The best stimulant-free fat burners for men and women
Looking for a fat burner without the caffeine, jitters or sleep problems? Here’s what stimulant-free really means, which products fit the label and what the evidence says they can realistically do.
Hunter Evolve review: Are Test, Burn and Focus worth it?
Hunter Test, Burn and Focus promise a stronger body, easier fat loss and a sharper brain. I examine the formulas, research, price and whether any of them are worth $90 a month.
How to get visible six-pack abs
Visible abs come from lowering overall body fat, building a strong body and training your abs directly. Here’s the sensible way to do it.
HIIT vs long distance cardio for fat loss
HIIT had its moment, and the fitness industry went overboard with it. It remains effective, but it isn’t uniquely effective for fat loss and most people don’t need it.
12 popular fitness myths debunked
Some fitness myths refuse to die. Here’s the truth about spot reduction, soreness, stretching, squats, sweat, six-packs and six other persistent offenders.
How to Optimise Intermittent Fasting for Fat Burning
Intermittent fasting can help with fat loss when it makes eating less easier. It isn’t a metabolic shortcut, and fasting longer isn’t automatically better.
Meet my sand circuit: the best workouts to do on the beach
Sand makes simple exercises considerably harder. Try this full-body beach workout circuit with a warm-up, six movements and sensible ways to progress it.
How to lose 50 pounds in six months
Losing 50 pounds in six months is possible for some people, but it requires more than an aggressive calorie target. Here’s how to approach it without turning your life into a miserable six-month diet.
The best times to take fat burners
The best time to take a fat burner depends on its ingredients. Here’s when morning, pre-workout and pre-meal timing makes sense, and when it doesn’t.
Is hiking good for weight loss? How to make it work
Hiking can help with fat loss, but the trail doesn’t rewrite energy balance. Here’s how to use pace, hills, food and strength work without ruining the walk.
How to lose the last 10 pounds of stubborn body fat
The final 10 pounds often move slowly because your body is smaller, your energy needs have changed and the margin for error is tighter. Here’s how to adjust the plan without crash dieting.