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How to calculate your macros
Nutrition

How to calculate your real calorie needs — and why most online calculators get it wrong

TDEE calculators on the internet vary by up to 400 kcal for the same person. Our head nutritionist explains why, and how BodyMap gets it right.

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Lead Nutritionist, RD
Mar 28, 2026
7 min read
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Progressive overload
Training5 min read

Progressive overload: the one principle that matters more than anything else

If you're not progressively challenging your body, you're not growing. Our S&C coach breaks down exactly how to apply this principle — whether you're a beginner or advanced.

Protein timing
Nutrition6 min read

Protein timing: does it actually matter when you eat your protein?

The "anabolic window" has been debated for decades. Here's what the current evidence actually says — and the simple rule our dietitian recommends to all clients.

Sleep and fat loss
Lifestyle4 min read

The most underrated fat loss tool isn't diet or exercise — it's sleep

Poor sleep raises ghrelin, suppresses leptin, and increases cortisol. All three make fat loss significantly harder. Here's the science and what to do about it.

Muscle hypertrophy science
Science8 min read

Muscle hypertrophy in 2026: what the latest research actually tells us

Volume, frequency, rep ranges, failure training — the science has moved fast. Our S&C coach summarises what matters and what's just noise.

Meal prep tips
Nutrition5 min read

Meal prep in 90 minutes: our dietitian's complete Sunday routine

The biggest predictor of nutrition success isn't motivation — it's having food ready when you're hungry. Here's a practical, time-efficient system that actually works.

Cardio vs strength
Training6 min read

Cardio vs strength training for fat loss: you've probably been prioritising the wrong one

Steady-state cardio burns calories in the moment. Resistance training reshapes your metabolism permanently. Our coach explains why the combination matters — and in what ratio.

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