I figured I would welcome the weekend with a little humor and a little truth. Here is Jon Sigmarsson, a legendary strongman, performing the deadlift–one of the most beneficial and functional lifts.
The deadlift is one of the greatest mass and strength building lifts because it:
It is a compound movement
It causes the release of natural “muscle [...]
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It’s the time of the year when gyms around the country flood with people. Everyone is excited for the chance to begin the with yet another clean, fitness slate. Some are getting ready for spring break, while others are en route to grabbing health by its horns. This is also the time of the year [...]
A common misconception of cardio is that it requires you to go to the gym, hop on the treadmill/elliptical/stationary bike/etc. and go crazy for hours on end. Some people love to do this, but many don’t.
Fortunately, cardiovascular exercise doesn’t always require you to strap on your running shoes and run a marathon.
I feel like I’m [...]
When it comes to the latest fitness, diets, and health tips, it is important to remember that simple, in most cases, is always better.
I’ve recently realized how beneficial it can be to find the most simple fitness/diet plan and stick to it. Not only so you don’t wear yourself out and lose interest, but also [...]