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How to Exercise Safely During a Heatwave Without Losing Your Progress

By Dave Todd | June 28, 2026

Person exercising safely indoors during a summer heatwave.

How to Exercise Safely During a Heatwave Without Losing Your Progress When temperatures soar, it’s tempting to skip your workouts altogether. But should you exercise during a heatwave? The good news is that a few hot days won’t ruin your progress. In fact, training smarter during a heatwave is far better than pushing through and…

Cortisol, the Stress Hormone (and Why It Matters for Fat Loss & Recovery)

By Dave Todd | October 30, 2025

Feeling Wired But Tired? How to Naturally Lower Your Cortisol (and Why It Matters for Fat Loss & Recovery) ️ By David Todd | David Todd Fitness Intro: What a Good Night’s Sleep Taught Me About Stress Last night, I tried something simple — a dose of L-theanine with lemon balm before bed. I actually…