Strength training can be both efficient and effective, even if you only have about 35-minutes to spare. Research shows that with the right strategy, you can still target all major muscle groups, boost strength, and even improve muscle mass. Whether you’re training at the gym or at home, choosing the right exercises, equipment, and intensity […]
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Intermittent fasting has gained popularity as a fat-loss strategy, embraced by celebrities, athletes, and fitness enthusiasts to boost weight loss and metabolic health. This post compares two methods — 16:8 (16-hour fast, 8-hour eating) and 12-hour fasting —highlighting their differences to help you choose the best approach for fat loss. Understanding Intermittent Fasting Intermittent fasting
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When it comes to strength training, both diet and a nutrition strategy are crucial to achieving maximum performance and recovery. For aging athletes and regular gym-goers, selecting the appropriate plan becomes even more critical. Many individuals follow a 40/40/20 macronutrient breakdown—where 40 percent of daily calories come from carbohydrates, 40 percent from protein, and 20
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Cardiovascular activities are essential for maintaining overall health, improving heart function, boosting endurance, and burning calories. Different cardio exercises offer distinct benefits by engaging multiple muscle groups and promoting fat loss. In this blog post, we’ll explore the top five cardio activities, their benefits, the muscle groups they target, and how many calories you can
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Football players require a balanced approach to strength and conditioning that enhances performance on the field and reduces the risk of injury. High school and college athletes have unique needs compared to professionals due to ongoing physical development, competition demands, and their level of training experience. Designing a sport-specific plan should integrate strength, power, speed,
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Building muscle and achieving optimal fitness requires a well-rounded nutrition plan, with protein playing a key role. Whether you’re a bodybuilder aiming for hypertrophy or a gym-goer looking to maintain lean muscle mass, your dietary protein choices can make or break your success. The timing of your protein intake, as well as the quality and
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The plank is a fundamental core exercise used by beginners, elite athletes and gym-goers alike. Two of the more common variations are the forearm plank and the straight arm plank. Both exercises appear similar but activate muscles differently. Note, the straight arm plank is also referred to as extended arm plank. In this article, we’ll
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As we enter the fourth quarter of 2024, three of the hottest trends, most often discussed, in the fitness industry are: gut health, artificial intelligence (AI), and hormonal health. Let’s take a deeper look at them and break down each one in order to help you better understand their nuances. Rise of AI and Wearable
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Hey there, JEFIT community! We’ve heard your feedback loud and clear, and we’re excited to introduce some updates to the Apple Watch experience just for you. In this post, we’ll give you a quick rundown of the new features that are designed to make your workouts even more seamless. As always, we’d love to hear
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Hey there, JEFIT community! We’ve heard your feedback loud and clear, and we’re excited to introduce some updates to the Watch experience. In this post, we’ll give you a quick rundown of the new features that are designed to make your workouts even more seamless. As always, we’d love to hear your thoughts—feel free to
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