Latest articles by Matt Evans
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This study says you can get stronger in just three seconds, but here's the catch
Fitness One new study says we can grow our muscles with just three seconds of contractions a day. Any truth to it?
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Hate burpees? This HIIT home workout will burn fat while standing up
Workout This new HIIT home workout will torch fat even without floor moves like crunches, burpees, and push-ups
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Why tricep dips are the best exercise you're not doing, and how to do it right
Fitness Tricep dips can work your chest, triceps (obviously) and also your lats, according to an expert
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Real life weight loss: "How I went from a 6XL pant size to losing 260lbs"
Weight loss Catherine from Oklahoma lost 260lbs through lifestyle changes alone over three years, leaving her with 20lbs of loose skin
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How to tell if a weight loss snack is actually healthy, according to a food expert
Nutrition A doctor and nutritionist tells us what to look for in a weight loss snack (and some red flags to watch out for)
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Worried about weight gain in pregnancy? Walk more, says research
Walking Walking more often while pregnant helps prevent excess gestational weight gain, according to studies
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Hate running? You can burn fat with some simple weightlifting moves instead
Fitness A fitness expert tells us why you don't have to run or do other high-impact exercises to burn fat or lose weight
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Real life weight loss: I used food as an emotional crutch until I discovered dancing
Weight loss Erin from Arizona lost a massive 200lbs of weight through pole dancing, healthy diet changes
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30 minutes, minimal kit, total-body muscle: This Pilates-style home workout has it all
Workout This home workout from New York Pilates studio P.volve can be done at home with small weights and a couple of t-shirts
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An active social life can keep your brain sharp and improve weight loss as you age
Seniors Having a group of supportive listeners can develop cognitive resilience and help you with weight loss, says studies
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Want to build muscle? You don’t have to exhaust yourself in the gym
Fitness Training to failure has long been though of as a great way to build muscle in the gym, but new science says otherwise
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Why a good night's sleep is so important – especially before exercise
Sleep A few late nights can increase the risk of cardiac stress during exercise – and you're less likely to pick healthy foods to fuel up
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Better than weights? Suspension trainers are a joint-friendly way to build muscle in older adults
Seniors Suspension trainers like the TRX have been found to be better than weights and bands for building muscle in one study
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Science says you don't have to do crunches or planks to get abs – do wall sits instead
Fitness Wall sits are easier on your joints and spine than crunches, and engage your entire core in addition to your legs
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How a "green" Mediterranean diet protects our brain and will help lose weight
Nutrition The green-med diet can prevent your brain shrinking and improve insulin sensitivity to help with weight loss
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Real life weight loss: How this woman lost 160lbs after throwing out her deep-fat fryer
Weight loss Steph O'Shea lost so much weight (through sustainable choices) that she required surgery to remove her loose skin
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Vitamin C is essential for skin health – but should you eat it or apply it to your face?
Seniors Vitamin C is essential for collagen production, but should we be using it in serums, supplements or whole foods?
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Study says push-ups can build muscle just as well as lifting weights. Time to ditch the gym?
Fitness Research has shown that after four weeks of training, calisthenics can build muscle just as well as weights
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Too much sitting? Deadlifts can undo the damage and prevent back pain, according to research
Fitness Deadlifts have the capacity to undo the damage of too much sitting by working our posterior chain
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Anxiety can interfere with weight loss efforts in men, according to new research
Mindfulness Anxiety can increase the likelihood of weight gain and cardiovascular disease
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Improve your heart health with these 5, 10 and 15-minute YouTube stretching routines
Fitness These popular stretching routines help improve muscle health and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease
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Pregnancy fitness expert reveals the top three workout moves for expectant women
Fitness Three moves to deliver a safe, effective pregnancy workout to keep you fit and health while expecting
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Henry Cavill's fitness advice, "Do it your way", is something we all need to hear today
Fitness Henry Cavill's a fitness icon – but his advice is surprisingly simple, and something every exerciser needs to hear
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Real Life Weight Loss: How James lost half his 440lbs weight through exercise and healthy diet
Real life weight loss James from West Virginia lost a huge 220lbs after his scales showed an "error" message
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