/**
 * Theme functions and definitions
 *
 */

if ( ! defined( 'ABSPATH' ) ) {
	exit; // Exit if accessed directly.
}

define( 'ARTISTIC_THEME_VERSION', wp_get_theme()->get( 'Version' ) );
define( 'ARTISTIC_THEME_DIR', get_template_directory() );
define( 'ARTISTIC_THEME_URL', get_template_directory_uri() );

if ( ! isset( $content_width ) ) {
	$content_width = 800; // Pixels.
}

// Theme storage
// Attention! Must be in the global namespace to compatibility with WP-CLI
//-------------------------------------------------------------------------
$GLOBALS['ARTISTIC_STORAGE'] = array(
		'social_sharing' => 'facebook,whatsapp,linkedin',
		'social_urls' => 'https://www.instagram.com/ ,https://www.facebook.com/ ,https://www.youtube.com/',
		'show_preloader' => 0,
		'magic_cursor' => 1,
		'show_small_heading_icon' => 1,
		'small_heading_icon' => '',
		'footer_copyright_text' => '',
		'smooth_scrolling' => 0,
		'archive_page_layout' => 'full-width',
		'blog_single_page_layout' => 'full-width',
		'preloader_icon' => '',
		'portfolio_page_title' => '',
		'portfolio_archive_page_layout' => 'full-width',
		'portfolio_single_page_layout' => 'full-width',
		'header_background_image' => '',
		'project_page_header_background_image' => '',
		'blog_page_header_background_image' => '',
		'read_more_icon' => ARTISTIC_THEME_DIR.'/assets/images/arrow-white.svg',
);

if ( ! function_exists( 'artistic_slug_fonts_url' ) ) {
	function artistic_slug_fonts_url() {
		$fonts_url = ''; 
		  
		/* Translators: If there are characters in your language that are not
		* supported by Plus Jakarta Sans, translate this to 'off'. Do not translate
		* into your own language.
		*/
		$font = _x( 'on', 'Plus Jakarta Sans font: on or off', 'artistics' );
		 
		if ( 'off' !== $font ) {
			
			$font_families = array();
			 
			if ( 'off' !== $font ) {
				$font_families[] = 'Plus Jakarta Sans:ital,wght@0,200..800;1,200..800';
			}
			 
			$query_args = array(
				'family'	=> urlencode( implode( '&family=', $font_families ) ),
				'display' 	=> urlencode( 'swap' ),
			);
		
			$query_args = str_replace(array('%26','%3D'), array('&','='), $query_args);
			
			$fonts_url = add_query_arg( $query_args, 'https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2' );
		}
		
		return esc_url_raw( $fonts_url );
		
	}
}

if ( ! function_exists( 'artistic_theme_setup' ) ) {
	/**
	 * Set up theme support.
	 *
	 * @return void
	 */
	function artistic_theme_setup() {
	
		register_nav_menus( 
			array( 
					'header' => esc_html__( 'Header', 'artistics' ) ,
					'footer' => esc_html__( 'Footer', 'artistics' ) 
				 )		
		);

		add_theme_support( 'post-thumbnails' );
		add_theme_support( 'automatic-feed-links' );
		add_theme_support( 'title-tag' );
		add_theme_support( 'editor-styles' );
		add_theme_support(
			'html5',
			array(
				'search-form',
				'comment-form',
				'comment-list',
				'gallery',
				'caption',
				'script',
				'style',
			)
		);
		add_theme_support(
			'custom-logo',
			array(
				'height'      => 100,
				'width'       => 350,
				'flex-height' => true,
				'flex-width'  => true,
			)
		);
		
		/*
		 * Gutenberg wide images.
		 */
		add_theme_support( 'align-wide' );
		
		/**
        * Load textdomain.
        */
        load_theme_textdomain( 'artistics', ARTISTIC_THEME_DIR . '/languages' );

		
		
		if ( is_admin() ) { 
			add_editor_style( array( artistic_slug_fonts_url(), 'assets/css/css-variable.css', 'assets/css/all.min.css', 'style-editor.css' ) );
		}
	}

}
add_action( 'after_setup_theme', 'artistic_theme_setup' );

/**
 * Enqueue styles
 */
if ( ! function_exists( 'artistic_theme_load_styles' ) ) {
	function artistic_theme_load_styles() {
		$active_demo =  artistic_get_active_demo();
		if( get_option( 'artistic_demo_imported' ) != 1 ) {
			wp_enqueue_style( 'artistic-font-manrope', artistic_slug_fonts_url(), array(), null );	
		}
		
		wp_enqueue_style( 'artistic-css-variable', ARTISTIC_THEME_URL . '/assets/css/css-variable.css', array(), ARTISTIC_THEME_VERSION );
		wp_enqueue_style( 'fontawesome-6.4.0', ARTISTIC_THEME_URL . '/assets/css/all.min.css', array(), ARTISTIC_THEME_VERSION );
		wp_enqueue_style( 'bootstrap-5.3.2', ARTISTIC_THEME_URL . '/assets/css/bootstrap.min.css', array(), ARTISTIC_THEME_VERSION );
		wp_enqueue_style( 'artistic-style', ARTISTIC_THEME_URL . '/style.css', array('bootstrap-5.3.2','fontawesome-6.4.0'), ARTISTIC_THEME_VERSION );

		if($active_demo > 1) {
			wp_enqueue_style( 'demo-'.esc_attr($active_demo), ARTISTIC_THEME_URL . '/assets/css/demo-'.esc_attr($active_demo).'.css', array('artistic-style'), ARTISTIC_THEME_VERSION );
		}
	}
}
add_action( 'wp_enqueue_scripts', 'artistic_theme_load_styles',999 );

/**
 * Enqueue scripts
 */
if ( ! function_exists( 'artistic_theme_load_scripts' ) ) {
	function artistic_theme_load_scripts() {
		global $ARTISTIC_STORAGE;
	
		if( get_theme_mod( 'smooth_scrolling', $ARTISTIC_STORAGE['smooth_scrolling'] ) ) { 
			wp_enqueue_script( 'SmoothScroll', ARTISTIC_THEME_URL . '/assets/js/SmoothScroll.js', array( 'jquery' ), ARTISTIC_THEME_VERSION, true );
		}
		
		wp_enqueue_script( 'gsap', ARTISTIC_THEME_URL . '/assets/js/gsap.min.js', array( 'jquery' ), ARTISTIC_THEME_VERSION, true );
		if( get_theme_mod( 'magic_cursor', $ARTISTIC_STORAGE['magic_cursor'] ) ) { 
		wp_enqueue_script( 'magiccursor', ARTISTIC_THEME_URL . '/assets/js/magiccursor.js', array( 'jquery' ), ARTISTIC_THEME_VERSION, true );
		}
		
		wp_enqueue_script( 'SplitText', ARTISTIC_THEME_URL . '/assets/js/SplitText.js', array( 'jquery' ), ARTISTIC_THEME_VERSION, true );
		wp_enqueue_script( 'ScrollTrigger', ARTISTIC_THEME_URL . '/assets/js/ScrollTrigger.min.js', array( 'jquery' ), ARTISTIC_THEME_VERSION, true );
		wp_enqueue_script( 'theme-js', ARTISTIC_THEME_URL . '/assets/js/function.js', array( 'jquery' ), ARTISTIC_THEME_VERSION, true );
		
		// js for comments
		if ( is_singular() && comments_open() && get_option( 'thread_comments' ) ) {
			wp_enqueue_script( 'comment-reply' );
		}

	}
}
add_action( 'wp_enqueue_scripts', 'artistic_theme_load_scripts' );


/**
 * Register widget area.
 */
if ( ! function_exists( 'artistic_widgets_init' ) ) {
	function artistic_widgets_init() {
		
		register_sidebar( array(
			'name'          => esc_html__( 'Sidebar', 'artistics' ),
			'id'            => 'main-sidebar',
			'description'   => esc_html__( 'Add widgets here to appear in your sidebar.', 'artistics' ),
			'before_widget' => '<aside id="%1$s" class="widget %2$s">',
			'after_widget'  => '</aside>',
			'before_title'  => '<h3 class="widget-title">',
			'after_title'   => '</h3>',
		) );
		
		register_sidebar( array(
			'name'          => esc_html__( 'Project sidebar', 'artistics' ),
			'id'            => 'project-sidebar',
			'description'   => esc_html__( 'Add widgets here to appear in your Project sidebar.', 'artistics' ),
			'before_widget' => '<aside id="%1$s" class="widget %2$s">',
			'after_widget'  => '</aside>',
			'before_title'  => '<h3 class="widget-title">',
			'after_title'   => '</h3>',
		) );
		
	}
}
add_action( 'widgets_init', 'artistic_widgets_init' );

/**
*	Change post per page for project
*/
function artistic_pre_get_posts_project( $query ) {
	if ( ! is_admin() && $query->is_main_query() && is_post_type_archive( 'awaiken-project' ) ) {
		$query->set( 'posts_per_page', 999 );
		return;
	}
}
add_action( 'pre_get_posts', 'artistic_pre_get_posts_project', 11 );

/**
*	Include required file
*/
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	<style>img:is([sizes="auto" i], [sizes^="auto," i]) { contain-intrinsic-size: 3000px 1500px }</style>
	<link rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml" title="Artistics &raquo; Why Aromatase Inhibitors Are Important in Mass Phases Comments Feed" href="https://octane.strivebeam.com/why-aromatase-inhibitors-are-important-in-mass-phases/feed/" />
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							<p>Aromatase inhibitors (AIs) play a critical role in the realm of bodybuilding, especially during mass phases. While the primary goal during a mass phase is to build muscle, the concern of excess estrogen levels becomes prominent. Estrogen, while essential for various bodily functions, can lead to unwanted side effects such as increased fat storage, water retention, and gynecomastia when elevated due to higher testosterone levels from anabolic steroids.</p>
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<h2>Understanding Aromatase Inhibitors</h2>
<p>Aromatase inhibitors work by blocking the aromatase enzyme, which converts testosterone into estrogen. This reduction in estrogen levels can help bodybuilders maintain a leaner physique while maximizing muscle gain. Here are a few reasons why they are particularly important during mass phases:</p>
<h2>1. Control Estrogen Levels</h2>
<p>By using aromatase inhibitors during mass phases, bodybuilders can effectively manage estrogen levels. This helps prevent estrogen-related side effects, allowing for a more efficient bulking process.</p>
<h2>2. Enhance Muscle-to-Fat Ratio</h2>
<p>Reducing estrogen can improve the muscle-to-fat ratio. This means that while gaining muscle, the body is less likely to store excess fat, promoting a cleaner bulk.</p>
<h2>3. Minimize Water Retention</h2>
<p>High estrogen levels can cause significant water retention, which can obscure muscle definition. AIs help mitigate this issue, allowing for a more aesthetically pleasing appearance even during the bulking phase.</p>
<h2>4. Prevent Gynecomastia</h2>
<p>Perhaps one of the most concerning side effects of high estrogen is gynecomastia, which is the enlargement of breast tissues in men. Aromatase inhibitors can significantly lower the risk of developing this side effect, leading to greater confidence during workouts and competitions.</p>
<h2>5. Support Overall Hormonal Balance</h2>
<p>Maintaining a balance between testosterone and estrogen is crucial for overall hormonal health. AIs help keep this balance intact, promoting not only physical results but also mental well-being.</p>
<p>In conclusion, during mass phases, the importance of aromatase inhibitors cannot be overstated. They provide bodybuilders with the necessary tools to optimize their muscle gains while minimizing unwanted side effects, ensuring a successful and effective bulking cycle.</p>
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