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Andrew Heffernan

Andrew Heffernan

Andrew Heffernan

Andrew Heffernan, CSCS, is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Feldenkrais Practitioner, and Experience Life contributing editor. Andrew also writes regularly for Men’s Health, and has written or co-written several books, including Weight Loss After 40, 7-Minute Workouts, and The Exercise Cure.

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How to Return to Exercise After a Heart Attack

Returning to exercise after a heart attack can feel daunting. Here's how a cardiac rehab program can help you rebuild strength and confidence safely.
By Andrew Heffernan
Fitness TipsHeart & Cardiovascular Health
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Are Weight Machines Safer to Use Than Free Weights?

No — and here's why.
By Andrew Heffernan
Fitness Tips
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A Full-Body Weight-Plate Workout

Get a fun workout in just 20 minutes with a single piece of equipment.
By Andrew Heffernan
Equipment-Based WorkoutsStrength Training
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What Counts as Strength Training?

From lifting weights to bodyweight moves, here are the different types of strength training — and why building strength matters for long-term health.
By Andrew Heffernan
Fitness TipsStrength Training
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Why Drinking Less Alcohol Is Important for Fitness

Learn why limiting your alcohol consumption matters for reaching your fitness goals.
By Andrew Heffernan
Fitness TipsNutrition Tips
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Why Hydration Is So Important for Fitness

Learn why drinking adequate water matters for reaching your fitness goals and how to ensure you’re getting enough.
By Andrew Heffernan
Fitness TipsNutrition Tips
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Why Eating More Plant-Based Food Is Important for Fitness

Learn why plant-based foods matter for reaching your fitness goals and how to ensure you’re getting enough.
By Andrew Heffernan
Fitness TipsNutrition Tips
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Why Eating Enough Protein Is So Important for Fitness

Learn why protein matters for reaching your fitness goals and how to ensure you’re getting enough.
By Andrew Heffernan
Fitness TipsNutrition Tips
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Why Eating Enough Is Important for Fitness

Learn why consuming enough — and the right type of — calories matters for reaching your fitness goals.
By Andrew Heffernan
Fitness TipsNutrition Tips
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The 5 Big Rocks of Fitness Nutrition

Feeling overwhelmed by all the nutritional advice out there? We've boiled it down to some key strategies.
By Andrew Heffernan
Fitness TipsNutrition Tips
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