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Expert nutrition advice, tracking tutorials, member stories, and more to help you reach your goals.

The Benefits of Strength Training for Endurance Athletes

Many endurance athletes believe that training should only focus on cardio, but incorporating strength training can improve performance and give you an edge over your competition. Strength training for endurance athletes doesn’t have to be about bulking up but can help you build a stronger, more resilient body that can perform at its peak.

Alex Oskian

Alex Oskian

Mar 17, 2025

1 min read

The Impact of Sleep on Weight Loss and Muscle Recovery

Sleep and weight loss are deeply intertwined, influencing various physiological processes that can significantly affect your ability to manage your weight. Beyond simply feeling tired, lack of sleep can disrupt your hormones, increase food cravings, and make adhering to a healthy diet much more challenging.

Ali Macy

Ali Macy

Mar 12, 2025

1 min read

Intermittent Fasting for Athletes: Pros, Cons, and How to Get Started

Intermittent fasting for athletes has grown in popularity due to endorsements from celebrities, athletes, and mainstream media. Although intermittent fasting has been utilized throughout history for religious purposes and health reasons (and, if you go back far enough for survival), it has been recently encouraged as a diet tool and for performance enhancement.

Alex Oskian

Alex Oskian

Feb 26, 2025

1 min read

5 Ways to Avoid Burnout and Overtraining: Nutrition Tips for Recovery

Have you ever felt completely drained after a workout? Maybe you’re pushing yourself harder than ever, but you’re feeling increasingly tired and irritable instead of feeling stronger. Today, we’re covering five key nutrition strategies to help you avoid burnout and overtraining while optimizing your recovery.

Ali Macy

Ali Macy

Feb 17, 2025

1 min read

The Best Post-Workout Meals for Winter: Fuel Your Recovery

The cold months call for meals that deliver the perfect mix of protein, carbs, and healthy fats and provide the warmth and comfort we all crave during winter. Whether you're hitting the gym, tackling a snowy trail, or training for your next big goal, these are the best post-workout meals to help you recover faster and stay strong all season long.

Ali Macy

Ali Macy

Jan 27, 2025

1 min read

Simple Strategies to Reignite Your Gym Motivation in the New Year

The new year is here and the perfect time to refocus on your fitness goals. But if you’re finding it hard to stay consistent, you’re not alone. Many people struggle to keep their gym motivation alive past the first few weeks of January. The good news? With the right strategies, you can reignite your gym motivation and stay committed to crushing your goals all year long.

Team WAG

Team WAG

Jan 20, 2025

1 min read

How to Build Healthy Habits That Last Beyond January

Oh, January: the month of fresh starts, lofty resolutions, and the sudden overcrowding of your local gym. We all begin the year brimming with enthusiasm, ready to crush our goals and become the healthiest versions of ourselves. But let’s be honest—by February, the sparkle of “new year, new me” fades, and old habits sneak back in like uninvited guests.

Ali Macy

Ali Macy

Jan 6, 2025

1 min read

75 Hard vs. Operation 66: Which Fitness Challenge Is Right for You?

Fitness challenges are having a moment. Hashtags are blowing up on social media and friends trading Netflix binges for daily workouts. Structured programs are taking over the wellness scene. Let’s spotlight two of the most popular and figure out what fuels your fitness: 75 Hard vs. Operation 66.

Amy Cimo

Amy Cimo

Dec 23, 2024

1 min read