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?...
Why Deadlifts Are Not Bad For Your Back
Do you avoid deadlifts because you fear they are bad for the back? As with many exercises, the truth is they are great for you as long as they are done correctly. Deadlifts Are Not Bad If You Can Hip Hinge To perform a deadlift you will need to have command of a...
Red Lantern Bicycles – Bikes, Coffee, Community
Utmost is all about linking personal fitness, environmental health, and social good. Red Lantern Bicycles is exactly what we mean. We spoke to founder and CEO, Brian Gluck, about how these principles come together at the shop. Health And Fitness One of the best ways...
Should You Do Box Jumps?
Box jumps make for a flashy, and challenging exercise, but are they really benefiting you? The answer is probably no, because you have more to gain by focusing your efforts on elsewhere. Box Jumps Are For Power Box jumps are used to develop power, which is defined as...
How To Avoid Squat Injuries
Squats are a common part of exercise routines these days, but alongside deadlifts they are also the most feared. Many worry that it may be bad for their knees or their back. The truth is squats are good for you, but they are difficult to do well, and that's the key....
Interview With Bike New York – Cycling For Health And Social Change
Riding your bike instead of taking the car is a great way to increase your exercise over the week while helping to lower emissions. It can also have positive effects on everything from personal empowerment, to community programming and even infrastructure. We talked...