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How to Get a Smaller Waist Safely: What You Should and Shouldn’t Do
Hardcore diets or endless abs training is not the answer. Learn how you can get a smaller waist with safe and sustainable methods.
13 of The Best Glute Exercises for a Bigger, Stronger Butt
Training your glutes isn’t hard. What you need is a combination of the best glute exercises. Find out what they’re and how to include them.
How to Tone Your Body (and What It Actually Means)
Wondering how to tone your body and not get bulky? Learn the truth behind it and what you should do instead for that toned look you want.
How to Get a Bigger Butt (Science-Based Exercises and Tips)
Wondering how to get a bigger butt? Learn about the best glute exercises and the optimal workout frequency for those booty gains!
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Tracking Calories: Should You Be Doing It?
Tracking calories is an effective nutrition tool, but it also has disadvantages. Find out what they are and whether you should be tracking.
How to Count Calories for Weight Loss: A Calorie Counting Guide
Calorie counting isn’t for bodybuilders only. Learning how to count calories gives you better control over your weight loss. Find out how.
8 Barbell Hip Thrust Alternatives (and Best Ways to Use Them)
Don’t let your glutes down! Always be ready with barbell hip thrust alternatives you can use. Helpful in a crowded gym or for home workouts.
How to Do a Hip Thrust: A Complete Guide
Learn how to do a hip thrust right to build your glutes. From technique to mistakes – everything about the hip thrust is explored.
What Is Progressive Overload (and How You Can Do It)
Want to make the most of your workouts? Learn what progressive overload is – and how you can use it effectively in your workout plans.
18 Common Fitness Myths Debunked
Fitness myths can really hurt your progress. Avoid making these mistakes. Find out what these myths are and what to do instead.
Sore Muscles from Working Out: 12 Recovery Methods Compared
Speed up the recovery of your sore muscles from workouts! Learn about what works – and what doesn’t – in this science-based comparison.
Understanding Workout Soreness: Should You Workout When Sore?
Wondering why workout soreness happens? Learn about the science behind it and whether it’s a good idea to workout when sore.
How to Get Bigger Quads (Science-Based Exercises and Tips)
Want legs that also look good from the front? Learn how to get bigger quads and why it’s so important to train them well.
Workout Periodization: Do You Need It?
Learn all about workout periodization and how it works. Find out if periodization cycles are useful, and whether they are suitable for you.
Protein Powder Types: How to Choose the Right One?
Choosing protein powder types can be hard! Learn about animal and plant-based protein options, and how you can pick the right one.
Beta-Alanine Benefits: Are They Supported by Science?
Curious about the beta-alanine benefits touted by supplement brands? Learn if beta-alanine supplements really work and if you could benefit.
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