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How Strength Training Supports Hormone Health
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5 Tips to Blast Through a Weight Loss Plateau
From lean muscle mass gain to a...
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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
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
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
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
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...
The Important Link Between Gut Health and Metabolism
The human gut, once thought of merely as a digestive organ, is now recognized as a complex ecosystem and home to trillions of microorganisms that play an important role in regulating many important physiological processes. Research has exploded over the past few years...
Why Women May Reap More Health Benefits from Exercise than Men
The common phrase "exercise is medicine" has been coined to underscore the importance of physical activity as a cornerstone of a healthy lifestyle. While it's universally acknowledged that everyone can benefit from exercise, emerging research suggests that women may...
The Science Behind Body Fat Percentage: What It Means and How to Measure It
Body fat percentage is a significant metric to consider when assessing overall health and fitness. While many individuals focus solely on weight, understanding body fat percentage provides a more accurate picture of body composition and can help tailor fitness and...
Take These Four Steps to Reach your Health Goals in the New Year
As we usher in 2024, many of us set our sights on self-improvement, with one of the most common resolutions being to prioritize health and fitness. However, more often than not, lofty goals are set aside by the time February hits. Why do health plans fall off? While...