by Andrew Schaeffer | Nov 26, 2019 | Nutrition
There’s a general equation in popular culture which says that the less body fat you have, the healthier and fitter you are. This is simply not always true. However, because it squares with a cultural desire that bodies be lean in order to be sexy, it has become the...
by Andrew Schaeffer | Nov 5, 2019 | Nutrition
“Steaks for breakfast, steaks for lunch, steaks for brunch—grass fed, massaged beef, all day long.” Conor McGregor was reveling in his meat eating persona. As the Game Changers tells us, he was hyping up a stereotype about manly men eating meat because he was about to...
by Andrew Schaeffer | Oct 23, 2019 | Fitness, Social Good
Physical activity can help reduce stress and boost feelings of well-being. However, that general wisdom isn’t necessarily a straightforward equation. There are times when exercise’s therapeutic benefits can turn into a potential witch’s brew of problems. Exercise And...
by Andrew Schaeffer | Oct 9, 2019 | Nutrition
When it comes to nutrition, we’re used to moving targets. Eggs are good, then bad, then good again. First fat was the enemy, now it’s sugar. This week’s superfood is kale, next week’s will be blueberries. Yet with all of the uncertainty, red and processed meats was...
by Andrew Schaeffer | Sep 28, 2019 | Fitness
The overhead squat is a challenging movement. It is both complex and physically demanding. For that reason, learning how to get there is no simple matter. If you do though, you’ll have the benefits of excellent mobility combined with quality strength and stability. By...