5 Activities to Improve Your Mental Health
Mindset

5 Activities to Improve Your Mental Health

June is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month. During June, organizations all over the world work to raise the profile of one of the most serious and surprisingly common conditions ...
Does Your Body Type Matter When It Comes to Training?
Mindset

Does Your Body Type Matter When It Comes to Training?

Have you ever wondered why some people seem able to eat whatever they want without gaining weight while others only have to look at junk food for the scales to start spinning? Or why some exerciser...
The Breathing Method Navy Seals Use to Stay Calm Under Pressure
Mindset

The Breathing Method Navy Seals Use to Stay Calm Under Pressure

Stress is an unavoidable part of life. When you are stressed, your heart and breathing rate increase, and so too does your blood pressure. Your body releases lots of glucose and adrenaline, and you...
6 Fitness & Mindset Tips For A Successful Bootcamp
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6 Fitness & Mindset Tips For A Successful Bootcamp

Military basic training varies from branch to branch, but the aim of what is commonly called bootcamp is the same: to start your transition from civilian to member of the armed services.   Bootcamp...
Dopamine Fasting – Why and How to Detox Your Brain
Mindset

Dopamine Fasting – Why and How to Detox Your Brain

Fasting typically involves abstinence from food. People fast for various reasons, including weight loss, religion, and detoxification. Some authorities also believe that nutritional fasting can slo...
Discovery Through Discomfort – What Tough Workouts Can Teach You
Mindset

Discovery Through Discomfort – What Tough Workouts Can Teach You

There is no denying the physical benefits of intense, regular exercise. Pushing your body to the limit week after week and month after month will strip fat, build muscle, and develop unstoppable en...
Eight Things I Wish I’d Known Before Starting the Gym
Mindset

Eight Things I Wish I’d Known Before Starting the Gym

I’m a big fan of the Terminator movies and find the whole concept of time travel fascinating. I mean, who WOULDN’T want to go back to the past and tell themselves what mistakes to avoid and opportu...
mobility during an active recovery week
Mindset

Benefits of an Active Recovery Week: Better Performance and Gains

Are you feeling run down and sore? Are you struggling to make gains in the gym? If so, it might be time for a rest week. When it comes to exercise, many people think that more is always better. Thi...
military member sleeping to prepare for training
Mindset

A Guide to Get Enough Sleep for Optimal Weight Training Results

If you're serious about weight training, then you know that sleep is just as important as the time you spend in the gym. A lack of sleep can actually hinder your results and make it difficult for y...