Tag: nutrition

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…

Have you ever felt there aren’t enough hours to juggle work, life, and an effective cardio workout? If you’re nodding while sipping your fourth coffee to wake up, this one’s for you. Enter the ultimate 15-minute cardio workout for those who dislike wasting time on a cardio machine. It’s perfect for those who consider “busy” their middle name and don’t want to sacrifice their hard-earned strength gains. Ready to up your cardio game without sacrificing your precious downtime and muscle? Let’s dive in. Benefits of Keeping Cardio Short If you…

Convenient and satisfying, cereal is always going to be a breakfast staple for most guys. (Full disclosure: I’ve been known to scoop up cereal for dessert and without a shred of guilt about it.) But if you’re not careful you can end up with a nutrition bomb floating in your milk. With a little research, however, it is possible to find and enjoy a healthy cereal. Yes, much of the mainstream cereal on the market is a lot closer to candy than a nourishing way to fuel the most important…

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Strength training has a host of benefits for both adults and children ranging from stronger bones and muscles to better mental and emotional health. So, it makes sense that many parents look to get their kids involved in some sort of exercise program, including lighting weights. “It’s important to expose young children to exercise and being active to help keep them healthy and at a healthy weight, especially with all the processed foods available these days,” explains Michael Wittig, father of four, ISSA master trainer, youth fitness Instructor, nutritionist, sports…

Surviving the Spartan Death Race: A Marathon of Masochism Twenty-four hours into my first Death Race, in 2018, I was hacking away at poison ivy and tick-infested brush on a Vermont mountain vista. As the hours passed, I found myself repeating, ‘What the hell am I doing here?’ with every tedious swipe. Erica Schultz f The Unlikely Zen of Extreme Landscaping I had been warned the Death Race would test mind, body, and spirit. Still, I couldn’t figure out how gardening fit the description, especially after my fellow Death Racers and…

Some exercises never get easier no matter how often you do them, and exhibit A is the single-leg deadlift. The balance demands and tension on one leg make this challenging for all lifters the same goes for its variations such as the rack single-leg deadlift. There are various methods to make the single-leg deadlift less difficult, like using a Landmine device or holding on to a squat rack for improved stability. These are great ways to build single-leg strength and reduce strength imbalances without falling flat on your face. Then…