Why Free Weights Beat Exercise Machines
Exercise machines are in every gym because they offer a user friendly way to work out. But the ease of use comes with a trade-off. They don't teach you how to move in the real world, which deprives you of some very important benefits that free weights deliver....
The Key To Overhead Work
Overhead work such as overhead press, overhead squat, clean and jerk, snatch, and even pulldowns and chin ups requires one thing above all - shoulder mobility. The reason is, to get the most out of overhead training, you have to be able to get your arms straight up...
How Dopper Makes Drinking Water A Global Mission
Individual health is part of an amazingly interconnected system of personal, environmental, and social conditions. We sat down with Merijn Everaarts and Amer Jandali to talk about Dopper, a company that is working to strengthen each pillar of that system through...
Keep Plastic Out Of Your Seafood
Seafood is a high quality protein source with a variety of healthy fats, making it an excellent addition to your diet. However, there is a growing concern that plastic pollution in the world's oceans may be making its way up the foodchain and ultimately into our...
3 Causes Of Tight Muscles Stretching Won’t Fix
Tight muscles can hold you back in fitness. If you aren't loose, you can't move well and that wreaks havoc on the quality of your workouts. But stretching isn't always the answer. Here are some other factors that may be leading to stiffness and how you can overcome...
What We Know About GMOs – A Review
GMOs, like a lot of nutrition controversies, are a difficult topic to sift through. You might be asking yourself if they are healthy or unhealthy, if they hurt the environment or save it, and ultimately if you should buy into the idea that non-GMO foods are healthier?...