Tag: weight loss
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The Food Item that Triggers Fast-Twitch Hypertrophy & Conversion! (& More)
Aloha my friends! Apologies for missing last week — I was vacationing with my family in Hawaii! In honor of the spearfishing I did while I was there (there are few things as deliciously satisfying as eating fresh fish you speared yourself from the ocean just hours before), I thought I’d share some of the incredible fitness…
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Lack of Sleep = Lack of Gains!! (Anything < 7 Hours)
During sleep, your body undergoes significant muscle recovery. Studies show that at least 7 hours of sleep is essential for maximum muscular performance and gains. Lack of sleep can impair strength and protein synthesis.
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Fitness Goal Psychology – The Incredible Power of Behavioral Consistency & How to Leverage It
The “Behavioral Consistency” phenomenon drives people to act in alignment with their public statements and actions. Sharing fitness goals publicly significantly boosts motivation and success, as proven by extensive research.
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Partial Range of Motion Training Benefits
Incorporating partial range of motion into weightlifting has proven benefits: increased muscular hypertrophy, region-specific hypertrophy, strength, load capacity, and reduced muscle damage and injury. It’s supported by scientific studies and Dr. Gains’ training programs.
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Myth-Busting: Caloric Surplus NOT Required For Hypertrophy!
The “calories in vs calories out” myth is debunked, as muscle growth can occur on a caloric deficit with resistance training and sufficient protein. This challenges traditional beliefs in fitness and nutrition.
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Why Weight Training is Better Than Cardio For Losing Fat & KEEPING IT OFF! (6 Reasons, 25+ Studies)
In this blog, I tackle the weight training vs cardio debate and give you 6 evidence-based reasons pulling from more than 25 studies to prove that weight training is better for losing fat and keeping it off long-term!
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