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Category: Fitness Tips

Have the Japanese Found the Secret to Longevity?

Have the Japanese Found the Secret to Longevity?

Who doesn’t want to live a long and healthy life? The Japanese have a longer life expectancy than people in Western countries. A new study suggests the diet they eat is a factor. Discover healthy eating tips you can borrow from the Japanese.

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Soy Foods: They’re Not All the Same

Soy Foods: They’re Not All the Same

If you’re trying to eat more plant-based sources of protein, you probably wonder about soy foods and whether it’s a healthy alternative. There’s more than one type of soy and not all are equally healthy. Find out which are beneficial and which you might want to avoid.

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Training Loads: the “Sweet Spot” for Muscle Hypertrophy

Training Loads: the “Sweet Spot” for Muscle Hypertrophy

If you use a very heavy resistance, you’ll maximize strength gains while using light weights and high volume is ideal for building muscle endurance – but what about muscle size? Is there a “sweet spot” in terms of volume and intensity that maximizes gains in muscle size? Find out.

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Strength: It’s More Than the Size of Your Muscles

Strength: It’s More Than the Size of Your Muscles

Are guys and gals with the biggest muscles the ones that can lift the most weight? Not always. Muscle size and cross-sectional area isn’t the only factor that determines how strong you are. Find out what other factors play a role in how much you can lift.

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