Jess Billitz

31 Sleep Deprivation Statistics in College Students

June 30, 2020 By Jess Billitz

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24 hours a day just doesn’t seem like enough as a college student.

You spend the majority of your time attending long 3-hour lectures, trekking back and forth between the buildings on campus, and studying until the sun comes up.

You barely have enough time to squeeze in a few workouts a week. But since you’re getting everything done and still getting a little sleep each night, you may assume that you handle the sleep deprivation quite well.

However, a lack of sleep can ruin your performance in the gym and in the classroom. And it’s actually a serious problem among college students in America.

So, here are 31 statistics about sleep deprivation in college students.

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How Long Should You Cut For? (To Get Shredded)

June 29, 2020 By Jess Billitz

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Have you ever tried packing on muscle mass and losing body fat at the same time? If so, then you probably didn’t see much progress for either one of those goals.

You spend months or even years attempting the impossible with absolutely nothing to show for it.

To really get shredded, you need to cut and you need to do it right — so, stay tuned as we go over exactly how you can do that (and for how long).

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27 Surprising Healthcare Spending Statistics & Trends

June 25, 2020 By Jess Billitz

Staying healthy would be a heck of a lot easier if all you had to do was follow a healthy diet and go to the gym. Unfortunately, neither of these will be of much help if you get into an accident, become injured, or develop a serious health condition.

That’s why over 84% of Americans will visit a doctor at least once each year.

But the issue in America isn’t exactly a physical lack of access to healthcare – though this is still a problem for a small portion of the population. The major issue is the insane cost of healthcare that leaves people wondering, “Do I really need to see a doctor for this?”

It’s a huge problem when Americans have to weigh paying their car insurance or visiting a doctor for health concerns in the year 2020.

But just how much are Americans spending on healthcare and where is the money actually going? Let’s find out with these 27 surprising healthcare spending statistics and trends.

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The Ultimate Rogue Echo 10mm Lifting Belt Review for 2020

June 20, 2020 By Jess Billitz

Rogue Fitness is one of the most reputable brands in today’s fitness industry. That makes the release of lifting belts like the Rogue Echo a possible game-changer across the weightlifting and powerlifting worlds.

So, let’s find out if this belt really lives up to the Rogue reputation.

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7 Best Vegan and Artificial Leather Lifting Belts for 2020

June 19, 2020 By Jess Billitz

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A genuine leather weightlifting belt is the perfect tool for maxing out on the squat rack and guaranteeing long-term use. That is, of course, unless you’re vegan or an animal lover.

The good news is that you still have options – vegan or artificial leather lifting belts. Our top pick is the Rip Toned Lifting Belt, but you can see all our best finds if you keep reading…

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