Research shows these veggies deactivate the muscle growth inhibitor, myostatin. Check out the science. Jacked Vegetarians Most of us have an inherent bias when it comes to vegetarian athletes. We assume, because of their meat-shunning ways, that their asparagus-fueled muscles just won’t cut it on the athletic field, let alone produce any muscles worthy of
For many vegetarians, one of the biggest dietary concerns is getting enough iron. We’re here to tell you that you don’t have to worry about it any more, courtesy these fourteen foods that can boost your iron intake! For most adults, The National Institute of Health recommends between 8 and 27 mg daily consumption of
Picture a solitary rope, hanging from the ceiling and terminating inches from the floor. Is this image enough to create angst and anxiety in your mind? Climbing to the top of a rope was a benchmark of a bygone era of physical education. Today, it’s an almost inconceivable feat for kids and adults alike. The Rope Climb is
If you have been training for awhile, chances are you constantly look for those tips, methods, and tricks to get more results for your efforts. Spending time and money on implementing the latest scientific methods, supplementation, nutrition, and recovery methods can yield results. However, there is often a relatively simple and effective way to improve your
These workouts are simple and efficient. Only 3 pieces of equipment are required: a workout bench, a pair of dumbbells (I am using 25 lbs ones here), and a common, ordinary jump rope. Each workout consists of 3 strength exercises, 1 core exercise, and 1 cardio exercise using the jump rope. All of the strength exercises are
Sam Johnston after his daily run. PHOTOGRAPH COURTESY OF SAM AND CHUCKIE JOHNSTON Hurricanes, sprained ankles, and pneumonia haven’t stopped 75-year-old Sam Johnston. Sam Johnston has a peculiar theory on running. “I always tell everyone that it cures everything,” says the 75-year-old Naples, Florida resident who has run every single day for the past 40
So you bench press, hit the squat rack, and watch your calories and do your cardio. You do sets and reps and follow your weekly split, but maybe you’re ready for a change. Your crazy friend is always asking you to try CrossFit, but you aren’t sure what it’s all about. Simply put, CrossFit is a fitness program
I’m a big fan of kettlebells. Kettlebells are by far the most effective and convenient conditioning tool around. I would choose a single kettlebell over a gym membership any day of the week. The freedom that the kettlebell gives is unmatched by any gym machine, and you can use a kettlebell to workout anywhere. You can use
You’ve probably heard fitness gurus preach time and again that in order to start losing fat you need to be consuming fewer calories than you are burning. And, if you’re like most, you’re probably trying to get your body into fat burning mode either by going on an even stricter diet (and hoping all the weight won’t
Are you stressed out? Is it hard for you to lose weight? Is there excess fat hanging around in your belly area? If you answered yes to those questions, exploring the relationship between those problems is crucial to your health and well-being. And even if you didn’t answer yes to all three questions, it is
