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5 Rules for Better Sleep (and Faster Weight Loss or Strength Gains)

How to Sleep Better for Faster Weight Loss and Strength Gains. 5 Rules for Optimizing Rest and Recovery.

If you’re like most modern humans, you woke up to an alarm this morning. Did you rise out of bed feeling energized or lethargic? Motivated or directionless? Sharp or foggy? “Sleep-related problems affect 50 to 70 million Americans of all ages and socioeconomic classes. 70% of adults experience insufficient sleep at least one night each …

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Ultimate Summer Fitness Survival Guide. 10 health tips for weekends, vacations, parties, travels, and more!

Ultimate Summer Fitness Survival Guide. 10 health tips for weekends, vacations, parties, travels, and more!

The Fitness Paradox of Summer Summertime is great, but it’s a contradiction. Laid-back, yet busy. Simple, yet chaotic. You want to look better than ever, but you also want to let loose more than ever. 🍹 If you’re like me, you’ve always struggled to get lean and stay fit while enjoying yourself and having fun …

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Core training mistakes - how to get a six pack the right way (while avoiding back pain)

Core Training Mistakes! How to Build Your Six-Pack the Healthy Way!

You want a toned midsection? A bullet-proof core? Six-pack abs? No luck yet? Here’s where you’re likely going wrong: “I should do 500 Sit-Ups every day to train my abs, right?” 😁 WRONG. 👎 Here’s why you’re getting low-back pain instead of shredded abs. Sit-ups are overrated. (Not worthless – just overrated.) Think about the …

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How to find the perfect workout and diet routine.

What’s the perfect diet and training plan?

3 facts for finding the perfect diet and exercise plan. There is no perfect exercise. There is no perfect diet. Progress trumps perfection. Don’t believe me? Keep reading. 🏋️‍♂️ No perfect workout? Some exercises are for strength. Others for balance. Or flexibility. Stability. Stamina. Longevity. Reflexes. Sports-specific-performance… I could keep going but this list is …

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Poor Scrolling Posture Is Hurting Your Back and Your Brain

Poor Scrolling Posture Is Hurting Your Back and Your Brain

What Digital Screens are Doing to Your Posture Are you hunching over to look at your phone right now? 🤨 I’m looking out for you. “Stand up straight with your shoulders back.” 👆 Clinical psychologists recommend this posture for approaching the world. Similarly, personal trainers recommend this posture for approaching any activity. (And yes – …

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How to overcome fad diets and fitness trends

How to overcome fad diets and fake fitness trends.

The images say it all. Especially that last one. The problem with fitness trends. Don’t make this harder than it has to be. More complexity does not mean more progress. Simplicity is not sexy. But complexity is. And contrarianism is even sexier. “Skip breakfast. Eliminate carbs. Drink butter-infused coffee. Go against the scientific consensus.” Every …

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