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7 Powerful Benefits of Swimming for Body Transformation

Last updated on December 29, 2025 by Rich S., NASM-CPT

swimming body transformation

What is the impact of swimming on body transformation? It’s generally accepted that to be fit and healthy, most adults need to clock up around 150 minutes of moderate aerobic exercise per week.¹ This means activities such as jogging, running, cycling, group exercise classes, or weight lifting. 150 minutes of regular exercise per week protects … [Read more...] about 7 Powerful Benefits of Swimming for Body Transformation

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15 Ways How to Protect Your Shins When Deadlifting

Last updated on December 27, 2025 by Rich S., NASM-CPT

15 scraping shins deadlift prevention tips

How do you protect your shins when deadlifting? Some say that shin scrapes are an expected consequence of deadlifting. But the truth is that hurting your shins is a sign that you need to improve your deadlift form. While deadlifts are a fantastic way to transform your physique or become a better athlete, there is more risk from deadlifting than taking a … [Read more...] about 15 Ways How to Protect Your Shins When Deadlifting

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7 Bumper Plates for Home Gym Weightlifting (2025)

Last updated on December 26, 2025 by Rich S., NASM-CPT

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Bumper plates can make your weight training safer and more effective. Lifting weights is arguably the best type of exercise for everybody’s body. Whether you want to build muscle, increase your strength, boost your sports performance, lose fat and transform your body, or hold back the years and age better, you need to get to the gym and train. You can … [Read more...] about 7 Bumper Plates for Home Gym Weightlifting (2025)

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15 Incredible Broccoli Benefits that Help You Get Fit

Last updated on April 18, 2026 by Rich S., NASM-CPT

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What are the great benefits of broccoli? Why write a post about the benefits of broccoli on a weightlifting and fitness blog? You know why if you grew up on chicken pot pie, frozen chicken dinners, Snickers, Oreos, and ice cream like I did. We can all use some education about the magical powers of simple vegetables.  Generally, you will find … [Read more...] about 15 Incredible Broccoli Benefits that Help You Get Fit

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Weight Loss Blogger Hashi Mashi Revealed by the NY Times

Last updated on December 19, 2025 by Rich S., NASM-CPT

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Me, a weight loss blogger?  Who knew? Did you know that I am a weight loss blogger? Neither did I! That is, until seeing the below article in the New York Times. First off, I am happy to see that the New York Times has finally gotten wind of one of the best-kept secrets in real authentic North African cuisine in New York City. Expertly … [Read more...] about Weight Loss Blogger Hashi Mashi Revealed by the NY Times

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