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Sitting is Killing Your Progress
New Yorkers tend to walk more than people in other cities. While the Big Apple isn’t the healthiest city in the US, it’s usually in the top 10. One of the main reasons is the amount that people mo
Plant Versus Animal Protein
Plant-based diets are becoming increasingly popular. Some people switch from meat to plants to be more environmentally conscious. Others do so for health reasons. If you’ve decided to cut down on an
Feel The Burn
When you’re doing an intense weightlifting workout, sometimes you have to stop an exercise because your muscles burn too much. Most people who exercise know the feeling. Perhaps you’ve even felt
Is Cycling Worth It?
Before getting into too much detail, it should be said that the best workout for you is the one that you enjoy the most. This is particularly true when it comes to aerobic training. If you like to pla
Probiotics: Better From Food Or Supplements?
Your body is filled with bacteria. There are countless numbers of them and they come in various species. That might sound gross, but the bacteria in your body are almost entirely helpful. Many things
I’ve Been Lifting Weights For 2 Months, Why Haven’t I Seen Results?
Working out isn’t easy. Even if you understand what you’re getting yourself into, it doesn’t make it any easier. Each time your body adapts and you get stronger, the workouts simply get harder.
Will Carbs Build Muscle?
Protein is the key macronutrient for muscle-building. That makes sense, since some of the most protein-rich foods are animal meat, which is essentially just muscle. Eating protein provides amino acids
The Perfect Temperature for Training
Trendy fitness studios like SoulCycle crank up the heat on exercisers to make them feel more of a workout. Whether or not you notice it, the rooms at some studios turn into sweat boxes. While this giv
Stress is Bad For Progress
For stress awareness month, we’re going to talk about how stress impacts your body and training. We all know someone that can just go with the flow, live in the moment, and seemingly skate through l
Mirror, Mirror, On the Wall…
The gym is a safe environment to learn body awareness and proper technique. That’s because gyms aren’t very chaotic, they’re controlled. An example of a chaotic environment is a sport like socce
The Anatomy of A Kettlebell
Kettlebells are strange-looking, but that’s part of their appeal. They look like something you might see in a cheesy early-1900s black-and-white film about weight lifting, but that’s probably beca
The Power of Positive Thinking
“You are what you eat” has a nice ring, but it isn’t quite true. If you eat carbs, you don’t turn into a carb. “You are what you think” is a more accurate saying. Unsurprisingly, those who
