Recovery is just as critical to your progress as your workouts. Recovery is when your muscles rebuild, performance gains happen, and your body adapts to the stress of training. But that recovery process can be impacted by oxidative stress: a byproduct of intense training. Enter: green tea. Green tea has been consumed for centuries, touted […]

An online fitness coach or personal trainer might be the key you’re missing in your fitness journey. Whether you’re trying to lose weight, gain muscle, manage a health condition, or prepare for a competition, reaching your personal health goals can feel overwhelming. There’s no shortage of conflicting information online, and it’s easy to get lost […]

It’s no secret that bikini prep isn’t exactly a cheap hobby. Between coaching, travel, suits, and all the sparkly extras, things can add up fast. If you’ve ever found yourself deep-diving into prep costs and wondering, “Is this actually worth it?” — I get that. The short answer? It can be. But the key is […]

Intermittent fasting (IF) has gained widespread popularity as a weight loss and body composition strategy. Also known as time-restricted eating (TRE) in scientific literature, IF refers to various fasting strategies, including 5:2 fasting, alternate-day fasting, and the widely used 16:8 method. The latter involves a 16-hour fasting period followed by an 8-hour eating window, such […]

If you’ve been in the gym long enough, you’ve probably heard that pushing your sets to complete failure is the key to muscle growth. But is it really necessary? Let’s break down the science behind training to failure and whether it’s a must for maximizing your gains. What is Muscular Failure? Muscular failure happens when […]

If you’ve ever wondered whether fasted cardio is superior for fat loss, you’re not alone. This is a common belief among athletes, bodybuilders, and fitness enthusiasts, but what does the science actually say? The Theory Behind Fasted Cardio Fasted cardio refers to performing cardiovascular exercise on an empty stomach, typically in the morning before eating. […]