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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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Get a fun workout in just 20 minutes with a single piece of equipment.
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Learn why limiting your alcohol consumption matters for reaching your fitness goals.
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Learn why drinking adequate water matters for reaching your fitness goals and how to ensure you’re getting enough.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Your Guide to Creating Lifelong Mobility While Maintaining Strength and Endurance

Improve your mobility with expert advice, a sample workout schedule, and proven exercise ideas to keep you moving for the long haul.
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Your Guide to Developing Strength and Endurance as a Hybrid Athlete

Discover how to boost your strength and endurance with expert advice, a sample workout schedule, and proven exercise ideas to take you to the next level.
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