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How to Train to Build Muscle in 2026: A Simple Guide for Busy Adults

August 3, 2026
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How to Train to Build Muscl

Chris Gates Fitness · 181. How to Build Muscle in 2026 (A Simple Guide for Busy Adults) By: Chris Gates If you’ve spent any amount of time on social media, you’ve probably been left with the impression that building muscle requires living in the gym, following an incredibly complicated workout program, and leaving every workout […]

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Why Every Adult Should Focus on Building Muscle in 2026

July 20, 2026
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Why Every Adult Should Build Muscle in 2026

Chris Gates Fitness · 180. Why Every Adult Should Focus on Building Muscle in 2026 By: Chris Gates For years, I’ve spent a lot of time talking about fat loss. If you’ve read other articles on my website, listened to my podcast, or followed my social media content for any length of time, you’ve probably […]

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Posted in Training Tagged Body Recomposition, Build Muscle, Building Muscle, Calorie Deficit, Chris Gates Fitness, Exercise, Fat Loss, fitness for busy parents, fitness over 40, Fitness Podcast, functional strength, health podcast, healthy aging, longevity, Metabolism, Muscle Growth, Nutrition, Online Fitness Coach, Protein, Strength Training, Sustainable Fitness, Weight Loss Leave a comment

How to Find Time for Fitness When You’re Busy

July 15, 2026
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How to Find Time for Fitness When You're Busy

Chris Gates Fitness · 179. How to Find Time for Fitness (Even if You're Busy) By: Chris Gates “I don’t have time.” If you’ve ever said that about exercise, you’re not alone. In fact, it’s probably the number one reason people give for not taking better care of themselves. It’s usually not a lack of […]

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Posted in Training Tagged Batch Cooking, busy parents, Chris Gates Fitness, Consistency, Exercise, exercise tips, family health, fitness for busy parents, fitness motivation, Healthy Habits, Healthy Lifestyle, Meal Prep, Online Fitness Coach, productivity, Strength Training, Sustainable Fitness, time management, Weight Loss, workout tips, Workouts Leave a comment

If You’re Not Sore After a Workout, Was It Even Effective?

August 5, 2025
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If You’re Not Sore After a Workout, Was It Even Effective?

Is soreness the sign of a good workout, or is that just a myth? In this article, I break down what muscle soreness really means, why it’s not the best way to measure workout effectiveness, and what you should be paying attention to instead.

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Posted in Training Tagged Build Muscle, DOMS, Muscle Growth, Muscle Recovery, Muscle Soreness, Strength Training

How to Lose the Last Few Pounds Around Your Waistline

July 22, 2025
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How to lose the last few pounds around your waist

Why is it so hard to lose the last 5 pounds — especially around your waistline? In this article, I break down one of the most common frustrations in fat loss: getting leaner, only to hit a wall right before the finish line.

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Posted in Nutrition, Training Tagged Calorie Deficit, Diet Fatigue, Fat Loss, Lose Weight, Step Count, Strength Training, Weight Loss

When Should You Add Weight to Your Lifts?

July 1, 2025
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When Should You Add Weight to Your Lifts?

f you’re trying to build strength, improve your physique, or get the most out of your workouts… at some point, you’re going to ask this question: “How do I know when it’s time to add more weight to my lifts?”

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Posted in Training Tagged Lifting Weights, Progressive Overload, Strength Training

10 Insanely Simple Tips to Build Muscle in 2025

December 30, 2024
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10 Insanely Simple Tips to Build Muscle in 2025

I know there are a million different exercises, workout routines, nutritional programs, and more you can choose from to “get jacked.” And it probably feels nearly impossible to figure out which advice is legit, and which advice bad.

But have no fear! In this article I’m going to outline 10 insanely simple tips you can use to build muscle in 2025.

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Posted in General, Nutrition, Training Tagged Build Muscle, Compound Exercises, Muscle Gain, Muscle Growth, Progressive Overload, Protein, Reps in Reserve, Rest Days, Sleep, Training Volume

Is Cardio or Weights Better for Losing Weight?

November 12, 2024
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Is Cardio or Weights Better for Losing Weight?

In this article, I’ll break down the the pros and cons of both cardio and lifting weights so that you can put together a weight loss plan that works! Along the way, we’ll cover the crucial role of a calorie deficit, dispel common misconceptions about weight loss, and MUCH more.

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Posted in Training Tagged Calorie Deficit, Cardio, Fat Loss, Lifting Weights, Lose Weight, Losing Weight, Spot-Reducing Fat, Strength Training, Weight Loss, Workout Schedule

Progressive Overload: The Secret to Burning Fat and Building Muscle

October 22, 2024
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Progressive Overload, the secret to fat loss

The principle of progressive overload is key to build muscle and burn fat. And that’s what we’re going to talk about in this article.

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Posted in Training Tagged Body Composition, Build Muscle, Fat Loss, Muscle Growth, Progressive Overload, Strength Training, Time Under Tension

How to Build A Sustainable Workout Routine

October 8, 2024
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How to Build a Sustainable Workout Routine

The workout program that works best is always the one you can follow consistently. Here’s how to build a sustainable workout routine.

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Posted in Training Tagged Consistency, Flexible Workouts, Muscle Recovery, Sustainable Fitness, Sustainable Workouts, Workout Routine

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