Reverse dieting promises to fix your metabolism, prevent weight regain, and let you eat substantially more calories while staying lean––here's what the science says.
It's common to encounter claims that someone's weight loss stall can be explained by muscle growth. This article explores why that's likely not the case.
If you want to be lean and healthy – there are only a few things you need to focus on
You don't have to look far to find someone on social media telling you to NEVER go below a certain caloric intake––but is it true? Read on to find out.
Yes, diet is important during a fat loss phase, but you're screwing up if you're ignoring physical activity.
A reader asked if losing weight faster would impact their metabolism more than losing weight slowly. Here's my response.
If you want to improve general health and live longer, should you focus on accumulating enough movement throughout the day or does the intensity of that movement matter more?
A new review paper investigated how many steps you should take each day to reduce your risk of all-cause mortality. The answer might surprise you.
Creatine is one of the few supplements proven to work, and most people taking creatine use it to gain muscle––so how much muscle could you gain supplementing creatine?
According to an 'expert' on the internet, you need to delay your morning coffee to avoid an afternoon crash. Is this actually true, though?
Are calorie labels really as inaccurate as some claim? And if they are, does this make tracking your nutrition pointless?
I more than doubled my step count each day for over a month––how did it impact my energy expenditure? And how accurate was my Apple Watch in estimating my caloric burn? Read on to find out.
'Longevity' is the new health trend, and animal studies suggest protein restriction could increase lifespan––but does this apply to humans?
Learn why calories really do count when it comes to fat loss and how understanding your energy intake can help you reach your weight loss goals faster
Fast weight loss is enticing––but here's why a slower approach might be better
There's a popular belief that the body can only absorb 20-30g of protein in one sitting––a new study put this to the test.
If you're trying to out-train your diet, you're in for a bad time. This article explores some of the common issues with this approach.
Ever wondered why some people can eat more and lose fat while others need to drop their calories really low to see any progress? That's what this article dives into
A new study investigated proximity to failure using reps in reserve vs training to failure. The findings shine light on how hard you should train for muscle growth.
What's the best way to lift weights for maximal muscle growth?
Will consuming artificial sweeteners spike your insulin leading to fat gain and appetite dysregulation––probably not, let's talk about it.
In pursuit of the elusive ‘toned’ look, many people turn to various exercise routines and workouts marketed as toning solutions. But toning isn’t real. Let's talk about why.
Walking is an easy way to increase your levels of physical activity, but you probably don't need to walk 10,000 steps a day.
People love stretching – but are you wasting your time with it if resistance training could provide the same benefits? A new study decided to investigate.