Hot takes on training questions, both serious and silly. From optimal splits to underrated movements, and more.

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So many people want to lose weight or reach a fitness goal - but don’t think about how to keep it. Instead of yo-yo diets and sliding right back to where you started, see how far you can continue to grow - both in and out of the gym.

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Coaches need coaches - and Marcus is no exception. Ziad Mansour, aka Coach Z, joined us at FBB HQ to share how his difficult upbringing led him to a rising career in bodybuilding and fitness.

The longer we’re in business, the more we learn how simple takeaways help us grow - and the same goes for fitness. And often, the same lessons apply to both.

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Even experts have things to learn - even about movements you’ve done thousands of times. Subtle changes can help you push more weight, stay out of pain, and make training feel so much better. Are you missing out on this training unlock?

It’s entirely possible to do everything “right” with fitness and nutrition and still see the scale move in the direction you don’t want. But is it really even a problem? What to look for in your data - AND what will get you to trust it.

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Fat loss is widely misunderstood - especially when you see a snapshot of someone’s diet without any of the context. Clear up the confusion around low calorie diets with today’s case study and data-driven approach.

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Learning how to train well is a lifelong pursuit - and no matter how much experience you have, there’s always a new level to reach. Listen and learn how capable you really are, and how this mindset carries over to other areas of life.

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