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How Much Exercise Today’s Youth Needs to ‘Offset’ a Day of Sitting
Think about it. You sit for about six hours a day at school. And when you go home, you head straight to the couch to watch TV, play video games, [...]
What Are Electrolytes?
They support hydration and help the body produce energy. They're also responsible for stimulating muscle contractions, including those that keep your heart beating.
How to Use Heat Therapy for Stamina, Recovery and Health
Elite athletes are always looking for the next cutting edge training or nutrition strategy to boost their performance. High level cyclists have begun...
8 Health Benefits of Strength Training for the Average Joe
I had a friend ask me this past Sunday "So Ben, what is it, man? Is it 70/30 for diet/exercise? Is it just strength training? Is it all nutrition? What...
How the Benefits of Himalayan Pink Salt Compare to Those of Table Salt
Are there any Himalayan pink salt benefits or is it another fad in the nutrition world? The U.S. is finally shifting in a healthier direction with...
These 5 Alarming Stats Show Just How Bad the Average American Eats
It’s an appropriate coincidence that the acronym for the Standard American Diet is SAD. Also known as the Western pattern diet, the SAD uses available data to estimate the diet [...]
5 Ways Alcohol Undermines Your Workout
There is no doubt about it: alcohol and sports are interlaced. Whether it is going out for a drink after your game with friends, or getting a beer at...
6 Amazing Benefits of Eating a Banana Every Day
Bananas might be the perfect fruit. They’ve got a built-in protective covering with a convenient tab for removal. Their color instantly tells you when they’re ripe. They’ve got a delicious [...]
Post-Holiday Chocolate Health Benefits
If you are looking to justify some indulgences this holiday season, scientists have uncovered health benefits from eating chocolate (health) which might...
Grab the Salt Shaker: Why Athletes Need to Eat More Sodium
Public health officials have declared low sodium intake helps lower blood pressure and is essential to living a healthy lifestyle. But what about...