“The movement that’s going to require the most attention, effort, technique, and energy—you want to do that first, so you can put all your effort into it,” she says. “If you’re doing the hardest part last, you risk injury or […]
It’s the first World Record performance from the young strength athlete. Written by Roger Lockridge Last updated on August 29, 2023 The 2023 International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) World Junior and Sub-Junior Powerlifting Championships are taking place in Cluj-Napoca, Romania from […]
We receive free products and receive commissions through our links. See disclosures page. Although most people get enough protein through their diet, some turn to protein powder as a convenient way to add this building block of the body to […]
Lunch plays a pivotal role in maintaining a balanced diet. It provides a midday energy boost, refuels the body, and sustains cognitive function. A well-rounded lunch rich in protein, whole grains, vegetables, and healthy fats promotes satiety, supports metabolism, and […]
Excessive belly fat, often referred to as visceral fat, has raised significant health concerns due to its strong association with various adverse health outcomes like heart disease. Unlike subcutaneous fat found just beneath the skin, visceral fat accumulates around internal […]
What brings you to your mat or inspires you to lace up your sneakers? Motivation can come from different places, especially in our social media-influenced lives. Sometimes we sabotage our fitness motivation without even realizing it or we need an extra push to […]
Thanks to the wide selection of available fitness trackers and smartwatches, it’s never been easier to track and record your heart rate. But how useful is that information? Very, it turns out. First of all, it’s possible to calculate calories burned […]
Viewing a nutrition label, it might appear that protein is simply protein, since that’s the only way it’s ever listed. But there’s a difference between incomplete proteins and complete proteins. Proteins consist of amino acids, each of which can appear in food […]
We receive free products and receive commissions through our links. See disclosures page. Probiotics are live microorganisms in the form of bacterial strains that are beneficial to human health and wellness. Researchers have discovered that supplementing with these biotics can […]
Many people who exercise tend to label themselves “lifters” because, well, they lift weights in the gym. However, what some people (conveniently?) overlook is that there’s a whole other world of exercise available to them — cardio training. While the […]
