Weight Management: Metabolic Health, Bulking & Fat Loss Strategies

Weight management often depends on calculating metabolic rates, understanding fat biochemistry, and tailoring exercise programming for either muscle acquisition or structured fat reduction.

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15 Tips From Real People Who Succeeded at Losing Weight

Published Jan,19 2018  |  By John Berardi, Ph.D.

For most people, diet is a four-letter word that makes you feel like dropping an F-bomb… as in FRUSTRATED. That’s because most diets don’t feel like they’re designed for real people. They can be restrictive, overwhelming and ultimately too hard to follow. But it doesn’t have to be that way.

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Does Running Get Rid of Thigh Fat?

Published Jan,09 2018  |  By Kevin Rail

Jiggly thigh fat may be a threat to your self-confidence when you are trying to look good in revealing clothing. You have little to worry about from a well-being standpoint, because this fat is benign, but to tone your thighs and gain back your self-confidence, you must do some work.

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Calories Burned in a Kickboxing Class

Published Jan,09 2018  |  By Jenni Wiltz

Kickboxing is more than a pure cardio event -- it lets you release pent-up tension or aggression, improves your balance and strengthens your core. Thanks to the different muscle groups activated by your jabs and kicks, you’re also toning body parts that don’t usually get a workout when you run, walk or cycle.

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How Much Weight Can I Lose Jumping Rope Daily?

Published Jan,09 2018  |  By Jill Corleone, RDN, LD

Jumping rope is a good aerobic exercise that can really get your heart pumping, and it can also help you burn calories and lose some of those unwanted pounds. However, while exercise is an important part of any weight-loss program, you can't out-exercise a bad diet.

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How to Take Your BEFORE Photos

Published Jan,05 2018  |  By Jess Barron

No matter what fitness program you're doing, it’s not just the numbers on the scale that will help you see your results. Here's how to take your BEFORE photos.

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14 New Year's Resolutions That Are Bad Ideas

Published Jan,02 2018  |  By Sara Schapmann

Have you made your New Year’s resolutions yet? Right around the end of the year (or the beginning of a new year), people create their lists of vows to stop bad habits and start positive ones.

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How to Use LIVESTRONG's Free MyPlate Calorie Tracker App for Android

Published Dec,29 2017  |  By Ann Rusnak

Keep track of your nutrition and fitness with the LIVESTRONG.COM MyPlate Calorie Tracker for Android, and reach your health goals in no time! This handy guide will walk you through how, with a simple tap, you can track how many calories you consume, burn and net on a daily basis.

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