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Can you “Hack” Motivation? Here’s What the Science Says

Can you “Hack” Motivation? Here’s What the Science Says

Motivation is an invisible force that helps power human behavior. In the context of health, motivation is often what separates long-term success from fleeting efforts. Like so many other factors in life, our “quick-fix” mentality drives us to try to “hack” these...

How to Jumpstart your Body Composition Goals for the New Year

How to Jumpstart your Body Composition Goals for the New Year

A new year is around the corner which means many are eager to kickstart their fitness journey and improve their health, especially after an indulgent holiday season. While it is tempting to fall for a “quick fix” diet or intense fitness challenge in January, it’s...

How to Support Your Immune System with Exercise this Season

How to Support Your Immune System with Exercise this Season

Maintaining a healthy immune system is essential for preventing illness and supporting overall health. While factors like nutrition and sleep are primarily known for their immune-boosting benefits, exercise can also play a significant role in supporting immune...

The Link Between Stress and Weight Loss

The Link Between Stress and Weight Loss

From work deadlines to personal and family responsibilities, stress can feel like an inevitable part of life for many. While stress has a significant impact on mental well-being, it can also play a role in physical health, especially when it comes to body composition...

6 Common Weightlifting Injuries and How to Avoid Them

6 Common Weightlifting Injuries and How to Avoid Them

We all know lifting weights is the primary way to build muscle, improve bone density, enhance metabolic health, and increase overall physical fitness. However, like any type of physical activity, weightlifting can come with a risk of injury if exercises are not...

How Strength Training Supports Hormone Health

How Strength Training Supports Hormone Health

Strength training is paramount to increasing muscle mass and improving overall fitness. However, beyond these obvious physical benefits, building and maintaining muscle mass through strength training is one of the most effective strategies to support key hormones such...

5 Tips to Blast Through a Weight Loss Plateau

5 Tips to Blast Through a Weight Loss Plateau

From lean muscle mass gain to a lowered body fat percentage, body composition goals are unique to the individual. Hitting a plateau in progress regardless of a goal can be incredibly frustrating. You’ve been working hard, seeing results, and then suddenly the scale...

3 Surprising Facts You Can Learn from a DEXA Scan

3 Surprising Facts You Can Learn from a DEXA Scan

Advancements in technology have transformed the way we examine the body, from regular check-ups to advanced diagnostics. Understanding the body at a deeper level can be a transformative first step towards improving health – and technology has paved the way for this...

Why Rest & Recovery is Crucial for Muscle Building

Why Rest & Recovery is Crucial for Muscle Building

In the pursuit of muscle growth, many people focus intensely on a fitness routine and often overlook a key component of the equation: rest and recovery. While consistent training with progressive overload is essential for muscle building, rest and recovery are equally...