Energy
What Are Amino Acids?
Amino acids. You’ve probably heard those words before, but do you really know what they mean? Where do they come from? What do they do? Why are they a common [...]
Mountain Dew Officially Has the Weirdest, Most Amazing Super Bowl Commercial Yet
As I scrolled through my email inbox this fine Wednesday morning, I came across a message from Mountain Dew. Stored inside was a link to their upcoming Super Bowl commercial, [...]
2 Core Training Methods Missing From Your Workouts
The plank exercise has been used for strengthening core muscles and defining the abdominal region for several years now. Throughout the years it has...
The Wingate Test: The Hardest 30 Seconds of Your Life
Performing an exercise for 30 seconds might not seem like a big deal. Challenging, no doubt, but totally doable. Well, the Wingate Test might change your opinion. After pedaling for [...]
Kobe Bryant Fueled his Legendary 81-Point Performance with Pizza and Burgers
Ten years ago, on Jan. 22, 2006, Kobe Bryant went on a scoring rampage. He dropped 81 points on the hapless Toronto Raptors, including 55 in the second half, a [...]
Floor Press: The Forgotten Chest Builder
You cannot walk through a weight room without seeing at least one person on the Bench Press. It’s arguably the most popular free weight exercise. But its long-lost cousin, the [...]
5 Ingredients In Pre-Workout Supplements That Don’t Work
The United States supplement industry is worth nearly $37 billion dollars. I'll let that sink in for a minute. Protein powders, vitamins and minerals,...
WATCH: Health Nut J.J. Watt Explains How He Pigs Out at the Movies
Houston Texans outstanding defensive end J. J. Watt eats a lot of food. He needs the energy to make all the plays he makes on the field. The 2014 Defensive [...]
Build the Perfect Diet for Yourself: A DIY Guide
You have heard the phrase practice makes perfect. Or likely that I perfect practice makes perfect. But what steps are necessary to have a perfect diet?...
5 Marathon Nutrition Tips for First-Time Participants
Five Marathon Nutrition Tips for First Time Participants Here are five marathon nutrition tips for athletes preparing for their first marathon. Do Your...