The Case Against Stretching

There are several options on why and why not to stretch. I will give you mine and my reasoning as to why it is better in its execution. There is a the group that claims stretch, they believe a cold muscle is one that can tear, and that is not necessarily true, but a...

What Motivates You?

What motivates us is a question we should be asking ourselves on a daily basis. I think we fail to ask ourselves the most important question that can be asked: why am I doing this? Most people really do not know what motivates them on their quest. It is impossible to...

Combating Muscular Soreness and Healing

After a very difficult run or leg workout, there can be many issues for the body in health. Whether is be delayed onset muscle soreness or the more traditional variety. In the past, many have just applied to leg day, but is so much more versatile than that. You have...

Why Your Success Threatens Others

Success can sometimes threaten the people that are closest to us. Many times it can because these people care or at least say they care. I know when I describe what I mean here, then a lot of people will really agree. You start a new fitness plan or a new business,...

How Do I Easily Increase My Bench Press?

Bench Press: After speaking with a friend yesterday, and also observing all the trends in fitness, I have really began to wonder why people change what works. It seems in fitness people are always interested in the shiny object, rather than just sticking with what...

What I Learned From Food Inc

  I know I am a bit behind the times, but I finally got around to watching Food Inc on Netflix. I am a huge Morgan Spurlock fan, so I was exposed to quite a bit by Supersize me. However, I was not prepared for the literal firestorm that the way our food is...

How Do I Read a Label?

Have you ever felt that you needed a map to your nutrition? Well, don't worry a lot of people do. We see a label, we glance at the fat, carbs and calories, and then we go to town. Does this sound like you? You're not alone. When surveyed, most Americans claimed to...

What I learned From China

Recently, my fiancé and I traveled to China. Previously I had no interest in really visiting the east, as much of my interests lay in Europe. However, were it not for such a great deal, I would not have had such an awesome time; one of the perks not only to owning a...