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Training Traps: Surprising Training Mistakes That Derail Your Fitness Journey

By Michael Italiano

Most people focus on what they should do at the gym. While that is important for making progress and reaching milestones, you must also get familiar with things to avoid. Working out is relatively straightforward, but numerous errors can keep you stagnating and frustrated. Even worse, some mistakes can open up the doors for injuries that would keep you away from training for weeks, even months.

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How to Gain Optimal Lean Muscle Mass

By Michael Italiano

Building lean muscle mass has health benefits that extend far beyond the aesthetic. Lean muscle boosts your metabolism—allowing you to burn more calories at rest—increases strength, reduces the risk of injury, helps combat obesity and disease, and contributes to strong bones.

4 min read

Is Lifting Weights Better Than Cardio?

By Michael Italiano

This blog isn’t the first ‘Weights vs Cardio’ article on the internet, and it certainly won’t be the last. While a combination of strength and cardiovascular training can be ideal for an overall body transformation, I want to discuss why lifting weights should take precedence within our workout schedule.

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10 Key Bodyweight Exercises Everyone Should Be Doing

By Michael Italiano

Consistency is critical for building and maintaining fitness. What makes consistency easy? Convenience. Working out with our bodyweight is one of the most accommodating training methods. Our bodyweight is available to us regardless of time and place, all the while providing a challenging workout at any fitness level. And best of all, it’s free!

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Prioritising Practice for Peak Performance

By Michael Italiano

Would you rely on winning the EuroMillions Lottery jackpot for your retirement plan? Why work when you could just play the lottery and win £186M? Unfortunately, EuroMillions says the odds of correctly picking all seven numbers is one in 139,838,160. So, playing the lottery is not a sound retirement strategy because it relies on luck.

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8 Reasons Strength Training is Critical for Long-Term Health, Fitness, and Longevity

By Michael Italiano

We all know that strength training is good for us. But have you ever stopped to think why? Sure, lifting weights improves our body composition and makes us more functional. But is that it, or is there more to it? Let’s go over eight fantastic reasons weight training is essential for your health, fitness, and vitality.

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Five Solid Reasons Why You Should Never Overlook Recovery (And Make It a Priority)

By Michael Italiano

When asked, most people would prefer to discuss exciting things like the best exercises, intensity techniques, how to schedule their workouts, and similar. Rest and recovery often come as an afterthought, which is a huge mistake. But, as you’ll see in the following paragraphs, making your recovery a priority could be the one thing you need to accelerate your progress and reach your fitness goals.

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Four Traits You Develop Through Strength Training That Set You Up For Success

By Michael Italiano

We are all aware of the obvious strength training benefits: muscle growth and strength gain. But did you know that lifting weights a few times per week can set you up for success and long-lasting fulfilment? Most people coast through life, never realizing their full potential, not because of bad circumstances but because they lack initiative and never take action.

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5 Science-Backed Ways To Level Up Your Performance In The Gym

By Michael Italiano

Some days you have it, and some days you don’t. Not every workout is going to feel amazing, but there are simple things you can do to help create the right foundations for a good workout.

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Debugging the Female Myth: Lifting Weights Will Make You Bulky

By Michael Italiano

We’ve become increasingly knowledgeable about training and nutrition over the last couple of decades. We no longer avoid carbs after 6 pm for fear of getting fat. We also don’t avoid cardio as much, despite being told that it leads to muscle loss. And, most of all, we no longer

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10 Best Ways To Burn Fat Effectively

By Michael Italiano

Regardless of whether you’re new to the fitness game or a seasoned veteran, shedding fat is most likely one of your top goals. And despite what many articles claim, there’s more to it than fad-diets, ‘magic’ powders and lots of cardio. With all the biochemical reactions, hormonal responses

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8 Ways To Get The Best Out Of Your Home Training

By Michael Italiano

Homebased training found its way into the spotlight in 2020, though it has never been limited to a pandemic-specific option. The rapid rise of home training is unsurprising, given its convenience and effectiveness and, of course, the current global circumstances. Suppose you’re new to the training from home lifestyle, welcome.

4 min read

How to develop a bulletproof mind like a pro athlete

By Michael Italiano

Many of us wonder what catapults professional athletes and Navy SEALS into a league of their own. The answer: mental toughness. It’s easy to be enthusiastic when things are going well, but holding steady and staying positive in times of competition, crisis and adversity is a trained mindset.

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