Tag: Healthy Lifestyle

HEa“As actors age, you can go into two different categories, and I wasn’t ready to become a suburban dad yet,” says Chad Doreck, who is an award-winning theater, television, and film actor, with credits in Westworld, Dead Ringers, and The Upshaws. “When I was getting ready for a show and I had to take my shirt off, I didn’t want to look like a podgy dad. I wanted to look like a sexy Joe!” To that end, Doreck decided to make some changes to his lifestyle, starting by enrolling at Ultimate Performance’s…

This is the Clean & Jerk Workout Program you’ve been eyeing—a straightforward, impactful plan to elevate your performance in this Olympic move. The Olympics are right around the corner, and you’ve got the itch. Whether you’re a newcomer to the sport, aiming to enhance your lifts for CrossFit, or simply seeking to invigorate your workouts, your search ends here. This 8-week Clean & Jerk workout starter program is designed to establish a solid foundation in strength, power, and technique for the clean and jerk lifts. For beginners, it serves as…

Often referred to as the “King of Carotenoids” astaxanthin is a powerful antioxidant that boasts impressive health benefits ranging from increasing lifespan to boosting muscle and joint health and more. Even though astaxanthin is currently one of the most popular anti-aging and anti-inflammatory supplements out there, you may still be wondering what it is and where it comes from. Here, Dave Watumull, Co-Founder and CEO, of AX3 Life with more than 20 years of experience advancing pharmaceutical and nutraceutical applications of astaxanthin, shines the spotlight on this naturally occurring super…

Kyle Fuller is on a mission to inspire others thanks to the important life lessons he’s learned from an impressive background in sports while surviving life’s obstacles, becoming a viral sensation in the process. The athlete-turned-motivational speaker uses social media to provide positive affirmations, motivates others to be comfortable in their own skin and has gained over 1 million followers across TikTok and Instagram in less than a year. This being the case, we couldn’t resist asking him to share his positivity with M&F, too. As a star student, Fuller excelled at…

Those of us who are hoping to make a significant and positive change to our lifestyles often approach our ambitions from all angles. First there’s the calorie deficit, and working on our sleep is another important consideration, but when we make the time investment to do some exercise, does it matter exactly when our sessions take place? According to a brand-new report, it certainly does, especially if you are overweight or suffering from Type 2 diabetes. The study published in Science Daily was carried out by researchers at the University of…

Growing up in Minneapolis in the ’90s, Chuck Aoki idolized Kevin Garnett, Randy Moss, and Kirby Puckett. While he loved everything they meant to the Twin Cities, there wasn’t an athlete who looked like him that he could look up to. That’s exactly what propelled him to become that athlete. This summer, Aoki will be competing in his fourth Paralympic Games in Paris. It’s a feat he couldn’t have foreseen when he attended his first wheelchair rugby practice at 15. Along with going for gold to accompany his bronze, and…

Avoiding weight gain often requires that you get enough sleep to stay alert all day to keep your diet in check, especially during those late-night boxset sessions, but what if there was a way to put yourself and the likelihood of overindulging to bed at the same time? Well, get comfy, because the data reads like a dream. A 2022 randomized clinical trial found that just one additional hour of sleep each night could help those who like to stay up late, and are overweight, to forego 270 fewer calories…

Back pain is a global health crisis, affecting millions worldwide and leading to significant disability and economic loss. According to the World Health Organization, in 2020, low back pain affected 619 million people globally, a number expected to rise to 843 million by 2050 due to population growth and aging. This condition is the leading cause of disability worldwide, impacting quality of life and contributing to a significant economic burden due to healthcare costs and lost productivity. Dr. Abhinav Gautam, an anesthesiologist, inventor, and entrepreneur, is pioneering a new field…

Lenny Kravitz added a new twist to “eccentric” exercise after the singer recently took to TikTok and worked out in his leather pants and boots. As you can imagine, the internet soon weighed in with contrasting opinions. On April 11, 2024, the rock and roll legend that is Lenny Kravitz, known for smash hits like “American Woman,” and “Fly Away,” posted a bizarre TikTok clip that shows him in the gym, working out with an outfit that would be more suitable for one of his sellout concerts. The trim 59-year-old…

When it comes to showmen in the world of mixed martial arts, Michael “Venom” Page is in a class of his own. Whether it be taking a faux selfie while pummeling an opponent to celebrating a knockout by putting on a Pokémon cap and rolling a toy Pokéball at his befallen challenger, Page’s bouts are worth the price of admission. Page kicked his UFC career exactly as he had expected to as the Brit defeated Kevin Holland by unanimous decision while showcasing his signature flair. With a wider audience to…