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H.I.I.T Cardio Vs. Steady State Cardio: Which is Superior For Fat Loss? There has been a long-standing debate in the fitness industry over which is superior for fat loss- H.I.I.T. cardio (high-intensity interval training) or steady state (SS) cardio. If you ask anyone in the gym you will get a multitude of responses in favor of […]

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For years, eating 6 meals a day was thought to stoke the metabolism by feeding it small frequent meals throughout the day. In fact, the initial research on this was completed way back in 1964 and showed that people who ate more meals per day had lower body weights and better body composition [1]. The […]

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This is important: You Want to Burn Fat, Not Lose Weight. The number one goal of people who joined us in the TransPHORMation Challenge is to “lose weight.” Seems easy enough, just jump on a scale and if the number goes down you succeeded. There is one major problem with that. When you jump on […]

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I receive so many questions regarding so many different aspects of training, nutrition, and supplementation on a daily basis that it’s hard to keep up with them. Not just through the 1st Phorm community, but in day to day life; from family, friends, and people I see and meet at the gym. One thing that […]

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You know, unfortunately, this is a very common problem and there is no easy solution to it. As you are learning, fitness is definitely a lifestyle, and it’s important to note that it’s a lifestyle not everyone is willing to commit to. It’s a commitment you make to yourself to help you become a better […]

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It’s common knowledge that the three essentials of life are food, water, and shelter. But yet, when it comes to earning results in the gym, the majority of people don’t even consider the role of water. They will tell you that it’s 80% nutrition, 20% exercise and if you can’t do your nutrition, add in […]

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