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Per Bernal / M+F MagazineSome young bodybuilders have access to expert help when they first learn how to weight train—an experienced training partner, for example, or a qualified personal trainer. This is a great advantage, providing the "expert" involved is genuinely knowledgeable. However, the world is full of people who claim qualifications they don't actually...

For today’s edition of Dear Mark, I’m answering a few questions from recent comment boards. First, with all the scary tick-related news coming out lately, are there any non-toxic tick repellents that actually work? Are there essential oils that repel and/or kill ticks? Is there a safer way to use insecticides? Next, were the people...

Are your meals and snacks getting a little stale and boring? In need of a little fit foodie inspiration? Hey, we’ve all been there! And these 13 podcast episodes are the remedy. From tasty recipes to meal inspiration to hacks for making cooking easier and more fun (with a totally non-diet and intuitive-eating approach), it’s...

Cross-training sounds like something reserved for serious athletes and feels like a bit of an old-school term that’s been around since moms started lacing up their sneaks for step aerobics. But it’s still super-important, no matter if you’re a casual barre class-goer or an ultramarathoner. The post What Is Cross-Training, Exactly? We’re Glad You Asked appeared...