Divorce is one of the most difficult times a human being can go through, but it is far from uncommon. In my previous article, I discussed some of the heartbreaking factors associated with divorce, as well ... Continue Reading
Mastering Bodyweight Exercise: The Triple A Framework
If you are interested in bodyweight training, you have probably read Combining Bodyweight Exercise And Weight Training For Maximum Benefit or, seen videos of Ryan Hurst on YouTube or Instagram. He made ... Continue Reading
High-Intensity Training Is More Enjoyable
If you too lose your motivation and enthusiasm after training for a couple of weeks, your remedy may lie in more intense, short bursts of exercises, according to new research published in the PLOS ONE ... Continue Reading
Prolonged Use of Screen Devices Raises Obesity Risk
Research has repeatedly shown that watching too much television, increases the risk of obesity in children. However, more and more screen time is coming from other devices, like tablets and smartphones, ... Continue Reading
Why You Shouldn’t Squat
The squat is one of the most basic movements the human body can perform. Revered as the king of all exercises, its reign has spanned decades atop the iron game. From powerlifting to bodybuilding to ... Continue Reading
Sugary Soda Is Responsible for Pre-Diabetes
For decades, the average American consumed terrifying quantities of sugar in the form of soda, sugary beverages, artificially-sweetened foods, pastries, baked goods, and the list goes on. Thankfully, in ... Continue Reading
The Neck Pain Troubleshooting Guide
Tension headaches. The creak in the neck that won’t go away. A low, throbbing hum in your scalenes. The “tight” upper traps that, no matter how much they are massaged, don’t ever seem to loosen up. ... Continue Reading
I Am Not an Adaptive Athlete
"Never get fat." That was the advice of Dr. Saul Maurice Bernstein, the pediatrician who first diagnosed me with left hemiplegia, a form of cerebral palsy. Dr. Bernstein unwittingly kick-started my journey ... Continue Reading
Yogic Meditation Helps Fight Major Depression
A breathing-based meditation practice known as Sudarshan Kriya yoga helped alleviate severe depression in people who did not fully respond to antidepressant treatments, reports a new study published in the ... Continue Reading
Forget Fitness: Do Human Things
The big, messy problem of this fitness and movement culture stuff is that we’re developing crazy physical prowess devoid of all context. We emphasize the superhuman at the expense of the human. It’s ... Continue Reading
8 Weeks to a Faster 1K Row
Whether you are a masters rower or simply a CrossFitter looking to improve your work capacity, this training plan is for you. The 1K sprint row is a test of both power and aerobic capacity, so if you can ... Continue Reading
Make Strongman Part of Your Fitness Plan
Barbells, kettlebells, and dumbbells everyone gets. They are the tools of strength and conditioning. Strongman has them, too. They are called logs, axle bars and circus bells. Strongman is a pure ... Continue Reading
The Nutty Way to Live Longer
Since the beginning of time, mankind has sought for something to keep them alive for longer. From the Greek myth of ambrosia to medieval alchemy to the Fountain of Youth to modern anti-aging products, ... Continue Reading
3 Ways to Build Lean Muscle With Bodyweight Exercise
Over the last several years, the popularity of bodyweight training has exploded. The American College of Sports Medicine ranked it as the number one fitness trend of 2015. It’s easy to see why. There are ... Continue Reading
Foam Rollers Don’t Work: Understanding Myofascial Release
“Smashing,” “rolling,” and “breaking up scar tissue” are all common ways that athletes refer to the practice of self myofascial release. Foam rollers, lacrosse balls, and PVC pipes are more common than ... Continue Reading
7 Short and Sweet Resistance Training Routines to Develop Your Legs
The legs. They get you from point A to B. They're a woman's (and man's) best friend. They're the genesis for all skill executions. Throw a ball or other implement, raise a resistance overhead, or perform ... Continue Reading
It’s All in the Hip: 5 Steps to Fixing Movement Dysfunction
We need stability in much the same way that we need air. We need to supply oxygen in the right amounts, at the right times, and according to the demand. It’s a simple supply-demand relationship and the ... Continue Reading
The 10 Ways You Sabotage Your Fitness
Everyone will make mistakes when attempting to better themselves. The plethora of information on the internet doesn’t make it any easier, because of the wide range of opinions that exist on getting ... Continue Reading
Grade Your Mobility With Kettlebell Overhead Squats
The kettlebell overhead squat is an extreme position. Whether with a single bell or two, most athletes do not have the requisite mobility to access full depth. As with the barbell overhead squat, the most ... Continue Reading
The Genetic Reason You Over-Salt Your Food
What is it about salt that makes food so much more delicious? Perhaps it's the fact that it can reduce bitterness and bring out the sour, umami, and sweet flavors of our food. The addition of salty flavors ... Continue Reading
Do You Really Need Weightlifting?
I was the crazy one. Training with Olympic lifts in a commercial gym circa 2000 gave you the instant label of “dangerous.” It was not unusual to hear about other trainers following my clients into the ... Continue Reading
The Dangers of Outside Workouts
Let's be very clear: I love an outside workout as much as I love a good gym training session. I look forward to my weekly runs on the beach, mountain, and trails more than I enjoy being cooped up in a gym. ... Continue Reading
High Blood Pressure Linked to Mental Health and Criminal Tendencies
A high resting heart rate and blood pressure in youth predict an increased susceptibility for anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, and obsessive-compulsive disorder later in life, reveals an extensive study ... Continue Reading
Sweetener Wars Are Now a Thing?
Given the growing popularity of natural plant-derived products, the need to better understand whether natural non-nutritive sweeteners are actually any healthier than sugar or artificial non-nutritive ... Continue Reading
