Nutrition
The following is an interview with Dr. Terry Wahls, author of “The Wahls Protocol” and “The Wahls Protocol Cooking for Life”. Her TEDx talk, Minding Your Mitochondria has received over 3.5 million views on YouTube (click here to watch it at the bottom...
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Most people are aware of the benefits of adding clean protein to their diet, but once you start going down the nutritional rabbit hole, it's only natural that new questions emerge. If you're here, you're probably debating whether a whey...
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When choosing a healthy pre-workout, look for products that are free from artificial colors, flavors, sweeteners, and fillers. Be sure to check the ingredients label for hidden sources of sugar, possible allergens, and ingredients that may be banned by your...
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While the superficial adaptations to exercise, like bigger muscles or reduced body fat, manifest slowly, and over an extended period of time, the mental health benefits of exercise, like improved mood, memory, attention span, and productivity, kick in immediately, so...
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Ashwagandha has been used for thousands of years to reduce stress, strengthen the immune system, and boost overall health. More recently, researchers are exploring this versatile herb’s effects on muscle gain and athletic performance. So what is this powerful adaptogenic...
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This is a guest blog post by Lucas Irwin, NASM-PES, MBA, author and CEO of Steelhouse Fitness and Rebel Mindfulness. Sucralose is an artificial sweetener made from the combination of chlorine and sugar molecules and is commonly sold under the...
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This is a guest blog post by Staci Shacter MS RD LDN, author of The Meat & Potatoes of a Healthy Meal Plan…no bun intended. Using a “real food first” philosophy, Staci specializes in digestive issues, chronic fatigue, autoimmune disease, and...
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If you live in the US, it’s likely there’s a farmers’ market nearby. According to the Farmer’s Market Coalition and the USDA, there are about 8,600 farmers’ markets throughout the country. And the trend is growing! Farmer’s markets don’t just...
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This is a guest blog post by Adam Farrah, author of The Paleo Dieter’s Missing Link and Functional Fitness, Kettlebell, Yoga and Meditation coach. The push-up is a basic, bodyweight exercise that can be powerfully beneficial but is often performed...
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By taking an unweighted squat and adding an external load, such as a barbell, a dumbbell, or a kettlebell, you significantly increase the challenge and provide the body with a powerful stimulus for muscle mass and strength gains, but you also increase the risk.
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