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Interested in strength training for women? Curious about how you can adopt a science-based approach to your nutrition? No matter where you are on your fitness journey, there’s definitely something for you here.
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How to Build Your Quad Muscles (6 Must-Do Exercises)
Been neglecting your quad muscles in training? Find out why it’s important to build your quads, and which exercises are great at doing that.
How to Get a Bigger Butt (Science-Based Exercises and Tips)
Here’s how to get a bigger butt. Learn the best science-based glute exercises and the optimal workout frequency for those booty gains!
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Sore Muscles from Working Out: 12 Recovery Methods Compared
Speed up the recovery of your sore muscles from workouts! Learn about what works – and what doesn’t – in this science-based comparison.
Understanding Workout Soreness: Should You Still Workout When Sore?
Wondering why workout soreness happens? Learn about the science behind it and whether it’s a good idea to workout when sore.
Workout Periodization: Do You Need It?
Learn all about workout periodization and how it works. Find out if periodization cycles are useful, and whether they are suitable for you.
Protein Powder Types: How to Choose the Right One?
Choosing protein powder types can be hard! Learn about animal and plant-based protein options, and how you can pick the right one.
Beta-Alanine Benefits: Are They Supported by Science?
Curious about the beta-alanine benefits touted by supplement brands? Learn if beta-alanine supplements really work and if you could benefit.
What’s Self-Awareness? And How You Can Improve It
Hoping to better yourself? Learn what’s self-awareness and how it could benefit you. Simple activities and tips for self-awareness included.
Doing Cardio to Lose Weight: How Much Do You Actually Need?
Wondering how much cardio you need every week? Learn about different cardio types, and how to estimate cardio requirements based on goals.
How to Sleep Better: Why It Matters and Tips on Improving It
Figuring out how to sleep better? Learn why it’s so important to rest well and what you can do to get better sleep every time.
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You know that conventional, one-size-fits-all strategies to nutrition and fitness don’t work. But it’s not always easy finding what’s effective for you.
And as plentiful as information is with a Google search, navigating all of that can be confusing and overwhelming.
That’s why we’re here – to equip you with the knowledge to cut through the noise and chart your own nutrition and fitness journey. Every resource here is science-based and geared toward getting you to work out and eat smarter.
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Our fitness and nutrition articles are grounded in research. And while all that science can get very complicated, the learning points don’t have to be.
That’s why we’ve done the hard work for you. Sifting through journals, analyzing research, figuring out how they apply in real-life – and breaking all those down into plain English.
That’s valuable knowledge without the headache. Bonus: everything here is casual, fun, and educational. Because that’s how we like to learn ourselves.
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Reading about the latest fitness and nutrition research is great. But … how do you apply these learnings to your own journey?
This is where we come in – everything you learn here is actionable. From strength training for women to learning how you can eat smarter, we place a strong emphasis on walking you through concepts and insights.
This way, making informed, science-based decisions on how you workout and how you eat becomes easier for you. The more you learn about nutrition and fitness, the stronger you’ll be (literally!)
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Strength training and eating well are things you’d likely do for life. Invest the time to learn about improving your nutrition and fitness, instead of blindly following the latest diet and workout trends.
Keep reading, learning, and doing everything you can to find what works best for you. That’s how you can always be sure your approach is adapting to your needs.
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We want everything you learn here to be credible, accurate and relevant. That’s why we’re very particular about the research that goes into our fitness and nutrition articles.
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