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There’s no denying that social media platforms engage in ideologically motivated censorship. Late last year, Instagram prevented its users from tagging the highly esteemed Cochrane Collaboration in posts, allegedly because Cochrane spread COVID “misinformation.” Facebook threatened to ban an agricultural scientist for correcting activist nonsense about pesticides, and prevented users from sharing information about a potential “lab-leak” origin for SARS-CoV-2, even if it came from reputable commentators and peer-reviewed journals. Twitter actually banned one user under pressure from the Biden Administration, though a court order forced the platform to reinstate his account. The controversy has grown so intense that the…
When your goal is weight loss, you’re likely looking for the most efficient route to take—and for good reason. Amid a hectic schedule, your time at the gym and in the kitchen is precious, so no moment should go to waste. To ensure you’re making all the right decisions in your workouts, we chatted with Caley Crawford, NASM CPT and director of training and experience for Row House, who shares some of the worst exercises for weight loss. Ditch them and swap them out for more effective alternatives ASAP. Not all exercises are created equal when you’re looking to lose…
With warm weather and sunny plans around the corner, it’s understandable you want to sculpt your best, fittest summer body. But getting into shape and losing excess weight isn’t the only challenge—knowing how to keep the weight off afterward can be just as difficult. Along with establishing a calorie deficit (torching more calories than you consume), an excellent way to shed stubborn pounds is by moving your body through lifting weights, says Paizley Longino, CNC, CPT, and coach for STRIDE Fitness in Lubbock, TX. That’s why we spoke with the experts who break down seven of the best quick dumbbell…
With his wedding just 6 months away, Born Fitness client Chris (aka Sparta) decided to get serious about fat loss. There’s nothing quite like a deadline to get your butt in gear. Sparta was highly motivated, crushing gym workouts and diving into tracking his food (something that works well for him). But, after losing weight initially, Sparta’s progress stalled…and stalled. The scale didn’t budge for almost 6 weeks. The funny thing? This isn’t abnormal. Most people freak out when the scale gets stuck and assume something is broken. Yet, plateaus are part of the process of long-term, sustainable weight loss. …
Let’s learn how to use simple spices to make your meals awesome! Maybe you’re just getting comfortable cooking in the kitchen. Or maybe you’ve been eating the same chicken and broccoli for weeks and it’s time to spice it up. Either way, you’re in the right place. Not only do we program workouts in Nerd Fitness Coaching, but we also discuss low-calorie recipes that are delicious (we use them ourselves!). Today, we’ll share our tips for making any meal delicious, using only a handful of common spices. Does healthy food have to be boring? Nope! Learn how we can help…
Whether your hair is short, long, curly, or super straight, it’s part of your identity. And seeing your hair fall out from a medical condition such as alopecia areata can be really distressing.Hair loss from conditions like alopecia areata may be small and confined to a few spots or more widespread across your scalp. But even small patches of thinning hair can have big effects on your confidence and self-image.It’s totally understandable to mourn the loss of your locks, but take comfort in the fact that you have options. If you’re interested in treatments, you can talk with a doctor.…
Welcome to another episode of A Productive Conversation with Mike Vardy! I’m excited to have Mike Rucker joining me today, who’s a fellow World Domination Summit attendee. It’s funny how we haven’t met in person yet, but that’s just how life goes sometimes. Mike is a behavioral scientist, organizational psychologist, and a charter member of the International Positive Psychology Association. He’s also been published in prestigious academic journals like the International Journal of Workplace Health Management and Nutrition Research. Mike’s work has been featured in many well-known publications like The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, Psychology Today, and Fast…
We know the variety of vegan milks out there is (deliciously) overwhelming, but you may want to put down that oat milk latte for a minute and give hemp milk a try. This gorgeous, nutrient-dense hemp strawberry milk is a must-make!Next to almond milk, hemp milk is our favorite vegan milk for its rich nutty flavor and incredible health benefits that include omega-3 fatty acids, protein, essential amino acids, calcium, vitamin A and magnesium.We asked plant-based private chef Mikaela Reuben to share this honey sweet, protein-rich recipe with us after tearing ourselves away from this stunning photograph. Here’s how to…
Exercising can be a powerful tool for maintaining and improving mental health—just ask science. A recent study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, one of the largest studies on the topic to date, found regular exercise to be effective in treating symptoms of depression and anxiety. But not all workouts are created equal, and some will be more beneficial to your mental health than others. Plus, it’s possible for exercise to have negative mental health impacts, especially when related to exercise addiction. So how do you ensure your workout is serving both your body and your mind? Grace…
Cooldowns can be a little like dentist appointments. You know you should do it, but when the time comes, it’s so easy to come up with an excuse and talk yourself out of it. Maybe you bargain with yourself: Next time, I’ll stop my workout five minutes earlier, so I definitely have time to do a cooldown. Or maybe you logic your way out of it: I still have to shower, get dressed, then walk to the train or drive to work—isn’t all that movement basically a cooldown?As it turns out, research is actually a bit mixed on whether stretching after…