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Naked Playlist of the Week - 12/14/25
This playlist is a full-on millennial party throwback, but built for sweating, not standing still. Packed with era-defining pop and dance hits from Rihanna, Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande, Katy Perry, and more, it’s the soundtrack to nights out turned workouts in. Press play, relive the energy, and let the nostalgia push you through every rep.
When to Take Zinc: Morning or Night?
Who This Guide Is For: Zinc supplement users confused about optimal timing for maximum absorption and benefits Health-conscious individuals wanting to maximize their supplement effectiveness Athletes and fitness enthusiasts optimizing their supplement schedules around workouts People with digestive sensitivities seeking the best timing to minimize side effects Shift workers and irregular schedules needing flexible supplementation strategies Healthcare providers counseling patients...
10 Resistance Band Exercises to Build Strength Anywhere, Anytime
Resistance bands are one of the simplest tools you can add to your training, yet they’re also among the most effective. They create constant tension on the muscles, they’re gentle on the joints, and they fit in a backpack or desk drawer. Whether you’re working out at home, traveling, or leveling up your gym routine, bands make it easy to...
Naked Playlist of the Week - 12/7/25
K-Pop was made for movement: sharp beats, huge choruses, and nonstop energy. This playlist brings together today’s biggest hype tracks from LISA, Stray Kids, BTS, TWICE, ATEEZ, and more, creating the perfect soundtrack for lifting, running, or pushing through your hardest sets. Turn it up and let the choreography-ready momentum carry your workout.
The Complete Guide to Using Collagen Peptides: Benefits, Types & Daily Tips
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How Heel-Elevated Squats Help You Train Better, Build More Muscle, and Move With Better Form
For many people, squatting deeply or maintaining good form can feel uncomfortable, unstable, or harder than it should be. Sometimes the issue is ankle mobility, sometimes it’s balance, and sometimes it’s just the way your body is built. Heel-elevated squats offer a potential solution. By raising your heels a small amount, using plates, a wedge, or lifting shoes, you instantly...
Banded Squats Explained: How Different Resistance Styles Transform Your Squat
The squat is one of the best exercises we have for building strength, power, and lower-body muscle. But that doesn’t mean it has to stay the same every time you train. A resistance band can completely change how a squat feels and what it does for your body. By adjusting how the band is attached, you can shift the resistance...
Vitamin D3 vs D2: Which One Should You Take?
Quick Answer – Is D3 Better Than D2? Vitamin D3 is generally more effective at increasing vitamin D levels in the body compared to vitamin D2. Vitamin D3 increases serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D concentrations efficiently and effectively as it is more readily absorbed by the body than D2. Vitamin D3 can more sustainably maintain healthy vitamin D levels since this form...
Exercise Snacks: The Simple, Science-Backed Way to Boost Health, Energy, and Fitness in Minutes
For many people, inactivity is hard to escape. We’re confined to a chair and a desk all day long, whether it’s working from home or from the office. We know the importance of movement, but life seems to want us in front of a screen, not holding a pair of dumbbells. If you’re with me on this, I’ve got some...
When Is the Best Time to Take Vitamin D?
The best time to take vitamin D is at any time you can take it consistently, preferably with a meal that includes a good source of healthy fats for optimal absorption. No significant research studies support the notion that any specific time of day is better than another for taking vitamin D supplements. Taking vitamin D with a meal containing...
What is Tempo Training? Harness Rep Speed to Unlock New Gains
Most lifters see progress as adding more weight to the bar. And while increasing load is a key part of progressive overload, it's far from the only tool available. One method that’s highly effective, yet often overlooked, is tempo training – the strategic control of how fast or slow you perform each phase of a lift. By manipulating tempo, you...
NEAT: The Hidden Key to Fat Loss and Better Body Composition
Want to lose fat and reshape your body composition? The usual suspects play a part: working out harder and eating smarter. But so does NEAT. NEAT, or Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis, plays a surprisingly large part in our daily calorie expenditure, and by extension, your body fat percentage, body shape, and also your overall health and metabolism. In this article we’ll...
Naked Playlist of the Week - 11/9/25
Reggaeton is made for movement, and this playlist proves it. Packed with upbeat rhythms, tight percussion, and feel-good vocal energy, these tracks bring the party directly into your workout. Whether you’re hitting cardio, lifts, or a mid-day reset, the beat does half the work. Turn it up and let your body follow the rhythm.
