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Does Training for the Pump Build Muscle?
Nothing hits like a good pump. Your shirt drapes over your chest after a few high-rep sets of pec flyes. Your shoulders, engorged with blood, stretch wider than usual and accentuate your V-taper. Leaving the gym with a glute pump at the end of a leg workout? Forget about it. Fans of bodybuilding history will know that seven-time…
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The 9 Best Running Apps of 2023
Your shoes are laced, your water bottle filled with the best-tasting protein powder, and you’re ready to log some miles. Whether you’re a seasoned racer, or the type of person who has to drag yourself out on a jog, running apps can help you find motivation, support your efforts, and track your progress. With features like personal coaching, route…
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2024 Arnold Classic UK Rosters Revealed
The 2024 Arnold Classic UK contest is slated for March 15-17, 2024, in Birmingham, England. It is set to take place two weeks after the Arnold Classic US edition in Columbus, OH, marking a big kickoff to the 2024 bodybuilding calendar. On Dec. 22, 2023, the Arnold Sports Festival revealed the lineups for the six IFBB Pro League shows that…
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The Morning Dose #25: Ozempic Overdoses, Hollywood TRT, and the Relationship Between Protein and Mental Health
Welcome to The Morning Dose, your one-stop shop for all things peptides, TRT, fitness, anti-aging, and everything in between. In our second to last edition of the year, we’re looking at semaglutide overdoses, the growing market for testosterone boosters, the latest celebrity who’s publicly admitted to TRT use, and more. Sit back, relax, and let’s…
The 8 Best Online Personal Trainers of 2023
Working with a personal trainer can be a huge boost to your workout regimen, but also a huge hit to your wallet. The best online personal trainers offer some of the benefits of an in-person trainer, but for a fraction of the cost. Instead of meeting up at a gym, you can use some of our picks to…
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4 Takeaways From the 2024 CrossFit Season Competition Rulebook
The 2024 CrossFit season is fast approaching. The 2024 CrossFit Open will begin on Feb. 29, 2024, and the dates and locations for the 2024 CrossFit Semifinals are already known. So, what should participating athletes in the 2024 CrossFit season know to prepare for success? Well, the 2024 CrossFit Games Competition Rulebook was released on Dec. 21, 2024….
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Samson Dauda’s Adjusted Leg Training 12 Weeks Out From the 2024 Arnold Classic
After winning the bronze medal at the 2023 Mr. Olympia and attacking a robust rebound diet, Men’s Open bodybuilder Samson Dauda is preparing to defend his title at the 2024 Arnold Classic. On Dec. 12, 2023, Dauda showed off his leg training with the Arnold Classic a mere three months away. Dauda’s Leg Training Watch Dauda’s workout below, followed by a detailed breakdown of…
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Does Lifting Weights Burn Fat? Here’s What You Need to Know
Losing weight is simple, but not necessarily easy. When you boil it down to the most basic biology, losing (or gaining) body weight is mostly about balancing your calories: Create a deficit by burning more than you eat, and you’ll shed weight. Do the opposite and you’ll gain. Easy enough. It’s that “burn” bit that can be tricky,…
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Is a Calorie Just a Calorie? An RD Weighs In
Across the fitness industry, training and nutrition are often portrayed as inseparable from calories. Whether you’re counting how many calories you’re consuming in your meal prep or how many you’re “burning” on the treadmill, calorie counting is frequently encouraged. Given the amount of attention dedicated specifically to calories within training circles, strength athletes can benefit tremendously from understanding…
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Vegan or Omnivore Diets – Which Is Better for Cholesterol Levels?
In November 2023, a randomized control trial delving into different types of diets and their impacts on cholesterol levels was published in the JAMA Network Open. Specifically, it dissected the effects of vegan diets versus omnivorous diets on LDL (low-density lipoprotein) — touted as “bad” cholesterol. The randomized clinical trial from the lab of Christopher D. Gardner explored the different metabolic effects of the two…
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