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For today’s edition of Dear Mark, I’m answering three questions taken from last week’s post on the power of pairing low-carb with fasting. First, do I have any advice for a woman who’s struggling to see results eating one meal a day? Second, how does low-carb interact with the different types of glucose tests you...

Like fathers, like sons. Joseph Baena, son of legendary bodybuilder Arnold Schwarzenegger, recently uploaded a photo of himself alongside Sergio Oliva Jr., son of the Oak’s former adversary and three-time Mr. Olympia Sergio Oliva Sr.  The latter is preparing to make his bodybuilding return at the Arnold Classic in March in Columbus, OH.  ...

If you think your leg day was brutal, try doing what “Mad Scientist” Chris Duffin accomplished over the weekend.  The online strength coach and powerlifter managed to squat 1,000 pounds—i.e. the weight of some adult horses—not once, but twice. As of about two weeks ago, according to his Instagram, he weighed around 280 pounds, meaning...

This healthy take on sushi is nutritious and delicious.Ready in: 25 minutesMakes: 1 serving Tip: Can't find sushi-grade salmon? Substitute with smoked salmon instead.Ingredients4 oz fresh sushi-grade salmon1/2 cup cooked quinoa1/4 avocado1 tsp rice vinegarDash sea salt2 nori (seaweed) sheetsWasabi (optional)Low-sodium soy sauce (optional)InstructionsSlice avocado lengthwise into 1/4"-thick pieces and salmon lengthwise into approximately 1/2"-thick...

Here’s a quick and dirty way to train your flip side.Second only to legs, your back probably takes the most out of you when it comes to training. But unfortunately, you don’t always have tons of time to dedicate to working this massive muscle group. In those instances, a superset workout are your best bet,...

Do these skills and zigzag training drills to improve your ability to stop on a dime while burning fat and mega calories.Everyone trains to go faster, bigger, harder, stronger — but once you’re going warp speed — then what? The ability to stop is just as important as being able to go from zero to...