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Get Ripped With This Unconventional Barbell Workout
Tired of hopping on a treadmill or elliptical every time you feel the need to burn some additional calories? Aren't we all? Most people find traditional cardio boring, yet that [...]
Does Walking With a Weighted Vest Help You Lose Weight?
The first time I saw it, I wrote it off as an anomaly. But then I saw it again. And again. And again. Totally normal people walking around in public [...]
How Many Steps a Day Promote Good Health and Keep the Doctor Away?
In 1960, a Japanese company developed a pedometer called, Manpo-kei. When translated, it means 10,000 step meter. The catchy name was specifically used to create enthusiasm for people to purchase [...]
3 Oblique Workouts That Build a Strong (and Ripped) Core
You’d be hard pressed to go into a gym without seeing someone perform some type of oblique workout, rep after rep of twisting and/or side bending exercises to build a [...]
5 Feel-Good Foods Scientifically Proven to Make You Happier
It’s no secret that what you eat affects how you look. But did you know that food also affects how you feel? It’s true—certain foods have been scientifically proven to [...]
3 Ways to Increase Your Vertical Jump During Basketball Season
Basketball season is in full swing and I’m getting questions from athletes, coaches and parents about improving vertical jump. This is an especially frustrating question for me because it’s something [...]
How Wrestlers Can Cut Weight Without Losing Strength
Cutting weight is an unfortunate reality of amateur wrestling. Wrestlers bulk up and pack on as much strength and muscle as possible only to "cut" weight shortly before events so [...]
10 Things You Need to Know to Burn More Body Fat
Consider this article your quick guide to fat burning and getting lean. Whether you're looking to get in better shape for your sport or simply want to get your summer [...]
Study Discovers the Easiest Way to Increase Sprint Speed and Jumping Height
Want to jump higher and sprint faster? You’d be hard-pressed to find an athlete who would say no to this question. That’s why you come to STACK looking for the [...]
Why Extreme Calorie-Restriction Diets Just Don’t Work
On the surface, extreme calorie-restriction diets seem like a surefire way to lose weight. By restricting your calories to less than 1,200 or so per day, you’re almost guaranteed to create [...]
