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Before we get into my thoughts on theĀ Bubs Naturals Collagen Protein, Iād like to provide you with the back story of how it all started and why you should try this, especially if youāre over 40. The following is an excerpt from a conversation I had with the owner of Bubs Naturals. Glen and I […]
SaltStickĀ Capsules are critical to minimizing muscle cramping, heat stress and fatigue due to unbalanced electrolyte levels. SaltStick Caps are formulated to closely resemble the electrolyte profile lost during activity: sodium, potassium, calcium and magnesium. Whether you are running a full marathon, out on a long day hike, or spend hoursĀ in the sun, these are for […]
As we get older, we tend to collect things. Piles of artifacts representing memories both lost and treasured, old receipts we think we may need, and that shirt you know you canāt pull off anymore but just canāt find it in yourself to part with all take their places in our lives and homes like […]
If youāve ever taken the time to sit and read a bodybuilding magazine from cover to cover, youāll likely come to a few interesting conclusions: the first is that advertising often tries really hard toĀ pretendĀ itās expert analysis, and the second is that supposed experts in the fitness field often contradict one another, and even themselves, […]
The old adage, āthere are no atheists in foxholes,ā while maybe not universally true, speaks to the level of helplessness thatās inherent to our very being. No matter how hard you work, no matter how prepared you try to be, there comes a time when thereās nothing left to do but succeed or fail. There, […]
Preface: Many of you know me as the producer and a host onĀ SOFREP Radio, and on an episode with Alex HollingsĀ talking his āOld Man Fitnessā series I tapped into my philosophy on working out as a way to unplug and escape from the monotony of our day to day living routine. I canāt really take […]
For lots of people, fitness is a social endeavor. They go to the gym with the intention of both improving themselves and catching up with friends, and for many, itās that social interaction (and peer pressure) that helps keep them coming back. The social element of fitness can be a powerful one, serving as the […]
Photo courtesy of the Whoop IG page When I was a young boy, my morning routine was not complete without taking my multivitamin. I can still remember my momās voice reminding me every morning to take my Flintstone gummy. I am sure most of you had similar experiences and some of you may still be […]
The workout mix: a time-honored tradition of fitness enthusiasts in gyms all across the world. Few things can inspire an athlete to push harder, to work longer ā¦ or to start a fist fight with other gym goers better than a carefully selected list of songs intended to get the heart pumping. At some point, […]
After a rigorous assessment and selection process that lasted two days, theĀ Army Warrior Fitness TeamĀ has filled its ranks with 15 members. The eight men and seven women come from across the Army and ranks. The primary objective of the team will be recruiting, while helping soldiers who are currently serving to improve their physical conditioning […]