Avoiding Heat-Related Illnesses During Exercise
Photo by Andrea Piacquadio This summer has been hotter than normal in many parts of the country. Exercising in hot weather can be challenging and rewarding, but it also poses…
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Welcome to The (Martial Arts) Jungle
My friends, let’s travel deep into the heart of the martial arts jungle today. It’s a place where warriors train, where champions are molded, and where respect serves as the…
Fueling Your Fitness with Gasoline or Water Cans
Image from usafe.af.mil When it comes to staying fit and maintaining a healthy lifestyle, veterans often have a unique set of skills and experiences that can be utilized in their…
Why You Should Listen to Music While Working Out
Ulltrarunner Jordan McDougal’s song selection for his song video might not fit your musical tastes but it clearly motivates him and that’s why he selected it. Whether we share similar…
Top Ten best massage guns for recovery
Massage guns have gained significant popularity in recent years as an effective tool for muscle recovery and relaxation. These innovative devices, also known as percussion massagers, utilize rapid and targeted…
8 Minute Kettlebell Swing Workout
Set yourself up to do standard kettlebell swings. Set your stopwatch. 30 second intervals. You have 30 seconds to complete 10 swings. Rest once you’ve finished your swings until the…
Sandbagging it with 5.11 Tactical
When all the gyms started closing and requiring masks, I went looking for an alternative. My day job is teaching at a national training site, which allowed for some very…
Book Review: Jim Schmitz’s Olympic Style Weightlifting Manual
Olympic Lifting and Book Review “No citizen has a right to be an amateur in the matter of physical training…what a disgrace it is for a man to grow old…
Increase Your Numbers with the Armstrong Pull-Ups Plan
“After rising, I would drop onto the deck and do my first set of pushups. I would then move into the head (bathroom) and start my morning toilet. I would…
IV level Hydration by Hoist
For the last couple of months, I have been out in the weather for work, fitness and freetime. The weather out here in Virginia/West Virginia during summer is hot and…