Gym attire is a funny thing. Guys stress over what Nike or Under Armour shirt is gonna make them looked jacked. Girls lose sleep over which pair of Lululemon leggings will make us sneak a peak at their butt (joke’s on you – we were gonna look at it anyways). What we wear up top …
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: I’m incredibly lucky to be able to train at some awesome gyms. Between Brown University and Total Performance Sports, I’ve got literally every piece of equipment I could ever want. Factor in the intense environment and you’ve got a foolproof recipe for success. When most people …
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“Too many people rely on abstracts and ignore methodology, data, and other important information. The Pubmed abstract is not the final word.” – Examine.com “I told you so!” has been the rallying cry on the internet the past few days as the anti-anti-gluten crowd (which is quickly becoming as annoying as the anti-gluten crowd) has …
Being jacked isn’t a requirement to be a great athlete, but it sure does help. Just look at guys like Bo Jackson (to the right) and gals like Serena Williams. Sure, they had unreal skill and athleticism, but I guarantee they’d tell you a lot of their success came from their superior physical condition. Athletes …
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As I’m writing this, I’m enjoying a Sunday afternoon relaxing with my girlfriend and my dog. And as much as we concentrate on exercise and nutrition, rest is often what makes the difference between success and failure in our fitness efforts. I’ve always had trouble relaxing and hitting the “off” switch (which my parent’s dog Sadie, to the …
