Know My Body

There is loads of information out there about how valuable it is for athletes to supplement with protein shakes. Why are protein shakes so valuable to the fitness industry? Why a gritty shake over a nice chicken sandwich at the conclusion of a workout? The Significance of a Protein Shake: Studies have shown that protein [...]

P90X Resistance Bands add resistance and increase the intensity of your P90X workout. Resistance bands for P90X are also called B Lines Resistance Bands. They are basically color-coded elastic tubing with soft handle grips. The different colors denote different amounts of resistance allowing you to buy P90X bands that add the right amount of challenge [...]

I know you may have heard from many people that it is not good to eat before you go to bed, especially any sort of “hearty” meal like beef, roast, or bacon. Photo credit: cookbookman17 Well it looks like bacon can now be had for breakfast and a late night snack according to this study. [...]

Talk is all about the obesity epidemic and how it’s just getting worse. What’s really interesting about this though is that while obesity is more prevalent, there has actually been a decrease in the amount of calories consumed since the ’70′s. But how can this be?! The answer lies in the amount of energy we [...]

What is Dopamine? Photo credit: AJC1 Dopamine is a neurotransmitter in the brain that is essential for proper functioning of the brain and central nervous system. It is an excitatory and inhibitory neurotransmitter contingent to the dopamine receptor that it binds to. It is derived from the amino acid tyrosine, which is the antecedent to [...]

I don’t think we realize how impactful our health choices are to our children. We tell them not to swear, but then offer a pound of JuJuBe Candy. (I loved those bad boys so much) Well not only can our decisions impact them when they are living, but also long before they enter this earth.  [...]

Photo credit: boparker If you love fitness, or are a coach and crave learning all the new scientifically proven ways to take training and performance to the next level, then this is the certification for you. What is the NSCA? The NSCA (National Strength and Conditioning Association), headquartered in Colorado Springs, CO, is an international [...]

When I was thirteen, the only records I was setting was for lifting the most chicken nuggets to one’s mouth. This is impressive stuff and I need to know how to get socks that say Bacon. Abbey Watson, yes you heard that right 13 years old, is one of those crazy “CrossFitters” that does a [...]

Yeah, it’s about that time of year when a major light bulb turns on in your brain saying it is time to get your body back in shape. The temptations of the last three months of the year can leave a mark on the waistline that must be addressed. So what is the best way [...]

Steve Gleason’s battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease) is a perfect example of why we should not only value each day of our life, but live each day to it’s highest potential.  How different would you think about life if you realized you had a timeline just like Steve? The sad truth is that we [...]