FITNESS ARTICLES

A high level of fitness is not a perk of military training – it’s a non-negotiable essential. Irrespective of your role in the military, being fit and strong will make you more effective. A high l...

Building muscle, properly called hypertrophy, is often viewed as an aesthetic pursuit, meaning it enhances the way you look. While this is undoubtedly true, there is more to building muscle than ju...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

Did you know there is a big difference between mobility vs flexibility? If not, you’re far from alone! Mobility is one of the most undervalued aspects of fitness. In fact, it’s usually confused wit...