After 15-20 years of hard training, your body feels different and it may be time to rethink your fitness routine. Joints hurt. Mobility suffers.You may be at a crossroads, but refuse to start taking it “easier”. I get it. For me, I routinely use microcycles (weekly training) or mesocycles (4-6 …
Unfortunately, vitamin D deficiencies are incredibly common. If you aren't getting enough of this necessary nutrient, you're at risk of developing serious health problems. While diet changes and supplements can help, regular sweat sessions outdoors are a great way to boost your vitamin D levels and decrease your risk of …
Tracking HRV over time can be a useful tool in identifying imbalances in our autonomic nervous system (ANS), which regulates many aspects of our biology including all aspects of our cardiovascular system like blood pressure, heart rate, etc. High HRV is associated with better overall health, including greater cardiovascular health and less …
ARTICLE AT A GLANCE We can all agree that eating healthy is the foundation for health, longevity and even performance. What isn’t so clear is how to do it in a world filled with more temptation and less time than ever. So, we decided to ask some of America’s top...
ARTICLE AT A GLANCE by Alan Bishop The majority of people looking to lose weight tend to get caught up on a few pieces of the puzzle while never seeing the big picture in its entirety. I am in a unique position where I get the opportunity to work with elite-level...
ARTICLE AT A GLANCE If you want to see results from any type of exercise or movement, it comes down to efficiency, mastery of the movement, progression, and commitment to the process. Whether your goal is to improve your lower or upper body, compound exercises put...
ARTICLE AT A GLANCE Not all proteins are created equal. While all are made up of amino acids, nine of those acids are essential and must be consumed through your diet. Your body can make the other nonessential ones. Food proteins that contain all nine essential...
Your body type, genetics, and hormonal biosignature all factor in to your overall health and fitness. When you understand your body's inherent predispositions, you can tweak your diet and training routine to optimize strength, weight loss, and performance.
The bench press is the king of upper body exercises. Whether your goal is to increase your strength, muscular development, or fat loss, the bench press should be a regular part of your routine. However, the range and diversity of the exercise also makes safety and form especially important. Learn …
ARTICLE AT A GLANCE Men today have lower testosterone levels than their fathers and grandfathers did at the same age. This is a scary thought, considering that higher testosterone levels are necessary for optimizing athletic performance, maximizing results from...
High-intensity interval training, aka HIIT, can help you burn fat and boost conditioning quickly and efficiently; in fact, most workouts clock in at 30 minutes or less. If you're new to high-intensity exercise, you might hold misconceptions that are keeping you from achieving your best results.
Cardiovascular exercise is important for strengthening our hearts, lungs, and circulatory function -- but despite cardio's benefits, many people don't enjoy it. If you're one of those people, break away from the treadmill and consider your options. In this blog, five fitness experts share their favorite ways to get cardio …
Whether you’re preparing for the big game or getting ready for your first 5K, the topic of competition-day nutrition is a polarizing one. There seems to be an old-school versus new-school battle around how to best approach the 24 hours surrounding a competition....
Ready to dive into swimsuit season? Self-consciousness about your body can make you dread a time of year that’s supposed to be about fun in the sun. But fear not – we have a plan to help you prepare for the pool.
Endurance athletes need much more fuel than the average person. They need enough protein to fuel muscle tissue maintenance and recovery, as well as plenty of fat for brain, bone, and hormone health. They also need enough carbs to keep glycogen and energy stores full, the right number of calories …
