wall ball throws to train stabilization muscles
Mobility

How to Train Stabilizer Muscles for Better Performance

Do you ever feel like your muscles are too wobbly during exercises that challenge your stability and balance? For example, every time you perform a single-leg deadlift, maybe you feel like your leg...
sled drag exercise
Weight Training

Sled Drag vs. Sled Pull vs. Sled Push: The Ultimate Guide

Do you think that sleds are only meant to be dragged by huskies? Think again! Sled drags are one of the most underrated exercises that you can do. And that is a shame because sled drags are one of ...
lean meat versus red meat
Nutrition

Red Meat vs Lean Meat: Which Should You Eat?

Remember the old days of bodybuilding when every muscle-bound lifter swore by steak and eggs? Then there was the period in the late 80s, early 90s when saturated fat was vilified, and almost overni...
lifting straps being used for barbell exercises
Training

How to Use Lifting Straps: A Complete Guide

Are you looking for a way to take your lifting game up a notch? Maybe you're starting to move heavier weights and you want to make sure you're able to safely do so. You may want to consider using ...
doing pullups with a chain to build muscle
Mobility

Fast Twitch vs. Slow Twitch Muscle Fibers: A Complete Guide

One of the first things that most people come across during their fitness research journey is the two different types of muscle fibers. Probably not a stretch to assume you've heard the terms, "slo...
intense workout that can cause lactic acid buildup
Mindset

Does Lactic Acid Cause Soreness? Here’s Everything You Need to Know

Do you ever feel really sore after a workout? Like, so sore that you can hardly move? For years, the fitness community - even credible scientists - blamed lactic acid buildup. Lactic acid is a natu...
someone doing the murph workout
Events

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE MURPH WORKOUT

The Murph is one of the original CrossFit Hero workouts that is also considered one of the most challenging. Don't let its simplicity fool you - This is one tough way to get fit. In this blog post,...
core workout with roll out wheel
Core

Why is Core Strength Important?

Did you know that all movement originates from your core? To say the core is an important area to focus on is an understatement. Your core muscles are responsible for supporting your spine and prov...
someone doing a perfect squat
Weight Training

How to Do a Barbell Squat: A Complete Guide

  Referred to as the king of barbell exercises, the back squat can help you get stronger, muscular, and leaner while improving performance. In this blog post, we will discuss what a barbell squat i...