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By: Matt Weik You’re going to the gym. You’re watching what you eat. You’re totally committed. Yet, you’re not losing weight even when you’re (supposedly) doing all the right things. What gives? The fact is, you’re not alone. Many people in your position are struggling with the same lack...

Ashwagandha is growing in popularity and for good reason. In this article, you'll learn why it's beneficial for athletes and how it can improve your training. Ashwagandha has become extremely popular, because it’s one of the most effective supplements that has ever existed. Clear evidence...

Many people fall short of their fat loss goals. Learn 5 common reasons why and what you can do to change your habits and get ripped! If you are training for fat loss, you are not alone. Fat loss is one of the most discussed topics in the fitness industry and among gym members. If you ask half...

Ever wondered why all those hours in the gym is failing to bring you results? Well it's probably got something to do with Cortisol. Ever wondered why all those hours in the gym is failing to bring you results? Well it’s probably got something to do with Cortisol and after reading this article...

Ashwagandha is growing in popularity and for good reason. In this article, you'll learn why it's beneficial for athletes and how it can improve your training. Ashwagandha has become extremely popular, because it’s one of the most effective supplements that has ever existed. Clear evidence...

Easter is a time of the year when many of us get to take a few days off work and spend some important time with family and friends but, with a relaxed schedule, it is also a time when we tend to indulge in too much food and drink. For a lot of people, the Easter break is the final blow to an...

Glutathione, often referred to as “the mother of all antioxidants,” is one of the most talked-about supplements in the healthcare industry. It has a range of purported benefits that include enhancing heart, liver, and brain health. Read on to learn about the science behind glutathione and how to...

Why Glutathione is the Most Popular Supplement for Athletes Physical exertion and endurance activities can add unique challenges to having optimal nutrition. Achieving this through diet alone can be difficult, which is why supplemental infusions are often essential. The most popular supplement...

WHY EVERY ATHLETE SHOULD USE TUDCA PART 2 SUPPLEMENTS Normally, athletes ingest TUDCA simply for those liver benefits it possesses, but little credit is ever given to its interactions with skeletal muscle, adipose tissue, and glucose metabolism. One of my more favorite TUDCA studies actually...

Ever have one of those days where nothing seems to go right? You spill your shaker bottle mixing pre-workout, rip your boxers while warming up, and your attempt at a new deadlift max leaves the bar stapled to the floor. Not to mention, your gym is expecting you to pull some big numbers while...

What is Ashwagandha? Ashwagandha is an adaptogenic herb from Ayurveda (an ancient branch of Indian herbal medicine) that is extremely effective at helping the body cope with anxiety and stress. Traditionally, ashwagandha has been prescribed to help revitalize the immune system after illness...

Inflammation has been a buzzword for quite some time now, and headlines link it to all sorts of health complications. But what is it? Where does it come from and how can we keep it at bay? And if you regularly follow health news you most likely see stories about which foods may cause or reduce...

What is Ashwagandha? Ashwagandha is an adaptogenic herb from Ayurveda (an ancient branch of Indian herbal medicine) that is extremely effective at helping the body cope with anxiety and stress. Traditionally, ashwagandha has been prescribed to help revitalize the immune system after illness...

The Theory of Cumulative Stress: How to Recover When Stress Builds Up written by JAMES CLEAR STRENGTH TRAINING It was my first year of graduate school and my professor was standing at the front of the room. He was telling our class about a mistake he made years before. About a decade earlier, my...

When it comes to your weight and fitness goals, maybe you’re crushing it in the kitchen and the gym. Your macros are a thing of beauty, your cardio and strength mix is consistent and individualized — but when it comes to results, you’re not getting the traction you want. What gives? There could...

Imagine you’re overloaded at work, dealing with family drama or in the middle of a major home renovation. It’s times like these when stress eating strikes and, eventually, it can ruin hard-earned weight loss or healthy eating progress. While that sleeve of cookies, jar of peanut butter or bag of...

No matter how hard you’ve been working to lose weight, it’s common to hit a plateau or lose motivation. When this happens, first, remember not to beat yourself up. You’ve likely come a long way already and now it’s time to take a step back and refocus. Here, five tips to help you restart your...

Sometimes, it can feel like you’re on the right track with nearly everything — eating healthy, logging your food, getting enough sleep, making exercise a consistent priority and staying hydrated — and yet you’re getting no closer to your weight-loss goals. Worse, you might be headed in reverse...

There’s plenty of research on the health hazards of belly fat when it comes to coronary artery disease and cardiovascular issues, and researchers believe the association might be related to blood sugar processing and inflammation. But it isn’t only your heart and arteries that can be affected...

If you’re trying to lose weight, you know healthy eating is a major component. However, in times of high stress and anxiety, it’s common for many people to turn to food as a source of comfort. “With the collective stress of the pandemic, in conjunction with the social distancing orders and...