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In 2002, science journalist Gary Taubes dared question the accepted ‘truth’ that fat made you fat and the human diet should focus on carbohydrates. Why carbs, when for tens of thousands of years our diets were composed of fatty meats and diseases of the heart and blood were absent? Our resident fitness expert took time with Taubes to get to the heart of the matter: what you should eat and why we’ve been lied to.

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You’ve been using coffee for years to revive in the morning, but recent studies suggest it can also breathe life back into your workout.

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Pushing yourself during your workout is the only way to get the results you want, but do you know your body’s warning signs that you’re over-doing it?

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When we’re just starting out, setting money aside for health care costs is the last thing we think about doing with our paychecks. But just as the importance of your health is very real, so are the big numbers that come on the doctor’s bill. Get five inside tips from Dr. Erika Schwartz on making your health care costs easily manageable.

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You’ve heard there’s no rest for the wicked, but the guy in search of six pack abs is no slouch either. If you find yourself stranded in a hotel or holed up far away from anything resembling a barbell or preacher bench, don’t fret and especially don’t relax, because this circuit routine puts the work into “this is a really easy and effective workout you can do in your hotel room.”

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Sure, people will tell you there’s no excuse, but working 14 hour days can really hinder your drive to go run on a treadmill for 3 miles after leaving the office. You can get a fun, fast, functional, fat incinerating workout at home with nothing more than 20 minutes and a set of dumbbells.

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Stress piles on us all here and there but if it seems as though you’re ready to fold underneath it, you may be suffering from an anxiety disorder. The last thing you want to do is ignore it, learn more from a first hand experience and begin to take back control of your life.

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Not satisfied with your position in life? Looking for that certain something to give you a leg up while lying down? Well then, Primer Magazine has just the thing for you. No, it’s not Enzyte. In fact, it isn’t anything you shouldn’t already be consuming on a near-daily basis.

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If you want to stay competitive in the 21st century, you’ve got to use 21st century “training” methods. Let 1999 Central County High baseball washout Ronnie “The Hammer” Walsh give you all the facts on getting diesel in the gym faster than you ever thought possible.

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It’s been 8 weeks – the finish line is in sight and your new body awaits. Don’t settle down just yet though, you’re about to put your fat-stripping, muscle sculpting workouts on overtime.

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It’s the fifth week of the New Year – have you stayed true to your decision to build a better body? Stay on track and attack Phase 2 to incinerate more fat, build more muscle, and get even fitter in less time than you ever thought possible.

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Not all heroes need to tear doors off hinges, blow windows out of cars, or toss nuns to safety. Following these simple tips will ensure your reaction is the appropriate one when an everyday emergency occurs.

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Want to lose 10 pounds in as little as 28 days? Think that sounds out of reach or that it will require starvation? Well think again – you can start shredding body fat almost immediately by lifting smart and eating your fill of healthy foods. Find out how to amp up your metabolism and accelerate your progress in part two of our four part series.

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Like most around the globe, you probably plan to shed a few pounds as part of a New Years Resolution. Unfortunately, like most, you’re probably setting yourself up for failure. Get started right with Primer’s 12 week program to ensure that you finally get the body you want this New Year.

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They don’t call it “fun time” or “joy hour” for a reason. Working out needs to mean working hard―really hard, or else you’re just wasting time.

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Everyone starts their diet tomorrow. Or next week. Or January 1st. Putting things off is easy and once things are shelved, it’s even easier to forget about them altogether. When it comes to changing your life for the better, every day you wait is a day you lose. This year, your New Year’s Resolution starts today.

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Guys are constantly bombarded with ads guaranteeing easy gains with an expensive pill or powder. Find out what’s legit and what’s not, with 40 citations to prove it.

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Who doesn’t want to drip colorful beverages while slam dunking from 15 feet out? Sure, sports drinks have their place (in sports) but if you’re guzzling Gatorade, or something similar, in the gym, you may just be drinking away your progress.

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Sure, benching 300lbs sounds impressive, but it takes a balance of strength and fitness to achieve impressive pull up numbers. Find out why putting a pull up bar in your home might just be the best $15 you ever spent.

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With the amount of flip-flopping in the media about fitness these days, it’s tough to know what to think about carbs. Are carbs good, bad, or somewhere in between? Find out what every guy needs to know about the foremost member of the food pyramid and get your diet on track.

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Crafting a better body is addictive but training too frequently can be damaging to your muscles and efforts. Learn to listen to your body and avoid setting yourself back.

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Want a rocking good time? Gear up and learn the basics of rock climbing for fitness and for fun.

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Hard work is only half the battle when it comes to a healthy, fit lifestyle. Find out how to supercharge your busy life with the right meal choices that will have you going strong for years to come.

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If you want to live a manly existence, taking advice from a guy named “Bear” is probably a good start. Here are five tenants learned from “Man vs. Wild” that can help you overcome and survive even the most dire of situations.

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