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Woman went from XL to XS by following one weight loss rule – without exercise

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5 months ago

August 7, 2024

Woman went from XL to XS by following one weight loss rule – without exercise

A woman shared how she slimmed down from being a size XL to an XS – without exercising.

Instead of spending hours pumping iron in the gym, a woman called Caroline decided to focus her attention on her diet instead.

On her TikTok page, @carolinefitness25, Caroline showed off her impressive transformation. Before and after footage shows just how much healthier she looks – and to top it all off, she has a massive grin on her face now too.

After the clip went viral, people were full of questions. One said: “Can you tell me how? You are amazing”. And thankfully, Caroline responded.

Caroline replied: “Thank you so much!!!! [I did it by] staying in a calorie deficit, portioning my food, and eating in moderation!! I’ve made tons of videos and a series”.

To slim down, Caroline followed the key weight loss rule of staying in a “calorie deficit”. She knew she’d need to shave 500 calories off her daily intake to see results.

So she worked hard to keep track of her portion sizes, which prevented over-eating.

What is a calorie defecit?

A calorie deficit occurs when you consume fewer calories than your body needs to maintain its current weight. To sum things up, it’s the shortfall between the calories you take in (through food and drink) and the calories you expend (through exercise and general activities during the day).

If you’re looking to lose weight, trying to achieve a calorie deficit could be wise. When your body is in this state, it starts running on stored energy and body fat to keep you going.

Over time, this can lead to weight loss. But it’s important to tread carefully when reducing your calorie intake. Extreme caloric deficits are not recommended as they can lead to nutrient deficiencies, loss of muscle mass, and other health issues.

For that reason, we’d recommend seeing a doctor or health expert before getting started with any new diet plans. You can also visit the NHS website for more information.

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This 10×10 Workout Blows Up Your Biceps Fast

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6 hours ago

December 28, 2024

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This 10×10 Workout Blows Up Your Biceps Fast

GETTING A PUMP doesn’t need to take all day.

If you have a set of light dumbbells (and the drive to focus in on intense work), all you need is a few minutes to blow up your biceps muscles. If you’re a busy dad with responsibilities, that’s especially important since those few minutes might be all you have. It pays to know how to make the most of them.

That efficiency is the driving principle behind Cory Gregory’s Dad Bod Shred workout program, now available for Men’s Health MVP Premium members. Gregory, a 46-year-old father of three, understands the sometimes unpredictable nature of parenthood—and how to design a fitness program that you can stick to even while you focus on your family’s needs.

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Gregory didn’t just create the format to this workout out of whole cloth; he based the series on a classic, brutal lifting protocol called German Volume Training. The bedrock of GVT is in the set structure: 10 sets of 10 reps. But Gregory adds a twist here to make the pump more economical—since you’d usually be taking on big compound movement with challenging loads, GVT requires you to rest between 60 to 90 seconds between exercise.

Here, you’re doing curls, an isolation exercise, with light weight. Since there’s less strain, Gregory wants you to cut the rest periods way down. You’ll break for only 10 seconds before you need to start the next set. You might find the first set or two fly by, but you’ll be hard-pressed to finish off your 10th one easily. You’ll finish 100 reps—and you’ll be shocked at just how fast you finish and how pumped your arms feel, too.

The Dad Bod Shred GVT With a Twist Biceps Blast

How to Do It: Grab a pair of light to moderate weight dumbbells (you should have no problem curling for reps). Perform 10 biceps curls. Rest for 10 seconds. Immediately proceed into a second set of 10 curls. Continue in this pattern until you have completed 10 sets of curls.

You can use this workout structure for any exercise, according to Gregory. Just make sure that you keep the load light so you can work with perfect form for all 10 sets, no matter what you’re doing.

Want more workouts like this to help you build the body you want, even when you have other responsibilities? Check out the entire Dad Bod Shred program by becoming an MH MVP Premium member.

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This Workout Program Will Help You Shred Your Dad Bod

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14 hours ago

December 28, 2024

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This Workout Program Will Help You Shred Your Dad Bod

BALANCING FATHERHOOD AND FITNESS has never been easy. You’ve got less time, less sleep, and less mental bandwidth. Most workouts just aren’t made for the daily grind dads face. Until now.

That’s because now you can follow the program that’s kept one of the fitness world’s most shredded trainers ripped while raising four kids. Meet Dad Bod Shred, your new go-to video workout program built just for busy dads by 46-year-old Cory Gregory.

Gregory is in the best shape of his life. And he’s gotten here by overcoming his own daddyhood challenges. Like plenty of dads, Gregory’s beaten injuries, battling back from a torn rotator cuff to bench press more than 300 pounds. He’s also learned to maximize his gym time, developing a system of muscle-building sessions that can have him in and out of the gym in less than 45 minutes.

He’s sharing those secrets with you in Dad Bod Shred, which includes five 30-minute muscle-building workouts, one quick cardio session, and countless hacks that can help busy dads everywhere get jacked in less than an hour a day.

The program is available exclusively to Men’s Health MVP Premium members, so if you’re not already a member, sign up NOW!

Dads, get ready to FEEL and LOOK and MOVE YOUR BEST—so you can keep up with the kids for decades.

Your Coach

Justin Steele

CORY GREGORY, who’s better known as CoryG, is a veteran fitness trainer and influencer who’s worked with celebrities and powerlifters alike. But he’s more than that too. A father of four, he’s a savvy presence who understands how to build muscle and strength without spending hours in the gym.

His secret: A unique brand of training that incorporates supersets and limited rest times to push your muscles to the limit even if you aren’t lifting titanic loads. This helps minimize injury while still setting you up for the gains you’ve always wanted.

Workout 1

Arms

Workout 2

Back

Workout 3

Chest

Workout 4

Legs

Workout 5

Shoulders

10×10 Biceps Pump

Nighttime Abs

10-Minute Cardio

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Your 4-Week Dad Bod Shred Schedule

You can tackle these five workouts any way you want, but for best results, follow the 4-week schedule below; it’ll insure you’re pushing your limits five days a week.

Week 1

SUNDAY: REST
MONDAY: LEGS
TUESDAY: ARMS, 10-MINUTE CARDIO
WEDNESDAY: BACK
THURSDAY: REST/10-MINUTE CARDIO
FRIDAY: CHEST
SATURDAY: SHOULDERS, 10-MINUTE CARDIO

Week 2

SUNDAY: REST
MONDAY: LEGS
TUESDAY: ARMS, 10-MINUTE CARDIO
WEDNESDAY: BACK
THURSDAY: REST/10-MINUTE CARDIO
FRIDAY: CHEST
SATURDAY: SHOULDERS, 10-MINUTE CARDIO

Week 3

SUNDAY: REST
MONDAY: LEGS
TUESDAY: ARMS, 10-MINUTE CARDIO
WEDNESDAY: BACK
THURSDAY: REST/10-MINUTE CARDIO
FRIDAY: CHEST
SATURDAY: SHOULDERS, 10-MINUTE CARDIO

Week 4

SUNDAY: REST
MONDAY: LEGS
TUESDAY: ARMS, 10-MINUTE CARDIO
WEDNESDAY: BACK
THURSDAY: REST/10-MINUTE CARDIO
FRIDAY: CHEST
SATURDAY: SHOULDERS, 10-MINUTE CARDIO

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MEN’S HEALTH MVP is a community of guys who are passionate about building their physical, mental, and emotional fitness, just as you are. And our MH MVP program is about giving you as many tools as possible to make that possible. Our Summer Shred program is just the start of a vast array of features that’ll help you become your best self.

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Photographs by Justin Steele.

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Just one session of exercise can keep your brain supercharged till the next day – Times of India

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22 hours ago

December 28, 2024

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A lot is being said about physical activity these days. The impact of physical inactivity has hit the population so terribly that health agencies have been urging people to include at least 150 minutes of exercise in their weekly routine. The effect of exercise is beyond physical benefits, it boosts cognitive health too.
A new study by researchers from the University College London has said that only one session of exercise can give memory benefits for more than 24 hours.
“Our findings suggest that the short-term memory benefits of physical activity may last longer than previously thought, possibly to the next day instead of just the few hours after exercise. Getting more sleep, particularly deep sleep, seems to add to this memory improvement,” Lead author Dr Mikaela Bloomberg (UCL Institute of Epidemiology & Health Care) has said.

What kind of exercises should we aim at doing?

“Moderate or vigorous activity means anything that gets your heart rate up – this could be brisk walking, dancing or walking up a few flights of stairs. It doesn’t have to be structured exercise,” the researcher has said.
For this study, the researchers examined 76 people aged 50 to 83 with moderate to vigorous physical activity than usual on a given day. They observed that these individuals did better in memory tests the day after. They found that less sitting hours and more hours of deep sleep contributed to this. The participants wore activity trackers for eight days and took cognitive tests each day.
“The study is among the first to evaluate next-day cognitive performance using a “micro-longitudinal” study design where participants were tracked going about their normal lives rather than having to stay in a lab,” the University has said.

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The findings of the study have been published in the International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity.