More Exercise Isn’t Necessarily Better For Immunity
In an age where everyone wants a fast-acting burnout routine, research shows that more exercise might not necessarily be better for immune health. The average adult is exposed to a [...]
Common Exercises That Need Swapped!
The simple fact that some of these versions may be too complex for the everyday gym user and, and that you can perform the same movement with something less technical.
Get Better Training Results With These 3 Tips
Exercise. It doesn’t have to be a dirty word. We live in a quick-fix society that has us obsessed with results rather than the process of achieving our goals. There [...]
Why Every Human Being Should Run Sprints
Raise your hand if you’d like to do at least one of the following: Lose weight Build muscle mass Increase your chance of living longer Improve brain function Reduce your [...]
What Is ‘Active Recovery’?
In your mind, you may think, "I gotta hit the gym every day to get in shape." However this thought may end up being more detrimental than productive, as overtraining [...]
Is Your Vitamin C Supplement Actually Helping You Avoid Sickness?
It’s the season for sickness. According to the CDC, “most of the time flu activity peaks between December and March.” Cold season is also pegged to start around September and [...]
How to Spot a Bad Conditioning Drill
"Whatever you do in the weight room, make sure our players show up conditioned on game day." Any physical preparation coach working in a team setting has heard some variation [...]
The Hydration Rule That’s Worked for 400 Million Years
Despite popular belief, there’s no widely agreed upon benchmark for daily water consumption. That “drink eight 8-ounce glasses a day” thing likely derives from a 1945 recommendation by the U.S. [...]
Settling the Fitness Controversy of Barefoot Running
When Vibram FiveFingers shoes hit the market over a decade ago, they kicked off a trend with far-reaching consequences – barefoot running – and despite...
The Real Dangers of Energy Deficiency in Female Athletes
In 1972, a short but powerful federal law was passed: “No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the [...]