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Dakota Nagy MS, EP, CSCS, NSCA-CPT, NASM-CNC Dakota Nagy MS, EP, CSCS, NSCA-CPT, NASM-CNC

Strength Training 101: Everything You Need to Know to Get Started

As we enter our 30s, 40s, and 50s, many of us start to feel the effects of age-related muscle loss and a slowing metabolism. But here's the good news: strength training can be your superhero weapon to reclaim your energy, improve your health, and feel like your most capable self again.

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Dakota Nagy MS, EP, CSCS, NSCA-CPT, NASM-CNC Dakota Nagy MS, EP, CSCS, NSCA-CPT, NASM-CNC

Weight Loss Myths About Exercise That Affect Middle-Aged Adults

Tired of weight loss plateaus and feeling like you're doing everything wrong? Don't sweat it! We're debunking 9 common weight loss myths about exercise that are holding you back. Discover the truth about spot reduction, fasted cardio, and why you don't have to give up your favorite foods. Let's rewrite your weight loss story!

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Dakota Nagy MS, EP, CSCS, NSCA-CPT, NASM-CNC Dakota Nagy MS, EP, CSCS, NSCA-CPT, NASM-CNC

Weight Loss Challenges: How to Overcome Barriers

Wondering, "Why did I stop losing weight?" The answer is NOT always having more willpower or discipline. Your biological, behavioral, and environmental factors conspire to make weight loss feel like an uphill battle. Learn why your body resists weight loss!

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Dakota Nagy MS, EP, CSCS, NSCA-CPT, NASM-CNC Dakota Nagy MS, EP, CSCS, NSCA-CPT, NASM-CNC

Why Did My Weight Loss Stop? The Why and How to Fix Plateaus

Hit a weight loss plateau? Weight loss is rarely a smooth, straight line. It's more like a rollercoaster with ups, downs, and the occasional flat stretch. The biggest culprit behind plateaus is often metabolic adaptation.

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