What do an elite athlete with a blistering daily workout regimen, an amateur sports enthusiast who participates in 5Ks, and someone who’s never worked out regularly have in common? Sore muscles. It can happen to anyone, no matter your fitness level or the type of workout or activity you do. There are times when you […]
Overtraining is not something you want to be doing for a number of reasons. For one, training beyond what your body is able to endure comfortably is extremely taxing at the moment. You’re not going to enjoy yourself and you might give up when the result of that training doesn’t yield the results you expected. […]
For many of us, summer means activity and exercise, often outdoors in the blazing sun. When you come right down to it, summer just isn’t summer without a bit of sweat. If you love to exercise in the summer, though, you’ll need to account for dehydration and muscle fatigue, both of which are exacerbated by […]
Getting the right fuel to your body before, during, and after a long workout is one of the keys to improving performance and reaching your fitness goals. This is especially true for the post-workout recovery period. This recovery period is when the body heals and gets ready for the next workout. Here are the key […]
Working out to build muscle can seem like a simple formula: Lift heavy weights and eat plenty of protein-rich food to make big gains. In reality, however, the body chemistry that precipitates muscle gain is very complicated. Sure, you might get passable results with simple lifting and eating, but you can maximize your time in […]
With a combination of touch, supplements, and the right gear, you can make your gym experience great. So what should you bring to the gym and have at the ready for when you get home? Keep reading to find out. Blender Bottle and Protein Powder from Jarrow Formulas Besides getting enough sleep, eating right, and […]
Whey protein isolate contains a higher percentage of protein, and little or no lactose, carbohydrates, fats and cholesterol. Hence the “isolate” in the name. This form of whey protein supplement seeks to deliver optimal protein content for muscle development and recovery after physical activity. Whey protein is also available as whey concentrate and whey hydrolysate. Whatever your […]
Foam rollers—those foam sticks that look a little like the noddles your kids play with in the swimming pool—are just about everywhere these days. I’ve seen them at the gym and at the doctor’s office. I know a few people that even keep one or two at home, but many people have the same questions: […]
He’s a former professional Iron Man competitor and author who has enlightened many people with his eye-opening philosophies on better nutrition. Brendan Brazier also founded and helped formulate the Vega line of sports & nutrition products as well as Thrive Foods Direct, which delivers whole food, plant-based meals directly to customers’ doors. He’s got the […]
The human body, as we’re all aware, has a number of natural movements. We use them every day when we walk, run, and, well, live. What many people may not realize though, is that these movements play an important role in keeping you healthy and in shape. In workouts that we’ve covered on our blog the […]
