April has been designated “National Stress Awareness Month”. It’s probably not a coincidence that it wraps around “Tax Day” because financial insecurity is one of the leading causes of stress in our country…
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Does this type of training help us to become lean, mean, fighting machines? Or are these high-intensity interval workouts wearing us down and priming us for injury?
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Summer is always around the corner when you’re out of shape. Create a life that has you looking forward to it, not afraid of it…
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Are people running out of health topics to write about, or are any of these proclamations, as they say, “watertight”? …
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If you've been living in a world devoid of kinesio tape, fluorescent socks, and being pressured to make something "paleo-friendly" for a pot luck, let me fill you in…
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We’ve seen the phenomenon with celebrities, and, more recently, survivors of shared trauma including mass shooting victims and combat veterans. Does that mean suicide is something you catch, like a cold, by mere suggestion? Is it, as they say, “contagious"? …
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Strength training is the foundation of all lifting. Whether it is bodybuilding, Olympic lifting, strongman, or recreational gym-rattery…
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I don’t think I’m properly diagnosed and I don’t want to do anything about it…
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Bodybuilding, simply put, is the art of sculpting a muscular, symmetrical, and visually appealing physique. It is different than strength training because it focuses on hypertrophy (muscle growth), and aesthetics (how the body looks) instead of simply lifting heavier weight…
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People these days are downright terrified of bread. While it may be one way to cut calories, this tendency to shun all grains is also depriving you of some key nutrients...
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These days, “Keto-friendly” snacks and meals are all over social media. But are the glistening pictures of happy women with 6-pack abs eating pork belly and cheese for lunch too good to be true?
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Here are my five tips to get you through the first few months of training…
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People presenting with “atypical depression,” aka, “smiling depression,” are at far greater risk of suicide because they feel they have no options for help.
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This is your health for life – don’t let any of these little roadblocks or insecurities keep you from becoming fit.
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If you truly want to play the long game and be fit for life, you must learn how to warm up and cool down around your workouts...
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Once upon a time, it was enough to mind your own business lifting weights or doing some aerobics to feel good, then exit the gym and go about your life. Not so much these days, with the obsession of everyone and their mother becoming optimized athletes...
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Fitness has been proven in many instances to relieve some symptoms of mental illness and reduce severity. In conjunction with proper treatment, it can be incredibly effective at keeping mental health stabilized.
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The best way to spend Valentine’s Day is by doing something that brings you both closer together. While many people rely on gestures like a dozen roses or a bottle of perfume, sharing an activity will solidify your bond on a deeper level...
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Someone updates their status on Facebook about having a hard time losing weight. Suddenly the comment thread is full of MLM schemes, supplements, paleo diets, detox teas and the worst fitness tips ever. Here is a list of the most common commentary:
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How do we reap the benefits from CrossFit, and minimize the downsides and potential for pain and exhaustion? How do we achieve this hot body without spending an arm and a leg?…
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