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The 30-Minute Dumbbell Workout Program to Build Muscle https://ift.tt/2Uryyi5

Improvisor / Shutterstock There's something intensely satisfying about lifting with barbells . After all, there's nothing like loading up a bunch of steel and conquering a new personal best in the deadlift . But when push comes to press, dumbbells offer a lot more versatility. They don't need much space , and you can find them anywhere, from the dinkiest hotel fitness center to your uncle's garage. With just a few pairs of weights , this dumbbell-only routine will hit the major muscle groups in your body, and in only 30 minutes a day. Why it works Dumbbells allow you to train one side of your body at a time, which is great for curing any strength imbalances you've developed. And because each limb moves independently, your core has to brace harder to prevent you from tipping to one side. Hello, six-pack . Directions Frequency: Do this workout three times per week, in the following sequence, resting at least a day between each session. How ...
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'Muscle & Fitness' Completes Fully Digital Transition https://ift.tt/3av6vDT

Muscle & Fitness For generations of fitness enthusiasts, Muscle & Fitness Magazine has been the holy grail for all things fitness, strength, nutrition and physique transformation, along with the world's fittest celebrities. Last month it was announced that Muscle & Fitness and the iconic Olympia Fitness & Performance event brand were sold to JW Media, an Arizona-based fitness media and events company. Today, Muscle & Fitness is announcing the completion of phase one of a fully integrated digital strategy, a process that included staff transitioning, content expansion, original programming development, and an overall shift in visitor engagement. Dan Solomon , Muscle & Fitness President and Chief Olympia Officer explains, "Our consolidation of high-profile media brands has put us in a powerful position to build an unmatched customer engagement program. We've created a fully digital, social media and event program unlike anything in...
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Chef Rush Inspires Strength, Mental Fortitude Within the Armed Forces and Beyond https://ift.tt/3auxgZn

shutterstock / Shutterstock Chef Andre Rush puts the same passion and dedication into a dish when serving a homeless man as he does for the President of the United States. “ You don’t waver on service ,” Rush, who’s cooked for four U.S. presidents, told Muscle & Fitness . “I don’t care who it is. I tell students all the time , if the president comes in and you give it your all but then that guy with baggy pants comes in and you want to give 10 percent, I’m done with you. Point blank.”  It’s a lesson he learned when his mother would invite people off the street into her home for a warm meal . “I remember the first time it happened she pulled me and my sister aside and said, ‘You help as many people as you possibly can because they’re people. Some people are not as fortunate as us.’”  Rush, a 24-year Army veteran, applies that same mentality to the motivational speeches he gives across the country. You won’t see him be any less driven in front of a group of ...
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Interview: Herschel Walker Takes Fitness Mission To Washington https://ift.tt/3dAVl2E

Shutterstock / Shutterstock When Herschel Walker played for the New Jersey Generals from 1983 to 1985 in the now-defunct USFL, his boss was billionaire mogul Donald Trump. He became close with the team owner and his family. While training in Orlando, Walker took Trump and his children to Disney World. Well, it’s certainly a small world after all because after Donald Trump became president, he appointed Walker to the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness and Nutrition . The purpose of the council is to increase sports participation among youth of all backgrounds and abilities and to promote healthy and active lifestyles for all Americans. One of the greatest all-around athletes of all-time (football and track star, Olympian, MMA fighter – he didn’t get into the latter until his 40s) Walker, 58, practices what he preaches, continuing to impress with a workout regimen that he’s been doing every day since he was 12 years old. “I’m always exercising. I never missed a day.” ...
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Low-Calorie Sweeteners Won't Hurt Your Diet, New Study Finds https://ift.tt/3bofjeY

Iryna Imago / Shutterstock Low-calorie sweeteners have long been controversial for those trying to eat healthy and lose weight because, much like with eggs or coffee , studies have seen conflicting results. But new research published in Cell Metabolism offers some solid evidence that they won’t sabotage your health or weight-loss plan by themselves. While no one ever complains about having a deliciously sweet diet soda from time to time, some past studies have found that the low-cal sweeteners in food and drinks can mess with your metabolism, affect the way your brain responds to sugar, and promote diabetes and obesity. Still, others have suggested that they don’t impact metabolism and are a good alternative to calorie-laden sugar. The new research from Yale University researchers found that drinks containing sucralose (a common low-calorie sweetener found in everything from drinks to protein bars) only negatively affected the body's sugar metabolism and the b...
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Junk Food Could Reverse the Benefits of a Vegan Diet https://ift.tt/3breORn

j.chizhe The health benefits of plant-based diets are varied and many, ranging from living longer to decreased risk of cancer and heart disease . But, just like their carnivorous and omnivorous counterparts, vegans need to make sure they’re primarily eating healthy foods and not consuming too many processed carbs and sugary foods. Doing so could negate the positive aspects of a plant-based diet, according to a recent study . Researchers at Harokopio University of Athens, Greece reported that vegans who ate mostly unhealthful foods (juices, sweetened beverages, refined grains, potatoes, and sweets) did not have a significant reduced risk of heart disease compared to people who ate mostly animal-based products. Only vegans who ate healthful foods (primarily fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, legumes, oils, and tea or coffee) enjoyed better heart health compared to those who ate meat and dairy. "Based on these results, it seems that simply following a plant-ba...
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Ivanka Shines Spotlight on Fitness with #TogetherApart Campaign https://ift.tt/33I5zd0

ivankatrump / Instagram As the world focuses on efforts to resolve the current coronavirus crisis, Ivanka Trump has emerged as an advocate for making healthy choices during a historic window of isolation. The mother of three tells Muscle & Fitness , “As we continue to social distance during this critical time, it is important that we maintain positivity by sharing collaborative, uplifting and useful ideas to keep everyone healthy – mind and body.” She continues, “This is why we encourage readers everywhere to use the hashtag #TogetherApart to share ideas that will inspire and entertain our children and each other.” Working alongside the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition , the Presidential Senior Advisor has taken an active role in the administration’s various fitness and active living initiatives. The 38-year-old adds, “While we may be apart now, we are all in this together!” Visit https://www.hhs.gov/fitness/index.html to learn more about th...
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WWE Superstar Roman Reigns Return to the Wrestling Ring https://ift.tt/2xP9uIW

Courtesy of WWE / M+F Magazine It was a storyline twist even the most astute WWE fans never saw coming. On Oct. 22, 2018, Roman Reigns entered the ring in Providence, RI, uncharacteristically dressed in street clothes and greeted with a mix of cheers and jeers.  The reaction was to be expected. At 6'3", 265 pounds, the strong, athletic , and ring-savvy half- Samoan, half-Italian bruiser had become one of the most polarizing WWE Superstars on the roster. Reigns—a six-time WWE champ who had headlined the previous four WrestleManias—had built a massive fan base during his six-year tenure. But there also were factions within the WWE Universe that viewed his main-event push as forced and used any opportunity to let him know it. As Reigns stood in the center of the ring, mic in hand and the WWE Universal Championship belt draped over his shoulder, he took an extra beat before he spoke. He wasn’t there to goose the crowd or further a story angle, he was there to re...
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