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What’s the single best exercise?

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We hear a lot of talk and debate about the best exercise someone can do and YouTube is full of varying ideas and opinions. Many say it’s the burpee.  Some say it’s the barbell squat. Others say it’s sprinting. X Gymers might claim it’s our Versa Pulley or Vertical Climber. I say it’s whatever you will…

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X Gym Summer Sprint Challenge

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Ready to get serious? REALLY SERIOUS? If so, you can prove it with our Summer Sprint Challenge for X Gym members! PJ will be doing it too, so you can do it right along with him! He will also be sharing access to his activity, food, and more, plus posting on Instagram for those interested…

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How to increase your metabolism today

By PJ Glassey / / Comments Off on How to increase your metabolism today

We all envy those who have a genetically high metabolism. I’m sure you know at least one person who is super lean, can “eat anything,” and stay that way. Those people are about one in 200, and they inherited a great microbiome blend, with a fast thyroid, hyper liver, and superhero mitochondria (to name just…

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Lack of exercise, not diet, is the top cause of obesity

By PJ Glassey / / Comments Off on Lack of exercise, not diet, is the top cause of obesity

We used to think obesity was caused by diet. And that’s certainly the #2 reason, but exercise is actually the #1 reason, recent studies show. Yes, they have now switched places for top-ranking cause. One such study, “Lack of exercise, not diet, linked to rise in obesity, Stanford research shows” examined national health survey data…

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How junk food rewires your brain

By PJ Glassey / / Comments Off on How junk food rewires your brain

First, let’s get something clear. There’s technically no such thing as “junk food.” There’s food, and there’s junk. Junk food isn’t food. It’s a “food-like substance” that is engineered and manufactured to feel and taste like food, but the ultra-processing turns it into a different category that your body doesn’t recognize as food. It’s just…

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Yes, chocolate is healthy!

By PJ Glassey / / Comments Off on Yes, chocolate is healthy!

Chocolate has a rich history dating back at least 4,000 years and has been associated with luxury, wealth, and power. During the 14th century, the Aztecs and Maya even used cacao beans as currency. Modern research has also revealed that chocolate has significant health benefits. When it comes to chocolate, its cacao content, which is…

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