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Ask ten trainers about pre-workout nutrition, and you'll get ten different answers. Some trainers insist that it's better to train in a fasted state (first thing in the morning, no breakfast). Others ... Continue Reading

When the Nintendo Wii was first released, it became the in thing to get exercise via video games. The many exergaming options included a wide range of virtual sports, dance games, and even proper ... Continue Reading

In the last few decades, the American average weight and body mass index have risen. While there has been an increase in health consciousness and attempts to get fit, the overall statistics have been ... Continue Reading

Free time is such a valuable commodity in our busy lives. We all have those downtime activities we look forward to watching TV, spending time with our families, reading books, doing puzzles. Multiple ... Continue Reading

Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) tears are on the rise, particularly among the young. That’s according to research in the official journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics.1 Anterior ... Continue Reading

High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) is the darling of the fitness community. Hundreds of studies have proven its effectiveness at increasing cardiovascular endurance, enhancing overall fitness, ... Continue Reading

Type 2 diabetes is a serious—and sadly common—disease. The American Diabetes Association estimates that just under 10% of Americans (29.1 million) had diabetes in 2012, and the number keeps rising by 1.4 ... Continue Reading

Gastrointestinal cancers are some of the most common types of cancer. Skin, lung, and breast cancer are the three most diagnosed cancers, but colorectal cancer ranks sixth on the list with more than 71,000 ... Continue Reading

(Source: Julie McMahon) More than 100 million Americans, close to a third of the U.S. population, drink coffee every day. That number rises to 150 million Americans, or half the U.S. population, ... Continue Reading

We've all heard the expression, "You can't train away a bad diet!" Basically, it means that no amount of exercise can make up for poor eating habits. Overeating and poor food choices will always defeat the ... Continue Reading

God knows how many times my wife has said to me, "Ew, you're all sweaty" after I come home from the gym. Like most guys my size (6'6"), I tend to sweat a lot. My wife, on the other hand, will be surprised ... Continue Reading

Osteoporosis is a lot more common a problem than you'd expect. It's estimated that more than 200 million people around the world suffer from the degradation of bone cells. While women are at a higher risk ... Continue Reading

If only that were the case. Since the beginning of time, mankind has sought a way to stay young and fight off the effects of age. From the milk baths of Cleopatra to Ponce de Leon's search for the Fountain ... Continue Reading

Metabolites are substances produced by a metabolic process, such as glucose generated in the metabolism of complex sugars and starches, or amino acids used in the biosynthesis of proteins. How do mammals ... Continue Reading

No, this isn't a post about how going vegan or vegetarian will help to save the planet by stopping the slaughter of innocent animals or reduce methane emissions. As a dedicated carnivore, I simply cannot ... Continue Reading

You may be wondering, "3 minutes of intense exercise is enough? How is that possible?" Most of us have been told over and over that the only way to get fit is to spend hours every week working out, ... Continue Reading

At the end of a long work day/week, there is nothing more appealing than spending a bit of time relaxing on the couch, in bed, or in a comfy chair with your favorite book, game, or TV show. It can be tough ... Continue Reading

When most people think of getting healthy, two words flash into their minds: weight loss. These two words are thrown around like the ultimate goal for being fit. If you can lose weight, you can have the ... Continue Reading

Much as modern society hates to admit it, there are differences between men and women—specifically physiological differences. Sexual dimorphism is the physical differences that set men and women apart: ... Continue Reading

Students are among the most malnourished people in the country. Multiple studies have shown that the average college student is lacking in fruits and vegetables, eats a lot of processed and artificial ... Continue Reading

Time crunches play an important part in the patterns we adopt for our training. So, it may make sense to do fewer repetitions during high-intensity interval training (HIIT) workouts if it can get better ... Continue Reading

Do you have any idea how much the average American spends on diet supplements? It's estimated that 68% of Americans take supplements, with 66% of Americans saying they'll take more supplements in the next ... Continue Reading

Walk into any supplement or health food store, and you'll find yourself overwhelmed by the multitude of supplements available. There are literally dozens of different brands, types, and flavors of protein ... Continue Reading

The Mediterranean diet is ranked among the healthiest diets in the world by multiple sources. It offers a diet rich in natural ingredients, free of artificial foods, with a great balance of macro and ... Continue Reading