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The Science of Calf Growth — Are They Different From Other Muscles?
Strong calf muscles help maintain balance, enhance running performance, support explosive jumping, and promote upright posture. Developing the calves prevents lopsided, upper-body-heavy aesthetics with…
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Polyunsaturated vs. Saturated Fat — Are Seed Oils Toxic?
Seed oils, mainly polyunsaturated fats, are popular for cooking due to their versatility, high smoke point, and affordability. These oils,…
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Training Fasted vs. Fed — Which Makes You Stronger?
Fasting is common during religious observances like Ramadan and Lent. Intermittent fasting is a relatively common diet technique to lower calorie intake…
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Foods That Suppress Appetite by Targeting the Brain’s Hunger Receptors
Appetite suppression is one way to achieve weight loss efforts. (1) Weight-loss programs often prioritize protein when tracking macronutrients since it boosts…
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What Is Bigorexia?
Bigorexia, a slang term for muscle dysmorphia, is a mental health condition characterized by an obsessive focus on muscle size. Common among male bodybuilders, individuals…
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Is Training to Failure Overrated?
“Do as many reps as you can” is a common exercise cue and one you may have heard many times.…
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Fat Burn Isn’t Fat Loss. Here’s Why
Is fat loss different from fat burn? Dr. Layne Norton explains that fat burn is often misunderstood and mistakenly equated with losing body fat. While fat…
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Gene-Environment Interaction Explained
Gene-environment interaction (GxE) refers to the dynamic relationship between an individual’s genetic makeup and physical and social environment. This interaction…
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Is Eating Before Bed Actually Bad?
Some argue that late-night eating is a recipe for poor sleep and fat gain. Others swear skipping bedtime nutrition limits…
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16 Ways the Keto Diet Has Evolved
The keto diet minimizes carbohydrate intake to prioritize more fat in an attempt to prompt the body to burn fat for energy, support weight loss, control appetite, and…
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