The variability, scope, and benefits of kettlebell training are virtually endless. In fact, not only can a bell challenge your body from pretty much any angle, but the training you can do with it is just as versatile. When many people think of kettlebells, they think of one movement: the swing. Now, the swing is…
Last week we went over why most people fail to keep pushing toward their New Year’s resolutions, and how you can stick with them. After reading the piece (check it out here) you may have thought about readjusting your goals to be more sustainable. So … what now? What are some optimal resolutions you can…
It’s that time of year again! Once the clock hit midnight on the first of the year, we went into resolution overdrive (am I right?). All the positive energy of starting “new,” coupled with that blank-slate feeling always makes us ready for massive change every January 1st. We swear we’re going to get healthier, be…
It’s pretty obvious that CBD is all the rage. And, because of its awesome benefits, it’s clearly here to stay. However, before you grab your next CBD product to cash in on those benefits, you should know that not all CBD is the same. In the same way food has varying levels of quality based…
Working up a sweat has been used to improve health in cultures around the world for thousands of years. However, we’re not talking about exercise-induced sweat (although we all know how important that type is!). This sweat session is much, much hotter. And, as it turns out, offers an unbelievable amount of benefits. Welcome to…
“At first, creating a habit is unbearable; then it’s uncomfortable; if you are consistent, it becomes unbreakable.” Justin Su’a, Mental Performance Coach for the Tampa Bay Rays Ah, Tis the Season: The Season of family gatherings, amazing food, counting blessings, counting gifts, and (the unfortunate reality for many of us) counting a few extra pounds…
‘Tis the season … for some of the best food options of the year (in my opinion, of course!). We’ve got pumpkin, we’ve got turkey, we’ve got winter squashes and rich, savory stews. We’ve got, well, cozy-yum. However, we’ve also got our gains and health to consider, which will have many of us re-thinking our…
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…
