Here’s a question we get a lot: “If I work really hard in the gym all the time, can I eat and drink whatever I want?” The answer—sadly—is no. It’s impossible to cancel out the effects of poor nutrition—even with a perfect training plan. Here’s why. Numbers and Nutrients
Weighted vests are all the rage these days, but how do they affect fitness? I’ll give you all the info so you know how to use this trending piece of gear properly. What Is a Weighted Vest? Weighted vests are designed to help you carry adjustable amounts of
Building real strength and muscle isn’t just about lifting heavier weights. It’s about whether your body can adapt to the training you’re doing. That adaptation is governed by three things: Performance output Recovery capacity Hormonal environment Most lifters focus only on the performance component, hitting it hard in the gym or
Healthy aging is about not just the quantity of years, but rather the quality of life. Though the average life span has increased a little over the years, most of these people are not living. It actually appears as though there corps is walking around thanks to
In summer, people often think about achieving a “certain look” on the beach. It’s swimsuit season, and thoughts can turn to rippling abs and toned arms. There’s nothing wrong with setting goals based on aesthetics. Your goals are important, and if you want to achieve a certain look or shape,
I want to address the “weekend warrior” mentality as the weather gets hot. Let’s say you work out and eat well during the week but then cut loose Friday afternoon, Saturday and Sunday. Here’s the math: That’s about 36 percent of your week—more than a third! I’m not saying you
Ever seen one of those posters that tells you to lift with your legs instead of your back? I bet you have. I’ll let you in on a secret: Most of the posters show positions that make it almost impossible to lift an object. I’ll tell you what’s going on
There are many approaches to finding balance in our lives, to find sustainable balance we must live according to the rhythms of mother nature. Three things that tell us we are on the right path towards optimal wellness are: We do not have constant food cravings We wake up refreshed
Amidst the current state of our nation, it is not uncommon to feel a heightened sense of anxiety or depression. In fact, even people who generally don’t suffer from these emotions are dealing with unsettling feelings. Social media bombards us with messages to stay positive, but without the appropriate tools the
Every time a woman goes on a diet, she damages her metabolism and makes it that much harder for her to get back to her ideal (Body comp that facilitates mental, emotional, spiritual well-being) body composition. There are so many lose-weight-quick schemes out there nowadays. Especially these diet (which means