Category Archive for "General Nutrition"

best fat burning foods

THE MYTH OF “FAT BURNING FOODS”

You’ve seen flashy titles like this floating around in articles, videos and advertisements all over the web… “The Top 8 Foods That Burn Fat Fast!” “Eat This 1 Food And Lose 3 Inches Of Belly Fat!” “3 Fat Burning Foods You…

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detox diet

“DETOX DIETS” AND “CLEANSES”: REAL SCIENCE OR A SCAM?

Whether you’re looking for an easy way to drop a few quick pounds, boost your energy levels, reduce stress or improve your overall health, you may have been convinced that a “detox diet” is the way to go. Take a look around your local…

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intermittent fasting

THE REAL TRUTH ABOUT INTERMITTENT FASTING

No other fat loss dieting method has gained quite as much traction in recent years as intermittent fasting. The “IF Diet” is widely promoted by a variety of different fitness bloggers and YouTubers, many of whom portray it as being a…

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bodybuilding and water

BODYBUILDING & WATER INTAKE: HOW MUCH DO YOU NEED PER DAY?

Proper water intake. It may not be the most exciting subject in the world, but it’s a habit that will pay dividends both for your fitness program and your overall health in general. If you really want to build muscle,…

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bodybuilding and sodium

BODYBUILDING AND SODIUM INTAKE: HOW MUCH SALT IS OKAY?

Bodybuilding and sodium intake have a complicated relationship. Take the advice of most run-of-the-mill “fitness gurus,” and you’ll likely come away believing that sodium is the root of all evil and that you should take every step possible to minimize…

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vegan bodybuilding diet

IS A VEGAN BODYBUILDING DIET EFFECTIVE FOR MUSCLE GROWTH?

Although many people would consider the term “vegan bodybuilding” to be somewhat of an oxymoron, the popularity of plant-based diets has been steadily rising within the fitness community over the past few years. Whether it be for reasons of health, animal ethics…

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eat back exercise calories

“SHOULD I EAT BACK THE CALORIES BURNED FROM EXERCISE?”

“Should I eat back my exercise calories?” This is a common “beginner question” that I get asked, and it’s actually a bit of a confusing one that ultimately stems from a basic misunderstanding of how the fat burning process works….

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best cutting diet

THE #1 BEST CUTTING DIET TO LOSE FAT AND GET LEAN

You want to lose fat. You want to get lean. You’ve heard the saying that “abs are made in the kitchen”, but the only problem is, you have no idea where to start. Every fitness expert out there is feeding you (no…

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calories to gain muscle

HOW MANY CALORIES TO GAIN MUSCLE PER DAY?

There are many smaller details that go into planning out a complete muscle building diet, but at the very heart of it all is one critical underlying factor: calorie intake. This is the central principle that forms the entire foundation…

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refeed day

THE “REFEED DAY”: HOW STRATEGIC OVEREATING CAN IMPROVE FAT LOSS

“Create a calorie deficit by consistently burning more energy than you consume” This is the basic, fundamental principle underlying the entire fat burning process, and it’s the ultimate bottom line that your cutting plan must be centered around if you…

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