What on earth is fiber anyways? Isn’t it that thing that makes you have to go number two more often? Well, sort of. But it does so much more in your body than just that. I want to get down to the nitty gritty of fiber and why it is SO important to eat a […]
Longevity
Bubs Naturals: The fountain of youth, recover faster and sleep better
Before we get into my thoughts on the Bubs Naturals Collagen Protein, I’d like to provide you with the back story of how it all started and why you should try this, especially if you’re over 40. The following is an excerpt from a conversation I had with the owner of Bubs Naturals. Glen and I […]
Maximizing human performance with natural sources of vitamins and minerals
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 mom’s 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 […]
Change up your workout by using a deck of cards
It’s easy to get bored or in a rut with your workout routine. I like to change things up every once in a while to keep things fresh. I’m a big fan of body weight exercises in conjunction with some type of cardio, whether that is swimming, running, rucking or biking. I’ve been doing the Violent […]
AMTAC Shooting: Food and fitness for the modern minuteman
*Editors note: Photos and article have been shared with the permission of AMTAC Shooting. Anyone that has trained with me knows the emphasis that I put on fitness. If you are not in good shape is much more difficult to sprint up two flights of stairs, then across a parking lot and make a life or death decision. […]
Whoop: Unlocking human performance
What do you think of when someone mentions human performance? Personally, I think of the Bourne Legacy movie where Jeremy Renner has to take his ‘chems’ on a regular basis to sustain his superhuman performance both physically and mentally. Those supposed ‘chems’ keep him at the top of his game for the operations he’s tasked with. […]
Workout Wednesday: 45lb plate routine, prepare your body for the X
Prepare your body for the X? What the hell is this guy talking about? Well within the military community, especially special operations, you’ll commonly hear the phrase ‘get off the X’. The X represents ground zero when engaged in combat or a fight for your life. In the military, we were trained to do whatever […]
Is Physical Fitness a Part of Your Loadout?
The human body is an incredible machine, capable of both monumental feats of strength and delicate maneuvers of finesse. However, it needs fuel and regular maintenance to function at its highest capacity. A high level of physical fitness can make all the difference from outrunning an assailant, increasing clarity of mind while under duress, and […]
Ranger Nutrition Whey Protein Powder
Ranger Nutrition is a Veteran run business. ALL Ranger Nutrition products are designed and manufactured in the United States! We have previously reviewed the BCAA Amino Drink mix (Ranger Candy) and the Nitro NO2, which are both great products (check out the review HERE). I recently got to sample a serving of the Ranger Candy […]
SOFREP Team PT: Starting Monday, November 21st
SOFREP Team PT with Norwood will being this coming Monday, November 21st. We’ll interview fitness experts and offer training and nutrition advice. Team PT – Monday thru Friday – no more than four times a week in the gym. Strict diet with general guidelines. About an hour session of training a session. The sessions that […]