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The Best Halloween Candy to Eat for Post-Workout Gains, According to an RD
Using the monkey bars and jump rope isn’t the only way to bring your workouts back in time. Munching on your favorite Halloween candies is a surefire way to satisfy your sweet tooth while bringing back childhood memories of trick-or-treating, Halloween costumes, and spooky good times. But, can noshing on Halloween candy help promote post-workout gains? Fortunately for…
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Add These High-Protein Vegetables to Your Diet for a Muscle-Building Boost
As a regular gymgoer, you probably know that protein is your best friend. Building muscle, recovering from hard training, and losing body fat require a pretty high protein intake. You may understandably assume that you have to eat plenty of meat and chicken to get there. But did you know you can get protein from vegetables, as well?…
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Here’s Everything Strength Athletes Need to Know About Digestive Enzymes
When you eat a balanced diet, hit your macros, and train hard, you expect to feel your best and get the results you want. But if you’ve ever felt bloated after a protein shake or had unexplained weight loss while trying to build muscle, you may struggle with nutrient absorption and need some digestive support. After you eat,…
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How to Lose Weight Fast, According to Science
What do a bride-to-be, a couple booking a long-overdue cruise, and a career powerlifter with an upcoming competition have in common? Oftentimes, they all want (or need) to lose weight — fast. If you’re even vaguely familiar with health and fitness, you’ve probably heard the standard weight loss dogma more than enough times: Eat your vegetables, be more…
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7 Magnesium Benefits That Strength Athletes Should Know About
A strong heart, solid bones, developed muscles, and plenty of energy — four things strength athletes need to be at the top of their game. You may notice trends coming and going in the fitness space and supplement industry that promise to help with all four. Magnesium gets a lot of attention as a potential sleep aid —…
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How Do You Stack Up? Here’s the Average Marathon Time for Different Types of Runners
Every year, marathon runners across the globe sign up to participate in races. On any given year, any of these distance athletes will be lining up to run the very first marathons of their lives. If you are a first-time runner, reaching the starting line is just as significant of an accomplishment as crossing the finish line —…
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Should You Take Creatine Before or After a Workout?
Creatine is one of the most researched and widely used supplements in the strength sports world, credited with boosting strength, power output, and muscle growth. However, there’s ongoing debate about the optimal timing for creatine supplementation: should you take creatine before or after a workout? You might want to consume creatine with pre-workout to prime your muscles for…
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So, Do You Really Need a Creatine Loading Phase After All?
Creatine is one of the most effective and science-backed supplements on the market. Bodybuilders use it as part of their supplement stacks to bulk up, while strength athletes lean heavily on creatine for its effects on strength gain. Despite its insane popularity and thorough documentation in the scientific community, there are still a few unanswered questions about the…
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Does Rowing Build Muscle? How to Get Ripped on a Rowing Machine
Chances are, if you’re settling down onto a rowing machine, you’re seeking all the cardio gains it has to offer. You’ll improve your endurance, build your work capacity, and pursue stronger heart health — all the while engaging in a low-to-no-impact bodyweight cardio exercises for which you can customize your intensity on a dime. But what if you…
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18 Ways to Eat More Protein to Pack on Muscle Mass
With all due respect to fats and carbohydrates, proteins are the unquestioned muscle-building stars of the macronutrients. If you’ve spent enough hours immersed in a gym environment, you’ve likely heard about how you need abundant protein in your diet. And it’s true — protein is an absolute must if you want to achieve an optimal state of physical…
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