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Upper Body Workout For Women: 8 tips & 7 moves to give you results!

Toned arms, sculpted shoulders, and a strong back aren’t just about how you look in a selfie, they’re also a fundamental part of a healthy posture. If you want to achieve pretty much any fitness goal, upper body training needs to be on your schedule. Here’s everything you need to know to get started with

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What You Need to Know About Counting Calories

If you listen to the diet industry, you’ve surely heard that counting calories is critical for hitting your muscle building and weight loss goals. But the truth is that it isn’t so cut and dry. We break down what the science says about the pros and cons of calorie counting in this article.

A group of athletes indoors working on progressive overload exercises with kettlebells

Progressive Overload: The Key to Building Muscle

In this article, we explain everything you need to know about using progressive overload to reach your muscle building goals. Keep reading to find out how to incorporate it into your workout regimen, from increasing the number of repetitions you need to do to how much time you need to give your body to rest.

Find a gym that’s the perfect fit for you!

How can you be sure you’ve chosen the right gym when there are so many to pick from? In this article, we break down all the factors that you should consider when trying to find a gym.

Feel Your Best with These Easy Mobility Exercises

Regular mobility training is the secret to staying in tip top shape. And simple mobility exercises make it possible to take care of your body while also giving it your all. Keep reading to find out how to maintain or improve your body’s mobility.

A white man does a side plank to work on his side abs

Work your side abs with these 7 waist-smoothing moves

If you dream of a defined waist and a flatter tummy – it may be within reach! Side abs are the key to this part of the body. Try these targeted moves to work your side abs effectively, and see if they help you towards your feel-good body.

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Clear Whey: Whey protein isolate has never been so refreshing!

Hold onto the summer and make it last with our new addition, Clear Whey! This zero-sugar drink will support muscle growth and post-workout recovery, but it’s not just another protein shake! Have we piqued your curiosity? We’ll let you in on a little secret: this light and refreshing alternative is made from whey protein isolate.

A white woman does yoga on an active recovery day

Why active recovery matters: Get moving on your rest days!

On leg day you stumble into the locker room on wobbly legs, your arms shake after your upper body workout, and the abdominal circuit rewards your core with intense training – you always give it your all in the gym. But then you’ve got to reward yourself: with your favorite protein shake and regular recovery

A man of color in sports gear does a goblet squat indoors, holding a kettlebell.

Goblet Squat: Tips and tricks to make yours the most effective

There are countless squat variations, and the goblet squat is one of our favorites! Not only is it super effective, but also helps you to get the hang of the movement pattern of a classic squat using the barbell. But no matter your level of expertise, you should consider including goblet squats in your routine.

What to eat after a workout: mixed salad with protein is perfect for weight loss

What to eat after a workout? The essentials are all in here

Should you eat after your workout? If you do, what? Well, that depends on your goal. We’ve summarized tips for what to eat after a workout to either help gain muscle or lose weight.

Vegan Protein Bread with avocado slices - a good suggestion of what to eat before a workout

What to Eat Before a Workout – Our Rules for 3 Goals

Wondering if it’s better to eat pre or post workout? Here, we explain how fueling up before a session can give you the most energy, and what to eat before a workout for best results. Plus: Why your goals can change what you should eat beforehand, and tasty recipes to help you get exactly what

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All about dopamine: How to take charge of your happiness hormone

Known as a happiness hormone, dopamine is the chemical messenger behind the reward system in your brain and drives your ability to motivate yourself. The best thing about it: you can influence when your body releases dopamine, so you really can make yourself happy.