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Diet and Nutrition
Matthew Quigley

What is Collagen Good For, Really?

Collagen comes with a big price tag and even bigger health claims. But are they justified? Here’s what the experts and science have to say about this increasingly popular supplement.
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Exercise
Matthew Quigley

How Anyone Can Master the Pull-up

Can’t do a pull-up? We’re here to fix that—and help you get better abs in the process. Here’s how to work up to a pull-up, with a training plan that will actually fit into your real life.
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Exercise
Matthew Quigley

Does Having More Muscle Really Increase Your Metabolism?

Recently we received the following question from a reader: “I’ve always thought that adding muscle speeds up your metabolism. But then I read this isn’t correct. So what’s the truth: Does increasing your muscle mass really increase your metabolism?” -Phil, Vancouver For as long as I can remember, a lot of people have believed that […]

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Is Personal Training Right For Me?

How to tell if it's time to take the next step and work with an exercise physiologist

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