You just started working out consistently, you are feeling good about yourself, and you are ready to take it to the next level. You know tackling your nutrition is the key to success and are curious about protein powder, but you’ve heard conflicting information and aren’t sure what to believe. Lots of misinformation out there, so here are …
Meeting your weight loss goals can be a challenge. Even if you’re exercising regularly, you won’t get anywhere without a proper diet. Unfortunately, it can sometimes feel impossible to maintain the discipline you need to stay at a calorie deficit. Read on for five tips that will help you curb your food cravings and master …
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In 2021, Jimmy Kolb set the record for the heaviest bench press at a weight of 1,120 pounds. Now you may not be trying to lift that much weight or set any records, but you can still work to improve your own bench press and set new personal bests. It can be intimidating and overwhelming trying to …
Only about half of the people in the United States get enough exercise weekly. And for those that do get enough exercise weekly, they may not know exactly how to properly do a post workout recovery for the best results. This can lead to injury, burnout, stress on the body, and so many other negative effects! Does that sound like …
Imagine your diet is watching. Are you dreaming about cheating on it? What if instead of a single kiss, you’re craving the whole bag of Hershey’s kisses? Or an entire gallon of caramel milkshakes? Many people find it tempting to cheat on their diets, but they’re afraid of sabotaging their hard work. How can you …
This Is How to Enjoy a Cheat Meal Without Derailing Your Diet Read More »
The world makes it hard for us to see eye to eye on anything, but there’s at least one thing everyone can agree on: life is hard. With work, family life, and hundreds of other stressors, simply making it through each day can feel overwhelming. Dealing with so much every day can cause significant damage …
Fitness and Mental Health: Strengthen Your Mind and Your Body Read More »
An estimated 33-42% of athletes have overuse injuries. And many don’t even know it. With it being so important to take care of your body and health, and especially for those whose careers are on the line, injuries can be a really scary thing. So, what do you do if you get injured? In this post, we …
Only about 23% of Americans meet national exercise guidelines. That’s not a great outlook. That’s especially true when you consider how 150 minutes per week is that standard. Works out to be 2.5 hours a week. A WEEK. You probably get more time for breaks at work each week than that. Are you attempting to get in …
Have you ever wondered how NFL running backs such as Jonathan Taylor and Raheem Mostert can sprint as fast as they can? Or how ball players can have a vertical that launches them into space? Maybe you’re just looking for a way to develop explosive strength at the same time as improving your cardiovascular health. Perhaps you …
What Are Plyometrics, and Why You Need To Incorporate Them Read More »
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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