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The best resistance band workouts to build muscle

Resistance bands are a great way to improve the quality of your strength training routine. They can be incorporated into numerous exercises, adding extra force so that your muscles have to work harder to perform each task.

by Lynn Stephen

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What is cortisol belly? Why stress could be making it harder to lose belly fat

‘Cortisol belly’ is a popular term used to describe weight gain around your stomach that may be linked to long-term stress. We spoke to a nutritional therapist to explain the science behind ‘cortisol belly’, how stress hormones can affect where we store fat, and the everyday habits that may help keep your cortisol levels in check.

by Victoria Raw

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