Fat loss · 5 min read
Diet Breaks and Refeeds: Do They Help?
Diet breaks and refeeds won't speed up fat loss by magic, but they can make a long cut easier to stick to. Here is how to use them well.
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Training, exercise form, fat loss and nutrition, explained plainly. 110 guides and counting.
Fat loss · 5 min read
Body Recomposition: Lose Fat and Build Muscle at Once
You can lose fat and build muscle at the same time, but it works better for some people than others. Here's who should recomp and exactly how to set it up.
Fat loss · 5 min read
Fat Loss Plateau: How to Break Through
Most plateaus are either water retention or a shrinking deficit. Here's how to tell which one you have and what to change.
Fat loss · 5 min read
Cut or Bulk First If You Want Abs?
The cut-or-bulk question has a fairly simple answer once you know your rough body fat and how long you've been lifting. Here's how to decide.
Fat loss · 5 min read
Stubborn Lower Belly Fat: Why It's Last to Go
Lower belly fat isn't immune to fat loss, it's just late. Here's why it lingers and the habits that eventually bring it down.
Fat loss · 5 min read
How Many Steps a Day to Lose Fat?
There is no magic step count, but more daily walking makes fat loss easier. Here is how to pick a target, how many calories it burns and how to hit it.
Fat loss · 5 min read
Skinny Fat to Abs: The Plan That Works
If you look slim in clothes but soft without them, cutting harder is rarely the answer. Here is the step-by-step plan to go from skinny fat to visible abs.
Fat loss · 5 min read
How to Lose Fat Without Losing Muscle
The goal of a cut isn't just a lower number on the scale. Here are the five levers that make sure the weight you lose is mostly fat.
Fat loss · 6 min read
Mini Cut: A Short, Aggressive Diet Done Right
How to run a short, focused mini cut safely, from setting calories to training, length and the exit plan most people skip.
Fat loss · 5 min read
How Big a Calorie Deficit Do You Need for Abs?
A moderate deficit of around 300-500 calories a day is the sweet spot for most people chasing abs. Here's how to calculate yours and adjust it.
Fat loss · 6 min read
Walking for Fat Loss: Why It Works So Well
Why walking is one of the most underrated fat loss tools, how many calories it really burns and how to build a walking habit that lasts.
Fat loss · 5 min read
How Long Does It Take to Get Abs?
The honest answer depends on how much fat you need to lose. Here's a simple way to estimate your own timeline, with worked examples and realistic rates.
Fat loss · 5 min read
How to Lose Love Handles
Love handles are one of the most common stubborn spots. You can't twist them away, but a steady fat-loss plan and smart training will shrink them over time.
Fat loss · 5 min read
How Fast Should You Cut? Safe Rates of Fat Loss
Losing weight too slowly kills motivation, and too fast costs muscle. Here's how to choose a sustainable cutting rate and turn it into daily calories.
Fat loss · 5 min read
Can You Spot-Reduce Belly Fat?
Crunches won't burn the fat sitting on top of your abs. Here is why spot reduction is a myth and what you can do instead to lose belly fat.
Fat loss · 5 min read
Do You Need Cardio to Get Abs?
Cardio isn't required for visible abs, but it can make fat loss easier. Here's how to decide how much to do, which kind, and where it fits next to diet and lifting.
Fat loss · 6 min read
How to Lose Belly Fat: What Works and What Doesn't
You can't target belly fat directly, but you can lose it. Here is what reliably works, what doesn't, and a simple weekly plan to follow.
Fat loss · 6 min read
HIIT vs Steady-State Cardio for Fat Loss
HIIT is faster, steady-state is easier to recover from. For fat loss the winner is usually whichever you'll actually do, and most people do best with a mix.
Fat loss · 5 min read
What Body Fat Percentage Do You Need to See Abs?
Rough body fat ranges where abs start to show for men and women, why your number may differ, and how to estimate where you are.