Dick Talens
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What 'Good Weight Lifting Form' Really Means (and When It Matters)
Is there even such a thing as "perfect form" when lifting? → Read More
What the Media Always Gets Wrong About Weight Loss
Two recently published articles paint a grim picture around weight loss and exercise. But they don't tell the full story. → Read More
The Chipotle Diet: How to Lose Weight and Get Abs While Eating Tex-Mex
You probably don't think of losing weight and Chipotle as having anything to do with each other, but a personal trainer and fitness expert shares how to turn your burrito love into positive health outcomes. → Read More
Food Rules to Live by If You're Trying to Gain Muscle
Solves the age-old question of what to eat after working out. → Read More
The Nutritional Lies That Keep America Fat
Breakfast? Not that great. → Read More
The Art of Drinking Without Putting on Weight
Many people believe that drinking alcohol makes them gain weight, but if you follow these tips, you can drink booze and stay thin. → Read More
How to Enjoy the Holidays Without Messing Up Your Weight Loss
The holiday season is hardly the harbinger of impending health and fitness. Especially considering that, for many, December’s poster boy is a morbidly obese old man that gorges himself on cookies and cake. But despite the abundance of treats and temptations, this doesn’t mean your diet will fall to ruins. Below, we’ll discuss a framework you can use in order to stick to your plan. → Read More
Before You Buy Bodybuilding Supplements, Read This
You wanna get JACKED? Here’s what you really need. → Read More
Your Stubbornness Is the Real Reason You Aren't Losing Weight
I’ve seen thousands of people attempt a weight loss regimen, and there is one common trait shared by people who fail fast. It’s not bad genetics, lack of time, or a penchant for fine wines. It’s stubbornness. → Read More
How to Finally Start Working Out (Even If You Hate It)
Hating exercise isn’t the same as being lazy. Exercise motivation is a complicated subject, but if getting off the couch is the hardest part for you, we’ve got you covered. Here’s how to finally start working out, no matter how much you might hate it. → Read More
How to Finally Start Working Out (Even If You Hate It)
Hating exercise isn’t the same as being lazy. Exercise motivation is a complicated subject, but if getting off the couch is the hardest part for you, we’ve got you covered. Here’s how to finally start working out, no matter how much you might hate it. → Read More
Butter In Your Coffee and Other Cons: Stories From a Fitness Insider
Three years after co-founding Fitocracy, we launched a new online coaching service to start bringing in money. We needed a way to hook people in, but no one seemed interested. → Read More
Four Myths About Hydration That Refuse To Die
As Derek Zoolander wisely put it, wetness is the essence of life. Whether you like drinking water or not, it accounts for about 60% of your body weight, and plays a pretty darn important role in making sure your body functions normally. But statistics aside, there are a couple of myths about hydration that refuse to die. → Read More
What Causes the "Dadbod" (and How to Reverse It)
Ah, the “dadbod.” A recently-coined term, it describes the body of a man whose belly suggests that he’s had a few thousand beers during NFL Sunday. Now, he’s not “fat” by any means. In fact, his broad shoulders suggests that he balances his pizza intake with bench presses and curls. So how does this body occur and how do you undo a “dadbod?” → Read More
You Don't Need to Spend Hours in the Gym to Lose Weight
When it comes to weight loss, people often think that you need to spend countless hours in the gym, pounding away at the treadmill while you watch reruns of How I Met Your Mother. Not only do you not need much time in the gym, it might be optimal to spend it elsewhere. Here’s why. → Read More
Here's the Most Effective Cardio Workout You Can Do in 15 Minutes
Cardio is lame. At best you're forced to trudge along some winding route only to end up where you started. At worst, a machine makes you manically swing your limbs in vague arc-like motions for thirty minutes. But it's also good for you, so what's the best cardio workout you can get if you only have 15 minutes? → Read More
How to Minimize Loose Skin During Weight Loss
There's nothing worse than working your way through a diet only to end up with skin that hangs like a curtain from a window. Unfortunately, it's a common byproduct of weight loss. Here's what you can to minimize the amount of loose skin during weight loss or even improve the issue after you've lost weight. → Read More
The "Free" Foods You Can Eat to Stay Full on a Diet
Almost all foods contain calories, but some foods have so few that they aren't worth really counting. These are frequently called "free foods." If you're on a diet and want a snack, here are a list of those "free foods" that you can eat in moderation without tracking. → Read More
The Importance of Self-Compassion and Curiosity to Getting Fit
We often predicate weight loss success with things such as motivation, determination, and self-control. While these factors undoubtedly play a role, lesser known characteristics like curiosity and self-compassion are equally as important. I explain the key characteristics behind weight loss success in this TED talk. → Read More
Are Bodyweight Exercises Effective?
Dear Lifehacker, I like the idea of getting a workout without extra equipment, but some people tell me it isn't effective enough to really build muscle. Is that true? Are bodyweight exercises effective? → Read More