When picturing what perfect health looks like, our minds oftentimes immediately think of the core. Whether that be a ripped 6-pack, or the elimination of one's gut, the notion of a flat stomach is frequently associated with the image of pristine physical condition....
Everyone wants a nice washboard stomach and high and tight glutes, but the reality is when it comes to health, safety and powerful performance - that pelvic structure and the way it moves and operates is one of the most critical things for us to nail down. It is...
More people than ever started working from home this past year, and it seems remote work is here to stay. While remote work has many benefits, it can be difficult to maintain a healthy lifestyle being at home so often. Luckily, there are several ways to stay healthy...
With summer coming, and the weather warming up, households across the United States are beginning to open up pools. Of course pools are a great tool for cooling off and relaxing during hot summer days, but the benefits they have on one’s physical fitness are immense...
For those trying to lose or gain weight this summer, finding new and creative ways to insert protein into your diet can be difficult. Protein is an essential nutrient to both weight gain and weight loss as explained by healthline.com, but it can be especially...
One of the longtime detractions of weightlifting is that it does not improve cardiovascular health. Naysayers will claim that lifting weights will only help to increase muscle mass, and is not the proper form of training for individuals looking to strengthen their...
Yes, you heard it right. Men should strengthen their pelvic floor muscles too! Don’t let the common misconception that only women can have weak muscles in that area stop you from exercising them yourself. It can actually be very beneficial for men when done right. If...
There’s no denying that there is a large variety of fruits and juices out there that can provide an extreme boost of nutrients to one's diet. Many smoothies are loaded with fruits and vegetables that give individuals a major boost of fiber, vitamins, minerals, and...
We’ve all heard the rumors that weightlifting counteracts the flexibility in one's body. It’s been said that when muscles get bigger and bulkier, that the body decreases in flexibility, and there is no way to be flexible with such big muscles. This is false, and in...
You know what they say, breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Is it? The old wives tale claims that breakfast gives you the essential nutrients, calories, and energy to get through the day, but is breakfast actually more important than every other meal? In...
The road to achieving your fitness goals is loaded with challenges. No matter what shape you start your journey in, it takes discipline, focus, and consistency to start seeing results. As you start to see and feel progress, it can be easy to push yourself even more,...
With the summer quickly approaching, it’s time for both men and women to start getting their beach bodies into shape. There’s no better way to do this than getting in the gym and doing some strength training. Not only is strength training one of the best ways to get...
With beach and swimsuit season just around the corner, we are in the midst of one of the most popular weight loss times on the calendar. With this comes a lot of exercise, dieting, and ensuring that one is operating in a calorie deficit. We frequently hear this term...
The sissy squat is a popular exercise in which individuals lock their feet in place, lean back on a support behind their thighs, and bring themselves back up again. This is a tremendous exercise for strengthening the hip flexor muscles and core simultaneously but many...
We've all been there. You're struggling through your treadmill workout and you're ready to call it quits when it happens; that one song comes on your playlist and everything changes. As if by magic, you find yourself with a new well of energy, and all of a sudden...
This past week, I had the pleasure of attending a Zoom call with Rutgers head football coach Greg Schiano. The call was rather intimate, with only 20 members, and Coach Shiano taught many lessons about leadership, motivation, and culture throughout his time with the...
It’s no secret that many people often associate good physical health with a strong core. Virtually every fitness model flaunts a six-pack or flat stomach, and the marquee aspect of one's weight loss tends to be a reduction of gut size. Flat, more defined stomachs and...
We’ve all heard of the dreaded ‘Freshman 15.’ First-year college students leave home for the first time, and a lack of home cooked meals and parental supervision on their diet forces them to put on unhealthy weight during their first semester at school. Being a...
Finding ways to keep active and exercise can be one of the greatest struggles for college students. But, with the pandemic shutting down various activities across college campuses, and online classes forcing more students than ever to be stuck in their dorm rooms,...
When most men plan their workouts, they most likely focus on key muscle groups like the core, chest and back, shoulders, legs, and others. But, what many men overlook, especially when it comes to lower body training, is the glutes. Glute training is not just a...