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 ...
The Benefits and Risks of a Post-Workout Sauna
motivation

The Benefits and Risks of a Post-Workout Sauna

Cryotherapy is currently all the rage. Cold showers and ice baths are part of many athletes’ and exercisers’ recovery routines. Cold therapy is thought to reduce inflammation, strengthen the immune...
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...
8 Best Meals to Eat Pre- and Post-Workout
Nutrition

8 Best Meals to Eat Pre- and Post-Workout

You are what you eat, or so the saying goes. And while food is undeniably one of life’s pleasures, in the simplest terms, it’s also fuel. Like any complex machine, your body works best when it’s fu...
The Pros and Cons of Running with a Weighted Vest
Running

The Pros and Cons of Running with a Weighted Vest

Running is arguably one of the best ways to get fit and control your weight. You can run almost anywhere and anytime, and you don’t need much in the way of specialist equipment. Just grab a pair of...
5 Reasons You Should Ditch Weights for Calisthenics (For A Period)
Bodyweight

5 Reasons You Should Ditch Weights for Calisthenics (For A Period)

When it comes to getting fitter, stronger, and more muscular, most people head to the gym. Gym training is effective, and exercises like leg presses, bench presses, deadlifts, lat pulldowns, and sq...
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...
Improving Your Lactate Threshold - What It Is & How to Increase It
Running

Improving Your Lactate Threshold - What It Is & How to Increase It

Lactate threshold (LT) is a common endurance training term. Athletes from all endurance sports have at least a passing interest in their lactate threshold and often want to improve it. For many, th...
6 Fitness & Mindset Tips For A Successful Bootcamp
Bodyweight

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...