By: Bryce Hastings
Nourishment
How the Super-Fit Could Hold the Secret to Better Health for Everyone
A new study into the gut bacteria of elite athletes reveals how endurance and performance are about more than training and...
MindsetUncategorized
Here’s Why You Feel So Good Working Out To Great Music
HOW MUSIC MOVES US Mixing music with the electricity and chemistry of your brain & body. You may not have heard...
Mindset
Why Working Out Together Works Wonders
Research shows that if we work out in a group, we are far more likely to stick at exercise than if...
Movement
Why Lifting Weights Doesn’t Necessarily Lead to Bulking
I don’t know how many times I’ve heard the comment, “When I start lifting leg weights, my jeans start to feel...
Regeneration
Heard of Nomophobia? Chances Are You Might Have It
You probably know the feeling: You’ve left your cellphone at home and you feel weird—anxious even—disconnected from the world. Do you...
Nourishment
Is The “Exercise Pill” Becoming A Reality?
It’s been said that any medicine that replicated the health-giving benefits of physical training would be hailed as a miracle drug....
Movement
It’s True, Working Out Makes You Smarter
We used to think that if you wanted to grow your brain you learned a musical instrument or another language. But,...
Regeneration
The Problem with Plastic
We’re busy—trying to keep up, stay fit, work hard and still have time to ourselves. No wonder we opt for convenience...
Movement
Avoid This Common Mistake and Lift Like A Pro
If you haven’t caught on to the benefits of strength training you’ve clearly been living under a rock. Lifting weights is...
Movement
How to Keep Your Core Strong Throughout Pregnancy
These tips will support you through labor and recovery. Pregnancy is the most natural thing in the world, so it’s no...
Mindset
Could Swearing Make You Stronger?
A recent study suggests the power of profanity may play a role in exercise success. A team of psychologists from the...
Regeneration
Can Science Unlock the Secrets of Yoga?
Are the physical and mental benefits of yoga all they’re touted to be? Yoga has seen a massive increase in popularity...
Movement
How 30 Minutes of Exercise can Boost Your Body Image
A new study reinforces the role exercise can play in feeling better about how you look, and avoiding the harmful consequences...
Nourishment
Immunity, Emotion and Your Microbiome
Science is rapidly demonstrating that the microbial “forest” in our gut is central to everything from our immune system to our...
Nourishment
Does Protein Improve Your Fitness?
How protein can help with exercise recovery and metabolism. Of the three major sources of energy—fat, carbohydrates and protein—the importance of...
Movement
Torch Calories with Tuck Jumps
Learn how to master the tuck jump, a plyometric training staple that will send your calorie burn into overdrive. If you...
Regeneration
The Science Behind Sweat
Why becoming a hot, sweaty mess during your workout is a good thing. Dr. Steve Faulkner has been working in the...
Movement
Chisel Your Core With Two Martial Arts Moves
Even if you’ve got no intention of ever entering the ring, honing your hooks and crafting your kicks are still seriously...
Movement
The HIIT List: Five Reasons to Up the Intensity
HIIT has been called the closest thing to an exercise pill. While it might take a bit more effort, there is...
Movement
How to Get a Flatter Stomach With HIIT
Science shows how to effectively cut inches from your core. High-intensity interval training (HIIT) is known to burn serious amounts of...
Mindset
Forever Young
Is there a scientific secret to staying youthful? Regular exercise and a healthy diet are keys to a longer life, but...
Mindset
Need Motivation?
Five fresh reasons to work out. If you’re still finding excuses when it comes to exercise, check out the benefits below...
Mindset
Partner Corner: Ditch Your Bathroom Scales
Bathroom scales are a false indicator and might even be bad for you. Stop fretting about your weight when you embark...
Nourishment
Fat Facts vs. Fat Fiction
Discover the good, the bad and the ugly when it comes to fat. If you’re confused about what fats you should...
Mindset
Partner Corner: The Psychology Behind Becoming the Best You Can Be
Forget heavy lifting alone, visualization can get you where you want. Whether you’re aiming for pro-athlete performance or you simply want...
Mindset