Could Team Spirit be Helping Your Gains?
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Could Team Spirit be Helping Your Gains?

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Unveiling the Barbell Magic: The Power of Group Strength Classes

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M & M's Help Sore Muscles!?
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M & M's Help Sore Muscles!?

Feeling a bit achy after your intense workouts? Popping a few pills won't magically solve your muscle recovery needs. But don't fret, there are some simple yet effective ways to help your muscles bounce back in no time.

A recent review of research has revealed that the dynamic duo of "movement" and "massage" (not the chocolate kind of M&M's) can work wonders in reducing soreness and hastening the recovery process. Now, you don't have to rely on having a masseuse on speed dial. You can achieve similar benefits by using tools like a foam roller, massage gun, or even a lacrosse ball. It's all about getting those muscles moving and stimulated.

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Ignoring your Mental Health Could Be the Reason Why You Can’t Gain Muscle
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Ignoring your Mental Health Could Be the Reason Why You Can’t Gain Muscle

Mental health and physical fitness are two sides of the same coin. While most people are aware of the importance of physical fitness in maintaining a healthy lifestyle, mental health is often overlooked. However, taking care of your mental health is just as important as taking care of your physical health, and the two are interconnected.

Taking care of your mental health is essential for better physical fitness.

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How to Keep a New Fitness Routine
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How to Keep a New Fitness Routine

January is a very busy time for gyms and movement classes alike. It's awesome to see so many new faces around.

However, I encourage you to show up for the right reasons.

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New Podcast Centers Neurodivergent, Trans, and Disabled Fitness
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New Podcast Centers Neurodivergent, Trans, and Disabled Fitness

If you haven't seen me post about it yet on social media, you're definitely going to want to have a listen. The episodes will range from 10 minutes to 45 minutes long - so there's not a big commitment you have to make with your time and attention.

The point of the show is to share information that you rarely see in mainstream media (blog posts, instagram captions, etc). I'll be talking about unconventional ways to motivate yourself, the issues faced by minority groups that are brushed over by your average gym or coach, and things that generally light my fire.

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Unraveling the Myth: The Truth Behind Zone 2 Cardio and Fat-Burning
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Unraveling the Myth: The Truth Behind Zone 2 Cardio and Fat-Burning

Let's dive into a topic that's been trending online lately – Zone 2 cardio, the so-called "fat-burning zone." You've probably heard some chatter about it on podcasts or scrolled past it on your favorite fitness influencers' social media. But is it really the secret sauce for melting away your unwanted fat? Let's break it down together!

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Ways to Naturally Boost Your Testosterone
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Ways to Naturally Boost Your Testosterone

Testosterone is a hormone that plays a vital role in various aspects of health, including muscle growth, bone density, mood regulation, and libido. It also changes the way someone looks & sounds; affecting hair growth, fat redistribution. deepening the voice, and more.

While testosterone levels naturally decline with age, (and some of us don't have much of it to begin with!) there are several natural strategies you can incorporate into your lifestyle to help optimize your testosterone production.

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