Based on the available research, evidence suggests that exercise does, in fact, help you fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer. However, strenuous exercise beyond your normal training regimen, does activate your body’s natural stress...
You may have heard of the purported health benefits of Astragalus from a recent article, or from your acupuncturist who often use traditional Chinese medicine in their practices due to their many medicinal and therapeutic...
Human beings sleep for approximately one-third of their entire lifetime. It’s one of the key elements to better quality of life, body optimization, and hormonal balance. Several hormones are affected by sleep, including cortisol, leptin,...
Putting weight up an overhead on a barbell is arguably one of the most challenging things to do in CrossFit. That’s why we’re going to give you 6 ways to improve and master the CrossFit...
Sitting in a hot dry sauna can provide your lungs, muscles, brain, and body the therapeutic moisture and heat it needs to detoxify and relax, but did you know that sitting in a sauna can...
There’s nothing quite as crisp and refreshing as a tall glass of water with sliced cucumbers and a squeeze of lemon. Aesthetics aside, you may be wondering do cucumbers offer any real health benefits? Like...
I recently started wondering to myself what the benefits of drinking wine every night are. No, I’m not an alcoholic, hear me out. I just sent the last 10 days in Spain and one of...
If you’re serious about building a strong, thick back, the Pendlay row deserves a spot in your training split. While traditional barbell rows are great for hypertrophy and strength, the Pendlay row offers a...
Carbohydrate supplements are created for two reasons – fuel and recovery. Nearly all carbohydrate supplements are made with a fast-acting carbohydrate source you may have heard of, called maltodextrin, while others provide real whole food...
According to the World Health Organization, approximately 1.7 million deaths worldwide are attributable to low fruit and vegetable consumption. Fruit and vegetables contain powerful plant compounds, antioxidants, and vital nutrients that can help reduce the...
Should You Eat More Or Less Calories? You know that you need food to fuel your athletic performance and reach your goals. But what you might not know is whether you should eat fewer...
