Caloric Restriction + Exercise = Longer Life

Recent research shows that caloric restriction does indeed prolong life, but the life-extending properties are enhanced even further by coupling caloric restriction with regular exercise.

Athlete Journal: Andrew Read, Entry 10 - Training With Pain

Anyone who says you should never train with pain has simply never really competed in anything in my eyes. While I never advise my clients to train with pain, sometimes it becomes necessary.

Breaking Muscle Video - What Is Reflexology?

How can poking your feet and hands help you heal on the inside? In this week's video Jon explains the science and theories behind reflexology and how it might be useful for you.

Endurance Training Is Bad For Your Heart

Marathons might be fun, but are they healthy? New studies point to extensive cardio being UN-healthy for your heart. Too much can lead to heart scarring and other types of damage.

Tony Blauer Teaches You to "Be Your Own Bodyguard"

Tony Blauer, world-renowned self-defense expert, has a new seminar you need to take. Not maybe you should take it. You need to take it. Let me explain to you why this is so important.

Featured Coach: Greg Everett, Part 1 - The Dream of Professional Weightlifting

Becoming an Olympic weightlifting athlete and coach fulfilled a dream for Greg Everett, and now he is making it his mission to bring weightlifting to the world.

Exercise Can Relieve Chronic Dizziness

Imagine you could not only train your body through exercise, but also your inner ear. New research shows simple exercises, as opposed to costly medicine, could mean relief for chronic dizziness.

Dear Coach: How Do I Keep My Hands From Ripping?

This week a reader asks how to prevent ripping of the skin on her palms, and if they are ripped, the best way to heal them up. I've got plenty of tips for both those things!

Athlete Journal: Michael Winchester, Entry 18 - 7/8/12

In less than a week Michael will be at the CrossFit Games, competing as a member of the CrossFit Central team. Finally, this week they got to wind down the workouts a little bit!

Sunday Seven: The Week's 7 Most Popular Articles, Vol. 16

Every Sunday we post the "Sunday Seven" so you can quickly see the 7 most popular articles of the week. This week - the monthly photo contest, kettlebells and grapplers, caffeine, and more!

Training Muay Thai Women: An Interview with Fighter-Coach Roxy Richardson, Part 2

As a competitive woman in a male-dominated sport, muay Thai fighter-coach Roxy knows women have different needs and possess different strength. Here she discusses muay Thai training for women.

Dear Willow: Any Tips on Crow Pose?

Crow pose can be strangely and frustratingly challenging. This week in the Dear Willow column, Willow shares a video filled with tips on finding success in Crow pose.

Athlete Journal: Ingrid Kantola, Entry 20 - 7/7/12

Only a week until Ingrid competes at the CrossFit Games! Officially a member of the CrossFit Central team, Ingrid is practicing to take on anything - ropes, walls, barbells, kettlebells, you name it!

Fish Oil, Anyone? 8 Articles to Boost Your Health

Hopefully you're all taking your fish oil by now. Just in case you're not, here are eight articles on what it is and why it's an essential daily supplement.

Product Review: TX Bar Organics Grass-Fed Beef

Organic, grass-fed beef...in the mail? TX Bar Organics offers a wide array of high quality, healthy meats for the discerning consumer. Logan tried the ground beef, rib eye, and top sirloin.

Strikeforce Ticket Winners Announced!

The winners of our Strikeforce ticket giveaway have been selected! Look to see if you won tickets to the July 14 show in Portland, Oregon.

Athlete Journal: Holley Mangold, Entry 10 - Weightlifting Isn't Manly

This week Holley talks about some weightlifting friends - in particular one amazing world champion who only weighs 105lbs. Weightlifting isn't only for big people and it doesn't make you manly!

Friday Flicks: Michael Jai White and Kimbo Slice Talk Boxing Technique

This week martial art superstar Michael Jai White and MMA fighter Kimbo Slice talk about boxing technique and how to properly throw a punch.

Athlete Journal: Charles Staley, Entry 3 - Training with the Glute Guy

This week Charles includes video of his training sessions - watch him lift 410lbs for 5 reps! If you consider yourself a "mature athlete," you've got to check out what Charles is up to each week.

What Color Is Your Dojo?

How do you pick the martial art that's right for you? Guest writer Kendall Giles gives us an outline of what to consider and how to find the perfect art for you.

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