At its core, strength training boils down to a simple concept. Lift, recover, and lift again at a more strenuous resistance, recover, and get stronger. This is the basis of progressive overload, after which you gradually lift more and more weight over time. This tried and true method works just…

Contrary to what you might think upon walking into your local brewery, plenty of beer styles don’t have the words ‘hazy’ or ‘hoppy’ in their description. Unfortunately, those who want to taste something other than hops in our beer have had a more challenging time finding traditional styles that take…

Were you to ask someone the first thing that pops into their mind when they hear the phrase ‘cardiovascular workout’, you’d most likely hear running. That would be followed by other steady-state activities like cycling, swimming, rowing, and walking. While these are all great ways to achieve a cardiovascular workout…

During my youth in the ’90s and early aughts, Frank Thomas and Doug Flutie were star athletes in their respective sports of baseball and football. Today they are more well known for their endorsement of the testosterone booster Nugenix. I have to give the Nugenix marketing team props because their…

Not All At Once Though As a huge fan of kettlebells and all the fun that can be had with them, I knew I had to try this. The mad genius, or sadist, behind this sinister challenge, is Dan John, a strength coach of high renown. …

And So Does Your Thanksgiving Meal Thanksgiving is fast approaching here in the United States, which means menus are being planned, grocery stores are packed and millions of cans of what is ostensibly labeled as ‘Jellied Cranberry Sauce’ will make their way onto a dinner table near you. I find…

Ignorance Isn’t Always Bliss It is well-established that the most important variable when trying to lose weight, get toned, or the ever-nebulous ‘get in shape’ is diet modification. As the old saying goes, ‘you can’t out-train a crappy diet’ which is as true today as it was 100 years ago…

Set yourself up for success We’re almost a week into 2022, and as with any new year, many are trying to incorporate new habits into their lifestyle. Getting more exercise, eating healthier and increasing productivity are popular resolutions for many to adopt. However, willpower alone can’t win the day for…

The Japanese Art Of Shinrin-Yoku The practice of Shinrin-Yoku, which roughly translates to ‘forest bathing’ is a popular pastime in Japan. Although the name might provoke the thought that it has been around for thousands of years, the term was coined very recently, in the 1980s. The purpose was to…