Diet and nutrition are key not just for maintaining good health, but also to promote peak performance, for runners. Proper nutrition and hydration can make or break a workout or race, and affect how you feel, work, and think. A runner’s diet should consist of foods that are easy to digest, high in carbohydrates, and […]
What Running Does to Your Body
I often get runners asking me what benefits running has on the body, and I’m happy to say that there are many. Although you may hear stories of runners encountering health problems after a marathon, this is not typical. You need to understand that this is a high impact activity and your body is going […]
The Ultimate V-Taper Training Program
The V-taper is an iconic superhero physique that many gym-goers strive to achieve. How do you build a V-shaped body with dumbbells? A V-taper look can be achieved by doing back exercises to increase lat width and thickness, such as single-arm dumbbell rows (with your elbow out). In addition, training the shoulders will help give […]
Running Hills: Expert Guidance for Uphill Running and Benefits
If you’re not a fan of running hills, these tips will help change your mindset so you can learn to love them. Hills are a great way to build leg strength that allows you to run with more power and endurance. However, just because you live in a hilly area does not mean that every […]
Powerful Chest Building Exercises
The pecs are made up of the sternal, clavicular and costal heads Many people who work out regularly prioritize developing their chest muscles. This can be accomplished by performing various exercises that put a significant amount of strain on the chest muscles, resulting in increased size and strength. To get the most out of chest-strengthening […]
Coughing After Running: 7 Top Causes and Ways to Prevent It
When you have a cough that doesn’t go away after a week, it’s time to see a doctor. The good news is that coughing while running is usually not serious and can be caused by a number of benign conditions. If you call it runner’s cough or track hack, it can be quite irritating and […]
Bloated After Running: 6 Proven Ways To Eliminate It
A few years ago a doctor specializing in Functional Medicine introduced me to the idea of fixing my digestion to improve how I feel (and potentially lose a few lbs). I’d never heard of this concept and since my stomach has always been fairly flat, I never considered that being bloated after running could be […]
How to Optimize Meal Timing for Gaining or Cutting
Nutrient timing is something that many people believe is important for optimizing training. The basic idea is that you want to consume certain nutrients at specific times in order to maximize their benefits. For example, many people believe that it is important to consume protein shortly after working out in order to promote muscle growth. […]
6 Best Hip Mobility Exercises and Why They Matter
If you’re having trouble making gains due to tight hips, it might be because your hip mobility is poor. This guide provides recommendations for exercises to improve hip mobility, including strengthening, stabilizing, and mobilizing exercises. The hip joint is often forgotten, ignored, and neglected compared to the low back and knee. It is important for […]
7 Running After Stress Fracture Guidelines
What is a Stress Fracture? Tiny cracks in bones are called stress fractures, and they’re caused by doing things like jumping up and down or running a lot, which puts a lot of force on bones. When stress reaction occurs, the bone is breaking down and becoming weak. However, the bone has not yet broken. […]
A Well-Rounded Fitness Plan for MMA and BJJ Athletes
MMA has grown a lot across the world in recent years. There are now many organizations, such as the UFC, Bellator and ONE FC, that hold events often. This has made the athletes competing more skilled and able to train harder. As a result, having a good strength and conditioning plan is even more important […]
