Derek Lunsford, a former 212 Olympia champion (2021), competed for the first time in the Men’s Open at the 2022 Mr. Olympia. After a sterling second-place finish to eventual champion Hadi Choopan, Lunsford certainly maximized his debut on stage in the sport’s flagship division. As the 2023 calendar year starts to unfold, Lunsford is already setting up his…
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This podcast episode is sponsored by Nutrisense! I’ve been a huge fan of Nutrisense for over a year and recently wore another CGM during the holidays. If you’d like to join me and get insight to your habits, your body, and make some healthy changes, sign up here. Use this link and the promo code TFP (stands for The Fitnessista…
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We look back at which countries crushed 2022 with their impressive Fitbit stats.
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Drinking ginger tea before bed has surprising benefits for weight loss, and milk can even help with muscle gain. Find out about the best bedtime drinks and their benefits.

When a new lifter finally gets a kettlebell in their hands, the swing is typically one of the first exercises they try. But it shouldn’t be. The swing is arguably the most popular kettlebell exercise and it might actually be the movement that’s synonymous with the oddly shaped weight, but the swing isn’t exactly a simple exercise to…
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What is “sober curious”, and why is it having such a moment? Find out now.
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Sharing the details about an upcoming Dr. Cabral 7-day detox. Sharing the details here and how to join in if you’d like! Hi friends! How’s the morning going? I LOVED reading about your goals for the upcoming year. Please keep me updated on your progress and if you have any post requests or topics I…
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Get useful tips on how to stay motivated to work out. Having a vision and setting goals is key to staying committed to fitness.

The Great Book Review of 2022: Sharing the books I read in 2022 and whether I’d recommend adding them to your collection. Hi hi! How’s the day going so far? I hope you’re having a wonderful morning! I’m looking forward to a movie with the crew and catching a hot yoga class later today. I’d…
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Can bodyweight exercises build muscle or should you stick to hitting the weights? Here’s how bodyweight exercises might change your outlook on total body training.