I remember racing up the down escalator in Macy’s at the Cape Cod Mall. My mom, calmly riding the Up escalator like a regular human, would say I was going to hurt myself (possible) or I was making a scene (correct) or interrupting the people trying to get down the escalation (also correct). Sometimes I...
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Wasted Effort

Today is the most hope and optimism-filled day of the year. That’s great! Whatever goals or resolutions you’ve set for yourself, I’m excited for you! We’re all trying to better ourselves, and even though things haven’t worked out the way we wanted them to in the past, we hope this time will be different. Musician...
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What’s different this time?

Stephen Wilson Jr. was a scientist working for Mars, Inc. (Yeah, the Candy company). One day, his boss pulled him into an office and said something that changed his life: “Stephen, you’re about to get promoted.” Normally a cause for celebration, this was instead meant as a warning by his boss. In a past life,...
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Growth over Comfort

2024 is drawing to a close, so I wanted to hit you with one final newsletter before the chaos of 2025 kicks off. It’s that time of year where our brains will almost automatically look back on the past year. What went right, what went wrong. What we accomplished, what we failed to follow through...
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Don’t look back in anger

On December 19th, 2001, The Fellowship of the Ring hit theaters and nerd culture was forever changed. If you’re like me, you associate these movies with the holidays and are about to rewatch all three films (extended editions obviously). I was rewatching the Fellowship recently, and I had a funny thought. While they’re in the...
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Things are about to get crazy

A few years back, I attended my friend Nick’s blowout 40th birthday party. As part of the celebration, he hired an improv comic, and we all had to participate in learning improv comedy. (I just felt the collective shiver of all the introverts reading this newsletter). We started tossing out fun scenarios and scenes to...
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The “Yes And” Rule

I’m a huge Stephen King fan. I’ve read the whole Dark Tower Series, It, The Shining, Doctor Sleep, and my favorite movie ever is based on his novella, Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption. So, at the behest of multiple friends who told me it’s their favorite book, I finally ​started reading 11/22/63​. Here’s the...
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Closed Paths, Open Futures

Last December, I sheepishly admitted there was a huge hole in my Nerd cred. I grew up drawing cartoons, took AP art in high school, and was always fascinated by hand-drawn animation… But I had ​never seen a single second of any Studio Ghibli cartoon​! Studio Ghibli is the Japanese equivalent of Disney, with Hayao...
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Train for your Old Person Body

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As a home gym owner with a keen eye for budget-friendly strength equipment, getting great value is one of the most important factors when deciding whether to pull the trigger on a potential purchase. However, when it comes to the uber-competitive adjustable bench market, it’s tough to contend against Rogue and REP Fitness — companies known for producing...
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Titan Series Adjustable Bench Review (2025)

Your gym bag is probably packed with some of the best supplements for building muscle, including protein powder, creatine, and pre-workout. Crucial for boosting energy and strength during a gym session and reducing muscle soreness afterward, you wouldn’t dare train without them. But imagine a single supplement that combines the benefits of all three.&#160;&#160; Enter XWERKS Motion —...
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XWERKS Motion BCAA Review (2025): A Registered Dietitian’s Honest Thoughts

The Assault Bike ProX is one of the best cardio machines currently offered, as it provides a full-body, low-impact workout that can still be high-intensity. Popular in the CrossFit community, this fan bike consists of a belt-driven system and a heavy-duty steel frame, making it a great tool to build both endurance and strength.&#160; Here at Breaking Muscle,...
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Assault Fitness AssaultBike Pro X Review (2025): Assault’s Best Bike Yet?

Out of all the cardio machines on the market, exercise bikes offer the best calorie burn in the smallest space possible. Certain bikes can work your entire body, some are low-impact, and others add a major dose of FUN to your training. Despite packing an efficient punch, the best exercise bikes cost similar to rowing machines —&#160; as...
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13 Best Exercise Bikes for Home Gyms (2025)

Transparent Labs is renowned for its commitment to high-quality products, avoiding questionable ingredients like dyes, artificial sweeteners, and harmful additives. Grass-fed whey protein powders, creatine monohydrate powders, and branched-chain amino acid (BCAA) supplements are among their most popular products. This article zeroes in on their best-selling BCAA Glutamine product, specially formulated for muscle repair and recovery. The well-documented...
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Transparent Labs BCAA Glutamine Review (2025): The Key to Post-Workout Recovery?

Legendary bodybuilders like Jay Cutler and Ronnie Coleman earned plenty of praise and Mr. Olympia hardware by constructing hulking physiques that included sculpted shoulders, killer quads, and bulging biceps. While most people don’t have plans to pose on stage someday, many lifters do have aspirations to walk around with muscular arms that look good in a tank top....
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How to Do the Preacher Curl for Building Bigger Biceps

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Element 26 Hybrid Leather Weightlifting Belt Review (2025)

It’s no secret that building a well-developed back entails plenty of pulling exercises and enough protein to support your strength- and muscle-building efforts. While there are different routes you can take to achieve that sculpted look, the best back workouts revolve around a classic pull-day staple: the row.&#160; The number of row variations to choose from may feel...
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Chest-Supported Row vs. Bent-Over Row: Which Variation is Best for Building a Bigger Back?

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FOR THE LOVE OF FOOD: Food inspections stall in government shutdown, snack drawers teach kids moderation, and the optimal diet for humans
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FOR THE LOVE OF FOOD: Food inspections stall in government shutdown, snack drawers teach kids moderation, and the optimal diet for humans

Welcome to Friday’s For The Love of Food, Summer Tomato’s weekly link roundup. A few extra this week since I missed last week. This week how to keep your heart 30 yrs younger, hunger induces risky eating behavior, and climate change makes oysters more dangerous. Next week’s Mindful Meal Challenge will start again on Monday. Sign [&#8230;]
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FOR THE LOVE OF FOOD: How to keep your heart 30 yrs younger, hunger induces risky eating behavior, and climate change makes oysters more dangerous

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Dr. Rhonda Patrick – Why Eating Fish, But Not Omega-3 Supplements, Can Help Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease

Welcome to Friday’s For The Love of Food, Summer Tomato’s weekly link roundup. This week how genetic tests impact your motivation, moralizing food linked to weight regain, and Whole Foods packaging linked to cancer. Next week’s Mindful Meal Challenge will start again on Monday. Sign up now to join us! Too busy to read them all? [&#8230;]
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FOR THE LOVE OF FOOD: How genetic tests impact your motivation, moralizing food linked to weight regain, and Whole Foods packaging linked to cancer

Welcome to Friday’s For The Love of Food, Summer Tomato’s weekly link roundup. This week how to stop avoiding exercise, GMO is now &#8220;bioengineered&#8221; at the USDA, and the FDA resumes limited food inspections. Next week’s Mindful Meal Challenge will start again on Monday. Sign up now to join us! Too busy to read them all? [&#8230;]
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FOR THE LOVE OF FOOD: How to stop avoiding exercise, GMO is now “bioengineered” at the USDA, and the FDA resumes limited food inspections

Welcome to Friday’s For The Love of Food, Summer Tomato’s weekly link roundup. This week Canada&#8217;s new food guide shuns industry, sunscreen is the new margarine, and exercise &#8220;snacks&#8221; improve fitness. Next week’s Mindful Meal Challenge will start again on Monday. Sign up now to join us! Too busy to read them all? Try this awesome free [&#8230;]
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FOR THE LOVE OF FOOD: Canada’s new food guide shuns industry, sunscreen is the new margarine, and exercise “snacks” improve fitness

Welcome to Friday’s For The Love of Food, Summer Tomato’s weekly link roundup. This week Big Food and EU eliminate plastics and waste, rubber and wood found in Tyson nuggets, and portion control still wins the weight loss game. Next week’s Mindful Meal Challenge will start again on Monday. Sign up now to join us! Too [&#8230;]
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FOR THE LOVE OF FOOD: Big Food and EU eliminate plastics and waste, rubber and wood found in Tyson nuggets, and portion control still wins the weight loss game

FOR THE LOVE OF FOOD: Decide earlier to make healthier choices, more adults getting food allergies, and what "natural flavors" really means
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FOR THE LOVE OF FOOD: Decide earlier to make healthier choices, more adults getting food allergies, and what “natural flavors” really means

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