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Body Composition & Fat Loss Exercise & Fitness Health & Lifestyle

Why Identity Is the Missing Link in Long-Term Health Change

Mike Regan Jr. Jan 23, 2026
Exercise & Fitness Health & Lifestyle Sport Performance

Strength Training During Pregnancy: Safe, Beneficial, and Backed by Science

Mike Regan Jr. Jan 21, 2026
Functional Nutrition & Supplements Health & Lifestyle Sport Performance

The Gut–Muscle Axis: How Microbiome Health Influences Strength and Recovery

Mike Regan Jr. Jan 20, 2026
Body Composition & Fat Loss Exercise & Fitness Health & Lifestyle

Sleep Debt Sabotages Fat Loss More Than Diet Mistakes — Here’s Why

Mike Regan Jr. Jan 19, 2026
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Myth: Aerobic Exercise and Weight Loss, the Ultimate Combination

Mike Regan Jr. Jan 18, 2026
Health & Lifestyle Plant-Based Nutrition Sport Performance

Plant-Forward Diet Explained: Why It Doesn’t Mean Vegan Only

Mike Regan Jr. Jan 10, 2026

A plant-forward diet doesn’t require going vegan. Learn what plant-forward really means, how it supports health and performance, and how to apply it sustainably.

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Body Composition & Fat Loss Exercise & Fitness Sport Performance

Endurance Athletes Muscle Loss: Why Hypertrophy Training Is Critical

Mike Regan Jr. Jan 8, 2026

Endurance athletes muscle loss is real. Learn why hypertrophy training is essential to maintain strength, prevent injury, and enhance performance — backed by research.

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Zone 2 Training Benefits: Helpful, Overhyped, or Just Right?

Mike Regan Jr. Jan 7, 2026

Discover what science really says about Zone 2 training benefits. Learn when it works, when it falls short, and how to use it effectively for fat loss, endurance, and health.

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Body Composition & Fat Loss Exercise & Fitness Health & Lifestyle

Recovery for Fat Loss: Why It’s the Missing Variable in Most Programs

Mike Regan Jr. Jan 6, 2026

Recovery for fat loss is often overlooked. Learn how sleep, stress, and proper training recovery improve metabolism, results, and long-term success.

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Exercise & Fitness Health & Lifestyle Plant-Based Nutrition Sport Performance

Vegan Cookbooks for Health and Performance: Top 5 Picks That Actually Deliver

Mike Regan Jr. Jan 4, 2026

Looking for vegan cookbooks for health and performance? These top 5 plant-based cookbooks support energy, recovery, muscle, and long-term wellness.

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Plant-Based Nutrition Sport Performance

Fibremaxxing: Discover How Dietary Fiber Supports Plant-Based Athletes

Mike Regan Jr. Jan 4, 2026

Discover how dietary fiber supports plant-based athletes — from optimizing gut microbiome and recovery to enhancing performance and body composition — with practical tips and science-backed guidance.

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Maximize Your Cardio Training: How to Improve Endurance, Burn Fat, and Boost Heart Health

Mike Regan Jr. Jan 3, 2026

Learn how to maximize your cardio training using proven intensity methods, heart-rate zones, and progression strategies to improve fitness, fat loss, and heart health.

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Body Composition & Fat Loss Functional Nutrition & Supplements Plant-Based Nutrition Sport Performance

Hypertrophy on a Plant-Based Diet: How Athletes Can Build Muscle Without Animal Products

Mike Regan Jr. Jan 3, 2026

Explore how hypertrophy and muscle growth are achievable on a plant-based diet. Evidence-based nutrition and training strategies for athletes and all lifters, with practical tips to optimize muscle gains without…

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Functional Nutrition & Supplements Health & Lifestyle Plant-Based Nutrition Sport Performance

Nutrition Garden: A Whole‑Food Approach to Plant‑Based Eating for Health, Performance, and Longevity

Mike Regan Jr. Jan 2, 2026

Learn what a Nutrition Garden is and why embracing diverse, whole plant foods can transform your health, performance, and longevity. Evidence‑based guidance for making plant‑based eating practical and powerful.

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Functional Nutrition & Supplements Health & Lifestyle Plant-Based Nutrition Sport Performance

Do Probiotics Work? What the Science Says (and Who Benefits Most)

Mike Regan Jr. Jan 1, 2026

Do probiotics work? Learn what the science says about probiotics, gut health, fitness, immunity, and who truly benefits—without the hype.

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Body Composition & Fat Loss Functional Nutrition & Supplements Health & Lifestyle

Why Overweight and Obesity Are Rising in the U.S.: Causes, Consequences & What You Can Do

Mike Regan Jr. Jan 1, 2026

Explore why overweight and obesity are rising in the U.S., how physical inactivity and poor nutrition contribute, and practical steps to improve health with evidence-based insights and professional guidance.

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Body Composition & Fat Loss Exercise & Fitness Health & Lifestyle Plant-Based Nutrition

The Ultra-Processed Food Problem: What Science Shows About Health Risks and Why It Matters

Mike Regan Jr. Jan 1, 2026

Ultra-processed foods are linked with obesity, inflammation, chronic disease, and reduced quality of life. Learn what research says, how these foods affect your body, and practical strategies to eat more…

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Exercise & Fitness Health & Lifestyle Plant-Based Nutrition Sport Performance

Gut Health Is the New Strength Training: Why Your Microbiome Shapes Fitness, Recovery, and Performance

Mike Regan Jr. Dec 31, 2025

Gut health influences energy, recovery, inflammation, and injury risk. Learn how the microbiome shapes fitness—and what athletes can do about it.

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Functional Nutrition & Supplements Health & Lifestyle

Is Coffee Healthy? Benefits, Risks, and How Much Is Too Much

Mike Regan Jr. Dec 30, 2025

Is coffee healthy? Coffee offers real health benefits—but also meaningful downsides when overused. Learn how caffeine affects stress, sleep, digestion, insulin sensitivity, and long-term health.

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Exercise & Fitness Health & Lifestyle Plant-Based Nutrition Sport Performance

Why More High Performers Are Eating Mostly Plant-Based (Even If They Won’t Admit It)

Mike Regan Jr. Dec 29, 2025

Executives, athletes, and military research increasingly support a plant-based diet for performance, recovery, and longevity—ego just lags evidence.

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