Practical Fitness

Even if your school days are long behind you, that September shift is hardwired into our psychology. As the lazy, unstructured days of summer wind down and schedules snap back into place, the cultural urge to hit "refresh" is undeniable.

If you’re packing your bags this month, we have fantastic news straight from the sports science world: You can enjoy your vacation completely guilt-free. A study published in the Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports (Halonen et al., Oct 2024) looked closely at the differences in muscle strength and size between people who trained continuously versus those who took periodic breaks from resistance training.

When you step on a scale and see the number drop, you naturally assume you’re losing fat. But GLP-1 products don't just target fat—they cause your body to drop weight. And "weight" means a mix of fat, precious bone density, and your hard-earned muWhen you step on a scale and see the number drop, you naturally assume you’re losing fat. But GLP-1 products don't just target fat—they cause your body to drop weight. And "weight" means a mix of fat, precious bone density, and your hard-earned muscle.