A fasting and low carb diet

A fasting and low carb diet

by | Jan 16, 2019 | Health, Weight Loss

Eight weeks ago, I started a mass plan, going from 165 to 185. No eating restrictions was a blast, I still ate clean, but my main focus was on eating enough to gain. I would say that the holiday season helped this process, but at the start of the year I wanted a...
Exercise and your Brain

Exercise and your Brain

by | Dec 4, 2018 | Exercise Science, Fitness, Health

What if there was a way to improve your brain’s performance? Imagine being able to process tasks faster, remember more, and remain sharp with age. There are a lot of supplements that help with cognitive performance, but how does exercise alone impact us? When we think...
Insulin

Insulin

by | Jun 26, 2018 | Fitness, Health, Weight Loss

Insulin: you’ve heard of it and may know someone who needs to inject it to survive. But what exactly IS insulin, and why does it sometimes cause us trouble? This small but mighty hormone is produced by cells in the pancreas, and helps our bodies regulate the...
Exercises to Make Your Garden (and Strength!) Grow

Exercises to Make Your Garden (and Strength!) Grow

by | May 23, 2018 | Fitness, Health

Spring is here, and many folks are brushing off their garden gloves and hitting the flower beds. Great both for mental and physical health, gardening relieves stress and burns calories, with a study from the University of South Carolina showing weeding burns over 350...
The art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and its benefits

The art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and its benefits

by | May 18, 2018 | Fitness, Health

Unlike Master Ken’s 100 Ways to Attack The Groin, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is based around a grappling approach. Just like in wrestling, the goal in BJJ is to gain control of your opponent and improve position. However, unlike wrestling, BJJ allows for...