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Sticking with a Fitness Goal is Easier than You Think
“Start small," they say. Exactly how little fitness can you get away with and still make progress? Here are some concrete, science-back answers.
 • Evy Lyons
3 Ways I Deal with Anxiety
Plus a high-protein smoothie recipe. I swear it’s related. I am committed to leading a bold life. Apparently, along the way, I’m going to have to master…
 • Evy Lyons
5 Minutes to Bliss
Warm up ideas to get you through the first phase of a workout when the goddess of motivation has yet to shower you with her blessings.
 • Evy Lyons
My Q3 Weightlifting Program Explained
A resistance training program teardown to explain how exercise choice, and rep and set ranges tie to goals.
 • Evy Lyons
Falling in Love with Boredom in the Gym
Variety is the spice of life, but spices don't make up 90% of your plate.
 • Evy Lyons
Uncharted Territory: Finding joy in doing hard things
How I approach doing new things outside of my comfort zone, including separating the work into two distinct phases.
 • Evy Lyons
Life update: I’ve taken THE leap.
Some thoughts from standing on the edge of entrepreneurship, getting the courage to soar.
 • Evy Lyons
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