Exercise
What Is a Deload — And Do You Need One?
You have probably heard you should take a deload every few weeks. But what actually is it and do you really need one?
Building and maintaining muscle depends on how you train, eat, and recover, and matters far beyond just aesthetics. This article covers muscle growth through exercise and nutrition, as well as muscle physiology and strategies for preserving strength and function as you age.
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You have probably heard you should take a deload every few weeks. But what actually is it and do you really need one?
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Weight training is safe for children and teens. It has several well-known health benefits when done properly and supervised.
Plant-Based
Here’s a complete 7-day high-protein plant-based meal plan with 7 detailed recipes, a shopping list and expert tips.
Hormones
Andropause is real, it is common, and reversible. Read about what happens to your hormones as you age and what you can do about it.
Plant-Based
Plant proteins are often lower in quality and harder to digest than animal proteins. But with the right know-how they can be just as good.
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Most gym sessions are longer than they need to be. Learn how to cut your workout time in half without compromising gains.
Hormones
Your diet can affect your testosterone levels. Learn what to eat, and what to avoid to boost your testosterone levels naturally.
Exercise
If you can, run. Running has advantages and unique physical adaptations that walking cannot replicate.
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VO2max is one of the best measures of fitness and health, and the good news is that almost everyone can improve it.
Fasting
Exercising while fasted can improve fat loss and metabolic health, but it may impair performance.
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A deload only works if you do it right — and most people either do too much or too little. Learn what to do and what to avoid.
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A look at resistance training for body recomposition. Learn what drives muscle growth while losing fat.