Your daily dose of fitness health inspiration

Exercise Health Notes

Your daily dose of fitness health inspiration

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Strength Training

Is Body Recomposition Possible?

You don't have to choose between cutting and bulking. The research shows you can build muscle and lose fat at the same time — here's what the numbers actually say.

Golden protein pumpkin spice pancakes stacked on a plate
Healthy Recipes

Protein Pumpkin Spice Pancakes Recipe

These protein pumpkin spice pancakes are my go-to fall breakfast. Two bananas, greek yogurt, a protein shake, and simple spices make a meal-prep-friendly stack I keep in the fridge all week.

Creamy banana smoothie in a glass with honey drizzle
Healthy Recipes

Banana Smoothie

A creamy banana smoothie ready in five minutes. Frozen bananas, yogurt, milk, and a touch of vanilla — the easiest way to start your morning with real food.

Chocolate Chia Pudding - photo 1
Healthy Recipes

Chocolate Chia Pudding

I’ll be honest: I’m always suspicious of healthy chocolate desserts made with sneaky ingredients like avocado or sweet potato. You can taste them. They don’t feel like a…

Close-up of blended pea and mint dip with fresh herbs
Healthy Recipes

Minty Spring Pea Dip

The first time I blended frozen peas with fresh mint from my windowsill jar, I got a dip so green it looked like spring itself had been poured…

Never Miss a Story

Evidence-based training, nutrition, and recovery notes from Coach Maya — one small actionable idea each week. No fads, no fear. Just what works.

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About Exercise Health Notes

Hi, I'm Maya Collins — a certified personal trainer and exercise science master's grad. For 10 years I've been turning research papers into 15-minute action lists. My promise: sustainable small changes beat extreme quick fixes. This notebook is where I write it all down.