Do Martial Arts Training and Sports Affect Strength Gains?

One of the great facets of Kinobody is that it doesn’t require you to live in the gym. Three strength training sessions per week suffice for tremendous gains. What about those days in between? One of the questions people frequently ask us is whether it’s acceptable to do martial arts training or other conditioning work…

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The Harsh Truth About Intermittent Fasting Side Effects

What are some side effects of intermittent fasting? Surely, there has to be a payoff with something that works so well, right? Are there long-term health issues? What might you feel in the short term? If you’re still on the fences about fasting for weight loss, then we’ll cover the groundwork and any aftereffects you…

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Should You Bulk Up or Lose Fat First?

Achieving your dream physique is about acquiring muscle and dropping body fat. One without the other doesn’t really give you a complete look and leaves more to be desired when seeing yourself in the mirror. Since you want more muscle and less fat, this begs the question: Is it better to bulk up or lose…

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Why Dieting and Cardio for Weight Loss Are a Bad Idea

Are there any superfoods that contain some sort of antioxidant or vitamin that can halt weight gain? Sadly, the answer is “no,” at least not according to research. Ultimately, it all comes down to total calorie consumption (i.e., you should burn calories). Cardio is something else to consider. If you’re doing cardio for weight loss,…

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