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If you’ve ever looked into working out, or you are currently working out, you have probably been asked or curious about your “split”. This isn’t anything fancy, it’s just how you split up your workouts. Workouts can be centered around the whole body, multiple body...

Ever found yourself stuck when it comes to your progress in the gym? You aren’t alone. This happens to numerous people whenever they are looking to make improvements. It’s really just a product of the body adapting to change. You see, you make progress, whether weight...

You may think that fiber is only for an older population, yet this couldn’t be farther from the truth. Fiber is actually a very necessary nutrient for the proper functioning of your digestive system. Fiber isn’t part of what we classify as a source of calories,...

This is something that people have debated about for years. Everyone wants to optimize their returns when it comes to working out, therefore, everyone is always looking for that upper hand. One of those areas tends to be the timing of your workout. Is it better in the...

Most often we use exercise as a way to improve how we look. Sure, exercise is a great way for you to lose body fat, get stronger, and build muscle but what else is it good for? This is where the mental side of things gets some light. Exercise is actually insanely good...

This may be a fitness buzzword for you. An increase in testosterone has been well sought after for many individuals, whether it’s for health, fitness, or quality of life. Some individuals even go as far as getting testosterone replacement therapy.   Where there...

Growth sounds simple. You work out, you grow. However, there is a little more that goes into it. The body is a resilient thing, and it will also do whatever it can to remain at homeostasis. This is just a term for your body’s baseline. The body wants to be...

When looking to lose weight or body fat, one method is to use cardio. Cardio just refers to any type of cardiovascular training. It can be running, walking, biking, jogging, hiking, you name it. They all tax the cardiovascular system. This is great for the heart, but...

1upnutrition.com discount code LBD20   Supplements obviously play a huge role in people’s health. They have become almost a staple in people’s diets and routines. It isn’t uncommon for someone to open up the cabinet and there be multiple powders, pills, and...

With the current state of affairs there are numerous people who are having to switch to at home workouts. This is great for some, yet others aren’t as lucky. The reason being is that there is a lack of equipment. Not everyone has dumbbells or barbells that they can...

The world of training and coaching is growing. There are now more ways to have a trainer or get access to one than ever. The old way was to show up at a gym, ask for a trainer and they would just put you through a workout. Now, you can sign up for an online coach who...

One thing that we should constantly be pursuing is a stronger immune system. The point of it, is obviously to stay healthy and not be sick. No one likes to be sick, and really, it’s what leads to our survival. Instead of explaining why the immune system is important,...

Pre-workout is a very popular supplement. It’s made its way into pretty much every gym bag there is. Why is this so? The human experience can be exhausting. So, there are times when we need a little pick me up to make it through a tough workout. Sometimes, we know the...

It is known that working out causes damage to the body in the form of little micro-tears. Once the damage is done, the body works tirelessly to heal itself and come back stronger. This is how muscle is built. However, this recovery process needs to be taken seriously....

Keto is of sorts a buzzword right now. Everyone is curious about trying it or raving about some insane results they’ve gotten. It’s the new trend. However, it’s just a way of eating. Almost all “diets” work, but what really matters is if you can stick with it over...

What are you training for? Everyone should have some sort of goal in mind that is a driving force behind what they do. For some, they just want to stay in shape. Others may want to lift heavy weights, others want to be more muscular, and others want to perform well....

When we are looking at the BEST way to eat, there can be some confusion. One trainer says this, one trainer says that. All of the competitive ideas can really cloud your judgement on what is going to be BEST for your body. The key is in that last statement. “What...

We’ve all seen it before. People getting in what look like rocket ships to get cryotherapy done. In the simplest form, this is getting into a big freezer. More primitive versions of this are getting into ice baths, which have been used for quite some time now....

There are tons of protein supplements on the market. Various different brands, flavors, and types. However, two typically stick out. This is whey protein and whey protein isolate. Whey protein is pretty popular and is used very often. The isolate is however not as...

Sodium isn’t bad for you. I’m sure that you’ve heard from countless people that they avoid certain foods because of sodium. They have no rhyme or reason behind this choice except for someone’s else’s doctor saying it. There is a lot more to sodium than you realize,...

For the majority of us, we operate bilaterally. We do pretty much every activity without really any isolation. This includes your arms and legs. We may have a favorite side. Your right arm may be your dominant one, and it feels stronger. You may notice that one side...

I’m sure you’ve seen these terms at some point in your exercise career. It may have been in a magazine or maybe on a fitness forum. Typically, the two are argued as to which is better. LISS (low intensity steady state) cardio is a form of cardio that is low and slow....

Branched-chain amino acids, or BCAA’s are quite a popular supplement and have been for some time now. They are typically used as an intra-workout supplement to aid in muscle recovery, maintain muscle mass while losing body fat, and increase protein synthesis. As...