As athletes and fitness enthusiasts, you're always on the lookout for ways to improve your performance, recovery, and overall well-being. One supplement that has gained significant attention in recent years is CBD, or cannabidiol. But the question remains: Is CBD...

Are you an athlete looking for ways to ramp up your workout routine? Look no further, since today we're diving into the exciting world of resistance training. Resistance training, also known as strength or weight training, is an essential part...

We all know that pain is an inevitable part of the game when you're pushing your body to the limits. But did you know that physical therapy can be a game-changer when it comes to managing physical discomfort and preventing...

Stress is an unavoidable part of life, and athletes are no exception. Whether you're a professional athlete or just someone who enjoys staying active, stress can negatively impact your performance and overall well-being. Thankfully, incorporating light exercises into your daily...

Congratulations! You've just completed an intense workout, pushing your body to its limits, and breaking through barriers. You're on your way to a stronger, healthier body. But, as an athlete, you know that work doesn't stop after the last rep...

As an athlete, you're no stranger to aches and pains, especially when it comes to your shoulders. Pushing your body to the limit can often lead to discomfort and injury. That's where kinesiology tape comes in. This innovative and versatile...

Have you ever tried to slam a revolving door?  Become a surgeon?  Learn Mandarin?  Win an argument with someone of questionable intelligence over the internet? The common thread between all of these daunting tasks is their shared difficulty level, which...

D’OH!  AGH!  SH*T!  Ouch! Sound familiar? If it does, then there’s an extremely good chance you’re either a golfer, or you know one personally. If you happen to be a passive onlooker, you might assume that the steady stream of...

To what lengths would you go to treat a nagging (seemingly chronic?)  ailment? Would you use holistic medicine? Pay a small fortune? Cross state lines? Navigate a sketchy dirt road for a late-night visit to a garage owned by some...

I could write this article in three short sentences.  “Pour SummaMix into a shaker or glass. Fill it with 8-20 ounces of water. Mix it up and drink it.” Yes, as you can see, I could, but I’m not going...

Regarding the question in the title, the short answer is a resounding “no.”  There’s a whole lot more to it than that, though. And as is the case with most of my blog articles, I have a relevant personal anecdote...

Based on a true story.  Those five words carry a lot of weight. When any film or show starts with that phrase, you clench that popcorn bucket a little tighter knowing some wild stuff is about to go down. While...

There is nothing like a massage. From Thai to Swedish to deep tissue – there’s an option for everyone. To be honest, part of the reason I work out is so I can have an excuse to get a massage....

“Move. Listen. Never halt movement, as that could halt the heartbeat.” Michael Wirth, a rising young star in the backcountry skiing and ultrarunning world, is on the move. He just completed Colorado’s Elks Traverse, a 60-mile mountain run across seven...

When I began racing marathons and Ironman triathlons, I noticed many athletes with strange-looking tape woven intricately across shoulders, knees, quad muscles, calves, and necks. Some patterns were so elaborate they looked like neon spiderwebs or the swirling Scandinavian designs...

When I started participating in Ironman races, I learned that a diet of pizza, wine, and donuts was not the best nutrition plan to fuel my body for a year of demanding training culminating in a grueling 140.6-mile race. So,...

What is NSF’s Certified for Sport®? NSF International is an independent and accredited non-governmental organization whose mission is to protect and improve global human health by leading the development of public health and safety standards and by testing and certifying...

This past weekend the triathlon world was focused on Hawaii as the best Ironman athletes in the world competed in the VinFast Ironman World Championship in Kona, a grueling 140.6-mile test of grit and fitness.  As a seven-time Ironman finisher...