Stretching is a fundamental exercise that all people ought to partake in, whether they are active or not. In addition to improving your range of motion, thus helping prevent injury, it is also a very theraputic endeavor both mentally and physiologically. In the context I am writing about stretching, we will focus on it’s ability [...]
Massage is a wonderful thing for recovery, and if you have ever had a professional one performed on you then you know exactly what I’m saying. However, a lot of us either don’t have the time or the money to regularly see a masseuse, and so in today’s recovery tip I’ll detail self-massage, which can [...]
Often times I hear people cautioning others that excess fruit will make you fat. While it is true that calories in excess of one’s expenditure will inevitably lead to one gaining weight, it is highly unlikely in the case of most fruits for a number of reasons.
Some of the more nutrition minded of you will [...]
Stone lifting goes back throughout history, especially in northern europe, as a proof of manhood. There are some exceptional legends, with stones weighing up to a ton. Keep in mind, stones are much harder to lift than their equivalent weight on a barbell. It takes incredibly core & grip strength, and you must have tree [...]
I’m starting the week off with this tip about contrast showers, also known as hydrotherapy, because it is my favorite regardless of whether or not I am sore. I do these daily just for the invigoration! They really help get your blood pumping. The premise is simple - start with a shower as cold as [...]
Starting today, and for the rest of the week, I will post a daily tip on recovery. I was working on a larger article regarding this topic; however I can get much more in depth with a daily article on each tip. So keep an eye out daily for tips to help relieve pain, recover [...]
Given that I have a diet which consists primarily of meats, fresh fruits and vegetables that often breaks that 4,000 Calorie mark daily, I am often asked how I can afford to eat so much. I must either be rich, or so dedicated that I’m willing to sacrifice a large percentage of my budget towards [...]
Intermittent fasting is by far my favorite way to keep myself lean, while still gaining mass and endurance all the while eating anything wholesome I want. There seems to be a lot of misinformation out there right now regarding I.F. and in this article I hope to dispell some of those myths and guide you [...]
