Fitness Articles

Simple guides to help you reach your fitness goals

How to Program Dips Into Your Workout for Maximum Growth

What You'll Learn in 9 Min

  • •Choose the right dip variation for you
  • •Use the 2-phase progression model
  • •Add 5 lbs when you hit 3x8 reps
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Why Do I Overeat After a Workout When I'm Working From Home

What You'll Learn in 10 Min

  • •Why workout hunger is a hormonal, not a willpower, issue
  • •The 3 triggers that cause post-workout overeating at home
  • •A 3-step plan to control hunger after exercise
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Is It Okay to Lie on Myfitnesspal About How Much I Ate

What You'll Learn in 8 Min

  • •Why lying on your tracker guarantees failure
  • •The 3-step 'Log It and Move On' method
  • •How to use imperfect data to get results
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How to Get Motivated to Workout When You're a Busy Manager

What You'll Learn in 9 Min

  • •Why motivation is a trap for busy people
  • •The 15-minute Minimum Viable Workout
  • •How to build a habit using the 'Plus One' rule
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How to Build the Habit of Logging Your Food When You're a Delivery Driver

What You'll Learn in 9 Min

  • •Use the 'Log Before You Eat' 2-minute rule
  • •How to build a 'Glovebox Menu' of go-to meals
  • •Why the 80/20 rule beats perfection for logging
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Is It Okay to Not Log My Food Every Single Day

What You'll Learn in 8 Min

  • •Why logging food every day leads to burnout
  • •How to use the 3-day-on, 4-day-off method
  • •When it is okay to stop logging completely
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How Road Warriors Can Use a Simple Log to See Diet Patterns on the Road

What You'll Learn in 10 Min

  • •Use a 3-column log to track food, triggers, and feelings.
  • •How to identify your diet's hidden patterns in 7 days.
  • •Create simple rules to fix bad habits one at a time.
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How to Develop a Fitness Mindset When You Have No Time

What You'll Learn in 9 Min

  • •Abandon the 60-minute workout myth.
  • •Use the 15-Minute Block system.
  • •Track progress with the 'Plus One' rule.
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How Does Taking a Break From the Gym Affect Progress

What You'll Learn in 10 Min

  • •The exact timeline for muscle and strength loss.
  • •How to use planned breaks (deloads) to get stronger.
  • •The right way to return to the gym after time off.
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