Exercise…A way of life
Written by Amanda Gamel The hard part isn’t getting your body in shape. The hard part is getting your mind in shape. Exercise should not be a chore, but a way of life. You need to stay active to maintain…
Olive Oil or Coconut Oil?
Cooking oils are seemingly simple and rarely, if ever, talked about at dinner parties or in any social circle. They are probably only thought about when being used or thrown out. When it’s time to replenish, you reach for the…
How do you choose a protein powder?
The global sports nutrition market is a billion dollar business. According to statista.com, the worldwide industry was valued around $51 billion USD in 2018 and it continues to grow. Protein supplements, such as whey and plant based powders, make up…
Battle Ropes – take on this advanced challenge
Written by Robert Connolly It’s time to change up your workout. If you feel like you are in a rut or adventurous enough to break that ‘creature of habit’ mode, I encourage you to mix in this battle rope workout…
5 Self-Care Practices That Will Reduce Stress and Improve Your Life
Written by Brad Krause from selfcaring.info What do you think when you hear the term “self-care”? Some people may think of selfishness or self-indulgence. These common misconceptions of self-care keep many from including it in their busy schedule. However, achieving…
Gorilla trekking in the Jungles of Rwanda and Uganda, Day 1
Our six hour trek began at the base of a dormant volcano about three hours northwest of Kigali, the capital city of Rwanda. Our 4×4 vehicle, filled with friends and our guide, has taken us as far as Volcanos National…
Turmeric: A potential cure for cancer?
Cure. A very strong and controversial word within the medical and pharmaceutical communities. Turmeric, a plant that produces a spice for medicinal use and food preparation, has been benefiting cultures in Asia for thousands of years. Even recently, claims have…
How to gain lean muscle mass
If you have not yet set a fitness goal for yourself in 2018, now is the time. What are your priorities? Are you looking to lose weight for summer, gain strength, build mass, or improve your diet? Any of these…
Beginner at the gym? Avoid these mistakes.
You have made a decision to improve your health in 2018. Motivation is high and now you are working on building your discipline skill set to carry you though to achieving your goal (read Motivation vs. Discipline post). There are…
Motivation vs. Discipline
A new year. A new start. A concept many people believe. Although, I have never understood why January 1st carries such a deep association to change and improvement as opposed to any other random date. A change for the better…
The mysterious placebo effect
We, humans, generally underestimate the power of our brains and consciousness. An example of this has been demonstrated through numerous studies and it has come to be known as the placebo effect. A phenomenon that takes place when a fake…
Can you be addicted to eating pizza?
Wood-fired, fresh flatbread hand spun to a thin crust, light on the homemade tomato sauce, topped with authentic mozzarella, dried oregano and greasy pepperoni. A dish that will probably forever fill my pizza craving as long as I roam this…
