We all have days that just feel, well, damn hard. Sometimes you can pinpoint the cause—a poor night of sleep, work stress, knowing you’ve got a marathon of to-dos ahead—and sometimes, you just don’t wanna. Of course, in an ideal world, we’d all be able to stay cozied up in bed watching a soothing show or reading a […]
Mindset is a critical, often overlooked component of health — especially as we learn to view health beyond outward appearance. Ditching negative thoughts is a good first step, but replacing them with a “good vibes only” mentality can be equally detrimental, a state of mind referred to increasingly as toxic positivity. A wholesale rejection of […]
A tried and true favorite for a legend. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on March 16, 2023 It’d be easy to assume that most world-class bodybuilders have bread and butter exercises when it comes to training. They’ll have a movement they specifically prefer to augment a part of their physique. Mr. Olympia legend Dorian […]
Lawrence is clearly prepared to crush her next contest. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on March 16, 2023 In terms of sheer dominion over one’s division, powerlifter Amanda Lawrence might have an iron-vise grip on the International Power Federation’s (IPF) raw 84-kilogram category. The athlete’s latest strength feat suggests she’s about to tighten her […]
Taper tantrums—the tricks your mind and body play on you as you start decreasing miles the last weeks prior to a race—are not uncommon for runners, and destination races often only exemplify them. All the anxiety about making it to the starting line is elevated even more when you factor in transportation, time differences, language […]
Just in time for the weather to turn balmy, we’ve noticed a trend of walking shoe sales at some of our favorite retailers. Whether you’re a daily walk advocate or looking to start up a new routine, walking is a great way to ease aches and pains, boost your mood, and, right now, embrace the springtime […]
Due to their prominence, well-developed back muscles have been described as wings. Want wing-like back muscles? On the short list of things that allegedly “give you wings” are energy drinks, good deeds, and upper body vertical pulling. After consuming energy drinks throughout my younger years, I can dispatch the first claim. Alertness and insomnia? Yes. […]
I wore my Revives (which I got in the charcoal and black speckle colorway) on several dog walks and gym visits, in order to get a feel for them outdoors and indoors. The first thing I noticed was how cold my feet felt—I mean, these shoes are riddled with holes, so that should have been […]
When you don’t have a ton or time or any exercise equipment at your disposal, consider a bodyweight circuit that combines strength and cardio for a quick-yet-seriously challenging workout. We have a stellar example below that you can do in about 25 minutes or less! Pairing strength and cardio together in a bodyweight circuit format can […]
Yet another stacked lift for Buettner. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on March 15, 2023 It is said an immovable force can do nothing to an immovable object. Whoever believes this clearly never watched “The Canadian Forklift” Jessica Buettner pick up very heavy objects in the gym. On Mar. 13, 2023, Buettner shared an […]