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By Charlotte Lake September 10, 2025
Beyond the gym, creatine may be a powerful tool for your brain. Learn how this popular supplement can boost cognitive function, improve memory, reduce mental fatigue, and support your mental health.
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By Charlotte Lake August 29, 2025
Discover the truth about cycle syncing. Learn what the science says about its effectiveness, how the nocebo effect may influence perceived results, and why autoregulation is a more personalized, evidence-based alternative for your fitness and well-being.
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By Charlotte Lake August 25, 2025
Learn what it means to be an ethical fitness coach. This post discusses an ethical coaching philosophy grounded in nonviolence and tenderness toward both clients and the wider fitness community.
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By Charlotte Lake July 28, 2025
Explore the complexities of weight management beyond simplistic "calories in, calories out." This article challenges common myths, explaining how biological, psychological, and social factors influence energy balance, and why discipline isn't the sole determinant of success.
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By Charlotte Lake July 23, 2025
Train smarter, not harder! This guide explains how RPE (Perceived Exertion) and RIR (Reps in Reserve) provide an intuitive approach to optimize your strength training for better gains.
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By Charlotte Lake July 16, 2025
Tired of fitness myths? Empower yourself to become a savvy consumer of health information! Discover the scientific method, different types of studies, and how to identify credible evidence to reach your goals.
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By Charlotte Lake June 25, 2025
Explore the power of mindfulness, meditation, and breathwork to enhance athletic performance and recovery. Learn about heart rate variability (HRV) and how these practices can improve your training, with insights on lifting and swimming.
A man is teaching a woman how to use a suspension trainer in a gym.
By Charlotte Lake June 16, 2025
Unlock your full potential with a coaching approach that puts you at the center! Tired of generic fitness plans? This post delves into the power of a client-centered and holistic philosophy, prioritizing your unique needs, goals, and life experiences beyond mere numbers. Discover how personalized training programs, built through collaborative goal setting, address your physical, mental, and emotional well-being for sustainable progress. Learn about the emphasis on empowerment through education, fostering trust and understanding in the coach-client relationship to help you take the reins of your health journey and find lasting joy in movement.
A woman is sitting on a pilates machine with her arms outstretched.
By Charlotte Lake June 11, 2025
Unlock a healthier, more functional body with resistance training, exploring options like Pilates and traditional strength training (weightlifting). Discover the differences between these popular methods and learn how they fit into your fitness journey. While Pilates builds core strength, stability, and flexibility using bodyweight or light resistance, strength training with heavier loads is superior for building muscle mass, strength, and power, offering significant advantages for bone health, combating sarcopenia, improving cognitive function, and metabolic health. Understand the benefits of both Pilates versus strength training to make informed choices for your fitness goals.
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By Charlotte Lake May 31, 2025
Boost your health and fitness with the power of dietary fiber! This guide breaks down the benefits of soluble and insoluble fiber for digestion, blood sugar control, heart health, weight management, and disease prevention, including colorectal cancer. Learn why fiber is a "superfood," how it supports your gut microbiome, and get practical tips to easily increase your daily intake from whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and legumes to meet the American Heart Association's recommendation of 25-35 grams (most US adults only get 15-17g!). Start your journey to better overall well-being today by understanding and incorporating more fiber into your diet.
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