Does adding a pound of muscle increase your metabolism? Yes, but not by as much as you’d like. Here’s how adding muscle affects you.
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dinner Recipes SnackPesto Bean and Spinach Side
This Pesto Bean and Spinach Side is easy to make in small batches—party of one! Or make it for the whole family.
WellnessIs Vanity A Bad Thing?
The general belief is that all fitness is driven by vanity. Some of it certainly is, but is that necessarily a bad thing?
dinner RecipesRoasted Vegetables with Whole Grain Rigatoni
Roasted Vegetables with Whole Grain Rigatoni – little culinary skills required, easy ingredients, and packed full of fiber!
Fitness Wellness6 Science-Backed Fitness Motivation Tips That Really Work
To jumpstart your fitness motivation, use these science-backed tips to help jumpstart action. They are not an endless well of fuel, but they will provide the kick in the ass to get you going — and then the rest is up to you.
dinner RecipesTaco Salad
Never underestimate the importance of having a few bomb salad options on hand for easy mid-week meals. I got you covered with this Taco Salad variation.
dinner high protein low carb lunch Recipes SnackShrimp Boats
Why I love it: These shrimp boats are high in protein, require minimal cooking, and are a great dish for hot summer days. Guilt-free, so go on and have a few!
WellnessYou vs. Science
The most effective approach for the majority of people is what is supported by science. But, even the best research has limitations.
dinner Recipes SnackTurkey and Kale Stuffed Shiitake Mushrooms
These Turkey and Kale Stuffed Shiitake Mushrooms are packed with flavor, high in protein, and half the work of your typical stuffed mushrooms. Added bonus? They’re fewer calories too!
dessert lunch Recipes SnackCrispy Buffalo Ranch Smashed Potatoes
The perfect game day appetizer. Pair these crispy taders with your favorite brisket and roasted root vegetable for a full meal.
NutritionIs Sugar Bad For You?
It’s been demonized and singled out as the cause of the obesity epidemic. But is sugar bad for you? Are all sugars equal? Here’s what science has to say.
FitnessPeriodization: How to figure out the right workout for you
Shredding fat and building muscle is a byproduct of adaptation—but too much adaptation means you won’t change. It’s about working that thin line between challenging your body and burning them out. Between getting stronger and plateauing.
The best trainers find that line by using periodization: systematically programming workout routines over the long term through a variety of daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly cycles.