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Can Calisthenics Build Muscle?
For decades, weightlifting has been seen as the only “real” way to build muscle. Squat racks, barbells, dumbbells, and weight benches dominate most gyms, while bodyweight training often gets dismissed as something for beginners. But here’s the truth: calisthenics can absolutely build muscle.
By Fittux4 months ago in Longevity
How Many Deadlifts Should I Do?
Quick answer: most lifters will progress fastest deadlifting 1–2 times per week. For max strength, do 3–6 sets of 1–5 reps at ~80–95% 1RM with 2–5 minutes rest. For muscle growth, aim for 3–5 sets of 6–12 reps at ~65–80% 1RM with 60–90 seconds rest. For work capacity/conditioning, use 2–4 sets of 12–20 reps at ~50–65% 1RM with 30–60 seconds rest. Beginners stick to the lower end of volume, intermediates add a bit more, and advanced lifters rotate intensity/volume across weeks. If you’re unsure, start with 3×5 once per week, master form, and add load gradually.
By Fittux4 months ago in Longevity
What is the Fastest Way to Get Back in Shape?
The fastest way to get back in shape isn’t about fad diets, punishing routines, or endless hours of cardio. It comes down to three pillars: consistent daily movement, smart nutrition, and strength training you can actually stick with. When these work together, your body adapts quickly — and within just a few weeks you can look, feel, and perform noticeably better.
By Fittux4 months ago in Longevity
How I Discovered Mitolyn
For as long as I can remember, my relationship with weight loss has been complicated. I was never severely overweight, but I carried enough extra pounds that I constantly felt uncomfortable in my own skin. I would look in the mirror and see someone who looked tired, sluggish, and older than my age. What made it worse was that I wasn’t someone who completely neglected my health. I went to the gym, I counted calories, I tried those trendy diets that promised miraculous results within weeks. Yet, the harder I tried, the more I seemed to end up exhausted, drained, and discouraged.
By SATPOWER4 months ago in Longevity
10 Tips to Get More Active (Even If You’re Busy)
In today’s fast-paced, screen-heavy world, many of us spend more time sitting than we’d like to admit. From long workdays to commutes, endless scrolling on our phones, and streaming late into the night, inactivity can creep in without us noticing.
By Fittux4 months ago in Longevity
Are Sports Supplements Safe to Use?
Sports supplements are everywhere — from gym bags to kitchen cupboards, from corner health shops to the biggest online retailers. Whey protein shakes after a run, creatine monohydrate before a heavy squat session, krill oil omega 3 capsules for joint health, and brightly coloured pre-workout powders lined up on shelves.
By Fittux4 months ago in Longevity
Breath as a Bridge: Connecting Mind and Body
In the fast pace of modern life, our breath is often overlooked — an automatic process we rarely notice. Yet, when we bring conscious awareness to it, breath becomes more than a biological necessity; it transforms into a bridge that connects mind and body. This simple act of inhaling and exhaling holds the power to ground us, ease stress, and create space for deeper awareness.
By Victoria Marse4 months ago in Longevity
Mindful Mornings: Starting the Day with Intention
Morning often sets the tone for everything that follows. You’ve probably felt it yourself: when you start the day rushing, scrambling for clothes, scrolling through messages before you’ve even fully opened your eyes, the rest of the day tends to feel frantic. But when you begin with awareness, even something as small as two mindful breaths, the day carries a steadier rhythm.
By Black Mark4 months ago in Longevity
The Art of Pausing: Embracing Micro-Moments of Awareness
We live in a culture that often glorifies speed. Deadlines pile up, phones buzz constantly, and our calendars rarely leave space for breath. Yet, within this rush, there is a quiet art form waiting to be reclaimed: the art of pausing.
By Marina Gomez4 months ago in Longevity
The Hidden Danger of Dehydration: A Lesson from Guddu’s Classroom
The Hidden Danger of Dehydration: A Lesson from Guddu’s Classroom BY: ubaid Guddu, a cheerful boy in middle school, sat attentively in class with his fellow students, listening to his teacher’s lecture. The quiet hum of the ceiling fan filled the room as everyone scribbled notes. Suddenly, a sharp noise broke the rhythm of the lesson — one of Guddu’s classmates vomited and collapsed unconscious on his desk.
By Ubaid 4 months ago in Longevity
The Joy of Pausing: Discovering Peace in Simple Stops
In our fast-paced world, it can feel like every moment must be filled with activity, productivity, or entertainment. Phones buzz, emails pile up, meetings overlap, and even quiet moments are often spent worrying about what comes next. Yet, within this constant motion lies a simple, often overlooked source of relief: the pause. Learning to embrace small pauses can unlock profound peace, clarity, and joy.
By Victoria Marse4 months ago in Longevity
Sacred Breathing: Turning the Ordinary into Ritual
Ritual has always been a way for human beings to create meaning out of the ordinary. In every culture, we see the use of fire, chanting, symbols, or gestures to mark the transition from one state of being to another. Ritual is, at its heart, a way of remembering what matters. And yet, in the busyness of modern life, many of us forget to create space for ritual. Instead, we live on autopilot, treating our days as endless tasks to complete rather than as experiences to fully inhabit.
By Black Mark4 months ago in Longevity