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10 Weight loss myths that are holding you back
Never before in history were we, as a society, that overweight. In fact, being overweight is almost becoming the new normal. No wonder that there…
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How to sleep better (even when you have anxiety)
Sleep is one of the main pillars of health – right up there with good nutrition, exercise, and mental peace. There’s no surprise then that…
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Flexibility training: How to fix muscle imbalances and improve posture
Any training program should include flexibility training. In fact, every person should incorporate flexibility/mobility training into their self-care routine. Here’s why. {Just a heads-up: the…
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Healthy Banana Bread Recipe
Hello and welcome to another delicious & healthy recipe. If you are having some time on the weekend you should give this healthy banana bread…
Delicious, healthy and quick to make pumpkin spice cookies
Ah, does anyone else feel like they just turned around for a second, and the next thing you know, summer was gone, autumn wind is…
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Granola bars with Dried Figs and Peanut Butter
So these little energy-boosting granola bars happened yesterday and they were amazingly delicious. It’s was mostly an experiment, but given the ingredients, it’s not at…
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Healthy breakfast muffins with carrots and almond butter
Admittedly, cooking isn’t my forte but if there’s one thing I really love doing, it’s baking. I especially enjoy putting a healthy spin on traditional…
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5 Spots in NYC for Outdoor Workouts and Enjoying Nature
Article written in collaboration with Mary Johnson. Getting a workout in outside and enjoying the sunshine is a rejuvenating way to get a workout in…
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5 At-home Dumbbell workouts to get stronger and leaner
Dumbbells are some of the most versatile equipment pieces you can get. Luckily, dumbbells are also relatively affordable to buy and don’t take up much…
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8 Lower back stretches to relieve tight and painful back
Lower back pain is a fairly common issue among adults. In fact, chances are that you’ll encounter that problem at least once in your life.…
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20 Kettlebell Crossfit workouts to push your limits
Kettlebell training isn’t something new but it seems to be receiving ever-growing popularity in the last decade or so. What makes kettlebells different? Kettlebells, these…
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Full-body blast HIIT kettlebell workout
Here we are with another workout! I’ve been on this kettlebell train lately so naturally, the kettlebell is our torture weapon of choice today. What…
Why HIIT is the Best Exercise for Burning Fat
Article written in collaboration with Mary Johnson. High-intensity interval training (aka HIIT) is a workout style that has become increasingly popular due to its health…
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6 Things that might be ruining your mood without you realizing
We all have those days where nothing seems to go our way and somehow you were grumpy before even getting out of bed. Some days…
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5 Sneaky habits that prevent you from losing weight
Like it or not our day to day life is just a long sequence of habits and patterns. We get so used to doing the…
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The very best bodyweight glute exercises
I hope this doesn’t come as news to anybody but your glutes serve a bigger purpose than just posing them for Instagram. The gluteal muscle…
56 Bodyweight exercises you can do anywhere
Let’s face it – most of us aren’t that fortunate to have a fully equipped gym at home. Sure, a pair of dumbbells is not…
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5 ways to spice up your home workouts
Being stuck at home is proving to be really hard for most of us. What makes it even more mentally taxing is the fact that…
Resistance Band Upper-Body Home Workout
I know bodyweight workouts are all the rave right now but hey, even they get repetitive after some time. The next most affordable alternative is,…
Full-body bodyweight pyramid workout
I know it’s rough right now with most of us being under lockdown due to the raging pandemic. It’s what everybody’s talking about, news broadcasts…
Full-body warm-up for home workouts
We’ve already discussed how important warm-ups are. As the name implies, the main purpose of a warm-up is to raise the internal temperature of the…
10 Abs exercises better than sit-ups {6 for back pain relief}
Sit-ups were once the go-to exercise for the midline. They used to be some sort of a gold standard in not just getting the highly…
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HIIT & Strength Dumbbell Workout {20 minutes}
Today’s workout is a great solution for whenever you’re short on time but still wanna get an intense workout done – this HIIT and Strength…
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7 Corrective Exercises To Fix Your Anterior Pelvic Tilt
What characterizes the anterior pelvic tilt? There are certain imbalances that characterize the anterior pelvic tilt: -> Weak abdominal muscles; -> Tight hip flexors (the…
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Easy meal prep ideas for dinner
I don’t know if there’s anything that hasn’t been said already about meal prep and how useful it can be. And yet, there’s always room…
How to get rid of bad smell in workout clothes
If you’re regularly sweating buckets at the gym and putting in the hard work towards your goals, you’re probably familiar with the accumulation of stubborn,…
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Hyperice Hypervolt Massage gun in-depth review
I remember that when we got the Hypervolt a little over a year ago, I thought that its price was outrageously high (price in Europe…
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How to make your health a priority in 2020
It’s that time again – don’t we all feel like we just turned our head and moments later the end of the year was right…
Crossfit weight loss: steps for weight loss with Crossfit classes
I know that a big portion of the people who decide take up Crossfit do so with the main goal of losing weight. Despite weight…
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6 Months using CBD oil: My experience
CBD oil gained a LOT of momentum recently and for a good reason. Research shows that it has a wide array of health benefits –…
Top 5 Equipment Pieces Every Home Gym Needs
While most of us will admit to the numerous advantages of visiting the gym (socializing, а motivational environment, varied equipment, etc.), having your own home…
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Legs and Glutes Dumbbell Workout
Ah, leg day – we have a soft spot for it over here. Not gonna lie – I don’t always go to the gym with…
5 Kitchen gadgets that make meal prep super easy
You don’t need to be a nutrition expert to know this – sticking to a certain meal plan requires some beforehand preparation. I know it,…
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Top 10 toughest bodyweight CrossFit Workouts
While strength training is mostly about moving various weights and progressively increasing the load over time, one of the best ways to improve your stamina…
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8 must-do cooldown mobility exercises
A well-rounded fitness program includes all aspects of health, strength, and endurance: 1) damaging muscle fibers through resistance training to initiate the muscle repair and…
Energizing and hydrating electrolyte drink {with ginger}
You’ve probably heard about the health benefits of drinking lemon water, right? If not, then you must be living under a rock, cause it became…
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Full Body 15 Minute AMRAP Workout
Are you ready?! Cause what I have here is some pretty nice sweat sesh that you can do either at home or at the gym.…
How I took control over my autoimmune disease naturally
Hey guys, just a heads up – this post contains affiliate links! This means that if you make a purchase through those links, I get…
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Sculpted Arms at Home: No Equipment Upper Body Workout
Hello, workoutfrolics! Weather is getting progressively colder and with that the desire to go out and commute/walk to the gym proportionally drops. In a perfect…
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Full Body HIIT Dumbbell Workout
Hola, hola! Baaam! I have a new full body HIIT workout for you! I’m just gonna go ahead here and pat myself on the back…
Foam Roller 15 Minutes Abs Workout
Hey guys! I hope you are all well and up for a seriously challenging abs workout! I mean it – even I was surprised by…
Intense Full Body One-Dumbbell Workout
Hello, worker-outers (or just people who like to sweat)! It’s been a hot minute since I last posted a workout and now’s the moment to…
5 Minute Whole Body Warm Up Routine
Oh boy, …as if it hasn’t been saying and written enough already about how absolutely essential a good warm-up is! But here I am about…
5 Progressions to Your First Push Up
A while ago I started a series of blog posts dedicated to compound movements. So far I’ve covered the squat and the deadlift and it…
10 Healthy food staples on my grocery shopping list
Let me tell you – when you have a sporty guy at home who trains 5-6 days a week, food disappears almost at the same…
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4 Absurd things men told me at the gym
This article was inspired by a recent chat with a friend, during which we discovered how similar our experiences with strangers giving unwanted advice at…
5 Things You Must Do After A Workout
Keeping your body healthy and strong doesn’t end with an hour-long workout, however grueling that session might be. Proper self-care is a key factor in…
Top 8 Glute Exercises to Strengthen and Shape Your Behind
I won’t be surprising anyone if I say that the rounded and well-developed bottoms are incredibly trendy these days, especially on social media. Apart from…
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5 CrossFit Essentials That You Need Right Now
The article contains affiliate links. Woop woop, welcome to my very very overdue first 2018 post. I GOTTA do better than that, I know. So…
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Nike Metcon DSX Flyknit 2 Review
The article contains affiliate links. All opinions are mine. And here it is – the newest member of Nike’s Metcon line – The Nike Metcon…
20 EMOM workouts to test your strength and conditioning
In case you are unfamiliar with the term – EMOM stands for “Every minute on the minute” and, along with the AMRAP’s, is a staple…
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Compound movement: The Deadlift
Here we are with another compound exercise featured in my “Compound movement series”. The first post was all about Its Majesty The Squat, and today…
“Murph” Hero WOD: How to approach it?
Article contains affiliate links. “Murph” For time: 1 mile Run 100 Pull-ups 200 Push-ups 300 Squats 1 mile Run All with a Weight Vest (20/14…
What the Health: A critical viewpoint
You’ve probably already watched it, and if not, at least heard of it – the latest screamingly pro-vegan documentary, called What the Health. It’s all…
10 AMRAP Workouts To Improve Your Endurance
Oh, the sweet (not really) burn that an AMRAP workout gives! Yep, just last night I reminded myself exactly how much 20 minutes of constant…
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4 Ways To Avoid Unhealthy Snacking
Let’s talk about snacking, baby! Let’s talk about all the good things and the bad things that may be…lurking in your cupboard and calling your…
Small Nike haul and how to buy gym clothes on a budget
When I was growing up, the idea of buying gym clothes was considered absurd. What was the point to buy new clothes just so you…
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Lower back stretch routine plus Anterior pelvic tilt advice [Update 2020]
The article contains affiliate links. I am the first one to raise my hand to admit being lazy and skipping mobility work and stretching. And…
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Bodyweight glutes and legs building workout
In my previous post, I talked about bodyweight CrossFit workouts and collected a list of 20 Wods that you can do wherever you are, no…
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20 Bodyweight Crossfit workouts to do anywhere
If I haven’t made it clear so far, here’s a confession: I have a thing for Crossfit. In fact, I have a thing for Crossfit…
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“I eat only healthy food, but I am not losing weight?!”
When it comes to nutrition there are tons of myths and misconceptions about which foods are “good”, “bad”, “healthy” or “unhealthy”, leading many people in…
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Compound movements: The Squat
The squat is easily the king of all functional exercises (in my modest opinion) and the first movement to work on (along with the deadlift,…
Chicken meatballs with roasted carrots and avocado paste
Chicken meat can get a little boring, especially if it is a steady component of your menu. These mouth-watering chicken meatballs are a perfect way…
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Zeus Workout – How to approach it?
Welcome to the first Hero workout from my “Hero Workout Series”! The “Zeus” workout is a real challenge – especially if you chase a certain…
Is sushi healthy? How to make healthier choices
For a long time now sushi has gained the reputation of being the healthier fast food choice. Unfortunately, that isn’t necessarily the case. You need…
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Is wearing make-up to the gym damaging your skin?
It has happened to most of us – we hit the gym right after school, work, or a meeting with friends and the last thing…
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Simple and healthy 3-Ingredient Pancakes
I’ve never met anyone who doesn’t like healthy pancakes for breakfast (or hell, any other time of the day). So what better than a fast…
Choosing the right running and training shoes
Choosing the right shoe for your training is quite important since that’s the foundation of keeping your feet and joints in a good shape and…
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The myth of the “toned body”
When it comes to fitness and the whole lifestyle around it, there are countless myths and misconceptions floating around. Unfortunately, it’s quite easy to fall…
5 Ways to boost your workout motivation
Motivation is a very broad topic and usually a very subjective one. It is in a close correlation with your goal. When it comes to…
