Fitness Focus
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...
4 Steps for the Ultimate Smoothie
By Mike Roussell, PhD 4 Steps for the Ultimate Smoothie Reality: We don’t always have time to sit down to the perfect meal. That’s the beauty of the smoothie: It’s a perfect on-the-go meal, delivering the nutrition you need to...
Curated By Ebenezer Samuel, C.S.C.S. If you have all the time in the world, building muscle and strength is simple: Do sets of heavy exercises, with plenty of rest in between. But real life isn’t that simple. And sometimes, you...
3 Superfoods that You Should Eat Daily
By Mike Roussell, PhD 3 Superfoods that You Should Eat Daily The word superfood is overused and often misunderstood. It has become more of a synonym for a random exotic fruit found in a remote jungle than a food that...
The Ultimate 20-minute Dumbbell Chest Workout
Curated By Ebenezer Samuel, C.S.C.S. Few things finish out a superhero physique quite like an ultra-chiseled chest. Especially during beach season, serious chest muscle stands out. I’ll typically blast my chest in two 60-minute sessions every week – but sometimes,...
Nutrition Spotlight: 4 Keys to a Strong Diet
By Mike Roussell, PhD Your ultimate guide to making gains during the 23 hours a day you’re not working out. The great challenge of your diet during the summer is maintaining consistency. From cookouts to vacations to weekends in the...
How Strength Training Supports Fat Burning
Curated By Ebenezer Samuel, C.S.C.S. Weight training doesn’t simply help you build strength and muscle. Done correctly, it can also help you accomplish something else, driving your body to burn fat. To be clear, you don’t magically lose body fat...