Hey loves, I did not arrive at fitness through vanity, I arrived through necessity. My body did not whisper at first. It spoke in fatigue, tightness, anxiety, poor sleep, and a vague sense that I was living inside myself rather than with myself. I treated these signals the way many people do: coffee in the…
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How Centenarians Stay Fit: The Type of Exercise That Leads to Longevity
Hey loves, People who live past 100 do not follow workout programs. They do not periodize. They do not train for aesthetics or personal records. And yet, many of them remain mobile, independent, and mentally sharp far longer than the average person half their age. This isn’t luck. And it isn’t genetics alone. Centenarians move…
Muscle Dysmorphia in the Age of Glute Culture
Hey loves, Today’s blog post is on Muscle Dysmorphia in the Age of Glute Culture. How much of the glutes crazes is due to muscle dysmorphia or just a trending menu item that gets picked at the gym? The Body That Is Never Finished How many times have you “checked” your muscles at the gym…
How Lifting Rebuilds Self-Worth After Trauma
Hey loves, Today’s blog post is about how lifting rebuilds self-worth after trauma. Trauma can make us behave in ways that, from the outside, appear irrational or even bizarre. I remember that when I was deeply traumatized, the only thing I wanted to do was run to the gym and get incredibly strong. It was…
Bodybuilding Hacks: Secrets Fitness Models Actually Use
Hey loves, Today’s blog post is about bodybuilding hacks: secrets fitness models actually use. This blog post is that insider guide to the world of bodybuilding that can truly lend itself to our fitness repertoire. Is hard work enough? You see your favorite fitness model show up on your Instagram or TikTok, a beautifully shaped…
TarasFitWorld in the Spotlight: Honored to Be Featured on USA News
I’m excited to share that TarasFitWorld has been featured on USA News. What started as a space to share my workouts has grown into a community that inspires me every single day. Thank you for being part of it! Click here to read the full article! I hope that you enjoyed this post on TarasFitWorld…
How Your Basal Ganglia Builds Unstoppable Exercise Habits
Hey loves, Have you ever struggled to stick to a workout despite logically or mentally knowing how beneficial it can be? Let us discuss the basal ganglia, also known as the brain’s habit engine that literally controls whether you stick to your workouts or not. By understanding this tiny brain structure, you can train your habits…
The Science and Strategy of Sustainable Fat Loss
Hey loves, Fat loss doesn’t have to be this jarring experience full of expectations and disappointments. It doesn’t have to follow along the same trajectory of false promises, excitement, quick results, plateaus, frustration and regaining of weight. Most diets don’t work long term because they miss out on the bigger picture. They miss out on…
Balancing Masculine and Feminine Energy in Fitness
Hey loves, Today’s conversation is on strength, softness, sexism, and soul. Many women have this unspoken fear of losing their softness if they get strong. They are shamed into shrinking, submitting and not having a voice of their own. Some women don’t even get to choose whether or not to train, it’s already decided, it’s…
Gym Etiquette 101: Unspoken Rules Every Lifter Should Know
Hey loves, Today’s blog post is a guide on gym etiquette and the unspoken rules that we, as lifters, can truly benefit from in order to make the gym environment enjoyable and fruitful for everyone. Gym etiquette, which basically translates to how we operate and navigate the gym space is crucial because it allows us…
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