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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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By Presser
12 min read

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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By Presser
5 min read

Discover 7-Time Figure Olympia Champion Cydney Gillon’s Ice Cream Recipe

Reaching the pinnacle of bodybuilding is hoisting an Olympia trophy overhead. As the biggest contest in the sport each year, those who have scaled the heights — and the judges’ scorecards — to claim Olympia gold are remembered by bodybuilding fans forever. Cydney Gillon has done that in the Figure division seven consecutive times. Given her dominance, she’s…
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By Presser
3 min read

The 12 Best Budget Home Gym Equipment of 2023

If you’ve thought about building your own home gym, you’ve likely had that wallet-draining feeling that potentially scares you away from the blueprints. Yes, you can spend too much on home gym essentials — as you can on workout apparel, high-protein foods, or any fitness-related expense. The best budget home gym equipment can make your training layout as engaging and…
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By Presser
48 min read

4 Ways Stress Is Killing Your Gains

You’re hitting the gym religiously, progressively overloading your lifts, and you’re on top of your protein intake. But the muscle gains still aren’t coming through. So what gives?  While it’s probably not the first thing that comes to mind, your stress levels may be to blame. Stress is a sneaky yet common culprit for halting your fitness progress….
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By Presser
9 min read

Hadi Choopan’s shenanigans during workouts ?+Horse Md’s insane back progress + Vlad still diced

#MrOlympia , #Bodybuilding , #bodybuildingupdates ,#olympia ,#arnold , Hadi Choopan’s shenanigans during workouts ?+Horse Md’s insane back progress + Vlad still diced even after 1 year @HadiChoopanOfficial @CanalHORSEMD Timestamps 0:00 Hadi Choopan 1:18 Vlad 2:23 Horse MD *Interact with me on social media* -Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/faizan.525/ -Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/Fazifitness -Website – http://fazifitness.com https://usa.gorillawear.com Get 25 % off…

Rafael Brandao looks Huge + Justin Shier’s bold move + Dorian Yates pushing Sergio Oliva Jr Hard

#MrOlympia , #Bodybuilding , #bodybuildingupdates ,#arnoldclassic , Rafael Brandao looks Huge + Justin Shier’s bold move + Dorian Yates pushing Sergio Oliva Jr Hard for the upcoming Arnold Classic Brazil @BodybuilderlifeTV @JustinShier @sergioolivajr9888 @DorianYatesNutrition Timestamps 0:00 Sergio Oliva Jr 1:16 Justin Shier 2:30 Rafael Brandao *Interact with me on social media* -Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/faizan.525/ -Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/Fazifitness…