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  • Viewing Fitness Through Systems Thinking: A Holistic Approach to Health

    In a world where health and fitness are often segmented into isolated categories, the concept of systems thinking offers a refreshing perspective. Systems thinking encourages us to view the entirety of our well-being as interconnected components, just like the gears of a well-oiled machine. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the world of fitness…

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  • The Science Behind Effective Post-Workout Recovery

    In the dynamic world of fitness, the crucial aspect that often goes overlooked is post-workout recovery. It’s not just about pushing your limits; it’s about how you allow your body to bounce back. Effective recovery is the hidden key to unlocking muscle growth, reducing the risk of injuries, and maximizing overall performance gains. In this…

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  • The Power of HIIT Training: Longevity and VO2 Max

    High-intensity interval training (abbreviated as HIIT) is a special type of training that involves short periods of intense effort paired with short periods of rest. It ramps up your heart rate and leaves you out of breath, lying on the floor, praying to God. Just kidding! It doesn’t have to be that intense. There are…

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  • Applying a Growth Mindset to Exercise

    If you’re into self-development, you’ve probably heard of a growth mindset. But you probably haven’t heard that a growth mindset can accelerate your health and fitness goals. What is a Growth Mindset? According to Carol Dweck, a leading researcher on the subject, “growth mindset is based on the belief that your basic qualities are things…

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  • Sleep: The Ultimate Performance-Enhancing Drug

    Who needs sleep? All you need is 5 hours and pre-workout, right? Many people wish this were true; unfortunately, it’s not. Sleep has a marked effect on exercise performance. We’ve all seen and felt it, and the research backs it. Sleep’s Positive Effect on Exercise Performance There’s a reason why athletes like Lebron James and…

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  • Weight Lost

    Weight Lost

    Weight loss is convoluted. The more you learn, the more confusing it gets. Here is my philosophy for losing weight effortlessly. Simple weight-loss formula: Calories In < Calories Out = Weight Loss How should you apply this formula? Focus on two things: How to increase calories out: Increase calories out sustainably: How to lower calories…

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  • Dopamine and Exercise: How to Rewire Your Brain

    If you want to love exercise, keep reading. I’m going to explain why you currently have to engage in mental warfare to go to the gym. The molecule responsible is dopamine. What is Dopamine? (If you already have a solid understanding of dopamine, move to the next section.) Dopamine is a neurochemical that I’m sure…

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  • Reality is Not Real

    Reality is Not Real

    “Reality is merely an illusion, albeit a very persistent one.” – Albert Einstein This quote has stuck with me ever since I discovered it in Tim Ferriss’s book The 4-Hour Workweek. The idea that reality is just an artificial human construct had never occurred to me. No one can fully understand the true nature of…

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  • Moving Across the Country

    Everyone dreams of packing up and moving somewhere new. Very few actually do. At the age of twenty-one, I actually did. I loaded up my Honda Civic Hatchback with my most important belongings and began a five-day journey across the country. What Led Me to Move? I had grown up in New Jersey and lived…

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