Issue 14 · 13 September 2026

How can you build muscle as a beginner?

How can you build muscle as a beginner? Learn the foundations of training, repetitions, protein, recovery and progressive overload.

Read the feature — 9 min read

A Black beginner performs a controlled one-arm row with a moderate dumbbell in a naturally lit gym

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A Latina woman in casual clothes eating a balanced meal of fish, potatoes, vegetables and fruit in a naturally lit kitchen

Nutrition · 9 min read

How can you lose fat without a strict diet?

How can you lose fat without a strict diet? Learn how to create a sustainable energy deficit without cutting out the foods you enjoy, while preserving muscle mass.

12 September 2026

A South Asian woman in casual clothes eating a balanced meal after a strength training session, in a modern kitchen lit by natural light

Nutrition · 5 min read

Should you eat after a strength training session?

What should you eat after a strength training session? Here is what the research shows about protein, carbohydrates and meal timing.

26 August 2026

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Nutrition · 9 min read

How can you lose fat without a strict diet?

How can you lose fat without a strict diet? Learn how to create a sustainable energy deficit without cutting out the foods you enjoy, while preserving muscle mass.

12 September 2026

Nutrition · 5 min read

Should you eat after a strength training session?

What should you eat after a strength training session? Here is what the research shows about protein, carbohydrates and meal timing.

26 August 2026

A Middle Eastern woman in plain training clothes checking her smartwatch after a run, in a modern gym lit by natural light

Equipment · 6 min read

Are smartwatches really reliable for training?

Are smartwatches reliable for sport? Here is what the research shows about heart rate, calories burned and step counts.

25 August 2026

A South Asian man in plain training clothes preparing a drink in a shaker before his session, in a modern gym lit by natural light

Supplements · 6 min read

Do pre-workouts really work?

Do pre-workouts genuinely improve performance? Here is what the research shows about caffeine, multi-ingredient formulas and whether you need one at all.

24 August 2026

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How can you build muscle as a beginner?

Featured

How can you lose fat without a strict diet?

Should you eat after a strength training session?

Sections

Training

Nutrition

Recovery

Science

Supplements

Equipment

Latest articles

How can you lose fat without a strict diet?

Should you eat after a strength training session?

Are smartwatches really reliable for training?

Do pre-workouts really work?

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