Author: Chris Young
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Do Not Compare Your Level Of Fitness To Others
Staying motivated on your fitness journey is something that takes a lot of focus, thoughtfulness, and effort. Just as you have to put in work doing cardio and resistance training, you also have to work on ‘winning the mental game’ as I often put it. You can know all of the best workouts to do…
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Walking Is An Underrated Form Of Exercise
A little over two years ago I was in the worst physical and mental shape of my life. I was at rock bottom by many measures. That was when I decided that I did not want to live like that any longer and that it was time to make some healthy changes. To get started…
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Tips For Making A Healthy Burrito
I have a confession to make – I am a longtime burrito addict. Burritos have been, and always will be, one of my all-time favorite foods. Unfortunately, they are not always the healthiest option, especially if they are fully loaded mission-style burritos like I love to eat. There is a place in my hometown that…
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How Much Muscle Do Humans Lose As They Age?
Anyone who has hit middle age, or exceeded it, knows that humans lose muscle as time goes by. It is an unfortunate byproduct of the human aging process. But, how much muscle is lost, and when does the process start? I recently signed up for health alerts through Harvard Health Publishing (Harvard Medical School). It…
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Meal Prep – Tips And Benefits
Meal prepping basically involves making large batches of food ahead of time so that a person doesn’t have to do individual batches later. I am sure that there is a more official description of it, but that is how I would describe it. Prepping meals can be a real time saver in the long run.…
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Learning From Failure
When you embark on a fitness journey, one of the few things that is guaranteed is that you will eventually fail at some aspect. It may be failing to stick to your workout plan, it may be failing to succeed at a certain max rep attempt, or failing to avoid giving in to a craving…
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How Many Calories Are Burned While Cycling?
One of my most vivid memories of being a kid is when I got my first bicycle. I assume that is probably the case for many people. The feeling of fun and freedom that came with hopping on my bike, cruising around, and hitting sweet jumps was amazing. Eventually, as I got older, instead of…
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How Reliable Is Body Mass Index At Measuring Overall Health?
Health officials use various measurements to try to gauge a person’s health, with body mass index (BMI) being one of them. For those who do not know, BMI is a measure of body fat based on height and weight. Body mass index as a measurement got its start all the way back in 1832 when…
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What Are The Best Exercises For Growing Tricep Muscles?
The bicep muscle gets most of the attention it seems, but the tricep muscle is actually a larger muscle and more responsible for arm size. The tricep muscle is made up of three heads – a long head, a lateral head, and a medial head. To have truly impressive triceps, a person needs to develop…
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Tips For How To Make A Healthy BLT Sandwich
I am a big fan of sandwiches, with the B.L.T. (bacon, lettuce, tomato) likely being my favorite. Unfortunately, eating a bacon-based sandwich is not necessarily the healthiest meal for reasons that should be obvious. However, there are ways to make a healthy B.L.T. sandwich or at least a healthier B.L.T. sandwich. I will preface this…