Fitness Facts

The bench press is easily one of the most popular modern weight training exercises. So popular, in fact, that they have become the gold standard by which personal progress is often judged. When someone wants to know how strong you are, they will almost certainly ask how much you can bench. Bragging rights aren’t the…

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The military diet is a dieting program that has been gaining popularity in recent years. In essence, it is a fairly simple regimen. For three days out of each week, you are restricted to a very low number of calories. During this time, you are supposed to eat from a list of recommended foods. Some…

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For today’s lesson, we will look at a relatively simple exercise. The cable lateral raise is one of the best ways to target the muscles of the shoulders. While this is not an isolation exercise, it does focus on one particular part of the body. Some people also refer to this exercise as a cable…

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You’ve heard it all before. You can’t outrun a bad diet and all that stuff. Or statements telling you how you should give yourself a treat, because you don’t want to go insane. You see the articles and media about massive cheat meals, protein cookies, and If-It-Fits-Your-Macros (IIFYM) types of diets that seem to give…

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If you are new to the world of bodybuilding, you may not have heard of this particular exercise. Power cleans are not as commonly known as some other exercises, but they might be one of the best exercises in your toolbox. The power clean is a compound exercise, which means that it trains more than…

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Exercise is actually something of a complicated thing, more than the average gym goer or onlooker might think. Recall back in school when you learned about muscle groups, basic cellular biology and other related things. Notice that the human body is a complex machine of protein and electrochemical mechanics that’s quite amazing. But as amazing…

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When you think of a truly fit, in-shape athlete, action hero, or soldier, one of the things you always picture, along with significant biceps, is a six-pack. For various reasons, a primary one being mass media, a six-pack has been a symbol of excelling in physical fitness and strength for quite some time. Does one…

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Hypothyroidism has been directly linked to weight gain in recent years. In fact, the most common symptom associated with hypothyroidism is weight gain. It’s what leads most people to get the medical diagnosis of thyroid disease. When you have an underactive thyroid, it can be nearly impossible to manage your weight. An underactive thyroid can…

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You’ve taken every HIIT class at your local gym, you’ve tried spinning, you run/walk on the treadmill, and you’ve bought at-home workout DVDs to help you get fit and stay healthy. You lift weights and do everything you know is right, but when you step on the scale, you don’t see any changes. What’s wrong?…

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If you suffer from slow metabolism, you aren’t alone. Many times, metabolism is directly related to gaining and losing weight. Sometimes, people who eat just 1,200 calories a day still have significantly high body fat levels, which makes people wonder what they’re doing wrong. While there are many variables, such as exercise habits, eating habits,…

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Almost everyone knows the physical benefits they can receive from exercise, such as improving their bodies and fighting off disease. These effects have been established, and doctors are always encouraging their patients to stay active and become more physically fit. However, exercise is also essential for maintaining your mental fitness, as well. Studies have shown…

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Lifting weights is sometimes seen as a high-risk fitness activity. It may have something to do with certain videos of horrific weight lifting accidents, which have been posted far and wide. However, these incidents are only notable because they are not the norm. Most weight lifters will testify that lifting has had a positive effect…

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Testosterone. Most men know they have it and that it is what makes them biologically male, but what happens when you suffer from low-T levels? Most men start losing testosterone incrementally after 30 years old, but them at risk of health complications like erectile dysfunction, low muscle mass, type II diabetes, obesity, and more. So…

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Ladies, it doesn’t matter how old you are or what your current fitness level is—you need to start lifting weights. Cardio and yoga might feel great, and you could be losing some pounds, but you are missing out on the benefits of resistance training. Whether you want to look younger, be more confident, lift more…

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Most people think of cardio and strength training as total opposites. In many ways, this view is correct, but there is some crossover between the two. One example of this is the fact that some exercises can serve as both a cardio workout and a muscle-building workout at the same time. This article is intended…

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Every bodybuilder wants to have a massive set of pectoral muscles. There is a certain prestige that is associated with a large and muscular chest. However, this prestige exists because such results are not easy to obtain. In this article, we will present an eight-week training program that will help you to create those great…

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Of all the fitness programs in the world, the very best programs are probably those that are used to train the world’s most elite soldiers. After all, these individuals have a need for performance that is well above that of the average person. When any military designs their training program, they are not just trying…

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You’re a modern gladiator, a warrior among warriors. You’ve trained yourself for years in discipline, quick thinking, strength, stamina, and courage. You are a force of nature, the cold intelligence of sapience and the raw primal power of physical fitness. The atmosphere is electric, and the crowd cheers excitedly, adrenaline surges through you as you…

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