While a consistent, disciplined, and progressive weight training program can be great for muscle development, endurance, and overall health (not to mention having a fitter looking body), it can have consequences. This is especially true if you consistently execute in the gym without giving your body a chance to recover. Not taking enough time to …
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If you care about your health then mobility issues will be the bane of your existence. Not only can they impact your day-to-day life but they can also hinder your ability to exercise effectively. Hip mobility issues can be among the most inconvenient and debilitating to experience. They’re also on the rise. The total number of primary hip …
Did you know that only 23.2% of adults above 18 years meet the physical activity guidelines for aerobic and muscle-strengthening activities each week? Following a workout routine can not only help you stay fit, but also age in a healthy way. There are many reasons for you to grow your glutes. First, you’ll increase your athletic performance. …
Are you looking to get shredded for the summer? Many people want to achieve a good summer look, which means they get in shape to look their best during the warmer months of the year. In addition to looking your best for your holiday photos, getting beach ready can also help you to feel more …
There’s something the fitness community never talks about. When I was working on my fitness, eating a strict diet, and following a workout schedule, this one component of my health flew under the radar. I was bloated, plateauing, and getting stomach pains. What was wrong? When I got it checked out, it turns out I wasn’t …
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Vitamins are often overlooked. The western diet is notorious for being void of actual nutrients, after all. In fact, studies suggest that nearly 1/3 of the American population is at risk of various vitamin deficiencies. That leads to a whole host of issues by themselves such as higher risk of various disease, immune disorders, and hormonal issues. …
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If you play sports or work out on a regular basis, then you need to know about the right steps to make sure you’re looking after yourself. Every time you exercise, you’re putting strain on certain parts of your body. This creates the potential for you to injure yourself. But luckily, there are things you …
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Regardless of if you are new to strength training, or you have been at it for awhile, you could be wondering how you can better improve your gains. Our bodies are built to exist in equilibrium. That means, they do their best to be efficient with a balance between building new tissue and removing old …
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If you are looking to improve your everyday life in a practical way, then functional fitness might be just what you need. Discover what functional medicine is, its benefits, and how it can improve your everyday life. What Is Functional Fitness? Functional fitness is a type of strength training that improves how your body moves. It prepares …
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If you are here, you have probably heard the hype about 1st Phorm, and are wondering about the Phormula-1/Ignition stack. With 1st Phorm only shipping from their site and it not being found in stores, there really is no ‘good’ way to sample without ordering, unless you know someone who happens to share with you, …
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You probably already know that the mental aspects of strength and endurance training are just as important as the physical. But, did you know the mentality you build during physical exertion can be even more crucial for the fight or flight response. When your body is preparing to either fight or flee, the mental state …
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Milk alternatives have drastically risen in popularity in the past decade. From oat milk to coconut milk, there are plenty of options for those who are looking to transition to a dairy-free lifestyle for whatever reason they may have. If you’re interested in trying something new that fits better within your calories/macros or that is …
Hundreds of millions of people around the world suffer from lower back pain, which is a leading cause of not living your life how you want to. This debilitating pain can cause a wide variety of problems and is often very frustrating to deal with on a daily basis. If this describes you, or you’re worried …
Contrary to popular belief, fat is actually good for you. Or, it can be good for you. It all depends on what kind of fat you are eating. In fact, healthy fatty foods are essential to your overall health and are necessary for the absorption of certain vitamins from other foods you eat. Here, we …
Approximately one billion people suffer from protein deficiency worldwide. You may not realize it, but there’s evidence for the importance of protein in everything you do. Without it, you wouldn’t have the energy or strength to do even menial tasks. In this article, we discuss how food protein can help you meet your fitness goals. We also …
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If you are here, you have heard the hype about 1st Phorm, and are wondering about the Level-1 protein. With 1st Phorm only shipping from their site and it not being found in stores, there really is no ‘good’ way to sample without ordering, unless you know someone who happens to share with you, so …
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66.7% of overweight individuals have tried methods of fat loss in the past. If you’ve ever put on a few extra pounds, you’ve likely followed the same fate. There are so many myths and stories passed around about fat loss. For those who are trying to lose weight, these fat loss myths can hinder weight loss …
For many exercisers, the idea of bulking is stressful. You know that you need to gain weight in order to gain muscle (unless you’re a brand new lifter with the benefits of “newbie gains” or you know how to “re-comp”), but you don’t want the fat growth that comes alongside that weight gain. Gaining a …
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Strengthening Your Lower Body With movements that Aren’t Squats Hate squats? Mobility issues? Knee problems? Don’t shudder at the thought of doing them as part of your regime of lower body exercises. While squats are considered the king of lower body exercises, and compound lifts in general are far more effective, there are a ton …
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9 out of 10 student-athletes suffer some sort of debilitating injury that brings them out of the game. Whether you are an athlete or just an injured active individual you need to find ways to heal your pain and get back out there. Holistic healing is one of your best strategies for pain management. Becoming a …
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What is Protein? This is a very common question. After all, protein is held up very high in the fitness and nutrition worlds. It is held up high for a good reason, too. Protein is a necessity for our survival, performing tons of functions within the human body every single day, but what exactly is …
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