Protein shakes, protein bars, protein packs. Do you ever wonder why almost every workout product is so heavily focused on protein? Or, have you ever just wanted to know more about protein and it’s benefits? Well, you hit the perfect spot, because I’m breaking it down here. To begin: Your body functions on three macronutrients:…
The cholesterol – diet debate has been ongoing for … well … decades for some of us. We’re all pretty familiar with the old ways of trying to reduce cholesterol through diet, which included swapping butter for margarine, red meat for lean meat or vegetarian fare, etc … This old way of attempting to cap…
Cardio. Strength. Mobility. Mental power. More specifically: working the hip hinge, targeted core work, and improved overall athleticism. These are the results of kettlebell swings. Being able to achieve these results simultaneously from a single exercise is remarkable, and makes Kettlebell Swings one of the most effective and efficient exercises there is. Powerful stuff there,…
Have you ever wondered what the path to success looks like? Before we get down to “the optimal path,” I want you to try something for me: Google “what does success mean?” According to Wikipedia, success is the state of meeting defined expectations, or, simply, “the opposite of failure.” TED talk speaker and famous marketer…
You eat well. You work hard. You sleep on a schedule. You read. You give your time, energy, and intelligence to causes that matter. At first glance, youve checked every box that matters to a healthy life. However, there’s one box you might be forgetting about (many, many of us do) and that’s relationships. Relationships,…
We talk a lot about making gains around here, and that sort of encompasses the entirety of fitness: whether your goal is shredding, putting on muscle, boosting your endurance, etc … “making gains” is making strides toward that goal. Today, I want to talk about making “actual” gains, in the form of muscle. Typical talk…
