TIPS FOR INJURY PREVENTION AND RECOVERY IN MILITARY TRAINING
Conditioning

TIPS FOR INJURY PREVENTION AND RECOVERY IN MILITARY TRAINING

The intensity and demands of military training are unlike anything else you’ve ever experienced. Forget CrossFit or competitive sports; military training is on a whole different level! It’s a jour...
Preparing for Special Operations Swim Tests: Training Tips and Techniques
Mindset

Preparing for Special Operations Swim Tests: Training Tips and Techniques

The call to duty in special operations requires unique physical and mental capabilities, one of the most demanding being swimming. Swim tests for special operations roles, such as Navy SEALs, Marin...
4 Mass Gainer Shakes to Put on Size
Nutrition

4 Mass Gainer Shakes to Put on Size

There's no denying that gaining muscle mass involves more than just hitting the gym regularly. Nutrition plays a critical role in muscle growth, recovery, and overall body composition. For individu...
12 Reasons Building Muscle Leads to Better Health
Mindset

12 Reasons Building Muscle Leads to Better Health

Building muscle, properly called hypertrophy, is often viewed as an aesthetic pursuit, meaning it enhances the way you look. While this is undoubtedly true, there is more to building muscle than ju...
5 Activities to Improve Your Mental Health
Mindset

5 Activities to Improve Your Mental Health

June is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month. During June, organizations all over the world work to raise the profile of one of the most serious and surprisingly common conditions ...
The Benefits and Risks of a Post-Workout Sauna
motivation

The Benefits and Risks of a Post-Workout Sauna

Cryotherapy is currently all the rage. Cold showers and ice baths are part of many athletes’ and exercisers’ recovery routines. Cold therapy is thought to reduce inflammation, strengthen the immune...
Does Your Body Type Matter When It Comes to Training?
Mindset

Does Your Body Type Matter When It Comes to Training?

Have you ever wondered why some people seem able to eat whatever they want without gaining weight while others only have to look at junk food for the scales to start spinning? Or why some exerciser...
8 Best Meals to Eat Pre- and Post-Workout
Nutrition

8 Best Meals to Eat Pre- and Post-Workout

You are what you eat, or so the saying goes. And while food is undeniably one of life’s pleasures, in the simplest terms, it’s also fuel. Like any complex machine, your body works best when it’s fu...
The Pros and Cons of Running with a Weighted Vest
Running

The Pros and Cons of Running with a Weighted Vest

Running is arguably one of the best ways to get fit and control your weight. You can run almost anywhere and anytime, and you don’t need much in the way of specialist equipment. Just grab a pair of...