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Nutrition

Hybrid Training 101: Build Muscle, Get Strong, & Run Further

by Cody McBroom

Mastering Hybrid Training: Blending Endurance Running and Strength Training for Optimal Strength Gains, Muscle Mass, and Aerobic Capacity Hybrid training—the art of combining endurance running with weightlifting—has become a growing...

Nutrition

Is Food Addiction Real? A Comprehensive Guide.

by Brandon Roberts, PhD

Food Addiction: The Science Behind Our Cravings You’ve just polished off a satisfying dinner, but inexplicably, you find your hand drifting toward a chocolate bar or a bag of chips...

Fat Loss HIIT cardio for weight loss and fat loss

The Ultimate Guide To Cardio For Fat Loss

by Cody McBroom

Cardio For Fat Loss This article is more than likely the most in-depth AND practically applicable article you’ll fine online, in terms of using cardio for fat loss. Cardio for...

Hormones

How Your Testosterone Levels Impact Muscle Growth

by Brandon Roberts, PhD

Table of Contents Introduction: Understanding the role of testosterone in muscle growth The science of testosterone and muscle What are normal levels of testosterone? Are testosterone levels increasing or decreasing...

Nutrition

Prescription Weight Loss Drugs: Potential Risks & Benefits

by Brandon Roberts, PhD

An introduction into weight loss prescription drugs Losing weight can be a journey full of twists and turns, and some people turn to weight loss drugs for a boost. However,...

Science

Can I Exercise with a Muscle Strain?

by Brandon Roberts, PhD

Muscle strains seem to happen at the most inopportune time. They are a common injury that can be caused by overuse or sudden force on a muscle during a workout,...

Science

Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) vs. Percentage Based Training (PBT)

by Brandon Roberts, PhD

Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) vs. Percentage Based Training (PBT) Training intensity is more than a number — it’s how you get results in the gym. One of the first...

Science

How To Make Your Own Pre-Workout (Science-Based Formula)

by Brandon Roberts, PhD

Pre-workouts are a dime a dozen. If you use your favorite search engine you’ll soon find plenty of pre-workouts, but how do you choose one? This blog will help you...

Fat Loss

HIIT vs. LISS: What Cardio Strategy Burns More Fat?

by Brandon Roberts, PhD

HIIT vs. LISS: Which Works Best and When To Use Them Introduction A common question is “Should I do HIIT or LISS?”  — There are some nuances to the answer,...

Fat Loss

The Ultimate Fat Burning Supplement Stack (Backed By Science)

by Cody McBroom

  Fat Burning Supplement Stack Table of Contents The Ultimate Fat Burning Supplement Stack Create an Optimal Fat Loss Diet The Fat Burner Supplement Stack Yohimbine Synephrine Caffeine Using Fat...

guides

Concurrent Training: A Practical Guide, Backed By Science

by Brandon Roberts, PhD

Introduction: What is Concurrent Training? Concurrent training consists of combining aerobic/anaerobic training (e.g., long distance running, HIIT) with resistance training, also known as strength training.  If you look at the...

guides

Metabolic Adaptation: Why Dieting Slows Down Your Metabolism & How To Fix It

by Brandon Roberts, PhD

Metabolic adaptation has many names. It is referred to as “starvation mode” or “metabolic damage” and is often called adaptive thermogenesis in the scientific literature. This makes it difficult to...

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