exercise
Your Workout Routine Needs Roots in Functional Fitness
Our workout routines don’t always benefit our everyday movements. After all, how often do you use your kickboxing or Brazilian…
Shut Your Mouth! The Science of Breathing Through the Nose
“Just breathe” might sound like good advice, but it vastly underestimates how different types of breathing can accomplish different effects….
Morning vs. Evening: When’s the Best Time to Work Out?
It seems like there are always new rules for diet and exercise: just when you’ve figured out a diet and…
Your Introduction to HRV and its Role as an Exercise Metric
If you’re a fitness junkie, you need to measure HRV: heart rate variability. This is one of the best metrics…
Functional Fitness Trains Your Body for the Rigors of Everyday Life
It takes a lot of strength and endurance to get through your day. The older we get, the harder it…
Increase Your Respiratory Strength with These Exercises
You never really think about the simple act of breathing until something hinders your ability to do so. Whether it’s…
Fight-Style Workouts Are the Most Effective Way to Train Hard
If the pandemic’s got you feeling a little soft around the edges, you’re not alone—quarantine hasn’t been conducive to staying…
Hot vs. Cold: How Contrast Therapy Shocks Your Body into Shape
Lying in an ice bath might not sound relaxing, but professional athletes do it for a reason. It’s true that…
A 70-year-old Woman Runs 7 Marathons on 7 Continents in 7 Days!
What do you picture yourself doing in 40 years? Most people slow down with time, but not Chau Smith. The…
Go Take a Walk in the Park—You’ll Feel Better Afterwards!
When we’re feeling overwhelmed, we like to step outside for some fresh air. Something about being outdoors fills us with…
Muscle Confusion is the Key to Long-Term Workout Effectiveness
2020 is just getting started, but some people are already quitting their New Year’s resolution to get in shape. Why?…
On the Cutting Edge of Memory Enhancement and Alzheimer’s Treatment With A-GPC
Have you heard of A-GPC? If you or a loved one isn’t dealing with Alzheimer’s, you might not have heard…