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05/29/2020 / By Zoey Sky

Carbo-loading is necessary only if you’re an endurance athlete, explains a health expert

Carbo-loading seems like a fun way to boost your performance. After all, enjoying a heaping serving of pasta to meet your fitness goals sounds quite enjoyable. But does stuffing yourself with spaghetti offer benefits? Experts say yes, but only if you’re an endurance athlete. Carbo-loading basics The body stores energy in the form of glycogen, a […]

05/05/2020 / By Zoey Sky

Here’s why self-defense fitness is crucial to your survival

Marksmanship is a crucial prepping skill, but you shouldn’t forget another important aspect of your survival: Physical fitness and self-defense skills. (h/t to PersonalDefenseWorld.com) Preppers who want to protect themselves when SHTF often train with firearms, taking care to learn how to use their chosen weapons properly and accurately. However, not all gun owners consider the […]

04/14/2020 / By Franz Walker

Scientists identify unique bacterium in the microbiomes of elite athletes that can improve the exercise capacity of sedentary people

Looking to increase your energy for exercise or just any sort of physical activity? The answer might lie in one particular type of bacterium. A recent study has illustrated how a specific kind of bacterium present in the guts of athletes could one day be used as a supplement to improve exercise capacity and boost energy. […]

01/30/2020 / By Darnel Fernandez

Shaking in your (workout) shoes: Here’s why your muscles shake when you’re working out

It can’t be stressed enough that physical activity, be it mundane walking or an intense workout session, is vital for improving overall health. Regular exercise can bring a wide variety of health benefits, including improved mood, reduced risk of heart disease, increased energy levels and weight loss. But as you exercise, you may notice that […]

01/24/2020 / By Ralph Flores

Study: Runners on vegan, lacto-ovo-vegetarian and omnivorous diets have similar exercise capacity

For athletes, training is just half the equation for winning the sport. The other half could very well be their diet, since eating the right foods can help improve their performance significantly. For the latter, going on the internet can be a minefield, with many health sites offering different (and sometimes even contradicting) thoughts on […]

11/25/2019 / By Tracey Watson

Is a cannabis-infused workout more effective than a regular gym routine?

Cannabis has recently experienced an image turnaround that would make a Hollywood starlet envious. For decades, anyone using marijuana in any form was viewed as a lazy stoner, but as state after state has legislated its use either for recreational or medicinal purposes, cannabis has gone from being the bad boy on the block to […]

10/26/2019 / By Darnel Fernandez

Your physical fitness is just as crucial as your preps when SHTF: Stay healthy by walking regularly and following a balanced diet

Many preppers spend a lot of their time preparing for the worst. They’d stockpile supplies and emergency kits for maximum survival. But one thing that a lot of people, not just preppers, neglect is physical preparation. Health and fitness are often overlooked because people take for granted how easy they have it in the modern […]

10/18/2019 / By Zoey Sky

Health and prepping: Why your physical fitness is an important aspect of your survival plan

Prepping involves more than just your survival gear and a stockpile of supplies. When SHTF, being physically fit can help improve your chances of surviving. (h/t to TheOrganicPrepper.com) Preppers should invest as much time in their physical fitness as in their preps. After all, you need to be strong enough to lift supplies or manage your […]

03/11/2019 / By Michelle Simmons

Athletes who want to boost their game are recommended to try beetroot

Research shows that beetroot (Beta vulgaris) may improve both physical health and brain health. A review published in HerbalGram looked at the benefits of beetroot and how it may help support body systems, such as cardiovascular health and cognitive function. In recent years, beetroot has emerged as a promising exercise performance supplement ingredient. Beetroot contains […]

12/11/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Why HIIT should be part of your workout routine

High-intensity interval training, or HIIT for short, is the latest trend that has taken the fitness world by storm, and for good reason. In fact, it’s become so popular in the U.S. that the Department of Health and Human Services has called it an effective method to “improve insulin sensitivity, blood pressure, and body composition in […]

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