Cannabidiol, more commonly known as CBD, has been popping up in news articles and health stores abound. It’s being touted as a cure-all for almost every health issue, and some people are even making CBD a regular part of their post-workout routine. But, you may be wondering whether the hemp-derived oil is really all it’s […]
What should I eat? Wow – the question of questions: What should I eat to stay healthy, lean, strong, and energized? It seems like this would have a simple answer (and truly, it does), but advertising and the barrage of “diets” we’re confronted with every day online and even on tv and billboards can easily […]
Paleo diets, vegan diets, carnivore diets, fasting, intermittent fasting, HIIT training, extra cardio … let’s face it: there seem to be many avenues to losing body fat. However, many people trying to lose weight tend to jump around between diets (myself included in the early years!), trying to find “the one” that will burn fat […]
Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art – Audiobook Download – $8.75 Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art – Audiobook Download – Author: James Nestor; Narrator: James Nestor; Format: Audio Book (Digital Audiobook Download) Slow breathing will change your life and also take you to very interesting places: The place looked like […]
Because protein is key to muscle building, most people focus on getting a quick hit right after a tough training session. While that’s important, the timing of when you eat the rest of your daily protein may matter just as much. Your body uses the nutrients from your meal or snack to build muscle for […]
Yoga helps you look younger. Stop the southern drift with this targeted anti-aging yoga workout that helps shore up your weak spots. To keep your body looking and feeling its best with each passing year, say “om.” Studies have shown that doing yoga is one of the greatest ways to slow the clock. And it’s […]
Belly flab is like a storage unit for the rest of your body. When You Lose Weight, Your Fat Cells Don’t Just Let Go of Fat If cells were personified, each fat cell would be an overbearing grandparent who hoards. They’re constantly trying to make you eat another serving of potatoes, and have cabinets stacked […]
You don’t have to lift less as you get older, you just have to make a few adjustments to your training. It’s no secret that our bodies change as we age. Muscle mass and strength decline, it takes longer to recover from hard efforts, and our capacity to handle high training volumes can diminish. On […]
Get ready to work your entire body to the max with these calorie-torching boxing moves. There’s a good reason that Muhammed Ali was one of the best athletes this world has ever seen. He mastered one of the most difficult and calculated sports out there: boxing. Boxing is an incredible workout for a myriad of […]
For all you non-morning people which means a lot of you nighttime might be your only chance to break a sweat, especially if you work longer hours. If your eyes aren’t sagging and your body’s ready, then go for it, right? Well, not if it means impairing your sleeping ability or hindering your performance in the […]
Build up your back muscles to gain power and prevent annoying aches Your core is the powerhouse of your body, the place from which most of your movement starts. But many forget that your back is an integral part of the core and often neglect those muscles during training. The back is the unsung hero […]
Five exercises that will guarantee you have the strength to adventure all weekend, well into your eighties. If you’re willing to buy a kettlebell, some dumbbells, and a pull-up bar, you don’t even need to leave your home to do this minimalist workout. Unlike most folks who would are able to be outdoors running, riding, […]
The Nerd wants to talk about FAT… Getting rid of fat can be exhausting (well DUH!), but it?s as natural as breathing. When you dig into your meal or grab a quick bite on the way to work, the food you eat goes toward fueling your body. As your favorite (or not so favorite) foods […]
There are some debates you and your buddies will never settle. That?s all right. We?ll do it for you. (We did it for a reader?s debacle over the most important exercise, pushups or pullups; read it here.) The question of the day remains preferential: Is it better to eat breakfast before or after a workout? Some […]
?It?s not about being pretty or getting fit for Instagram. It?s about getting fit for life.? (Eesa Cantley, Makoa Combatives Group) Aikido master and philosopher of human potential, George Leonard once said, ? The athlete that dwells in each of us is more than an abstract ideal” He went on elsewhere, ?It is a living […]
Damn, that?s a tough one. We like both?and we?re not alone. ?It?s like asking, which is better, smooth peanut butter or crunchy?? says JohnShelby, C.S.C.S., founder of Third Coast Performance. But if we really had to choose, we?d go with pushups. Why? Obviously, pushups train your pecs, shoulders, and triceps. But, says Gentilcore, ?the real […]
Kettlebell training can be an excellent way to boost your strength conditioning as well as cardio fitness. And just like an adjustable dumbbell, they don?t take up a lot of space, so they are the perfect piece of equipment for a home workout too. However, choosing the right kettlebell for you though can be a […]