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…
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Health, Fitness, and Travel: What a Week in London Taught Me
Hey loves, I just spent a week in London. While I have gone to London several times, I still learn something every time I go there. I learn more about openness, spontaneity, the richness of a culture and its people and a bit about myself as well. This trip was fun, my brother and I…
Is Pilates as Effective for Muscle Gain as Lifting Weights?
Hey loves, I get asked this question all the time: “Can I get a toned and curvy body from Pilates? I don’t want to bulk up from lifting weights.” Many women fear looking masculine, bulking up and people’s judgment in the weight room. Pilates and weightlifting both build strength, but they are not equals when…
The Gym Debate: Women-Only Spaces vs. Mixed Environments
Hey loves, With the global rise of women-only gyms, we can begin to ask ourselves, are these gyms safe havens or limiting bubbles? From boutique women-only fitness studios in Beirut to mega mixed gyms in New York, women are redefining their relationship with public fitness spaces. Women’s only gyms denotes gyms made for and used…
As Featured on Digital Journal: Inspiring Women to Build Their Dream Physique
I’m thrilled to share that I’ve been featured on Digital Journal! It’s such an honor to have my journey with TarasFitWorld recognized: from helping women strength train and build their dream physiques, to sharing my passion for wellness, confidence, and sustainable living. Seeing my work inspire others and reach a wider audience is incredibly rewarding, and…
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…
Can Lifting Weights Change Your Face? How Strength Training Enhances Your Natural Beauty
Hey loves, So you started lifting, and suddenly your jawline pops, your cheekbones show, and your eyes sparkle even more, what’s happening? In the era of the visual and lookmaxing (which denotes maximizing our looks potential), fitness can truly help. It can improve our facial contours and optimize our beauty. Strength training doesn’t just sculpt…
Train Smart This Summer: How to Crush Your Workouts Without Melting in the Heat
Hey loves, I get the struggle: summer heat, being low on energy, feelings of aggression and mood swings, sweat and dehydration. While the summer days are the happiest full of vitamin D, serotonin and good times, your body does have to work extra hard to cool you down. It is for this reason that I…
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…
How to Recover Faster After Leg Day
Table of Contents Top Questions & Pain Points Here are the top concerns people have around recovering from leg day: Introduction If leg day leaves you waddling like a penguin for three days, you’re not alone. While the soreness can feel like a badge of honor, poor recovery slows progress, increases injury risk, and makes…
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