Being a bodyguard sounds like an incredible experience to some. Being the one who keeps important individuals out of harm’s way can be a rewarding experience. Sometimes it can be as simple as patrolling a living space. Other times it can be incredibly dangerous. It is a job that is …
7 Steps To Building Muscle Without Supplements
Building muscle is not easy. In fact, it’s one of the most difficult things you can do. But, it is possible to build muscle without supplements. Here are seven steps that will help you do just that: 1. Eat a Nutritious Diet Eating a nutritious diet is essential for building …
Recharging Your Fitness Goals After a Pandemic
We have all just recently lived through a pandemic, a worldwide lockdown, and a global crisis. These are crazy circumstances we’ve all gone through and it has been difficult to manage everything that’s been thrown our way. It’s quite reasonable to have slipped a little on our personal fitness goals …
Strength Training Like a Fighter, Why and How to Do It
We’ve all watched boxing or MMA and thought about how fast, strong, and ripped the fighters are. The mistake people make is thinking that they have to be full-time athletes in order to achieve a fighter’s physique or (functional) strength. Most fighters adhere to a pretty similar strength training routine …
Top 10 Most Effective Home Exercises for Students to Improve Your Physique
Students often find themselves caught up in a whirlwind of academic pursuits in today’s fast-paced world, leaving little time for physical activity. However, maintaining a healthy physique is important for cognitive function and overall productivity when dealing with tasks such as creating a case study outline template or writing an …
From Gym to Graduation: Career Paths for Aspiring Professional Strongman
The progression from being an amateur to becoming a professional strongman requires determination, strategic planning, and physical strength and stamina. For college students who aspire to make a career out of their love for strength sports, the shift from working in the campus gym to competing globally can be challenging. …
A Guide to Sports Nutrition for Students: How to Optimize Athletic Performance
Nutrition plays a crucial role in athletic performance, whether you are a professional athlete or just a physically active person. A carefully planned sports nutrition plan is essential for improving performance, aiding recovery, and maintaining overall fitness. This guide will provide valuable information and tips for students looking to optimize …
Why You Should Avoid Buying Kettlebells in Stores
Kettlebells are fun to use, so it’s no wonder the kettlebells found in stores are often taken for a test swing by curious shoppers. Unfortunately, most of these shoppers don’t know the difference in quality between what they’re swinging and what a high-quality kettlebell retailer can provide. A high-quality kettlebell …
The Strongman Entrepreneur: Starting a Fitness Business While in College
The idea of starting a business while in college is not a new one, but it has gained renewed interest in the fitness industry. College students have a special advantage in entering the fitness market, as they can utilize their youthful energy, campus resources, and the health-conscious community they are …
Standard stretching sucks… Here’s what to do about it
The following is a guest article from Peter Tzemis, creator of Anabolic Stretching. Stretching. Most people just don’t do it. And I don’t blame them – considering half the time you feel like your just wasting time sitting in uncomfortable positions. The main problem with conventional stretching programs is that …
Best Bodyweight Exercises For Maximizing Testosterone And Growth Hormone Response
When was the last time you performed a full bodyweight workout? Chances are, not recently. We don’t blame you; after all it is not commercially “sexy”. Yes, even though bodyweight workouts remain an effective way to jack testosterone and growth hormone levels through the roof, they are undeservedly frowned upon …
How to Do Squats with Proper Technique
The following is a guest article from Paul Vandyken. Squats are a multi-joint exercise that engages most of the large muscles of our lower body. They hit our glutes, hips, hamstrings and thighs. Squats done properly are also perfect for our cardiovascular system. And if you’re looking for great butt …
Master the Chaos of Combat with This Simple Strategy
“No Battle Plan Survives Contact With the Enemy” – German military strategist Helmuth von Moltke. Combat in all forms, whether on the battlefield, the sports field or arena, or the business boardroom is always extremely chaotic; nothing ever goes according to plan. But just because no plan survives first contact …
Power Up with the Right Shoes
When it comes to lifting weights, you work on a dozen different things but you rarely ever think about your shoes. However, your shoes can play a big role in how successful you are at making your body stronger or they can be a hindrance to your performance. Non-Standard Shoes Many guys don’t …
The Relationship between Posture, Breath and Attitude
The human race is at the top of the food chain. We are arguably the most gifted creatures on the planet with regards to intelligence and the ability to make complex decisions. We have the most intricate and evolved nervous systems on the planet, which allows us to think, move …