A celebrity getting plastic surgery isn’t exactly groundbreaking news anymore. But one being honest about the hard work it takes to preserve a surgeon’s masterpiece? They’ve got our attention. The median income of Plastic Surgeons in Beverly Hills is a pretty clear indication of just how popular the industry continues …
Shoulders are essential to the upper body, assisting athletes in nearly every upper body movement. It’s important to keep them in peak strength and mobility. Due to their various functions, it’s good practice to incorporate these shoulder exercises into your routine. Rotations Some movements that may be perceived as warm-up work …
A majority of our waking hours include being on our feet. Whether it’s walking, running, exercising, or even just standing in place, we spend a lot of time on our feet. When we talk about overall balance and stability, the foot/ankle complex plays a large role in making sure we don’t fall over. …
We’re all seeing it- the videos going viral across social media of people dunking their bodies into gallons of ice cold water. Similar to working out, if you don’t post or talk about it, it didn’t happen, right? Whether you’re posting selfies from the plunge or sitting in solitude, the health benefits …
Abs and forearms are two muscle groups that don’t have the most fun of exercises to target them. They are usually obscure, high rep movements that the average heavy lifter isn’t overly excited for. I’m sure there is someone out there who loves wrist curls and bicycles, but I know many, like myself, …
Explosive, technical, and exciting; Olympic weightlifting movements look sexy and fun. The question is then, what are the benefits of using these movements in your own training? Let’s dig in. A Brief History Olympic weightlifting as we know it made its entrance into the Olympic Games in 1920. Prior to that, …
If you have hit a plateau with your hypertrophy goals, you most likely need to switch up your training program. You can do this either by challenging your muscles more, improving your lifting technique, or implementing more recovery protocols, such as rest days, protein supplementation, or more sleep. The Science Behind Muscle …
Warming up should be a ritual. The goals for a warm-up are to increase the body’s range of motion (ROM) and body temperature before an activity. It’s also crucial for preventing any possible injuries. Athletes who contribute time to properly warm-up show a 79% chance of improvement in their sport (1). This is …
So you’ve made lifting into a consistent practice. We love to see it! There truly is no better habit you can pick up for your physical and mental health. The only issue with consistency is that it can sometimes create plateaus. There will come a point where you all of the sudden stop making …
Intermittent Fasting (commonly referred to as IF) is a popular diet protocol used to help people lose weight by restricting when they eat instead of restricting what they eat. The term “intermittent fasting” is slightly misleading because “intermittent” literally means at irregular intervals, and “fasting” refers to not eating food for a period of …
Whether you’re training for a race, an intramural league, or simply because you like to, improving muscular power can be a great addition to your workout regimen. First, jumping high and sprinting fast is cool. But really, adding training for power to your toolkit helps make you more resilient and versatile as a mover. …
Starting a gym routine in the New Year can sometimes be a counterproductive resolution. You’ll be trying to learn the ropes when the gym is full of people with the same mindset. Not saying you should avoid the gym in January. Rather, being proactive about your fitness routine and starting it in the fall …
In recent years, gaining access to sophisticated recovery modalities and technologies has become increasingly easier. From personal e-stim to cryotherapy and infrared sauna studios, the general population may indulge in the same treatments as professional athletes and celebrities. There are dozens of options for passive recovery methods which, by definition, are not worn or …
Shaquille O’Neal puts in the work to stay in shape years after retiring from the NBA. What many might not know is the inside look into his daily supplement routine. High on the list comes Novex Biotech’s GF-9, a growth-hormone booster that may lead to looking and feeling better on the daily. …
Starting Is Hard–Here’s How to Make It Easier Yet, how many times in our lives do we start something, notice the results, then stop doing the thing that gets us those results and eventually fail? The next thing you know, we are back in our old habits and feeling guilt or shame for failing. …
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...]