Step-Ups: Give Your Leg Day an Upgrade

Step-Ups: Give Your Leg Day an Upgrade

Step-ups are an amazing exercise by themselves or as a prerequisite to master before moving on to Squats. Most strength and conditioning coaches will tell you that to prevent injuries and maximize athletic potential-we must reduce strength imbalances between the right...
3 Lat Pulldown Variations for Amazing Back Workouts

3 Lat Pulldown Variations for Amazing Back Workouts

Do your back workouts get the same variety and intensity as the other muscle groups? The upper back muscles respond well to tempo changes, pauses and plenty of time under tension. Give these 3 Lat Pulldown variations a try and take your training to the next level. Lat...
5-Minute Halo & Cleaver BBQ Pulled Pork

5-Minute Halo & Cleaver BBQ Pulled Pork

Mix and match Metabolic Meals’ premium proteins and signature sides to create meals for you, your family, and friends. Spice up those meals with one of our five-minute recipes — like this one. Just like the meals our chefs prepare; our recipes call for...
Meal Timing: Is Intermittent Fasting the Best Strategy?

Meal Timing: Is Intermittent Fasting the Best Strategy?

In recent years, intermittent fasting has become a mainstream option for individuals trying to lose weight or improve their overall health. Intermittent fasting often means skipping the typical time for breakfast, pushing the “break fast” meal until noon or later. So, what’s the deal? Is it better to eat breakfast in the morning or skip it? Beyond the challenge of choosing what to eat, the decision of when to eat adds another level of complexity.

Are Cheat Meals a Good Idea?

Are Cheat Meals a Good Idea?

When I think of cheat meals, my first thought is of Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson. He is known to share his weekly cheat meals on social media, often consisting of massive stacks of pancakes, an entire XXL pizza to himself, or a pyramid of mouth-watering brownies. His weekly nutrition regimen meticulously plans for these enormous calorie loads on Sundays, so as not to throw him off track overall.

It works for him and his goals, but do cheat meals work for everyone? There can be both challenges and benefits to cheat meals, and there are a few tips I recommend to help navigate incorporating “cheats” into your lifestyle.

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