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What Is A Metabolic Diet? Here’s How To Measure Your Metabolism

Humanity has embraced dieting practices for countless reasons. From shedding pounds to enhancing physical appearance, optimizing health, and maximizing performance, people understand the significance of their food choices. And they’re not mistaken. Extensive research confirms that our diets profoundly impact both our minds and bodies. If you’re part of the bodybuilding or fitness community, you’ve likely encountered diets like low-carb, high-protein, or intermittent fasting, all of which fall under metabolic diets aimed at weight loss.

In this post, we’ll dive into what metabolic diets are, how they work, and how Lumen has become the proven cutting-edge device you need to help you measure and optimize your metabolism.

How Straight Bar Dips Offer Great Bodybuilding Gains

Some common misconceptions around bodyweight workouts may be hurting our gains and ability to really see huge growth. An exercise like the straight bar dips may be overlooked, but it shouldn’t be.

Let’s take a closer look at the straight bar dip exercise to really see what this can do for you. From what it is, to muscles worked, the many benefits, and how to perform it, we have all the answers into this killer exercise that will certainly push you to new heights when it comes to your goals.

Hugh Jackman’s Full “Deadpool and Wolverine” Workout Routine

Before Hugh Jackman could return as the legendary mutant, “Wolverine” in Deadpool 3 alongside Ryan Reynolds, complete with his signature adamantium claws and signature hairstyle, he had to endure six months of intense, rigorous workouts. Hugh Jackman hadn’t donned the claws since 2017 when the film “Logan” was released, and he looked more shredded than ever on the big screen this time around.

In this post, we detail the workout routine Hugh Jackman did to prepare to play Wolverine again.

When Should You Take a Deload Week?

While training is fun and chances are you want to lift more and more, taking a deload week can be beneficial for your workout progress. A deload week doesn’t necessarily mean you have to take off from the gym, but can be when you back off the intensity and volume you do when you work out. Deload weeks won’t take away from your gains, but instead will help you build muscle and is a form of active recovery.

The question is: How often should you take a deload week? We break down everything you need to know about a deload week, including what they are, when to take them, and insight from a professional bodybuilder.