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Does ‘fasted’ cardio help you lose weight? Here’s the science

Does ‘fasted’ cardio help you lose weight? Here’s the science

Some swear exercising before breaking your fast is the most efficient way to lose body fat. But what’s the research say? And what about ‘fasted’...

30.09.2025 5

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Mandy Hagstrom

How do I get started in the gym lifting weights?

It’s a lot more dangerous to be sedentary than it is to go to the gym. And remember: nobody is looking at you.

23.06.2025 9

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Mandy Hagstrom

What is callisthenics? And how does it compare to running or lifting weights?

Callisthenics exercises offer some of the cardio benefits of a run, and some of the muscular benefits of a lifting session. But there are limitations,...

06.02.2025 10

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Mandy Hagstrom