options. But, those options don’t necessarily match the fitness goals of the individual. The question needs to be asked, “Are you working out or training for your individual fitness goal,” or […]
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Get Healthy Gut Microbiome After Taking Antibiotics
A healthy gut microbiome is crucial for many aspects of our health. It helps with the digestion and absorption of nutrients from food, making it essential for digestive health. This community of bacteria in our gut also plays a significant role in supporting the immune system, protecting against harmful pathogens and promoting overall health and […]
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Rucking Workouts: Is This the Best Cardio in the World?
Over the last few years, rucking and rucking workouts have become a popular form of exercise among athletes, the military, and fitness enthusiasts. It’s a great cardio option that creates a challenge beyond just walking, hiking, or running because it can be very tough, but it’s easy on your joints. Looking for a new workout […]
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Running Backwards: It’s a Thing
Over the last couple of years, I started incorporating some running backwards into my regular runs. I did this because I do deal with some occasional knee pain. That knee pain usually comes on when I haven’t been training my hamstrings and glutes enough. An extra emphasis on single-leg deadlifts, hamstring curls, and sumo deadlifts […]
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The Importance of Strength Training for Men and Women Over 40: How to Stay Fit and Strong as You Age
Strength training is important for men and women over 40 because it can help to counteract the natural decline in muscle mass and bone density that occurs as we age. As we get older, our bodies lose more muscle mass and bone mass at a faster rate, which can lead to a decrease in strength, […]
