The original GM Diet Plan was developed by General Motors, with the help of the Food and Drug Administration and the United States Department of Agriculture, in 1985 for its employees. The idea was to make these employees healthier, and in the process, improve workforce productivity. The initial results were impressive and the workers underwent […]
In fitness and life, not all motivation is created equal. Some motivation not only inspires us to get out of our chairs and into our running gear, but also keeps us happy and fulfilled. Other forms of motivation, like negative motivation, may keep us going (for a time), but they don’t exactly fill us with […]
If you ever have a hankering for a quick and sweet fix, BODi Super Trainer Jennifer Jacobs has you covered. JJ’s Chocolate Raspberry Mousse with Chocolate Shakeology takes exactly 5 minutes to make and it will satisfy your cravings even faster. It’s perfect for any time you want a hit of gourmet superfood nutrition — […]
There was a battle to kick things off in New Jersey. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on February 23, 2023 The 2023 CrossFit Open is still underway. In week two of its multi-week format, the 23.2 workout has been revealed. CrossFit HQ made a live announcement of the workout at 1 p.m. Eastern Standard […]
You may already know a little something about the health benefits of ginger. Ever sip on ginger ale when you had a bellyache as a kid? It wasn’t only the bubbles that may have calmed your tummy; the spicy ginger likely helped, too! Ginger, also known as Zingiber officinale, is a magical spice that’s been […]
Boudreault’s injury happens with rather unfortunate timing. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on February 23, 2023 Maxime Boudreault has withdrawn his respective roster spots in the upcoming 2023 Arnold Strongman Classic (ASC) and 2023 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) contests. The athlete cited a broken shin bone he suffered from a fall as the reason […]
When it comes to building muscle one leg at a time, the Bulgarian split squat, also known as the rear foot elevated split squat, usually gets all the praise and attention. But the real ones know how underrated the front foot elevated split squat truly is. Credit: Zoran Pucarevic / Shutterstock The unfairly overlooked front […]
Then, of course, there’s the cumulative health effects that go beyond exercise. Over time, chronic underfueling can set the stage for low energy availability (LEA), a syndrome caused by eating insufficient calories to support your activity, says Dr. Sims. This can affect your menstrual cycle—a lack or irregularity of periods in an athlete who menstruates can be […]
Uribe cited an undisclosed problem as the reason for his withdrawal. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on February 22, 2023 In the year 2021, International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB) Pro League member Darwin Uribe burst onto the scene when he won the 2021 Chicago Pro in the Classic Physique division. With an […]
Olivares is well past the 1,000-pound barrier, and he continues to climb. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on February 22, 2023 Jesus Olivares’s Instagram username is “mega.gojira” — a play on words of the Japanese term for “Godzilla,” the fictional nuclear reptilian monster that brings nothing but destruction in its wake. Considering what Olivares […]