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Tom Nikkola | VIGOR Training

Tune into the audio version of my written articles found at tomnikkola.com, read by yours truly. I candidly cover health and fitness, including topics on diet, exercise, metabolism, supplements, essen... Read more

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28 Days: 4-Week Muscle Gain Fat Loss Diet

28 Days: 4-Week Muscle Gain Fat Loss Diet

Assuming you're following an awesome strength and conditioning program (like VIGOR Training), 28 Days could be the best ... Read more

10 Jan 2019

38mins

Ranked #2

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Why You Can Get Paralyzed by Personal Growth

Why You Can Get Paralyzed by Personal Growth

The desire to grow, to become a better version of ourselves, lives in almost all of us. According to Tony Robbins, it's ... Read more

7 Nov 2016

10mins

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The Best Muscle-Building Supplements

The Best Muscle-Building Supplements

Amidst all the supplements that are just marketing hype, are there some that actually help you build muscle? What is the... Read more

1 Aug 2018

21mins

Ranked #4

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5 Success Traits You Develop Through Weight Training

5 Success Traits You Develop Through Weight Training

In virtually every aspect of life, a small percentage of people thrive, most get by, and some barely survive. Rarely, is... Read more

14 Dec 2017

16mins

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Is Milk or Other Dairy Good Or Bad For You?

Is Milk or Other Dairy Good Or Bad For You?

"Is dairy good or bad for you?" Post that question to social media and you'll find so much debate about this food group,... Read more

30 May 2019

31mins

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How to Stop Shoulding Yourself

How to Stop Shoulding Yourself

"I should eat healthier. I should exercise. I should get more sleep. I should spend more time with my spouse. I should _... Read more

9 Jun 2017

8mins

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How Too Much Cardio or Endurance Training Is Bad For You

How Too Much Cardio or Endurance Training Is Bad For You

You've been sold the idea that endurance or aerobic exercise is good for you. Not so much. Here's the impact cardio can ... Read more

4 Apr 2019

20mins

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Don’t Lose Muscle

Don’t Lose Muscle

I have a number of guidelines for VIGOR Training, but just one rule: Don't Lose Muscle!Muscle loss contributes to:insuli... Read more

31 Aug 2019

3mins

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Intermittent Fasting: The health benefits of skipping breakfast

Intermittent Fasting: The health benefits of skipping breakfast

If you're unfamiliar with intermittent fasting (IF), skipping breakfast might seem like a bad thing. After all, breakfas... Read more

10 Oct 2017

27mins

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5 Life-Changing Questions To Ask Yourself Every Day

5 Life-Changing Questions To Ask Yourself Every Day

You might expect this article covers questions like “What is the meaning of life?” or “What is my purpose?” It doesn’t.T... Read more

17 Oct 2018

27mins

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Victimhood Fragility: 4 Ways We’re Weakening Our Bodies, Minds, and Culture

Victimhood Fragility: 4 Ways We’re Weakening Our Bodies, Minds, and Culture

Abraham Lincoln shared the following words in 1838:At what point then is the approach of danger to be expected? I answer... Read more

2 Jan 2019

44mins

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(Grand)Fathers, (Grand)Sons, and Reflections on Turning 41

(Grand)Fathers, (Grand)Sons, and Reflections on Turning 41

A year goes by so fast, and yet so much can happen in that short time. It seems like just weeks ago that I wrote In My N... Read more

14 Jan 2018

16mins

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Got Goals? Embrace the Challenge and Excitement of the Emotional Cycle of Change

Got Goals? Embrace the Challenge and Excitement of the Emotional Cycle of Change

Got goals? As you get after them, get ready for the Emotional Cycle of Change. It's the mental and emotional roadmap for... Read more

6 Oct 2017

20mins

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Foundational 5: The best health supplements for (almost) every body

Foundational 5: The best health supplements for (almost) every body

My Foundational Five are the best supplements to help form a foundation of good nutrition, no matter what your goals may... Read more

11 Jul 2019

12mins

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6 Fatitudes You Need To Fix If You Want To Get Fit

6 Fatitudes You Need To Fix If You Want To Get Fit

A fatitude is a belief or attitude that keeps you fat and unhealthy. In today's other-blaming victimhood culture, many p... Read more

5 Jul 2018

13mins

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What is the purpose of tempo in your training?

What is the purpose of tempo in your training?

In terms of your training, I believe tempo is one of the most important concepts you need to wrap your head around.Tempo... Read more

1 Sep 2019

3mins

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5 Common Weight Training Mistakes You Might Be Making

5 Common Weight Training Mistakes You Might Be Making

Weight training has a way of mimicking life, which is why the lessons learned in VIGOR Training are as practical outside... Read more

22 Aug 2018

12mins

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Digestive Enzymes: Health, Fitness, and Aging Well

Digestive Enzymes: Health, Fitness, and Aging Well

Digestive enzymes might be the most overlooked, underappreciated part of a good nutrition plan. Even the healthiest diet... Read more

9 Jul 2017

13mins

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Why You’re Sore Where You Shouldn’t Be

Why You’re Sore Where You Shouldn’t Be

"I want to do squats but they hurt my back." "Every time I do bench press, it hurts my shoulders."Do you ever get sore s... Read more

10 Sep 2019

4mins

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Why We Need to Stop Bastardizing Struggle

Why We Need to Stop Bastardizing Struggle

I’m going to Baader-Meinhof you: "STRUGGLE."The Baader-Meinhof Phenomenon occurs when you become aware of something, and... Read more

7 Mar 2018

10mins

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