Now, I’ll admit that the title of this article makes things seem a little edgy. “The effects of resistance training on bone density” can be a mouthful of a topic, but don’t worry, it’s a great one! You might even be wondering what the definition of “resistance training” is and what it has to do…
Category: Training & Fitness
What Happens To Our Mental Health When We Exercise?
As a kid, I exercised all the time. It was almost a cultural thing we grew up in. If you wanted to have fun, 50% of that fun would be found outside and 100% of what you did outside would involve physical exercise. And I believe this was a big help in developing my mental…
Here’s The Ultimate Training Guide For Hiking!
Yes, I know what you’re going to say about hiking. Something like: “Isn’t the ultimate training guide just to walk longer and further? I mean, that’s all hiking is, right?” The short answer: if you want to build your chest, do you only do pushups? Okay, bear with me! Overview Of How Hikers Should Train…
The Impact Of Nutrition On Muscle Recovery
Rest, exercise, diet. These three things are the biggest factors in muscle recovery. You can’t think of taking your fitness journey seriously without the idea of food, sleep schedule, and training regiment popping into your mind. But there’s another factor that plays into all three: timing. You’ll find that our bodies are inclined to follow…
Why Foam Rolling Could Help You Improve Your Fitness
Have you guys tried foam rolling? This is like when you get that squishy exercise rolling pin and lay down or sit down on it? That stuff does wonders for my body, oh my goodness! It really started to help me when I picked up combative sports, running, and got in the gym more. The…
The Importance Of Reducing Injury & Increasing Flexibility By Stretching
I was looking into stretching for myself a while back when I first got into running and found a lot of useful information from a bunch of different sources – but I wanted them compiled into one piece of content, so that’s what I’ll be doing here – to help you along with your knowledge…
The Effects Of Exercise On Cardiovascular Health And Disease Prevention
Your overall health is what matters more than money, fame, or power. One of the main ways we can make sure we stay healthy is through exercise. Now, there are plenty of articles I could write about how one maintains cardiovascular health, but for now, in this article, we’re going to talk about one of…
Rest and its Impact on Physical Performance
“Rest is not idleness, and to lie sometimes on the grass under trees on a summer’s day, listening to the murmur of the water, or watching the clouds float across the sky, is by no means a waste of time.” – John Lubbock Let’s talk about rest and why it’s supposed to be oh-so-important for…
The Role Of Physical Exercise In Improving Mental Sharpness And Reducing Cognitive Decline
There’s been enough research done on exercise in relation to mental health, enough studies done – enough examples made – that it should not even be a discussion anymore. But I’ll say it again here: Exercising directly correlates to increased mental health! In this article, we’re going to talk about how exercising is such an…
Dietary Patterns And Their Outcome On Overall Health
Dietary Patterns. We’ve all heard the saying “You are what you eat,” and to a certain extent, that’s true! The food we consume can have a significant impact on our health. However, in recent years the research has indicated more and more that the overall dietary pattern we follow may be more important than individual…