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How to Prepare for the Spartan Race and Other Mud Runs
So you want to try a mud run? Great options for beginners are races that come in at the 5K distance like the Warrior Dash, Spartan Race Sprint, or other [...]
4 of the Most Famous (and Least Effective) Diets of the Past 20 Years
Diet fads come and go, but none has been as consistently successful as the tried-and-true “eat less, move more” guideline. Still, millions of people keep searching for a magic formula [...]
How Many Miles Did You Eat Today?
If you knew how many miles you’d have to walk to burn off a Big Mac, would you still eat it? Researchers at the University of North Carolina recently attempted [...]
8 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Ran My First Marathon
Many first-time marathoners have no idea what they’re getting themselves into. I know that was true in my case, but at the time, I didn’t think it would matter. I [...]
Healthy Snack Checklist
It is extremely difficult to be a healthy consumer these days. Between confusing advertising from companies, mixed advice from family and friends and complicated nutrition labels, it can be hard [...]
Blueberry Supplements: Better Than Actual Blueberries?
We know blueberries are healthy. Packed with antioxidants and phytoflavinoids, they are also high in vitamins and minerals like potassium and vitamin C. To take advantage of all these health [...]
Alpha Warrior: The No-Run Obstacle Course Race
[youtube video="B-QHQ4db0M0" /] Have you ever wanted to try an obstacle course race but felt intimidated by the thought of running? Alpha Warrior may be the race for you. Supporting [...]
How to Eat Healthy and Lose Weight: The Simplest Guide Ever
Every day we are bombarded with fad diets and conflicting information on how to eat healthy and lose weight. No wonder people fail to reach their weight-loss or health goals. [...]
Should You Go Gluten Free?
Current news reports have turned gluten into public health enemy number one. You hear it about on popular nutrition blogs, see it blasted in magazines, and watch as grocery stores devote [...]
The Meat-Free Athlete
If you choose a vegetarian diet for health, nutritional or personal reasons, you can still perform at the same high level as athletes who get their protein from meat. Pro [...]