As you become more serious about lifting, and your goals get higher and higher, you might want to get some things to enhance your performance. Things that can help you lift more or stabilize your joints when lifting heavier. There is an entire world out there with gadgets that improve performance. Here is what I... Continue Reading →
How to Improve Cardiorespiratory Endurance
Wouldn’t it be nice to be able to walk up the stairs without losing your breath? If that is your goal then you are going to want to improve your cardiorespiratory endurance. If you are looking to run a 5K, 10K, half marathon, ironman, or even a full marathon, you need to improve your cardiorespiratory... Continue Reading →
How to Improve Muscular Strength
A highly sought after goal is strength and how many times you can rep an extraordinary amount of weight. People look at the famous bodybuilders like Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jeremy Buendia, or even Calum Von Moger, and think “Wow, I want to look like them.” And, they hit the gym with no idea what they are doing.... Continue Reading →
Managing Stress for a Healthier Life
There is a lot in life to stress about now a days. Stress can actually lead to chronic illness and impair the immune system. Approximately 75-90% of all doctor visits are for stress-related complaints. Luckily you are reading this now and can save yourself before you get too stressed out. What even is stress? Stress... Continue Reading →
5 Road Trip Essentials
My first official Adventure blog! In the summer of 2016 my brother Peter, my cousin Spencer, and I set out on a 5 week road trip that went from coast to coast. We stopped at 9 different national parks, and many major cities and attractions. Luckily I did my homework and figured out exactly what... Continue Reading →
Principles of Exercise
In the world of training there are just a few principles for health and fitness that guide people to improve their physical fitness. In this article I will list and describe the five principles of exercise training. The principles of exercise training are as follows: Overload principle Principle of progression Principle of specificity Principle of... Continue Reading →
How to Make a Workout Plan
Let’s say one day you decide you want to start working out for whatever reason, whether it be to lose weight, gain strength, or whatever. You could just walk into the gym and start doing whatever you’ve seen on tv or what the really jacked guy is doing that day. Odds are if you do... Continue Reading →
Weight Loss Explained
Before deciding on losing weight first ask yourself, “why do I want to lose weight?” Are you doing it for you health, or do you want to fit in that old suit? Whatever the reason is make sure that it is a good one. Also consider consulting with a doctor before beginning the journey. Unfortunately... Continue Reading →
Nutrition Explained
First, what is Nutrition? Nutrition is the science that studies how nutrients and compounds in foods nourish and affect body functions and health. Basically, how the body responds to the food that we eat. Nutrients are the chemical compounds in food that provide fuel for energy, growth, maintenance, and to regulate body processes. Nutrients are... Continue Reading →
Why I workout
I have always been a active kid, from playing in the woods, to playing sports. I didn't really get into working out until the summer before my junior year. My "why" for lifting has changed dramatically over the years, because my goals have also changed. When I workout I set a goal and figure out... Continue Reading →
