In 2024, shift away from extreme New Year's resolutions and embrace a sustainable fitness approach. Avoid common traps, prioritize consistent strength training, incrementally increase daily movement, monitor protein and fiber intake, and ensure quality sleep. Get ready for the 50g Protein Challenge and new tools to simplify meal planning. Make 2024 your year of balanced and lasting fitness success!

To lose weight, you've got to eat less - and hunger makes it feel so much harder. But with certain food choices, you can feel fuller on fewer calories, and get the nutrients your body needs. Here's how to fill up on foods that fuel your body, without gaining extra weight.

In 2024, I learned the importance of avoiding excessive effort for marginal gains. Balancing my fitness journey, I scaled back, recognizing signs of overexertion, and focusing on essentials. Now, with three targeted workouts weekly, 10-12k daily steps, and a simplified nutrition approach emphasizing protein and fiber, I've gained 1.5lbs while enjoying flexibility and improved energy. Rather than diving into optimization, let's stack simple wins, like starting the day with 50g of protein, for 90% of the desired results.

What’s the best way to cover all the areas you want to train? We cover the pros and cons of full body, regional splits, and body part splits so you can find the best routine for your goals and schedule.

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Fast forward to 2029. Are you where you want to be health & fitness wise? If not, it’s probably because you chose quick and easy over patient and consistent. It can be so easy to fall into the trap of a 30 day challenge, or a crash diet. But, what we forget is that these generally lead to reverting back to our old habits, forcing us to start over AGAIN. Instead, let’s pick a journey that allows us to build habits and create consistency for years to come. Then, you’ll begin to see your body transform and before you know it, you’ll be right where you want to be.

Want to set yourself up for an amazing year of health and fitness? These are the 5 most important things to focus on, and how to do them effectively.

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This month, I'm putting aside the idea of optimizing my fitness routine due to the chaos of December. With family around and holidays approaching, I'm focusing on simplicity. One key strategy I rely on in the gym is using timed lifting formats, setting specific intervals for each lift. This approach, especially with structured rest intervals, makes a significant impact on my workouts. I've learned that disciplined timing not only keeps me focused but also enhances the overall effectiveness of my training. If you're looking for a straightforward way to stay on track, consider using a fixed clock for your sets. It creates a rhythm, keeps distractions at bay, and ensures I make the most out of each session.

As parents, we have the opportunity to shape how our kids view movement, fitness, and health. These are the things we’re continuing from our own upbringings, and some things we’re changing for their future.

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We all have days that we skip training or eat one too many treats. The anxiety that comes with thinking you’ve screwed everything up and are back to zero is actually more damaging than the day you’ve had itself. It’s easy to fall into the idea that without perfection, your effort is worthless. But this isn’t true. Consistency over a prolonged period of time is what matters. A day here and there with minor slip ups is not the end-all. What matter’s is that you hop right back on the train. Today, I’ll leave you with some tangible ways to do this.

As 2023 comes to a close, we’re saying “seeya” to these trends in fitness, nutrition, and health.

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