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3 Ways Exercise Impacts Your Mental 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...
Understanding Insulin and Your Body
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
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...
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu: Understanding The Art and Realizing The Benefits
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...
Strike Patterns: Run Stronger Without Expensive Footwear
Today’s footwear is far more advanced than in the 70’s, but a shoe is only as good as the stride it takes. Understanding your stride is vital to improving your mile time and recovery rates and reducing injuries. To strike the heel, or not to strike the heel? As you...