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Functional Nutrition & Supplements Sport Performance

Fiber Performance Enhancer: The Most Underrated Edge

Mike Regan Jr. Feb 2, 2026
Functional Nutrition & Supplements Sport Performance

Do Continuous Glucose Monitors Help Non-Diabetic Athletes?

Mike Regan Jr. Feb 1, 2026
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Eating Before Exercising: Plant‑Based Fueling Guide

Mike Regan Jr. Feb 1, 2026
Exercise & Fitness Health & Lifestyle

The Minimum Effective Dose of Training for Busy Professionals

Mike Regan Jr. Jan 31, 2026
Exercise & Fitness Health & Lifestyle

VO₂max, Grip Strength & Muscle Mass: Top 3 Fitness Predictors of Longevity

Mike Regan Jr. Jan 30, 2026
Functional Nutrition & Supplements Sport Performance

Fiber Performance Enhancer: The Most Underrated Edge

Mike Regan Jr. Feb 2, 2026

Fiber performance enhancer benefits explained: how dietary fiber improves energy stability, gut health, recovery, and long-term athletic performance.

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Functional Nutrition & Supplements Sport Performance

Do Continuous Glucose Monitors Help Non-Diabetic Athletes?

Mike Regan Jr. Feb 1, 2026

Explore how continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) may help non-diabetic athletes optimize training, nutrition, and performance — evidence, limitations, and practical use.

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Exercise & Fitness Functional Nutrition & Supplements Plant-Based Nutrition

Eating Before Exercising: Plant‑Based Fueling Guide

Mike Regan Jr. Feb 1, 2026

Learn evidence‑based, plant‑forward strategies for eating before exercising — ideal timing, macronutrients, hydration, and practical meal ideas to fuel your workouts for performance and comfort.

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Exercise & Fitness Health & Lifestyle

The Minimum Effective Dose of Training for Busy Professionals

Mike Regan Jr. Jan 31, 2026

Learn how the minimum effective dose of training helps busy professionals build strength, fitness, and health with the least time investment—backed by science.

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VO₂max, Grip Strength & Muscle Mass: Top 3 Fitness Predictors of Longevity

Mike Regan Jr. Jan 30, 2026

Discover why VO₂max, grip strength, and muscle mass are among the strongest longevity fitness metrics, backed by research on mortality risk reduction and healthspan.

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Exercise & Fitness Health & Lifestyle

How Sport & Physical Activity Boost Mental Health, Mood & Well-Being

Mike Regan Jr. Jan 30, 2026

Explore how sport and physical activity boost mental health, reduce anxiety & depression, and improve mood, resilience, and brain function through evidence-based insights.

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Functional Nutrition & Supplements Sport Performance

Iron Deficiency in Female Athletes: Causes, Symptoms & Solutions

Mike Regan Jr. Jan 29, 2026

Learn about iron deficiency in female athletes, how it affects performance, key symptoms, evidence-based nutritional strategies, and practical solutions with athlete-focused insights.

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Body Composition & Fat Loss Exercise & Fitness

Why Aggressive Fat Loss Backfires

Mike Regan Jr. Jan 26, 2026

Aggressive fat loss often backfires in trained individuals due to metabolic adaptation, muscle loss, and performance decline—learn science‑backed, sustainable strategies.

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Functional Nutrition & Supplements Plant-Based Nutrition Sport Performance

Leucine Threshold on a Plant-Forward Diet

Mike Regan Jr. Jan 25, 2026

Learn how hitting the leucine threshold on a plant-forward diet supports muscle protein synthesis and strategies to maximize muscle growth on plant proteins.

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Body Composition & Fat Loss Exercise & Fitness Health & Lifestyle

Why Identity Is the Missing Link in Long-Term Health Change

Mike Regan Jr. Jan 23, 2026

Learn how identity-based behavior change drives long-term success in fitness, nutrition, and health—beyond motivation and willpower.

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Exercise & Fitness Health & Lifestyle Sport Performance

Strength Training Basics: Benefits, Focus, and Options

Mike Regan Jr. Jan 22, 2026

Strength training basics explained—benefits, program focus, and equipment options. Learn why resistance training is essential for health, performance, and longevity.

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Strength Training During Pregnancy: Safe, Beneficial, and Backed by Science

Mike Regan Jr. Jan 21, 2026

Discover why strength training during pregnancy is safe and beneficial when cleared by a provider, reducing pregnancy symptoms, improving health, and supporting recovery.

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Functional Nutrition & Supplements Health & Lifestyle Sport Performance

The Gut–Muscle Axis: How Microbiome Health Influences Strength and Recovery

Mike Regan Jr. Jan 20, 2026

How the gut–muscle axis influences strength, recovery, inflammation, and training adaptation through microbiome health and metabolic signaling.

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Body Composition & Fat Loss Exercise & Fitness Health & Lifestyle

Sleep Debt Sabotages Fat Loss More Than Diet Mistakes — Here’s Why

Mike Regan Jr. Jan 19, 2026

Sleep debt undermines fat loss more than common diet mistakes. Discover how poor sleep disrupts hormones, metabolism, appetite, and recovery with science-backed insights.

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Body Composition & Fat Loss Exercise & Fitness Health & Lifestyle Sport Performance

Myth: Aerobic Exercise and Weight Loss, the Ultimate Combination

Mike Regan Jr. Jan 18, 2026

Aerobic exercise improves health, but it’s a weak standalone weight-loss strategy. Learn why cardio alone fails—and what evidence-based approaches actually drive fat loss.

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