The benchmark of a great physique is generally measured on a few aesthetic qualities, some being arms and probably the most prominent, the abs. Even people who don’t know a dumbbell from a doorbell have likely done sit ups or crunches to attempt to redefine their mid-section. Lower ab exercises do … [Read more...]
5 Non-Negotiables For Going Vegan
If you were brought up eating meat, it's safe to say that you also believe you need it to survive, to stay healthy, and to retain muscle. However, many professional athletes, hollywood stars, and even body builders have made the switch to becoming vegan. While a plant based diet might not be for … [Read more...]
KETO VS. CARB: Is the Keto Diet the Answer to Fat Loss?
There is always a revolving trend of what diet is popular at any given time. This trend is usually influenced by celebrities who have initially used the diet or trend to get extra lean. Eventually the diet becomes somewhat mainstream. The problem with anything going mainstream is that it becomes … [Read more...]
Product Review – TV Fitness Products That May Be Worth Buying
Turn on any late-night infomercial and you’ll see a bunch of crazy workouts and crazier contraptions that promise to turn you into an overnight athlete. Some of these are funny and some are just outlandish and belong in a sci fi film. However, there are TV fitness products out there that may just … [Read more...]
The Norm Is Changing – Socially Accepted Body Weight
Obesity is a prevalent reality within the American culture. An L.A. Times article from 2016 provided stats that as many as 38% of adults and 17% of kids are considered obese. We all know obesity is a problem, but are we slowly forgetting that. THE NEW NORM? Whether it be positive to … [Read more...]
Egg Facts – Get Eggicated on Your Purchase
In the fitness world, there are several protein mainstays from chicken breast, to Greek yogurt, to whey, and the king of protein, the egg. Back in the day egg whites were sought after for a low-fat boost of pure protein. Now though we know the whole egg has a variety of health benefits. In reality … [Read more...]
How to Choose Your Supplements – The Buyers Manual
This is an accompaniment to my previous article about Supplementing your eating with vitamins. We have already concluded that for an array of good reasons it is important to take a multivitamin daily. Now we will go further and narrow down how to choose your supplements to optimize your … [Read more...]
Why Supplement Your Diet – Vitamins and Minerals Could Transform Your Life
There are several great debates within the fitness world. Lifting vs. cardio. Machines vs. free weights, and let’s not forget supplements vs. food. The big question being "Why supplement your diet?" For years fitness authorities and medical authorities have gone back and forth about the latter. … [Read more...]
Drop Set Circuit Workout – Kick Your Fitness Into High Gear
One of the biggest goals of any workout plan is to drop fat. What better way to do that then to drop set your workout. Alright, that’s not drop in the sense of forgoing but rather in drop sets. More specifically here drop circuits. The following workout is to be done as a circuit. Do as many … [Read more...]
Fight Aging With Exercise: Could This New Science Extend Your Life
Juan Ponce de Leon is often associated with the popular legend of being the explorer who searched for the fountain of youth to reverse aging. Time is aging is probably one of the biggest influences in our lives. However, what few realize is that age is diverse. There are two ways people grow old. … [Read more...]
Ways to Get Fit Without a Gym Membership – Gym Free Workouts
Usually, when people think fitness, the gym comes to mind. The gym supplies you with everything you think you need to get in shape and stay fit. However, the gym is not always a reality, there can be a variety of reasons you can’t get to the gym from time, to convenience, to cost. Here's a shocker, … [Read more...]
Fitness Desserts – Red Velvet Protein Cake Recipe
Valentine’s Day is almost here. It is a time to show love and is usually predicated by candy and decadent dinners that can be calorie bombs in every sense. Instead, why not show love to the fitness enthusiast in your life. Maybe diamonds are a girl’s best friend, but nothing’s wrong with some … [Read more...]
