Being clued up on the injuries you’re at risk of, is as important as mitigating them (through warm-ups, rest days, and stretching). And, just like any training method, there are endless risks on how and where you can get injured, so we have narrowed it down to 5 common injuries to look out for: If…
There’s a misconception that athletes claim calisthenics is one of the best training types to increase flexibility and gain muscle all at once. Yes, calisthenics can stretch your muscles, especially in the back, but it’s mediocre for total flexibility. It’s very upper-body biased, so you won’t get a full-body stretch. Furthermore, the exercises that do…
Have you ever watched a professional fight, say MMA, and noticed the fighters have puffy, deformed ears? They’re called cauliflower ears, medically known as “Perichondrial Hematoma”, and are very common in combat sports, such as wrestling, and high-contact sports like rugby. Leading onto our next point, how do fighters get cauliflower ears? Cauliflower ears are…
No matter how seriously you take your sport – be it American football, running track, or any college sport – you’re at risk. Risk of finding a beautiful girl. Some athletes find it easy to juggle both, but many aren’t sure what’s the best decision to make. Before you read further, understand there won’t necessarily…
There’s no hiding from the fact we are in a testosterone crisis! T-Levels are at one of the lowest points ever recorded – and our busy lifestyles don’t offer any solutions! As many don’t have the time to go workout, it seems we must get our T-levels back when we’re on the move! Whether you’re…
Yep! You’ve heard it. Beards are back in fashion! But unfortunately, we aren’t all lucky enough for it to grow in a few weeks. In fact, some of us have been trying for years – is exercise the secret to a luscious beard? Science has found no direct connection, but the secondary effects of exercise…
Some actions don’t seem logical; why would an athlete willingly jump into a bath full of ice? Well, as it goes, it has countless benefits and can change anyone’s game; we actually consider you to give it a go! While every athlete has their own incentive, the two primary reasons they jump into ice baths…
Ouch! Have you just had a tooth extraction? If the laughing gas is still in your system, you may think it’s a good idea to hit the gym. Let’s stop you there; you need rest and relaxation first. If you’re itching to move around, you can perform a small amount of gentle exercise, such as…
The weight of depression can make you feel exhausted – even if you haven’t done anything. Is this a signal to sleep? No! The fatigue you feel from depression isn’t your body telling you it needs rest, but instead, a signal that a change is due. And exercising is the best place to begin… People…
Research proves that, yes, habitually exercising (at least twice a week) increases your confidence; repeatedly attending a workout space (be it a gym or park) creates a routine, encourages human interaction, and releases endorphins, all contributing to how we view ourselves and how we interact with others. Exercising also sustains confidence in the long run. Working…
