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basics

22 published guides tagged basics, in plain language and checked against the evidence.

Nutrition · Carbs
Are Carbs Really the Enemy? A Calm Breakdown
Evidence-reviewed
Training · Strength
The complete guide to strength training for beginners
Evidence-reviewed
Nutrition · Fats
Dietary Fat Explained: Why You Need It
Evidence-reviewed
Nutrition · Electrolytes
Electrolytes Explained: Do You Really Need Them?
Evidence-reviewed
Longevity · Healthspan
Healthspan vs Lifespan: Why the Difference Matters
Evidence-reviewed
Nutrition · Fibre
How Much Fibre Do You Really Need Each Day?
Evidence-reviewed
Nutrition · Protein
How Much Protein Do You Really Need Per Day?
Evidence-reviewed
Nutrition · Sugar
How Much Sugar Is Actually Too Much?
Evidence-reviewed
Nutrition · Hydration
How Much Water Do You Actually Need a Day?
Evidence-reviewed
Training · Hypertrophy
How muscle actually grows: hypertrophy explained simply
Evidence-reviewed
Nutrition · Maintenance
Maintenance Calories: The Number Most People Skip
Evidence-reviewed
Posture & Longevity · Mobility
Mobility vs Flexibility: What's the Actual Difference?
Evidence-reviewed
Training & Workouts · Progressive Overload
Progressive overload explained: the one rule that matters
Evidence-reviewed
Nutrition · Protein
How Much Protein Do You Really Need Per Day?
Evidence-reviewed
Nutrition · Carbs
Simple vs Complex Carbs: What Actually Matters
Evidence-reviewed
Nutrition · Metabolism
Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE): What It Is and Why It Matters
Evidence-reviewed
Nutrition · Ultra-Processed
What Actually Counts as Ultra-Processed Food?
Evidence-reviewed
Nutrition · Macros
What Are Macros? A Plain-English Guide for Beginners
Evidence-reviewed
Posture · Basics
What Good Posture Actually Means (And What It Doesn't)
Evidence-reviewed
Training · HIIT
What high intensity interval training actually is and what it isn't
Evidence-reviewed
Nutrition · Deficit
What Is a Calorie Deficit and How Do You Find Yours?
Evidence-reviewed
Nutrition · Surplus
What Is a Calorie Surplus and Who Actually Needs One?
Evidence-reviewed

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