Intermittent Fasting: Game Changer or Just Another Fad?
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Intermittent Fasting: Game Changer or Just Another Fad?

Intermittent fasting is a hot topic in the fitness world, and I get asked about it constantly. Here's the reality: while intermittent fasting can help with weight loss by reducing your eating window, it’s not a magic solution. You still need to be in a caloric deficit to lose weight, and overeating within your window can derail your progress.

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The BEST Way to Improve Your Mobility
James Ferguson James Ferguson

The BEST Way to Improve Your Mobility

Improving mobility is a common goal among fitness enthusiasts, and the traditional approach has often been to stretch extensively. While stretching can temporarily increase a joint's range of motion, it requires a significant time commitment to maintain these gains. A more effective and time-efficient method is weight training through a large range of motion, utilizing whatever range is currently accessible. By gradually expanding this range over time, one can strengthen the muscles around the joints, enhancing stability and unlocking a greater range of motion. Training with lighter weights through a full range is shown to be more effective for muscle growth, strength, mobility, and injury prevention compared to lifting heavier weights through a limited range. Therefore, incorporating a wider range of motion in weight training can simultaneously improve both strength and mobility.

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