Three Reasons for Women to Train with Weights

This post is brought to you by Katelyn Travers, a friend of mine and a hell of a good coach. She's a living legend,...
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These 5 Things Are KILLING Your Metabolism

Once upon a time, you could down a whole pizza and a Red Bull (or five!) any time you wanted, and get away with...
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Why You Need Protein To Build Lean Muscle

What do you think about when you hear the word “protein”? Do you envision a big, sweaty weightlifter guy grunting loudly while he benches 400...

ELi5: Caffeine

Caffeine can be used to improve your fitness level. It can also be abused which can halt progress. Caffeine is called an "ergogenic aid", which...
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How To Find Nutrient-Dense Foods in a Swirl of Misleading Food Labels

Let me guess. You probably just unloaded your nutrient-dense foods from your canvas Whole Foods shopping bag onto the kitchen counter, including your free-range,...
Does taking creatine lead to hair loss?

What Do Creatine, Walmart, and Resistant Starches Have In Common?

Not a whole hell of a lot. But, I've been getting a ton of questions lately about these topics, so I'm diving in on this...

Modern Day Plague Tonic or Just Massive Antioxidant Boost?

If you know me, than you know I've played around for several years with a concoction that I call "hot breakfast". While it's not actually...

Difference Between MCT Oil and Coconut Oil? | Which Should I Use?

What’s the Difference Between MCT Oil and Coconut Oil? With the rise in popularity of Optimal Body Coffee, I’ve been getting a lot of questions...
Intermittent Fasting to lose weight

Intermittent Fasting For Weight Loss: Does It Work?

Let’s talk about intermittent fasting. What is it, exactly? Well, it isn’t really a diet, because it’s not about restricting what you eat. Intermittent fasting...

Use The Science of Gamification to Get Even Sexier

If you want to change the way you look or feel, work with your brain instead of against it to make lasting changes by...
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Are Carbs Evil?

Are carbs evil? The short answer: no. So, why are they so demonized across the fitness industry then? Every fad diet is trying to get you to...

Juicing: An Objective Analysis

One of the hottest fitness trends is juicing. I’m sure you’ve heard of it. I would wager 12.50 right now that your friend, aunt,...
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Throw These Three Supplements Away Right Now

What do you know about supplements? Are supplements good for you? Take a quick peek in your pantry. You may be surprised to learn...

The Ultimate Guide to Staying Fit While Traveling | The Mobile Fitness Lifestyle

Stay Fit While Traveling | The Ultimate Guide to a Healthy Mobile Fitness Lifestyle Work travel is real. And staying fit while traveling is tough. It...
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Can You Drink Alcohol and Still Lose Weight?

Alcohol. It’s part of our culture. On Sundays we watch football and drink beer. On New Year’s Eve, we drink champagne. On Cinco de...