Author: Chris Young
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How Often Should You Weigh Yourself?
A weight loss journey is full of ups and downs, victories and defeats, and differing levels of momentum. The same is true for a weight gain journey. On some days, you will take a look in the mirror or put on certain clothing and feel great about your progress. On other days, you may feel…
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How Many Calories Does Hiking Burn?
Hiking is one of the most affordable and fun ways to burn calories. Of course, if you are super into hiking and want all of the best and latest gear from a store like REI, then perhaps it isn’t super affordable. But, for folks who just want to get outside and walk around looking at…
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Study Finds That Depression Drives Sugar Cravings
Depression is a major condition affecting a lot of people all over the world. According to the World Health Organization, “An estimated 3.8% of the population experience depression, including 5% of adults (4% among men and 6% among women), and 5.7% of adults older than 60 years. Approximately 280 million people in the world have…
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Foods, Tips, And Strategies For Gaining Weight
For many people, losing weight is a top fitness journey goal. However, there are also people on the opposite end of the spectrum who want to gain weight for one reason or another. For people who want to gain weight, this could mean gaining weight to increase muscle mass (‘bulking’), or just gaining more overall…
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What Are The Best Types Of Protein Sources For Building Muscle?
If you have done any amount of research regarding how to build your muscles, then you know that you need to eat an adequate amount of protein in addition to performing resistance training such as lifting weights. How much protein you need to eat depends on various factors, not the least of which is how…
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Should You Hire A Personal Trainer?
I have never hired a personal trainer thanks to having a father who was a personal trainer, however, I know many people who have, and they seem to have experienced mixed results. Most of the time, the experience is great and they seem to have a positive experience and nothing but good things to say.…
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What Are The Best Exercises For Growing Bicep Muscles?
The human body is made up of over 600 muscles based on various credible sources, and while it is important to develop all of them if you want a top-notch physique, one muscle group that is at the top of many people’s developed muscle wish list is biceps. If I told you to close your…
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What Are Ectomorph, Mesomorph, And Endomorph Body Types?
One principle that I hammer home as often as I can on both this website, and in my real-life conversations with friends, family, and gym strangers that I talk to is that genetics plays a massive role in a person’s fitness journey. I have friends, and I am sure that you do too, who are…
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How Long Does It Take To Get 6-Pack Abs
Arguably the most desirable muscle group to have dialed in is the abdominal muscles. Having ‘6-pack abs’ symbolizes many things and is one of the most visual representations of discipline a person can possess. One of the most common questions I see asked on Reddit and elsewhere online is how long it takes to get…
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Does Eating A Plant-Based Diet Slow The Aging Process?
Eating a plant-based diet comes with many benefits. Studies have found that it can boost your immune system, reduce inflammation, can help with weight loss and weight management, a plant-based diet is packed with fiber, and it is associated with reductions in the risk of developing certain health conditions. According to the results of a…