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And Why You Shouldn't Marry a Couch Potato Fit people do it better. Marriage, that is. Here's why a big part of relationship success and compatibility comes down to fitness. Marriage is about a lot more than looks. It’s shallow to use fitness as a criterion for mate material and relationship...

Are your fitness posts and photos motivating people or de-motivating them? Check out this surprising new study. Amber is at the gym and decides to take a quick selfie. You know the one: tilt the hips just right, lift the shirt, maybe tug down the Lululemon Wunder Unders just a little. Click...

The Unspoken Plague of Big Guys Sleep apnea is common in fat guys but also bodybuilders and strength athletes. It can be deadly. Signs, symptoms, and treatment info here. If you’re a big guy, do you suffer from sleep apnea? Do you even know? I recently hammered out an article about why I...

Two surveys reveal that a lot of people are focused on something other than their workouts. Warning: This gets a little frisky. There’s an unwritten rule about dating people at your gym. Here’s the rule: Don’t. Why? Well, something about not pooping where you eat. But on the other hand, the gym...

There are four stages to a successful physique transformation. And if you want to make it through them, you'd better be ready to burn. Here’s how. Here’s how it happened for me. Sophomore year of college, mandatory PE class, body fat testing day. I stood there with my shirt off, burning with...

The Energy Disruptor This common vitamin deficiency makes you sad, anxious, weak, and insufferable. Let's fix that. When researchers studied over 160,000 vegans and vegetarians, they discovered an alarming trend: their mental health was not good. They were twice as likely to take medication for...

by TC Luoma High Cholesterol Might Make You Live Longer A couple of unheralded research papers claim that it's actually low LDL cholesterol that's bad and that statins should be discontinued. I want to tell you a story that offers up a little perspective on the topic of cholesterol. It involves...

Are You One Of Them? Are you a fitness journey dropout? Did you make it on this list? Don't worry, you can fix it. Warning: This may sting a little at first. Fitness Journey Fail Tons of people embark on a fitness journey but struggle to get anywhere. Their "before" never becomes an "after." But...

Bad Sleep, Creatine, and Cognitive Enhancement Have a bad night of sleep? Use this common supplement instead of caffeine to perform better mentally the next day. Thirty percent of people can't make decisions, can't concentrate, can't solve problems, and can't even cope with life's everyday...

Dietary Restrictions You Don't Have to Make Don't fall for these nutrition myths. Unnecessary dietary restrictions will make you sad... and maybe even unhealthy. Here are the top ten. A British study found that the average shelf life of a new hobby was 16 months. Whether your new-found passion...

esGunnar Peterson may call himself “prehistoric,” but this coach, who has gained results from both celebrities and the general public keeps his own energy levels high as a motivated trainer, an ambassador for MitoQ, and a member of The Vitamin Shoppe’s Wellness Council. Searching for some...

The 2024 Olympia Weekend in Las Vegas, NV was about much more than bodybuilding. It was a celebration of fitness and community. The folks that gathered to take part in the annual extravaganza saw and created memories that will last a lifetime. One of those people was Tony Saxby of W.O.L.F...

Bobby Rich competed in Judo for Team GB and is a BJJ Blackbelt, but he’s also been gaining headlines as the coach that’s been helping David and Victoria Beckham crush their own PRs. As a fitness and wellness consultant, Rich continues to teach martial arts and has also collaborated with David...

7 Unconventional Ways to Get Lean What do dogs, weed, sex, nicotine, a clean house, and cold potatoes have in common? They can help you lose fat. Check out the weird science. It’ll require hard training and smart eating to lose fat and keep it off, but there are several unexpected things that...

Not everyone who is fat is unfit. But to what extend does staying active protect your life when you are losing the battle of the bulge? Research in this area continues to show that carrying extra pounds can lead to health problems, but no matter your BMI, those that exercise will live longer. A...

I was both excited and nervous to try out Prenuvo’s full-body scan. As I was standing in the changing room pulling on a pair of scrubs, my enthusiasm elevated as I was getting closer to experience such an advanced technology firsthand. But I was also extremely nervous. What if they actually...

Here's what science – and not some weirdo on YouTube – has to say about it. Vitamin C is an antioxidant that fights free radicals and has other regenerative/supportive functions like aiding in creating collagen (1). Vitamin C also keeps your immune system strong and fights inflammation, which is...

Mike Tyson isn’t just a legendary boxer; the 58-year-old powerhouse of wisdom shaped by the highs and lows of his life. In this interview, Iron Mike and Tyson 2.0 CEO Adam Wilks shares his unfiltered insights on topics ranging from discipline and confidence to fear and authenticity. Whether...

4 Steps to Getting the Good Stuff Smart people take fish oil. Really smart people know the exact kind to buy and how much to take. Here's your guide. I bought my first supplements at age 16: some chalky protein powder and a "kit" of assorted mystery tablets. I'm not sure what that kit contained...

Take This, Forget About That A website published a list of the supplements doctors say every man needs. Nice try, but here's a list of what men should take instead. When America wants nutrition advice, they generally defer to medical doctors. Why that is, I don’t know. Most medical schools only...