Machines vs Free Weights: Which is Best?
While free weights are typically the go-to for building strength and muscle, machines can serve a valuable role, especially during certain phases of training or recovery. Each tool has its place in a well-rounded fitness routine, and finding the right balance between free weights and machines can help optimize results. Machines vs. Free Weights: Which […]
10 Fitness Myths Debunked
There are countless myths that permeate the fitness industry. These myths are perpetuated for marketing purposes and by fad diets and influencers. Here’s a list of the top 10 most common fitness myths, and the science that debunks them. Myth #1: Lifting Weights Makes Women Bulky No, it doesn’t. Muscle is a very […]
Online Workout Programs: What To Look For
Finding a good online workout program is a little like online dating: you have to sift through a lot of BS and watch out for red flags (which are everywhere). This article goes over all of the red flags and what you need to know to find a good online workout program that gives you […]
Fitness Coach vs Personal Trainer
Are you looking to hire a fitness coach or personal trainer, but you’re unsure of which would be the best fit for you? This article goes over all of the information you need to know and considerations you need to make so you can choose what’s best for you. What Is A Fitness Coach? If […]
Workout Plateau: How To Break Through With Strength Training
A strength plateau is defined as a period of time when your strength gains level off or stop, even though you’re continuing your workouts. Strength plateaus can be discouraging. When you find yourself in one, it’s typically because your body is trying to tell you something—whether it’s that you’re doing the wrong workout, need more […]
Strength Training While Pregnant: The Do’s & Don’ts
This article goes over the basics of how to have a safe and healthy pregnancy while strength training. As you’ll learn, the health benefits are numerous. However, it is essential to work with both your physician and strength trainer to ensure that you are able to train and that you are modifying as you need […]
Healthy Eating vs Dieting
Today’s culture is centered around dieting and fat loss, which can have a lot of long term harmful effects. If individuals focus on healthy eating, however, it can eliminate the need to diet and help the body feel nourished and properly fueled to live an active and long life. This article goes over what healthy […]
How To Deal With Knee Pain
Knee pain is very common, particularly in sports that involve a lot of knee flexion, knee impact, and are dominantly quad-heavy. These sports include trail running, biking, and skiing. This article goes over knee pain, when you should see a specialist, how to properly treat knee injuries, and strength and mobility exercises that strengthen the […]
The Evolution Of Food & Fitness: How Things Have Changed
Everything health and fitness related can all trace back to one thing: our human evolution. Let’s unpack what we mean by this… Humans evolved in nature’s garden. We gathered a wide variety of nuts, berries, tubers, and leafy greens. We hunted animals and were hunted by animals. Every day was spent in the elements, traveling, […]
The Vital Link: Exercise & Mental Health
The link between mental health and exercise is extremely important, and something that is overlooked by many as an incentive for working out. Studies have shown that working out is beneficial for almost every aspect of mental health and cognitive ability. This article goes over the science behind these benefits and how you can start […]