Fitness Focus
3 Antioxidants You Should Eat Daily
By Mike Roussell, PhD Sometimes, the fix for stiff joints and sore muscles isn’t about stretching or using the massage gun. Instead, you need to tweak your diet, loading up on antioxidants. What are antioxidants? They’re foods that help your...
How (And Why) You Should Train for Power
Curated By Ebenezer Samuel, C.S.C.S. You’ve lifted dumbbells before. But never like this. Generally, when we strength train, we veer toward slow, controlled lifts, which builds critical muscle. But our body is capable of another style of movement, too. Our...
3 Ways to Meet Your Protein Requirements
By Mike Roussell, PhD You're hitting the weights regularly, training hard, and pushing your limits. But if you aren’t crushing your daily protein targets, you still may not be maximizing your results. Protein is the most critical macronutrient, and daily,...
Curated By Ebenezer Samuel, C.S.C.S. From the Super Bowl to the NFL Scouting Combine, February is a month that showcases sublime athletes running and jumping into ESPN highlights that we’ll all watch over and over. But those acts of athleticism...
The Perfect Morning Wakeup Shake
By Mike Roussell, PhD Morning energy and focus don’t only come from caffeine. If you can increase blood flow and oxygen to your brain, you’ll amp your awareness. How can you do this? My go-to is a family of antioxidants...
Curated By Ebenezer Samuel, C.S.C.S. The best part about working on your mobility is this: You don’t need to spend hours training it, and you don’t need any equipment, either. That’s partly why mobility work is one of the finest...
By Mike Roussell, PhD The Basics of Clean Eating From drinking more water to eating more salmon to adding more greens to your diet, it’s easy to start every year with new goals in the kitchen. But the secret to...
Curated By Ebenezer Samuel, C.S.C.S. So the New Year has arrived. And with it, comes the eternal chase for the new, stronger version of you. It’s a classic quest every January, but very often, we fall short. Here’s why: We...
Stay Consistent Through the Holidays
Curated By Ebenezer Samuel, C.S.C.S. For many reasons, as the year winds down, we find ourselves with less and less time (and sometimes, interest) for our workouts. And yes, it’s fine to relax just a bit in late December. Just...
3 Ultimate Holiday Eating Tips
By Mike Roussell, PhD 3 Ultimate Holiday Eating Tips As the holiday season rolls in, navigating the festive feasts without derailing your health goals becomes a real challenge. But this doesn’t mean resisting all temptation (and good food!). It means...
Get Strong in 20 Minutes a Day!
Curated By Ebenezer Samuel, C.S.C.S. The key to staying healthy and fit in December has always been simple: efficiency. From shopping lines to travel plans with family to general fatigue from a long year, no month seems designed to test...
The Ultimate Post-Running Recovery Shake
By Mike Roussell, PhD After pounding the pavement for mile after grueling mile, your muscles are screaming for restoration. Quickly replenishing lost nutrients is crucial for reducing post-run soreness and fatigue – and getting you ready for your next run....
Curated By Ebenezer Samuel, C.S.C.S. It all comes down to this. You’ve piled up miles upon miles on the road, you’ve done your strength training, and you’ve eaten like a champ. And now Turkey Trot day has arrived, and you...
3 Foods That Can Help You Recover From Running Workouts
By Mike Roussell, PhD Recovering from a tough running workout requires more than downing a bottle of Gatorade. After pounding the pavement, the foods you choose play a key role in helping your body bounce back. Here are three unexpected...
Curated By Ebenezer Samuel, C.S.C.S. The leaves are changing color, and Thanksgiving is right around the corner. That means Turkey Trot season is approaching. But no, it doesn’t mean it’s time to put down the weights. Truth is, just a...
Recipe of the Month: Texas Chili
By Mike Roussell, PhD This chili recipe delivers five servings of quality protein from the top round lean beef (44 grams per serving), as well as a hearty helping of low-impact carbs. You can easily add a cup of rice...
4 Secrets to Supercharging Your Fat Loss
By Mike Roussell, PhD 4 Secrets to Supercharging Your Fat Loss Your quest to get lean can sometimes feel like navigating through a maze without a clear path. Enough of that. This month, let’s take a straightforward look at four...
Curated By Ebenezer Samuel, C.S.C.S. If you want a superheroic physique (or if you’re planning to trick-or-treat as Captain America on Halloween), you know about big boulder shoulders. Wide shoulders can make your waist look thinner while adding definition and...