Hey Angels and Alphas, There’s a lot of misinformation out there about weightlifting and exercising, especially in regards to how many days you should be lifting weights every week, what kinds of workouts you should be…
Hey Angels and Alphas, Gaining muscle can be easier than you think, but it also comes with some difficulties that you might not expect. If you’re new to strength training, or if you’ve been doing it…
Hey Angels and Alphas, For most people, strength training and cardio are both part of the workout routine. But what foods should you eat to fuel your body while you’re doing these two types of exercise?…
Hey Angels and Alphas, As young people head back to school this fall, parents around the country may be wondering how they can keep their children in shape during the school year. Getting enough exercise and…
Hey Angels and Alphas, If you’re trying to lose weight or simply eat healthier, meal prepping can be an effective way to stay on track with your diet and exercise goals. Meal prepping means that you…
Hey Angels and Alphas, Some people give up too soon, others don’t push themselves hard enough, and some can’t even seem to keep up with their own fitness goals from one day to the next. The…
Hey Angels and Alphas, We’ve all heard that you can tone your muscles if you do strength training, but what exactly does that mean? When most people talk about toning their muscles, they’re really just talking…
Hey Angels and Alphas, If you’re like most people, you exercise to stay in shape and to keep your body healthy and active. However, if you exercise regularly without proper muscle recovery, you may experience muscle…
Hey Angels and Alphas, There are many different kinds of nutritional deficiencies, some of which can be caused by diet alone. Others might require the use of supplements to make up for lacking nutrients and vitamins…
Hey Angels and Alphas, It’s not easy to break out of a bad habit and form new, healthy habits in its place. To be successful, you need to develop small, incremental steps that build upon each…
Hey Angels and Alphas, The heat, the cold, and everything in between can drastically change the impact of your workout on your body and mind. Depending on where you’re training, you may be able to train…
Hey Angels and Alphas, Keeping your body flexible and limber while you’re at the gym will help improve your performance in many ways, such as improving your balance and overall form when lifting weights or increasing…
Hey Angels and Alphas, When it comes to lifting weights, there are so many different training styles and philosophies to follow. A lot of people say that you should train to failure every time you lift…
Hey Angels and Alphas, The vitamins your body needs for proper cell functioning are all essential to overall good health, but some of them are especially important if you’re trying to improve your performance in the…
Hey Angels and Alphas, Sugar, sugar, sugar! It’s in everything from our drinks to our desserts to our breads, and many of us consume too much of it on a daily basis. And while excess sugar…
Hey Angels and Alphas, Body recomposition refers to the process of losing fat and gaining muscle at the same time. It may seem like an impossible feat, but body recomposition has been done for decades by…
Hey Angels and Alphas, Studies have shown that people who exercise on a regular basis are typically more confident than those who don’t. And this confidence isn’t just skin-deep; it has been proven to translate into…
Hey Angels and Alphas, Training volume, which can be loosely defined as the amount of work you’re doing in one session or over the course of multiple sessions, can seem intimidating to beginners and veterans alike. …
Hey Angels and Alphas, There are many positive and negative influences on your moods, but what you eat can have an enormous impact, whether you’re aware of it or not. If you regularly consume foods that…
Hey Angels and Alphas, When you’re trying to lose weight, your end goal should be to drop pounds in a way that doesn’t damage your long-term health or cause you to regain the weight back. The…
Hey Angels and Alphas, Losing weight can be difficult, but keeping it off isn’t easy, either. It requires commitment and the right mindset to ensure that you’re sticking to your diet and exercise regimen long-term—and if…
Hey Angels and Alphas, With all the options available to you when starting an exercise routine, it can be hard to know which ones will suit your needs best, especially if you’re just starting out. While…
Hey Angels and Alphas, One of the most common goals bodybuilders and fitness enthusiasts have is to gain muscle size and strength at the same time. The problem, however, is that this isn’t always possible. There…
Hey Angels and Alphas, What’s the best way to stay motivated with your weight loss goals? For many people, getting outside and enjoying the weather does wonders for their mood and energy levels, making it easier…
Hey Angels and Alphas, When you’re on a diet, it can be tough to stay focused on your weight loss goals. One of the best ways to do that? Manage your appetite so you’re less tempted…
Hey Angels and Alphas, One of the biggest barriers to weight loss success is the nighttime, and the reasons behind it are pretty clear. If you’re eating while you watch TV or using your phone as…
Hey Angels and Alphas, If you’re someone who follows the popular cheat day diet mentality, you probably have experienced this at some point in your life. After eating healthy, low-calorie foods during the week, you allow…
Hey Angels and Alphas, Many women fear that strength training will make them bulky or encourage fat storage, but this isn’t the case—when you lift weights and eat right, you’ll actually increase your metabolism, burn more…
Hey Angels and Alphas, There’s growing evidence that the bacteria in your gut can affect more than just your digestion and immune system—it can also influence your mood and mental health. This isn’t surprising when you…
Hey Angels and Alphas, Carbohydrates are an essential part of any diet, but some carbs have more nutritional value than others. Complex carbohydrates, also known as starchy carbs, are good for you because they take longer…
Hey Angels and Alphas, Grip strength is an important part of performing well in the gym, whether you’re training in martial arts, weightlifting, or some other physical activity. Developing your grip strength can give you more…
Hey Angels and Alphas, Since you’re reading this, you’re probably in the process of deciding whether or not you should be training each muscle group more than once per week, right? That’s great, because more often…
Hey Angels and Alphas, There are many factors that determine how well you sleep, including exercise and diet. However, exercise timing can have an impact on how well you sleep at night. A 2010 study published…
Hey Angels and Alphas, Losing weight doesn’t always have to be about dieting, exercising and counting calories. By making small lifestyle changes, you can speed up your weight loss and feel better about yourself without drastically…
Hey Angels and Alphas, One of the most difficult parts of trying to lose weight and keep it off can be dealing with the side effects of dieting. Chronic inflammation, in particular, can make it very…
Hey Angels and Alphas, The way you treat your body—and the food that you put into it—has the power to make or break your fitness goals. This can be especially true if you’re new to working…
Hey Angels and Alphas, You might not think about it much, but what you do while you sleep has huge impacts on your health and fitness levels. Not only can the right sleeping position improve your…
Hey Angels and Alphas, Having a tough training session in the gym is normal, especially when you’re pushing yourself hard to see results. But if you’re consistently putting in the work and still not seeing those…
Hey Angels and Alphas, When you’re training to reach your fitness goals, it’s important to understand how much rest you need between each workout. While this may vary depending on what you’re doing and how hard…
Hey Angels and Alphas, Let’s face it – even though low-impact exercises have a ton of advantages, they are sometimes confused with “low-intensity” exercises and are therefore misinterpreted. Low impact, however, does not always imply low…
