Month: April 2023

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Fuel Your Weight Loss Journey with Foods That Burn Belly Fat

Obesity is associated with many health risks like type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular issues, and other health problems. Yet, even after this, many people struggle with losing belly fat. Furthermore, people fall prey to common myths and misconceptions surrounding the topic. One of the most prevalent misconceptions about losing belly fat is that endless crunches or […]

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2023 World’s Strongest Man Qualifying Groups Revealed

The organization of the Qualifying Rounds could determine a lot for the weekend’s Finals. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on April 18, 2023 On Apr. 18, 2023, Terry Hollands revealed the five Qualifying Round groups for the 2023 WSM in Myrtle Beach, SC. The 15-time WSM competitor confirmed that there would be six athletes […]

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5 Top Contenders to Watch at the 2023 World’s Strongest Man

This week, the man of the hour at the 2023 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) in Myrtle Beach, SC, will likely be Tom Stoltman. The two-time reigning champion seeks to become only the third person ever to capture three straight WSM titles. However, with a loaded roster and stacked gauntlet of events standing in his way, […]

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Hafthor Björnsson Says His Pec Injury Will Likely Require Surgery

The strongman legend might be sidelined for a little while. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on April 18, 2023 On Apr. 15, 2023, Hafthor Björnsson attempted a 252.5-kilogram (556.7-pound) raw bench press during a powerlifting competition held at Thor’s Power Gym in Kópavogur, Iceland. The athlete would not finish the repetition as he appeared […]

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A Calisthenics for Beginners Workout That You Can Do Anywhere

Exercise doesn’t have to involve fancy, complicated moves in order to be effective. In fact, sometimes the simplest routines are best, which is exactly what a calisthenics for beginners workout is all about. Calisthenics is one of those old-school fitness terms that you’re probably vaguely familiar with (hello, middle school gym class!) but perhaps unsure of […]

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Meet the Judges of the 2023 SELF Outdoor Awards

Last year, SELF published our inaugural Outdoor Awards with the goal of encouraging everyone to get a little more outside, a little more often. Whether that means committing to a weekly walk around the block or a three-day car camping trip, spending time outdoors is good for you, as SELF previously reported, and perhaps even more importantly, […]

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Is Ragi Good for Weight Loss? Discover the Surprising Benefits of This Superfood

Once valued highly, and chosen to honour poets and writers along with honey and milk, ragi gradually faded away as a staple grain. While various factors contributed to the decline of this wonder food, western influence on the diet, government policies, and branding crisis was the foremost. However, Ragi, the underdog of Indian grains, is […]

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What in the World Is Lectin, and Why are People Avoiding It?

Celebrity diets take on lives of their own. That’s why, even if you don’t watch football or shop at Victoria’s Secret, you’ve probably heard of Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen’s restrictive eating plan, otherwise known as the lectin-free diet. Clearly this controversial style of eating didn’t hinder Brady’s athletic performance, but is it something you […]