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Calories: The Numbers You Need To Know To Get Shredded!

Calories in, calories out. No calorie counting, just go low carb. Avoid fat, and you’ll shred fast. Let’s face it: we’ve all heard the endless variations of diets out there recommending either cutting certain macros and/or cutting calories or simply ignoring calories and eating very low carb. Like most, you’re probably wondering which path is…

Gluten-Free Primal Zucchini Pasta

The common misconception in the “diet” world is that healthy is boring; and, if it’s not boring, cooking healthy definitely takes up most of your time. Given I’ve been following a primal diet based off the Dolce Diet principles for several years now, I can say with utter honesty that this is completely false. Believe…

4 Exercises for Massive Arms

It’s time to let the guns out, once and for all. One of the most popular questions I get in regards to upper body is how to build massive arms and, well, I’m delivering 4 moves to do just that. Let’s put it this way: these will get your arms so pumped you’ll be praying…

5 Exercises for Better Posture

Believe it or not, one of the most popular questions I get on a regular basis is how to improve posture. Considering most of our work now requires us to be tethered to a computer and desk most of the day, it makes sense that things may be starting to, well, slouch forward. However, even…

All You Need to Shred is Sand (In A Bag, That Is)

We’re going to put down the bell for a minute (well okay, for about 15 minutes, but I swear we’ll pick it back up soon) to take a moment to appreciate another piece of equipment worth mentioning if you want a killer, full-body session in a short amount of time. Enter the sandbag… Working out…

Which Carbs Are Best? This Info Will Save Your Gains

White potatoes or sweet potatoes? White rice or brown rice? Gluten a go … or no? Keto or moderate carbs? As you can see, navigating the land of carbs can seem complicated. But it truly doesn’t have to be. Here, we’ll dive into the carb storm and get to the truth of one of the…

The Surprising Ways Stress Could Be Limiting Your Gains (and what you can do about it)

Stress. It’s a topic and an issue that’s constantly brought up when it comes to mental health and happiness, and for good reason. It can put a serious damper on your relationships, dreams, and mindset if it lasts too long. However, a lesser-discussed reason you should consider lowering your stress levels is a very physical…

Sprints, Without the Sprints: 4 Alternatives, Same Level of Shred

When the weather is fine … cardio is probably on your mind. After all, it’s been drilled into us that the best way to torch fat and shape up quick is to add in more cardio. However, long bursts of cardio have been proven not to be the most effective way to burn fat. Instead,…

Best Stretching Exercises for Your Back Health

Sitting in front of a computer is an everyday thing for many of us who work in an office job. While it’s seemingly an easier way to earn your paycheck than working a highly physical job, a sedentary lifestyle can wreak havoc on your body. Lack of movement during your day can affect everything from…

Lacking Motivation? Give These Herbs A Try

There’s absolutely nothing wrong with taking a day off and refusing to leave the sofa (aka: “Netflix and chill”). But if you’re consistently having days where it feels like your couch has wrapped its arms around you and refuses to let go, it may be time to look into some options that can boost energy…