Calvin Huynh, Author at T NATION

Excuses Make You Fat

Calvin Huynh — Wed, 25 Jan 2023 13:00:00 +0000

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6 Bulking Diet Mistakes That Screw Up Everything

Calvin Huynh — Wed, 09 Nov 2022 13:00:42 +0000

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The 7 Fitness Journey Dropouts

Calvin Huynh — Sun, 03 Jul 2022 12:00:01 +0000

Fitness Journey Fail Tons of people embark on a fitness journey but struggle to get anywhere. Their "before" never becomes an "after." But why? Here's what no one wants to talk about: Those who never see results think a certain way. And this thinking allows them to continue being out of shape. They make excuses,

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The Skinny Fat Solution

Calvin Huynh — Thu, 19 May 2022 12:00:04 +0000

The Skinny Fat Epidemic There's endless information on how scrawny people can build muscle and even more information on how chubby people can lose fat. But what if you're struggling with both? Lacking muscle and carrying excess adipose tissue makes a person skinny fat, and it's an epidemic. Let's break down the causes and solutions.

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How to Attract Women: 4 Non-Physical Traits

Calvin Huynh — Sun, 03 Apr 2022 12:00:27 +0000

Making Gains to Attract Women Men hit the gym for a lot of reasons, but most single men aren't doing it for their heart health, mobility, or overhead strength. They're doing it to attract women, or at least increase their odds. And while fitness is extremely important in life and dating, it can't be all

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The Best Diets are Boring. Here's Why.

Calvin Huynh — Sun, 27 Feb 2022 13:00:10 +0000

What the Best Diets Have in Common Fat loss ultimately comes down to calories in vs. calories out. The best diets, in one way or another, involve eating less. You can't lose fat without being in an energy deficit: consuming fewer calories so your body has to use some of those stored calories around your

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Don't Start CrossFit Until You Read This

Calvin Huynh — Wed, 24 Nov 2021 13:00:12 +0000

What to Know Before You Start CrossFit Most lifters who don't do CrossFit will badmouth it without ever trying it. But on the flip side, many CrossFitters provoke this behavior by acting like CrossFit is God's gift to fitness. They're completely blinded by their obsession. So don't start CrossFit before you know the whole, unbiased

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What Men Want: The Biology of Beauty Standards

Calvin Huynh — Tue, 02 Nov 2021 12:00:10 +0000

What Men Want & The Benefit of Beauty Standards Ladies, you know what features you find attractive among men, but do you know what men want in a romantic partner? The idea of "beauty standards" is appalling to most modern women, but knowing them may be important if you want to make a memorable first

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Bring Back the Bulk and Cut!

Calvin Huynh — Wed, 15 Sep 2021 12:00:50 +0000

To build muscle or prepare to get on stage, bodybuilders will bulk and cut. These phases are dedicated to one goal at a time. Either you're dieting to shed body fat, or you're eating to gain mass. People love to bash these traditional methods. Many think they're unnecessary or stupid. The rationale is, "Why cut

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Dad Bods Are Hot? Fake News vs. Science

Calvin Huynh — Thu, 22 Jul 2021 12:00:48 +0000

The dad bod revolution has picked up steam, but hype doesn't always equal reality. Most women prefer a fitter, stronger, healthier appearance, ideally with some ab definition. No, this doesn't mean women only care about looks. In fact, most women prefer personality over appearance. (1-5) It also doesn't mean you can't have a happy relationship

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