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☆ A personal trainer shared the 2 popular fitness supplements that she would never take
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-04 | by ( Rachel Hosie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewPersonal trainer Hayley Madigan knows that certain supplements can help her feel and perform at her best. AdvertisementMadigan, who's based in Portsmouth, UK, told Business Insider why she avoids products including energy drinks and pre-workout supplements. Madigan avoids energy drinks and pre-workout supplementsIt's not uncommon to see people going into the gym sipping energy and pre-workout drinks, but not everyone gets on well with them. Madigan is not the only personal trainer to have stopped taking pre-workout supplements. "I prefer to add in more 'real food' as opposed to having too many artificial supplements throughout the day."

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☆ The 6-time Fittest Woman on Earth is rucking to train for the 2024 CrossFit Games. She says it's an easy way to stay fit and elevate workouts.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-01 | by ( Rachel Hosie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Toomey-Orr gave birth to her first child, Willow, in May 2023, so missed last year's CrossFit Games. AdvertisementWhether walking, hiking, or running, traveling on foot while carrying weight is an accessible way to work out, which is partly why it has exploded in popularity in Silicon Valley in recent years. As she pursues her seventh title, Toomey-Orr, 30, told BI how she uses rucking to elevate her workouts — and how regular people can too. With that in mind, Toomey-Orr expects rucking to feature in the CrossFit Games in some capacity, but the workouts aren't announced in advance and change every year. Start light if you're new to ruckingWhile rucking is generally an accessible way to work out, Toomey-Orr recommends starting light, short, and building up.

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☆ Chris Hemsworth wants you to know he doesn't have dementia and isn't retiring
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-30 | by ( Rachel Hosie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

However, many people didn't understand that it wasn't an Alzheimer's diagnosis, Hemsworth told Vanity Fair. Dementia is an umbrella term to describe serious memory and thinking problems, while Alzheimer's is a specific disease that can progress into dementia. Hemsworth previously told Men's Health that he's started doing more cardio, taking more alone time, being more mindful, and prioritizing sleep. "I think for the first time in my career, I've started thinking, 'Shit, how many years do I have left that I can do this?'" "I know my dad is going through a transition of acceptance around 'I'm not this big, strong man with all the answers who everybody looks to for guidance now,'" Hemsworth told the publication.

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☆ I thought pre-workout was the perfect hack for lifting heavier. Then I became sleep-deprived and dependent on it.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-26 | by ( Julia Pugachevsky | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

But I soon felt dependent, and I struggled to fall asleep after taking pre-workout. Around then, I noticed my workout friends talking about pre-workout supplements. After taking pre-workout in the early evening, I would stay awake until 1am or later. AdvertisementAccording to both my instructor and my colleague's reporting, taking pre-workout every time you exercise can get you in the habit of not listening to your body. I know I wouldn't have hit my deadlift goal without taking pre-workout (although, even with it, my performance was impacted).

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☆ A woman who lost 105 pounds shares two things that made eating healthy and exercising regularly easier
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-22 | by ( Rachel Hosie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

Megan Tjelle lost 55 pounds by walking and eating healthy in a calorie deficit. Tjelle had started a demanding career, and working night shifts as a nurse made it hard to develop healthy eating and exercise habits. Her plantar fasciitis, which she initially put down to her work, eased when she lost weight. As Tjelle lost weight, she gained confidence and could feel herself getting fitter as she was able to exercise more. AdvertisementAlthough her appetite dropped, she continued eating healthy meals and ensured she was consuming enough protein to help her hold on to muscle while losing fat.

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☆ Patrick Mahomes defends his dad bod, saying he has 'a great body for a quarterback.' He's right.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-16 | by ( Rachel Hosie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has defended his "dad bod." Having more body fat is actually helpful as a quarterback, which is the case for many sports. Reacting to a viral shirtless photo of himself, the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback defended his "dad bod" in an interview with Time magazine for the 2024 Time 100. "I definitely have the dad bod a little bit," Mahomes, 28, said. Having higher body fat doesn't mean Mahomes is lacking explosive power and strength in his muscles, even if they're a bit less visible.

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☆ Megan Thee Stallion shares the recipe for the protein-packed pre-workout smoothie she drinks every morning
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-11 | by ( Rachel Hosie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Megan Thee Stallion revamped her diet for better mental and physical health. She cut back on sugary drinks and red meat, and started eating more nutrient-dense foods. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementIf you follow Megan Thee Stallion on social media, you'll know the rapper takes her fitness seriously — and has the physique to prove it. AdvertisementMegan Thee Stallion's protein smoothieBefore working out in the morning, Megan drinks green juice or a protein smoothie consisting of:StrawberriesBananaAlmond milkProtein powderCarbs, found in the banana and strawberries, provide energy for exercising.

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☆ 3 top personal trainers explain why they stopped taking pre-workout supplements that boost energy
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-11 | by ( Rachel Hosie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

More and more people are turning to pre-workout supplements (generally known as "pre-workout") to push past those feelings. The size of the global pre-workout supplements market is expected to grow from $3.15 billion in 2021 to $26.8 billion by 2030, according to market research company Skyquest. Pre-workout supplements contain caffeinePre-workout commonly comes in the form of powders that are dissolved in water, as well as pills and liquids. Caffeine content varies from pre-workout to pre-workout, but an average serving might contain 300 milligrams of caffeine, while a cappuccino might contain around 66 milligrams. "I wouldn't take super high caffeine pre-workout supplements," he said.

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☆ The 6 supplements a personal trainer and former bodybuilder takes daily to grow muscle and stay in shape
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-06 | by ( Rachel Hosie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewA former competitive bodybuilder turned personal trainer specializing in women's fitness shared the six supplements she takes every day with Business Insider. Surveys suggest that more than half of US adults take supplements, according to the American Medical Association, and the market is set to make about $308 billion worldwide by 2028, according to Statista. Here are the six supplements Madigan takes. Alongside strength training and adequate nutrition and recovery, creatine supplementation can aid muscle growth. AdvertisementPotential benefits of glutamine supplements include reducing muscle soreness after workouts, boosting the immune system, and supporting muscle recovery.

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☆ Dakota Johnson's personal trainer shares the supplements he takes, used to take, and would never take
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-31 | by ( Rachel Hosie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

He shared the five supplements he takes and those would never take with Business Insider. AdvertisementA top personal trainer who works with celebrities including Dakota Johnson shared the five supplements he takes every day with Business Insider. AdvertisementWorthington also avoids anything that claims to counteract blood sugar spikes. "Firstly, blood sugar spikes are a perfectly natural and essential part of metabolism," he said. "Wanting to eat food without elevating blood sugar is a little like hoping to exercise without elevating heart rate and blood pressure.

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☆ I want to have more energy, build muscle, and increase my stamina. A nutritionist said to eat more snacks.
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-30 | by ( Rachel Hosie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

She told Business Insider she wants to have more energy, build muscle, and increase her cardio stamina. AdvertisementTweak one part of a meal each week to increase varietyGina's go-to lunch is chicken, broccoli, and brown rice, she said. Then, next week try swapping the rice for quinoa, and the week after swap the chicken for fish or tofu. Bijlani advised Gina to check she's getting enough protein in each meal, as well as ensuring she's eating enough generally. If Gina doesn't eat a meal until a while after exercising, post-workout snacks should contain both protein and carbs.

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☆ 5 best exercises for building upper-body muscle when you're short on time at the gym, according to a top coach
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-25 | by ( Rachel Hosie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Here are five upper body exercises to hit to grow your arms, shoulders, chest, and back. Related stories"It's going to work upper back muscles, it's going to work your lats, it's going to work your traps," Wilson said. "So the more you can get crossover between muscle groups being used within one exercise, the more you're going to maximize your time efficiency factor." AdvertisementThink about rep range to maximize timeIf time is of the essence, assess what rep range you're working in. Advertisement"It's challenging enough with a heavy load where you're not knocking out rep after rep after rep, and then you're not going to need huge recovery time," Wilson said.

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☆ Gwyneth Paltrow got into wellness after her dad was diagnosed with cancer. Here's how her morning routine changed between her 20s and 50s.
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-16 | by ( Rachel Hosie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Gwyneth Paltrow told Business Insider her father's cancer diagnosis led her to wellness. Paltrow's daily morning routine now includes meditation and exercise. In her younger years, the actor burned the candle at both ends, she told Business Insider. "In my early 20s, I didn't have much of a morning routine," Paltrow, 51, said at an event to promote her partnership with the new meditation app, Moments of Space. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

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☆ We asked Gwyneth Paltrow about her longevity routine and were shocked by what she said
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-13 | by ( Rachel Hosie | Kashmira Gander | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

But Paltrow doesn't share the same desire as longevity bros to halt or even reverse aging. And Paltrow also says she walks, which plenty of evidence has linked to a long, healthy life. "I want a nice, long, healthy life, but I'm not looking to live to 165 or anything like that." Paltrow's morning routine has evolved as she's agedAs longevity experts will tell you, living a long life mostly involves doing boring stuff, like eating vegetables and sleeping well, consistently. Gwyneth Paltrow pictured with her mother and father at the 1999 Ocars, where she won the Academy Award for best actress.

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☆ 'Olympics on steroids' CEO says they'll have stewards on call in case of overdosing athletes
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-12 | by ( Joshua Zitser | Rachel Hosie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewThe CEO of the Enhanced Games — dubbed the "Olympics on steroids" — said there will be on-site stewards prepared to deal with any drug overdoses at the sporting event. "It's a risk-management framework," said Aron D'Souza, who founded the Peter Thiel-backed sporting event, in a conversation with Business Insider. The controversial sporting event, which organizers say could be held for the first time next year, is pushing the boundaries of what is acceptable in athletics. "The Enhanced Games promote themselves as the 'Olympics of the future' and state that they will 'pay athletes fairly,'" she told BI. But Backhouse said she is most concerned about the message the Enhanced Games sends to the next generation of athletes.

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☆ How to work out and eat to maintain muscle and fitness while fasting during Ramadan
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-11 | by ( Rachel Hosie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

If you're conscious of holding on to your muscle during Ramadan, Abdalla recommends limiting cardio to twice a week and, like him, doing it after iftar. AdvertisementIf you want to do heavy weight training, Abdalla advises doing so early in the morning before suhoor (sunrise), so you can refuel properly afterward. Your fitness levels and physique may change temporarilyIt's important to be realistic — given your lifestyle changes during Ramadan, your fitness levels likely will too. Faisal AbdallaYou can maintain your weightWhile some people are worried about gaining weight during Ramadan, others tend to lose it. "If anything, people tend to lose weight, especially in these warmer months where the window for eating is significantly smaller.

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Eating regular, healthy meals, especially shared with loved ones , has also been linked with healthy aging, Thornton-Wood said. Strength training also helps minimize the loss of bone density, which is important for healthy aging, Worthington said. In particular, if you have a strong family history of heart disease, it's important to lay the foundation for a proactive heart health plan now." The American Heart Association recommends following the DASH diet , which stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension, for heart health. AdvertisementShe said that giving up smoking is the single most important thing you can do for your heart health.

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☆ A woman started working out in her 20s but didn't get shredded until her 50s. Here's what she wishes she'd known at the start.
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-09 | by ( Rachel Hosie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +12 min

Susan Niebergall worked out for decades but didn't lose fat until she addressed her nutrition. All I knew was that I wasn't eating much, I was hungry, and I had no idea how to maintain it." "I didn't track anything, I just started eating smaller portions. A little while after, Niebergall started to track calories and protein, which helped her learn how much she should be eating. Niebergall doesn't track her food intake anymore, but she's still focused on her performance goals.

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☆ Oprah has left WeightWatchers, sending stocks spiraling and spelling doom for the diet of our foremothers
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-29 | by ( Mia De Graaf | Rachel Hosie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Oprah Winfrey will not seek reelection to the board of WW International, known as WeightWatchers. It was a surprising time to jump on board — WeightWatchers had been shedding users, and its stock price was dwindling. AdvertisementDespite not naming the brand, there was an immediate spike in demand for GLP-1 medications — the popular new class of weight-loss drugs. That same day, WW added a weight-loss drug arm to its business, acquiring Sequence, a service that provides weight-loss drugs. AdvertisementLong-term, WW needs to find a new identityOver time, WW will benefit from being a purveyor of hard-to-access weight-loss drugs.

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☆ I want to lose fat and build muscle. A nutritionist said to enjoy treats in the week instead of just the weekend.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-29 | by ( Rachel Hosie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

A 56-year-old woman submitted an average day of eating to be reviewed for Insider's Nutrition Clinic. A nutritionist said to incorporate treats into her diet during the week. She told Insider she wants to lose fat and gain muscle. She tracks macros and aims to eat 150 grams of carbs, 50 grams of fat, and 150 grams of protein every day, she said. Consuming enough protein is important for fat loss and muscle gain — Zingaro recommended aiming for 1.8 grams to 2.7 grams of protein per kilogram of bodyweight daily.

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☆ A starch supplement was linked to weight loss in a study. The same substance is found in leftover pasta.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-27 | by ( Rachel Hosie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Taking a resistant starch supplement before meals has been linked to weight loss in a small study. AdvertisementAfter a four-week break, participants were given sachets containing regular starch and asked to do the same for another eight weeks. AdvertisementStool samples taken during the study suggested that the resistant starch helped levels of several bacterial species in the participants' guts to increase. AdvertisementResistant starch converts into sugar more slowly than regular starch and means the carbs' fiber content is higher. However, more resistant starch isn't necessarily beneficial for everyone — those with irritable bowel syndrome sometimes find that it leads to bloating and discomfort, McManamon said.

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☆ 3 easy high-protein dinners that help me maintain my 35-pound weight loss without counting calories
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-27 | by ( Rachel Hosie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . I followed a high-protein diet, ate in a gentle calorie deficit, and strength-trained, but I didn't cut any food or drinks out of my diet entirely. In the last couple of years, I've added a few new dishes to my repertoire that are easy to make, tasty, and healthy. AdvertisementHere are three high-protein dinners that have become staple dinners over the past year or two.

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☆ A personal trainer lost 13 pounds in a month while eating Domino's pizza daily to prove you can lose weight and enjoy treats
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-20 | by ( Rachel Hosie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Read previewA personal trainer and college student lost over 13 pounds in a month while eating a Domino’s pizza every day, to prove that it’s possible to enjoy treats and lose fat as long as you’re in a calorie deficit . “Foods shouldn't be feared just because they've undergone some sort of processing,” Jayden Lee, 18, Lee told Business Insider. Typically, weight loss of one to two pounds a month on average is deemed safe. AdvertisementHowever, Lee doesn't recommend people try to follow his daily pizza diet to lose weight, and neither does Ludlam-Raine. “Occasional indulgence in foods like pizza is part of a balanced diet and can help prevent feelings of deprivation,” Ludlam-Raine said.

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☆ 3 techniques you're already using to further your career that will help you lose weight, according to a nutritionist
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-18 | by ( Rachel Hosie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Chances are you’ve put a serious amount of thought into how you’re growing your career. Registered nutritionist Angela Clucas told Business Insider that approaching weight loss like a business problem has helped her weight loss clients to succeed. Advertisement“When you want to lose weight, it should just be treated like you would with any project management,” Clucas said. “You need a goal, you need an outcome, you need a strategy, you need a timeline, you need to know who's going to help you.”Clucas explained how below. Think about your identityBefore embarking on a weight loss phase, Clucas recommends people think about their identity.

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☆ I want to lose fat and build muscle. A dietitian said to eat more snacks.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-17 | by ( Rachel Hosie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

She told Business Insider her goals were to build muscle and lose fat . Advertisement“I encourage people who are trying to lose fat to incorporate a meal or snack every three to four hours,” Turoff said. Body recomposition is tricky but possibleTuroff pointed out that it’s very difficult to lose fat and build muscle at the same time because the two goals have different energy requirements. “A high-protein diet, combined with strength training , can support muscle growth even in a calorie deficit,” Turoff said. “To effectively lose fat and build muscle, understanding and managing your calorie intake and ensuring you're getting enough protein is crucial,” Turoff said.

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