While we all have our go-to methods to recover from a big night, it’s a safe bet that exercise generally doesn’t top many of our lists. But according to experts, some movement might actually help you bounce back faster. From a pounding headache to unwavering nausea, if you’re reading this …
When speaking of nutrition strategies, low carb and high carb diets have been getting most of the attention. With higher carb diets gaining more and more popularity recently. Protein on the other hand, has generally been spread equally throughout the day without too much change. In …
You may think that if you’re training less, doing less cardio, or even being inactive altogether, you don’t need as much protein in your diet as when you’re going full bore in the gym. Totally wrong! Granted, those who train and stay active have great protein demands, but that doesn’t mean …
The holidays are packed with traditions: Milk and cookies for Santa. The exchange of gifts with loved ones. Eggnog and cheeseballs. Knock-down, drag-out arguments about whether “Die Hard” is the best Christmas movie, or even a Christmas movie at all. Another holiday tradition, though, is more alarming than charming: gaining unwanted pounds, courtesy of …
Soccer practice. Cooking dinner. Cleaning the bathroom. Washing the car. Does your to-do list seem never-ending? With so many tasks to complete, you may feel guilty carving away 60 minutes for a gym workout a few times per week. As your list gets longer, it may lead you to give up …
If any training apparatus fits the phrase “harder than it looks,” it would be gymnastic rings. What looks effortless on TV during the summer Olympics is insanely difficult. In fact, simply holding your body motionless while using the rings will make you feel muscles you didn’t even know you had until that moment. Nonetheless, …
In short, yes, they can. However, a crap diet and mediocre training program will certainly decrease the effectiveness of your testosterone booster. And a great training program and a solid diet can both help you build muscle and boost testosterone. Certified strength coach Parker Hyde shows how to maximize your levels with your gym …
We all know how important good nutrition habits are when it comes to our family’s health. Most parents make a conscious effort to put healthy meals and snacks in front of their kids, and try to instill in them an appreciation for quality food. Despite all those best efforts, though, it’s not uncommon to hear, […]
There’s no doubt depression can have a host of negative effects on health. Currently, more than 300 million people worldwide have been diagnosed with the disease. As if being depressed isn’t bad enough, these individuals also are more susceptible to cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer’s disease, and type 2 diabetes. They’re also more prone to disregard medical […]
Let's take a trip back in time. How far? Back before the gym was cluttered with dudes with camera crews, and stick figure lifters who strain harder for a selfie than they do during a set of squats.Back then, before the … [Read More...]