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One of the many reasons that people get into fitness and training is because they’re trying to work through something. Whether it’s something from the past that is haunting them, overcoming self-esteem issues, or using the weights as therapy, physical health has been an outlet to help people...

Many people that are into fitness want to do more than improve their bodies. They use their efforts from the workouts to focus on and improve mental health as well. Cherissa Jackson is the American Veterans Chief Medical Executive as well as the founder of Project Give Hope, and she understands...

Mastering the methods that can boost your mental health should be a daily occurrence, and not reserved for Mental Health Awareness month, but May is as greater time as any to take stock of our lifestyles and ask ourselves if we are nurturing our minds with the level of care that we deserve...

When fans think of the Classic Physique division of the IFBB Pro League, two names come to mind – Chris Bumstead and Breon Ansley. Terrence Ruffin has now made that list a three-man lineup. The Olympia runner-up is coming off his second straight victory at the Arnold Classic Physique, and many...

Cogito Ergo Sum: I think therefore I am. These words of wisdom were originally dropped by the philosopher René Descartes at the turn of the 17th century. And through the ages, they have stood the test of time as a to-the-point representation of the power of the human mind. Though Descartes...

While many of his NFL counterparts were planning trips to relax in the offseason, but before reporting to training camp, Seattle Seahawks receiver DK Metcalf spent eight weeks training to qualify for the Tokyo Olympics in the 100-meter event. He finished last (ninth) in the USA Track and Field...

Athletes use visualization to help them mentally rehearse and prepare for competition. Now “if you see it, you can achieve it” might be the mantra when it comes to weight loss as well, according to a recent study published in the International Journal of Obesity. THE SCIENCE University of...

Andrew Flintoff MBE, more affectionately known as “Freddie” Flintoff, shot to global fame as one of England’s leading all-round cricket players. His accolades include being named “Man of the Series” in the 2005 Ashes and serving as captain of the England cricket team. After retiring from Test...

shutterstock / Shutterstock Chef Andre Rush puts the same passion and dedication into a dish when serving a homeless man as he does for the President of the United States. “You don’t waver on service,” Rush, who’s cooked for four U.S. presidents, told Muscle & Fitness. “I don’t care who it is...

People always talk about how hard they go in the gym. They push so hard and so fast, and it’s so intense. Don’t get me wrong—I love the warrior mentality. That’s how I’ve lived for the past four decades. But if you are 100% intent on only getting better and training smarter, then you have to put...

Trump: Gun laws have ‘nothing to do’ with Oregon shooting By Elliot Smilowitz Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump says Thursday’s shooting at a community college in Oregon can be blamed solely on mental illness. “The gun laws have nothing to do with this,” Trump told ABC News...

Top 5 Ways To Improve Your Mental Wellness Posted on: Thursday, July 16th 2015 Dr. John Dempster Traditionally, many conditions labeled under the umbrella of 'mental illness' were summed up solely as genetic or biochemical imbalances. Modern advances in psychiatric medicine have found...

Bodybuilding as Your Identity and Mental Health February 16, 2015 By John Doe I’ve been in the gym a long time. I’ve eaten clean a long time, I’ve used performance enhancement drugs a long time, and I’ve always worked bodybuilding into my life on a daily basis. I’m often guilty of getting so...

Study: 70% of People on Antidepressants Don’t Have Depression by Mike Barrett Posted on April 3, 2015 If sales for antidepressants such as Zoloft, Lexapro, or Prozac tell us anything, it’s that depression is sweeping the nation. But a new study questions the validity of most of these sales...

10 Keys To Becoming A Great Full Contact Fighter 1. Confidence. I think this is the most important asset all good fighters must have. Fighting is a mental game more than physical, and being mentally stronger than your opponent is the key to victory. But of course confidence in a fight...