You’re taught that manners are important, but according to research, swearing while lifting weights could actually make you stronger

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You can’t argue with the evidence

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Eating avocado aids your eyes while also benefitting your brain, according to a study published in the journal Nutrients It may seem like a fashionable fitness fad, but the hype is fully justified. The avocado is viewed as a healthy source of fat and a nutrient-rich alternative to butter. While all that is true, there […]

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It’s an age-old question that confuses many – but now a leading exercise scientist has shed light on how many meals you really need When you begin a training and diet programme, chances are you’ll ask yourself many questions. How much cardio do I need? How can I add more weight to my bench press? […]

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Beer contains an extract that could help you burn fat and reduce the risk of disease, a study has found Most beers have a few things in common. As well as turning the shyest of guys into ultra-confident chat supremos, they also sport a similar list of ingredients. An ingredient that features prominently in lager, […]

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Training and nutrition are fitness fundamentals, but sleep holds the real key to results. Improving your health and physique requires a dedicated diet and exercise regime, but if you thought that the hard work ended there, you’d be mistaken. Recovery is where you really reap the rewards of your time spent pumping iron – with […]

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“I became best friends with all the takeaway drivers” says Paul Smart, a gym manager from Leeds who ditched a 10,000 calorie a DAY diet to shed six stone. Paul cut down on his high-calorie diet after a doctor classed him as morbidly obese. His GP also warned that he was on the verge of […]

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A major research review has discovered dark chocolate can help you lose weight. When you’re trying to trim down, the impulse is often to ‘exclude’ certain foods from ever making their way onto your plate. Of these, chocolate tends to be one of the first casualties to get the boot. However, a review of 35 major studies […]

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Dropping calories for just 3 days a week is enough to lose weight while sustaining performance, according to a new study. Shredding stubborn body fat is generally a matter of calories in versus calories out. If you consume more calories than you burn off, you will gain weight – and on the flip side, consuming […]

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New research has shown that vanity can actually boost your muscle growth.  Flexing in front of the mirror is often viewed unfavourably, but in terms of acceptable gym etiquette, it may be time for a rethink. According to new research, a little posing here and there could prove hugely beneficial in the pursuit of bigger […]

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