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There’s nothing like lifting something heavy up and putting it down, over and over and over and over again. Right, kids? Humans have been lifting weights for thousands of years. They’ve been building pyramids and wagons, homes ,and putting mammoths on spits above open fires. It’s been part of our lives for thousands of years. […]

Releasing (aka., self-myofascial release—SMR) upset areas of the body is a highly popular activity to many gym-goers these days. People love to whip out their shiny balls (e.g., hockey, base-, golf) and their big, long cylindrical pieces of equipment to work on their tight, painful, restricted areas. They love to spend five, ten, sometimes even

Number 20 on the periodic table is good old calcium. This guy is an incredibly important mineral. It is necessary for strong and healthy bones and teeth, and it also plays an essential role in nerve signalling. What this means is that if you don’t get enough calcium, you will have poor structural health, a

There’s a lot going on when you exercise. While people may think that exercise—or more specifically, resistance training—is just for people that are “vain” or want to improve their strength and physique, this isn’t the entire story. And other than the superficial gains that most people attach to the effects of training, there are far

A lot of people tend to frown upon shoe-less folk in gyms all around the globe. It’s fair enough if the thought behind this has to do with a workplace health and safety concern. But if one is to truly consider this thought, it doesn’t make too much sense. For starters, if you were to

The supplement industry is worth billions. Every year, millions of people buy into the shiny labels, appealing names, and marketing gimmicks. From fat burners to muscle builders and everything in between, there is no shortage to what is available out there. But, how warranted are the claims and hype that surrounds a product? Well, some,