Testosterone has become a taboo topic in the athletic industry due to thinking of testosterone enhancement as its classification as a schedule 1 drug when used without a prescription.
Testosterone is a steroid hormone, and we commonly think of it in its steroid use and form with a negative connotation. However, testosterone is one of the most important hormones for men, and all athletes (including women)when it comes to athletic performance.
Read MoreLet's face it, some...okay most people don't really care about supplement science. Most people just want to have fun and and get results.
I feel you… I do…but let me explain briefly why that is not enough especially if you are training regularly.
Branched chain amino acids (BCAAs) are essential amino acids, meaning that they cannot be produced in the body and must be consumed through our diet. They’re typically found in protein-rich foods such as animal meat, eggs, and dairy, but are also a popular supplement choice for athletes due to their ability to:
● Increase muscle growth
● Decrease muscle soreness
● Reduce exercise fatigue
● Decrease muscle breakdown during exercise
2020 was filled with unprecedented challenges, and with 2021 now kicking into high gear, it's time to take what we learned and optimize our bodies. You probably altered your fitness approach in 2020, adapting to at-home or outside workouts. Change is inevitable, and we will continue to have to respond to new variables in our lives.
One thing that hasn’t changed, however, is the practicality of the kettlebell. And the persistent kettlebell shortage is one of the many signs pointing to why the kettlebell is such a powerful tool.
Curious about this piece of equipment shaped like a flat-bottomed cannonball, I picked up my first kettlebell eight years ago. I was in my mid-30s, had just joined a CrossFit gym, and had never used a kettlebell to work out.
Read MoreEvery time I look into the eyes of my Spartan neighbors, to my right and left at the start line, my mind races. I second-guess if I’ve trained enough, if I’ve packed all of the right fuel, and if I’ll run a clean race (and, being perfectly honest, if I’ll need to use the bathroom at some point during the race).
I always tell my Spartan SGX athletes that working on running — whether on the road or on the trail — is critical to improving overall performance during a race. And yes, long sets of proper kettlebell swings or burpees will get your heart pumping, but nothing replaces taking to a hiking trail to replicate undulating terrain, unexpected climate changes, and the compounding physical and mental fatigue that ensues.
Read MoreThere is one thing we know for sure as we continue to navigate social distancing during this global pandemic: Training has NOT been cancelled!
However, in times of chaos and acute stress, we may be more likely to retreat from behaviors that maintain or increase our athleticism, stamina, and tenacity. We finish that tub of Ben & Jerry’s Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough ice cream and easily decide that the umpteenth happy hour cocktail — not quite at 5 p.m. — in the name of #clubquarantine is a GREAT idea. Giving yourself some wiggle room from your normal routine during stressful times is definitely reasonable and advisable, but if not exercised with moderation, it can leave you wondering why your midsection, energy, and mind aren’t quite firing on all cylinders.
Read MoreSpartan Race, Filming & Photoshoots, Personal Training Sessions... and lots of coffee.
Welcome to The Crown Diaries, an SXS look at the real-life experiences of women running businesses, crushing their career, and rocking their passion projects. For each Crown Diary, we ask one woman to provide a behind-the-scenes account of “a week in the life”: where did she go, what did she do, who did she meet? Read on to find out!
Read MoreNew Interview with RKC Instructor, Mackenzie Phillips. The RKC is elegant, technical and graceful.
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