America and probably most of the civilized world have a love affair with caffeine. Chances are you consume it daily and if you don’t you know ten people who do. In fact, caffeine is the world’s most consumed psychoactive drug. What do you know about this natural derivative and how can it work best … [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...]
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...]
The Heat Is ON – Living and Training in the Summer Heat
Think back to the 80s and you might remember a particular movie about a street wise Detroit cop who travels to the ultra-posh Beverly Hills to look into his childhood friend’s murder. This movie’s opening credits featured a song with a prominent lyric proclaiming…The Heat Is On. Well, for most of … [Read more...]
Remedies for Plantar Fasciitis and Achilles Tendinitis
Plantar fasciitis and achilles tendinitis seem like very different conditions, however, they both are closely related. Athletes, office workers, recreational gym goers, and even children suffer from nagging pains associated with the feet. Young and old the causes are the same, and the inflammation … [Read more...]
Vitamin D for Tooth and Gum Health
Everyone wants better teeth healthier gums and an everlasting smile. The dental industry is a multi billion dollar market and dental hygiene and whitening products are close behind. A beautiful well kept smile has become a direct reflection of good health and hygiene. While the dentist and dental … [Read more...]
Beginner’s Guide to Olympic Lifts Part II: Snatch
In part one of this series we learned how to get started on the clean and jerk. In this second part, we take on the other lift in Olympic Weightlifting: the snatch. The snatch is not the easiest lift to learn, but with consistent practice it can be an effective and rewarding addition to your … [Read more...]
Fighting Fit – Fitness Tips From Ronda Rousey
Ronda Rousey is the 28-year-old Mixed Martial Arts sensation churning through her opponents like a force of nature. Ms. Rousey’s mom was a Judo champion and taught her the fundamentals including her signature move, the dreaded rolling armbar that she often uses to dispatch opponents in a matter of … [Read more...]
Staying Fit to Stay Young
While it’s true that we’re only as old as we feel, it’s also true that as we age we should pay more attention to our fitness and general health. There is often an evolution of consciousness that takes us from aggressively pursuing particular fitness goals to maintaining good health. When this … [Read more...]
Fitness Tips : 3 Beginner Tips for Enduring Your Endurance
Endurance training has been a staple of healthy living and fitness culture since the running craze in the 60s. It is highly assessable to everyone because it costs little to nothing to get started and there is so much written about it. With all the knowledge constantly circulating about endurance … [Read more...]
The Fitness Lifestyle Verses the Average American
There are many different lifestyle options in our world. Maybe you prefer to live in a high-rise apartment in the middle of a major metropolitan city. Or maybe you prefer the quiet away feeling in the wide open country. You may choose to be a doctor of businessperson working in an office with suit … [Read more...]
Should You Be Getting Fitness Advice From the Fittest People You Know
Fitness magazines and web sites routinely offer fitness advice from professional athletes including yoga instructors, champion bodybuilders and Olympic medalists. We’ve all seen this phenomenon in our local gyms and fitness centers – people who seem to defy reason and nature. Some people … [Read more...]
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