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Several years ago, I was convinced I was totally healthy. I watched my calories, I had a normal BMI, and I took a daily gummy vitamin — but I felt terrible. I didn’t know why until I went to the…
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Quite simply, metabolism refers to all chemical reactions in the body (the terms metabolism and metabolic rate are also used interchangeably). It’s basic science: the higher your metabolism is, the more calories you burn and the easier it is to…
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A low-carb diet has many variations — the ketogenic, AKA “keto” model being one — and on a surface level is simply a diet low in carbohydrates. However, the reasons behind why a low-carb diet can be beneficial, if it…
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The dumbbell is an incredibly effective tool to develop total body strength, stability, and explosive power. The wide variety of available dumbbell workouts allow for practically limitless possibilities of exercises, not to mention, its accessibility and low cost makes it a…
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Resistance bands are some of the most versatile tools for creating a full body strength routine. The origins of band training lie within the realm of physical therapy and rehabilitation; bands are still used extensively within those fields to this day….
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Glute training, or “booty-building” as it’s affectionately known in the fitness world these days, is all the latest craze, and its popularity is not without merit. Developing the glutes, upper hamstrings, and all of the powerful hip extensor muscles of…
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Have you adopted a healthier lifestyle? Your body is thanking you for it. As we all know, deciding to choose healthy doesn’t come without its challenges, especially when temptation is at every corner and you have a nagging sweet tooth…
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‘Tis the season to pig out, fa la la la la la la la la! Those are the lyrics, right?… I know that the best part of the holidays is supposed to be the joy of giving or whatever, but…
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With the new year on the horizon, many of us are establishing resolutions for healthier routines. Especially if your diet isn’t flexible, the holiday season ushers in a new set of challenges and temptations. It can be as difficult to…
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“Is it time for bed already?” you ask yourself as you gaze out the window. No — it’s 4:30. This is the winter. It’s dark. It’s cold. The last thing you want to do after working all day is to…
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