Everybody knows that nobody moves enough anymore. From our morning commutes to our desk jobs, to the backup cameras in our cars, we have created a world where every new piece of technology seems to ... Continue Reading
Strange Bedfellows in the Fight Over Fitness
Here at Breaking Muscle, we aren’t generally in the practice of talking about what goes on at rival publications. But a recent piece over at the nexus of unabashed meatheads that is T-Nation caught our ... Continue Reading
More Broccoli, Less Belly
Broccoli is one of those foods most of us struggled to eat as children. Science has given us a pretty clear explanation of why: the juvenile palate is disposed to avoid bitter foods. In nature, bitter ... Continue Reading
A Unique Correlation Between Fitness and Gut Microbes
Post-workout supplements like protein powder and BCAAs are intended to provide the amino acids needed for the body to repair and restore damaged muscle tissue. Hydration formulas may contain coconut water, ... Continue Reading
Masters Athletes Usher in a Golden Age of Weightlifting
This is a tale of an ordinary athlete doing things that would have been considered extraordinary a few decades ago. This is not about breaking personal records or competing. It's about acknowledging that ... Continue Reading
Fat Loss and Lack of Sleep
You've probably heard fitness gurus preach time and again that in order to start losing fat you need to be consuming fewer calories than you are burning. And, if you're like most, you're probably trying to ... Continue Reading
Don’t Succumb to the “Freshman 15”
"Freshman 15" is a term that refers to the weight college students tend to gain during their freshman year. Between the comfort of the dining halls, the varied meal plans, unbalanced diets, poor eating ... Continue Reading
Statistics Don’t Win Games
Turn on the TV or the radio right now, and call up your favorite sports station. I guarantee that within minutes, you’ll hear someone spouting off a list of statistics about a team or player that’s meant ... Continue Reading
Juggling Family and Fitness: Live Life on Your Terms
My wife Katie and I wake up at 6:30 am every morning. Let's get real, it's chaos—we get ready for work, we make breakfast, and make sure our baby boy is ready for his 8:30 drop off at daycare. As of now, ... Continue Reading
This Paper Device Does Touch Powered Biomarker Analysis
Move over MRIs, CAT scans, biopsies, and blood tests; there's a new diagnostic test in town—one so simple that almost anyone can use it. Best of all, there's no need for invasive surgery or complicated, ... Continue Reading
Get Ready for Handstands: Positional Core Strength
This is the fourth part of a comprehensive handstand video series that will bring you toward a strong and stable free-standing handstand. While this video will bring benefit to your training ... Continue Reading
The Weak Cyclist’s Guide to Starting Triathlon
Does the idea of going out for a bike ride fill you with a sense of dread? Do you have a desire to either do your first triathlon, or get better at the cycling part because it’s your personal kryptonite? ... Continue Reading
Study Says Women Beat Men on Stamina and Muscular Endurance
Multiple studies have proven there are a number of muscular differences between men and women. For example, a 1993 study found that men are stronger relative to lean body mass, and muscle cross-sectional ... Continue Reading
4 Stability Ball Exercises to Challenge Your Core
We all have our favorite exercises and areas of the body we like to train, and for me that is my core. I just love doing “abs”—it’s by far the easiest and most powerful part of my body so I do them as much ... Continue Reading
The Perils and Pitfalls of Fitness Absolutes
As a high school strength and conditioning coach, I have the opportunity to work with over 500 kids each week. Given that opportunity, I try to use my influence for more than just making them better ... Continue Reading
How We Learn
Have you ever noticed when you learn a new exercise, it’s hard? Not just a little bit hard, but a lot hard. It’s awkward, requires a lot of effort, and generally feels like it’s never going to get ... Continue Reading
A Calorie Is Still a Calorie
Weight loss is a fairly complicated process, one that requires a balance of macronutrients, plenty of exercise, smart natural food choices, a healthier lifestyle, and a great deal of time and effort. ... Continue Reading
Deadlifts, F-Bombs, and Authentic Weirdness
The world of strength training tends to be filled with burly, bearded, serious-looking men who scowl and grunt as they quote chapter and verse about why you should lift, train, eat, and live a certain way. ... Continue Reading
Should You Date Someone Within Your Sport?
Single triathletes all over the world are looking for someone just like them. But is that a realistic feature to look for in a partner? Trust me, I get it. A triathlete as a partner means they understand ... Continue Reading
Fit Body, Fit Brain!
Multiple studies in the past have linked better fitness with better neurological and cognitive function. For example, a 2014 Harvard study found that regular exercise causes changes in the brain that ... Continue Reading
Couples Training: The Tactical Guide
Workout partners seem to be a thing of the past. No, I’m not talking about the bros you work out with, but tried and true workout partners who show up ready, willing, and able to tackle the training ahead. ... Continue Reading
Cannabinoids: The Best Kept Secret
Just wait a second. Before you jump into the deep end of the pool and head to your physician to get your prescription for medical grade weed, the answer is no. No what? No to that fact that we are not ... Continue Reading
ADHD Athletes Gravitate to Contact Sports
Attention-Deficiency/Hyperactivity Disorder, also known as ADHD, is surprisingly common: the CDC estimates that 11% (6.4 million) of American children four to 17 years old are diagnosed with ADHD, a ... Continue Reading
The Fitness Technology Inside Your Head
Do you have a closer relationship with your heart rate monitor than your actual heart rate? When’s the last time you went for a ride or a run without something stuck in your ear? Are you using technology ... Continue Reading
