3 Simple Explanations for Why You’re Still Single

A lot of people are great “on paper” daters. What I mean by that is that they go on dates regularly. They’re attractive, attentive, have good jobs, interesting skills and hobbies. They do the dinner conversations, they laugh in the right places, they talk about their lives, their families, their careers, their aspirations, their dog’s strange bathroom habits. They…

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Meditation: Why You Should Do It

Of all the so-called “spiritual practices,” meditation probably has the largest body of scientific research backing up its utility and power. In fact, meditation is so powerful that it can rewire our brain. Numerous studies using MRI and EEG have shown that a regular meditation practice can rewire the neural patterns in the brain and even increase grey matter.2,3…

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Social Media Isn’t the Problem… We Are

Criticism One: Social Media Harms Mental Health It is true that over the past two decades, we have seen a worrying increase in rates of suicide, depression, and anxiety, especially in young people. But it’s not clear that social media is the cause. A lot of scary research on social media usage is correlational research. That means researchers simply…

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The Ultimate Resistance Band Workout: How to Train With Exercise Bands

Let’s start training with resistance bands! Whether you got exercise bands in the mail from Amazon during quarantine, or they’ve been sitting in your closet since the 80s, you’ve finally decided it’s time to learn how to use the darn things.  Either way, you’re in the right place!  That’s because we specialize in home workouts. Our Coaches build custom…

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How to Train if You Have an Injury (7 Steps)

There’s no gentle way to say this – training with injuries SUCKS! The most important thing you can do now is to let yourself heal. However, depending on your injury, there might be quite a few ways to stay active while also recovering. We do this all the time in our Online Coaching Program. We’ll build workouts for clients…

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What is the CICO (Calories In, Calories Out) Diet? How to Count Calories for Weight Loss

It’s time to learn about The CICO (“calories in, calories out”) Diet! You probably have questions like:  Steve, does CICO work?  Will counting calories help me lose weight? Okay, what the hell IS a calorie? Well my friend, you’ve arrived at the right place! I’ve been writing about this stuff for 12 years, and our team of coaches help…

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How to Build a Home Gym (Using Household Objects)

So you’ve decided to build a home gym? That’s great!  We’ve been helping people train from home for the past 12 years, and today we’ll share with you our top 16 ideas for building a gym in your garage (or apartment). We’ve already covered how to stay in shape while staying inside, so today we’re tackling how to create…

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