Fitness Facts

Calories. In the fitness and health world, as well as the nutrition world, you hear people go on and on about calories. Nutritional facts on foods put calories in big old bold letters, along with fat and sugar content. We’ve been programmed, as a society, for many years to count calories and fat intake, and…

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As someone who personally hates wearing shoes and can’t wait to be free of them at the end of the day, I’m always surprised by what difference shoes can make in a workout. Sure, comfortable running shoes are excellent for well, running as well as a lot of sports. Cleats are excellent when you’re running…

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One of the ongoing problems that we’re all guilty of in the fitness world, including me, is the bad habit of overlooking certain aspects of our physique, resulting in an unbalanced body that, from various angles, can look just wrong. Part of this is because some portions of our body can be harder to target,…

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So, you’ve heard someone at your gym or in your circle of friends laud the Texas method. They may have talked about how it maintains a tenable level of progress long-term without being that complicated to approach. It’s also not something that occupies all of your free time, which a lot of exercise routines tend…

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Protein seems to be a very divisive thing in the nutrition, dietary, and fitness world. Some people will tell you that you’ll never achieve a ripped, fit physique if you don’t get enough protein. Others will claim that protein in high doses is extremely unhealthy, causing diseases and so much more. Perhaps it’s fitting that…

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Do you hate cardio and aerobic training? The repetitive, sweaty, tedious nature of this kind of exercise can turn a lot of people away. Most people just can’t stay motivated doing jumping jacks, running on treadmills, or riding in a hurry to nowhere on a stationary bicycle. The disdain for this kind of exercise is…

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Ah, coffee. For many of us, it’s just a prerequisite to engaging the world. For anyone who is not a morning person, it’s a mood potion, converting us from angry beasts into civilized members of society. For coffee drinkers, imagining a life where people can just hit the ground running, bright-eyed and bushy-tailed naturally, is…

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When you think about it, we rely on our backs for just about everything we do. An unhealthy back impacts our lifestyle to such a degree that it becomes challenging to get through a daily routine, let alone enjoy activities. Anatomy of the back To appreciate how the back functions, or not, it helps to…

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Muscle soreness is one of the inevitable consequences of a hard workout. Like fatigue, pain is just part of the game. That being said, there are a number of things that you can do to reduce the problem. We all know that stretching is a good way to help alleviate post-workout soreness, but many people…

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When we think about fitness – not just being properly healthy, but athletic, Adonic fitness – we think of two parts of the body above all others, the abdominal area and arms. We picture mighty, rugged, swole guys and toned, sleek women who could probably dismantle us with a pinky finger. Everyone wishes they looked…

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When it comes to fitness, losing weight is one of the most common priorities. In fact, a large percentage of the fitness community will tell you that they started working out because they were overweight. However, most authorities agree that you shouldn’t try to lose your excess weight too quickly. All sorts of problems can…

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Today, we are going to talk about a topic that many men find embarrassing. The term “man boobs” may not be a technical one, but we all know what it means. The term refers to fat deposits on a man’s chest which may resemble a woman’s breasts. Even if you don’t care about your appearance,…

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A common question that makes its way around the gym is, “How many push-ups should I be able to do?” Some people are asking this because they need upper body strength for their job, or they are planning on taking a test to join the armed forces. However, if you really just want to register…

Hippocrates once said that “all disease begins in the gut.” If that’s true, then so does your health. Believe it or not, the human body is comprised of tons of bacteria—over 40 trillion bacteria, to be exact—and most of that is located within your intestines. The scientific name for these gut bugs is “microbiota,” and…

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So, you want to deadlift. Good! You obviously have goals, or you wouldn’t be here. There is no exercise that can top a deadlift for helping you burn fat, gain muscle, and get stronger. Of course, if you have been interested in learning how to deadlift properly, you don’t need me telling you why you…

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All right, ladies, listen up. You might be in your 30s, but that doesn’t mean your metabolism is going to come to a screeching halt and all hope for getting the body of your dreams is lost. Because it isn’t! In fact, your fitness journey is just dawning. A smart weight loss and fitness plan…

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It has happened to all of us: You complete a particularly strenuous workout, feeling exhilarated at your gains. Within a few hours, you start to experience cramping and soreness. Why did this happen? Everything seemed fine when you left the gym! In some cases, post-workout soreness can manifest itself the following day, or even several…

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If you enjoy reading articles about health and fitness, you have probably read more than a few articles about overuse injuries. By now, you probably don’t need to be told that you will hurt yourself if you exercise a little too hard. Today, we will talk about a different kind of burnout. Mental burnout can…

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