Cannabis and Exercise: Effects on Performance, Recovery, and Safety
A workout can feel more enjoyable after cannabis and still be a worse workout. That distinction matters. THC can change mood, pain perception, coordination, heart rate,…
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A workout can feel more enjoyable after cannabis and still be a worse workout. That distinction matters. THC can change mood, pain perception, coordination, heart rate,…
Sauna has become recovery content gold. It is relaxing, photogenic, and easy to sell as a secret weapon. The truth is more useful: sauna can be…
Sleepmaxxing has turned basic recovery into a product category. There are mouth tapes, trackers, blue-light lenses, cooling pads, magnesium stacks, weighted blankets, and morning routines so…
We live in a world where desk jobs are becoming synonymous with ‘success.’ Everyone wants to sit in an air-conditioned office with minimal physical work. This…
As a personal friend with over 17 years in the trenches, I’ve heard countless clients complain about hip and shoulder aches and sluggishness that come with…
Humans are constantly evolving, and this is also what has kept us on the top of the food chain. In the past few decades, we have…
I’ve been a personal trainer for over 30 years, and during that time, I’ve helped hundreds of people achieve their fitness, physique, and health goals. Invariably,…
We live in a weight-obsessed society. We all want to know how we stack up against the ‘norm’ when we step on the scale. The reality…
American men stand 5’9″ tall (69.1 inches) on average, weighing 198 pounds. Women are slightly shorter at 5’4″ (63.7 inches) and weigh 171 pounds on average.…
In the US, the average BMI varies by age and gender. Men: 26.6, women: 26.5. Both trend higher with age, peaking in the 40-59 range for…
January is a popular time for getting fit and losing weight. In fact, most gyms run “New Year, New You” promotions, hoping to cash in on…
As a 16-year gym veteran, many people come to me for advice on how they can improve their fitness. Many are curious about beginning their day…
As people are learning about the importance of following a healthy lifestyle, more people are talking about adding small things to their daily routine that can…
Taking care of your fitness goals and being a regular gym-goer comes with its own set of challenges. However, women sometimes have to come across problems…
UFC Heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou is arguably the hardest hitter that the sport of Mixed Martial Arts has ever seen. The proud Cameroonian became the third…
The evolution of fitness bands technology continues to grow and innovate. Amazon has announced the next step in this gear, and it is called the Halo.…
Being forced to stay at home has surely been tough on a lot of gym-goers. However, Drew Whitted is doing his best to make sure the…
The outbreak of the COVID-19 coronavirus has been causing increasing concerns amongst governments. Now several states are looking at making serious changes, which will affect those…
Yoga and CrossFit? CrossFit and Yoga? Can Yoga CrossFit be the next great fitness trend? Despite being on two opposite ends of the spectrum, Yoga and…