New Year, New You 2022

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• It won't solve all your health problems, but it might make your life a bit better.

  

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  What I Learned from a Year of Intermittent Fasting

  Outside Magazine - Kyle Boelte

  For several years during my early thirties, I was constantly tired. Starting around 2012, I was going for a five-mile run about three times a week, lifting weights just as often, and usually getting a good night’s sleep. I wasn’t training for the Olympics or running ultras, and I didn’t have a …

• Perfect for gifting—or treating yourself in the new year.

  

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  These Were Our Favorite Wellness Products in 2021

  Outside Magazine - Kelsey Lindsey

  As the editor of Well Spent, I’m always excited to see what products our writers pick as their favorite skincare, fitness tools, and gadgets throughout the year. Here, we’ve rounded them up for a quick gift guide. From a budget-friendly foam roller to a luxury face moisturizer, these were our seven …

• Does stretching prior to a run prevent injuries and improve performance? Does guzzling water prevent cramps? Here's the truth about the top 10 fitness myths.

  

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  The 10 Biggest Fitness Myths

  Outside Magazine - By: Christopher Keyes

  Chances are some bogus training advice has wormed its way into your fitness regimen. Time to root it out. Here are the ten performance myths holding you back, from pre-race stretching to the evils of high-fructose corn syrup. Plus: Three truisms that are still up for debate. Myth #1: Stretching …

• The protein and muscle guru Luc van Loon wants you to bulk up—and keep what you've got.

  

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  4 Laws of Muscle

  Outside Magazine - Alex Hutchinson

  At a conference in 2012, Luc van Loon was presenting some exciting data from a newly published study. After a heroic research effort that took 2.5 years and 500,000 euros, he and his colleagues had managed to shepherd a large group of frail, elderly subjects through a six-month strength-training …

• Don't set yourself up for failure.

  

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  5 Diet Resolutions You Shouldn't Make This Year

  Outside Magazine - ​Molly Hurford

  Sticking to a New Year’s resolution can feel like a losing battle. A 1988 study from the University of Pennsylvania that followed 200 people for two years reported that only 19 percent successfully maintained their resolution. Fifteen years later, the same researchers compared those who made …

• Swap your protein shakes for these cozy beverages packed with protein and electrolytes.

  

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  The Best Cold-Weather Protein Drink Recipes

  Outside Magazine - Becky Wade

  At the end of a long workout, many athletes make a beeline for their recovery drink. Beverages like protein shakes and electrolyte mixes are gentler on the stomach than solid foods, and they’re easy to drink on the go, whether you’re stretching, driving, or rinsing off. Research supports the habit, …