The foam roller is one of the most popular additions to the local gym. Here are 5 scientifically proven benefits of foam rolling, as well as some tips for how to foam roll like a complete pro. They are everywhere. Those brightly colored tubes. Maybe you’ve always wondered what the big deal was with these […]
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Compression Gear: What It Does and Doesn’t Do
It seems like just about everyone wears it nowadays. Whether you are a triathlete, a lifter, or an athlete across just about any field of battle odds are good you’ve competed against someone or rocked out compression garments at one point. But does wrapping yourself in compression gear actually do anything for performance? Is it […]
Book Review: Shoe Dog by Phil Knight
YWB Book Review: Shoe Dog by Phil Knight. Audible | Amazon Success, despite what it looks like on Instagram, or in the movies, is never clean, easy, and beautiful. It’s simply the accumulation of a long line of moments that include setbacks, rabid self-doubt, luck, and some eccentric people who believe in your dream just […]
The Ultimate List of Gifts for Athletes
Looking to find something for the athlete in your life? Or looking to spoil yourself? Forget shaker cups and water bottles, here are the ultimate gifts for athletes. There is a mountain of gear when it comes to things that are going to help your performance as an athlete. With so much stuff out there […]
A 2/3 Workout Split for Bodybuilders and Physique Competitors
Want to target your shoulders and back? Try this bodybuilding workout routine by Amy Tate, a personal trainer and physique competitor. Amy Pate is no stranger to bodybuilding and physique competition. She qualified nationally back in 2012, nearly closing down her pro card. Through her company Hardbody Strength & Fitness she provides personal training programs for […]
No Gym? No Problem: A No-Equipment Home Workout Routine
It’s happened more times than I care to admit: all hopped up on pre-workout I head down to my gym of choice and am met with a big, shiny “CLOSED” sign. Sometimes it’s because they are on holiday hours so they close early. Or the pool is closed for maintenance. Or I am simply a […]