5 Ideas to Help You Build Mass
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Here’s how to find that sweet spot between plateauing and getting big-big.
Undine Tackmann
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8 Diets To Fit Your Body
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It’s a good news-bad news situation: there are a ton of diets these days. How do you know which one is right for you? It depends on what your goals are, what your lifestyle’s like, and what food systems you want to participate in. Here, we’ve outlined 8 diets to give you an idea of […]
9 Ab Exercises to Get Your Core Smoking
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There’s leg day, upper body day, cardio fitness, recovery… where’s ab day? We’re going to make a case that you should give your midsection the same amount of love you give the rest of your body. Here’s the recipe for a strong core. How often should you be working your abs? That depends on the […]
Yes, Potatoes Can Be Part of A Healthy Diet—Here’s How
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Potatoes are a staple in cuisines around the world, for their versatility and jam-packed nutritional profile. Russet, sweet, blue, purple, fingerling — all potatoes can be a boon to your diet. Here’s how to add them into your healthy lifestyle. What’s the nutritional value of potatoes? Yes, potatoes get a bad rap. But that’s mostly […]
Testosterone Dropping? A Guide to Upping Your T
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In middle age the hormone goes down—but you can slow the drop.
Take the Challenge: Eat Vegan for a Week (Including Nutrition Plan)
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Are you up for it?
14 Tips to Keep You Healthy this Holiday Season
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This is how a healthy Christmas tastes!
10 Christmas Gift Ideas That Everyone Will Love
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Ho, ho, how's that gift list coming along? If you're stuck for inspiration, we've got you covered: 10 Christmas gift ideas that are easy to give and wonderful to receive!
Sure, They’re Delicious, But Are Peanuts Good For You?
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A new crunch to top your salad, a nut butter on toast, or a snack for when you’re on the go – peanuts are always a good idea! But at the end of the day, are peanuts good for you, or do you just think that they are?
Which Dietary Supplement is Right For You?
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Why drink a protein shake after working out? What is creatine anyways? When is a dietary supplement a good idea for you? It’s easy to lose your way in the maze of products and health claims on the market, so we’ve summarized the most important products here.
Meal Prep Ideas – Cooking in advance has never been so easy!
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It doesn’t matter if you’re working from home or in the office: no one has an extra hour to prepare a healthy lunch! Thankfully with just a few meal prep ideas you can start saving time and money, and eat healthier too!
Four seasons of freshness: Why you should buy fruits and vegetables in season
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The four seasons offer plenty of opportunities for a variety of local produce. Keep reading for our quick guide to what to buy when, and the benefits of fruits and vegetables in season.
Endorphins: Here’s why they make us happy
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Endorphins are our happiness hormones. They reduce pain and make us feel good. But our bodies only release them under certain conditions, like stress or exercise. How can you trigger your body to release more endorphins? Find out now…
Why we get food cravings & how to stop them in their tracks
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Your goals are set and your nutrition plan is in place. Your motivation’s high. Yet those food cravings are already waiting in the wings to throw a wrench in the works. What to do when you get the munchies? We’ve got the why behind food cravings, not to mention the best tips to keep them […]
What are the best sources of iron? We’ll tell you
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Iron is a vital trace element for all of us and shows up in a range of foods. But which are the best sources of iron for you and your body?
How to Love Yourself: Tips & Tricks to Build Self-Confidence
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Learning how to love yourself can be one of the most difficult tasks in life. It’s also essential for feeling happy and fulfilled. In this article you’ll find easy ways to boost your self-esteem and feel great ASAP.
Everything you never knew about the benefits of vitamins
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Since we were little, we’ve known that fruit and vegetables are healthy because they have lots of vitamins. But why are these vitamins so important? Read on for everything you need to know about the benefits of vitamins and why you can’t live without them!
Create your ideal weight loss meal plan and work towards your feel-good body!
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The right nutrition plan is essential for anyone looking to reach their feel-good weight. But strict diets are full of forbidden foods, and that can lead to trouble. We’ll show you how to create your own weight loss meal plan and stay focused on what’s really important.
Why does it take so long to lose weight? Let’s find out
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Sometimes it seems we just look at a piece of cake and boom, we have some extra cushioning on our hips. But why does it take so long to lose weight? Let us answer that question of all questions.
Stress relieving foods: Eat these for a dose of zen
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Start unwrapping some chocolate whenever you’re stressed out? Is there any evidence that candy, chips, and other snacks actually help reduce stress? And if not – what are some real stress relieving foods?
Amazing squash nutrition facts to pump(kin) up your health
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When the leaves start to change color and the sun begins setting earlier, we all know that fall has arrived. There are so many great reasons to look forward to the season, but seasonal squash is easily one of our favorites! Tasty and full of health benefits, it deserves a special spot on your plate. […]
Spinning: How healthy is it?
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Are you looking for a hardcore workout? Give spinning a try! This demanding ride is guaranteed to work up a sweat and push you to your limits! But how good is this ride for your health?
Alkaline foods + acid-base balance
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Though you might have heard about the alkaline diet, you might not be so sure what it is. Basically, it ensures your body has a proper balance of acidic and basic (or alkaline) compounds, without which you could see a range of negative side effects, like acidosis — when your blood pH is too acidic […]
Lose Weight Without Hunger: 5 tips and 5 recipes to make it happen
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If you’re interested in losing a bit of weight, but don’t want to have to starve yourself, we have good news for you: You don’t! You can reach your goals and feel good in your body while continuing to eat many of the things you love. Below, we’ll show you how to lose weight without […]
How to Create a Lactose Intolerance Diet
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Lactose intolerance is not uncommon and can be an annoying element of everyday life for a lot of people. If you’re lactose intolerant, we have all the advice you need to successfully navigate your lactose intolerance. We’ve also created a free, lactose intolerance diet plan to make it even easier for you.
Glute Bridges: The Best Technique
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Are you ready for toned legs and a tight rear end? Well, then you should definitely add glute bridges to your training schedule! This exercise will strengthen your whole backside. Best of all, you don’t need any equipment and can do them right at home!
Dietary Rebalancing: How to change your diet the right way!
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Most of us know the old chestnut: “I’ve rebalanced my diet. I moved the cookies to the other side of my shelf!” But what starts out as a joke can turn real for many of us: it’s hard to change your habits. Eating healthy on a regular basis involves more than adding the occasional vegetable […]
From start to finish: get your daily routine started now!
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Anxious, overextended, or aimless – uncertain situations can cause emotional chaos. Feeling overwhelmed sometimes is natural, but a healthy daily routine may help you bring more structure back into your life. And it’ll lead to more self-discipline, time, and a clearer head!
Lose Weight Without Exercise – Our 10 best tips if you can’t work up a sweat!
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So you’d like to drop some weight, but have absolutely no interest in working out? Using our 10 tips, you’ll be able to reach your goals and lose weight without exercise no matter what.
How to avoid, prevent, or relieve muscle soreness
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Are you always extremely sore after you leave the gym? We’ll tell you how to alleviate your pain, in the moment and the long run! First we’ll dive into what muscle soreness is and how you can avoid it. Then, we’ll share our best tips to avoid muscle soreness before your next workout.
Lunges – the right technique and variations
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When it comes to exercises for your legs and glutes, the lunge is one of the classics. This seemingly simple move is very effective, so lunges are a great addition to your fitness routine, even for beginners! And we’ll show you how to do it perfectly.
Power Napping in 4 Easy Steps
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We dreaded nap time as kids, but now we’d do anything to get it back. With a power nap, you can quickly refuel for the rest of the day. Let’s explain why taking a short nap boosts your overall health and cognitive performance and how you can best use this napping technique.
Is spicy food good for you?
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While we’re stuck inside to #flattenthecurve, we might have more limited access to varied diets than we usually would. So let’s dig deep into our spice drawers and turn up the heat! Not only is spicy food good for you – it can provide a much-appreciated new spin on dishes you already know.
Low Carb Weight Loss
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Wondering how low-carb weight loss actually works? Here you’ll find out what you need to keep in mind to achieve optimal results.
Intermittent fasting: Investigating the dieting trend
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Is intermittent fasting as simple as skipping the occasional meal? Here, we investigate what this diet trend is all about, as well as the benefits of intermittent fasting.
IIFYM – Eat What You Want and Still Lose Weight
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Can you indulge in pizza, pasta, and other pleasures and still lose weight? That’s what the concept of IIFYM promises. Let’s break down what IIFYM is all about and whether you can really slim down your body without sacrificing your favorite foods.
Blue Monday – Getting through the most depressing day of the year
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You don’t love Mondays in general, but is today particularly bad? Is today Blue Monday? Why yes. It’s the day which has been calculated to be the most depressing day of the year. That explains a lot!
5 rules to eating healthy
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If you’ve lost your way a bit and aren’t sure how to eat healthy anymore, we explain how to do it without dieting. From low carb to vegan to paleo and beyond, there is no shortage of diets to try. When there are so many options, it can be hard to know what to choose. […]
Calculating your calorie consumption – Here’s how it works!
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To maximize your training results, it is important to familiarize yourself with calories and know how many your body needs. Learn how to measure your ideal calorie consumption here.
5 Days Eating Sugar Free? Let’s Go!
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It’s time to put all the cards on the table: Is it possible to live without sugar? What are the health benefits? You can find out in just five days.
7 tips for avoiding stress cravings
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When work is stressful and home isn’t always as relaxing as you wish, you might feel like making up for it with chocolate, chips, and other goodies. Here are 7 tips to help you control your stress cravings.
Recover from New Year’s Eve with these 7 Tips
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Whether you’re having a New Year’s dinner over Zoom or keeping it simple with your own company, these 7 tips will keep you in tip-top shape for the short night ahead. Recover from New Year’s Eve and get ready to ring in 2021.
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