FITNESS ARTICLES
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
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...
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 ...
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...
Events
Strongman Exercises for Tactical Athletes
Military personnel need to be strong and functional for the tasks they are required to do.
Strongman exercises can help with that.
Strongman is a type of functional fitness that has many benefits ...
Training
HIIT for Beginners: The Benefits of High Intensity Interval Training
Whether you're training for a race, Fitness Test, or you just want to get in better shape this year, high intensity interval training (HIIT) may be the perfect workout for you.
HIIT is a type of c...
Conditioning
Exercises to Help You Run Faster and Build Power
For years, the belief has been that the best way to improve your running is by running. In the past, it was simply unheard of for runners to lift heavy weights.
But does this long-held belief of ru...
Conditioning
What is Plyometric Training: 7 Exercises for Building Power
Plyometric training, also referred to as jump training, focuses on movements that force the muscle to stretch and quickly contract, producing a powerful and forceful movement in one direction.
Plyo...
Kettlebell
The Best Full Body Exercise: The Farmer's Walk
Have you ever seen a guy holding two huge dumbbells and aimlessly walking around the gym floor?
You can see that he’s not trying to find the weight rack to put the dumbbells back, so what is he doi...