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Pros and Cons of the PSA Test Here's what you need to know before you agree to get a PSA test. Prostate-specific antigen, or PSA, is a protein produced by both normal and malignant cells of the prostate. It’s widely recognized as a reliable diagnostic tool in detecting prostate cancer. But...

Hello folks old getswole pre-2013 and enhancegenetics 2013 ( when @GRIM first created this board) member here. Been out of the swing of things for about a decade but Im getting back into the swing of things. Used to go by p0opstlnksal0t and bighunanballs on older boards.

The last time I threw my back out was over two years ago while pushing my deadlift limits. I knew I shouldn’t have tried that last set. My recent lower back spasm occurred while just messing around here at the house this last Memorial Day weekend, literally doing nothing. This latest occurrence...

Peak performance experts say things like, “You should focus. You need to eliminate the distractions. Commit to one thing and become great at that thing.” This is good advice. The more I study successful people from all walks of life—artists, athletes, entrepreneurs, scientists—the more I...

The ultimate productivity hack is saying no. Not doing something will always be faster than doing it. This statement reminds me of the old computer programming saying, “Remember that there is no code faster than no code.” The same philosophy applies in other areas of life. For example, there...

Focus and concentration can be difficult to master. Sure, most people want to learn how to improve focus and boost concentration. But actually doing it? We live in a noisy world and constant distractions can make focus difficult. Luckily, this page contains the best ideas and top research on...

I have to admit I love lists! I’m going to keep this short and sweet, no bullshit, straight keeping it real. What are 10 things you NEED to do to be at your best physically. In order for something to make the list I had to assume it was something you may not already be doing. I wanted to give...

If you've been training for a decent amount of time, you've made some mistakes. It's part of the process. But doing your homework can definitely save you some time and energy. It would be nice if there existed a simple answer or method to get us to our goals in the shortest possible time, but...

Preparation and self improvement have helped Josh Holland earn the title of celebrity trainer. Maybe more important than creating a set of six-pack abs in six weeks, the self-described “self optimization coach” has earned the ’round-the-clock wellness trust of many of his long list of clients...

1. EARN THE RIGHT TO TRAIN WITH HIGH REPS One of the first things most people learn in the gym is that "low reps, heavy weight" equals strength, and "high reps, light weight" equals definition and cutting. Anyone who reads this website knows that weight training goes way beyond the above...

For years, renowned exercise physiologist Dr. Andy Galpin has spent years working with professional athletes and Olympians to help them be at their best when it matters most. While most of those athletes had dietitians, skill coaches, and other health and wellness experts in tow, Galpin noticed...

THE SLIPPERY SLOPE OF DEDICATION When you knowingly and willingly begin to compromise your health, your "fitness" plan has gone too far. It's ironic really. You adopt a training or diet plan to lose fat, build muscle, get strong, or extend your life, then things go sideways and your fitness plan...

SUSPICIOUS SYMPTOMS Leaky gut is an ailment a lot of people suspect they have, but often can't prove in the doctor's office. What are the symptoms? An assortment of things that might seem totally unrelated at first. Here are the common ones: Severe joint and muscle pain Frequent migraines and...

The 30-billion dollar a year vitamin industry is suffering from existential angst right now. Their collective stomachs are all aflutter because of the publication of a new study in the Annals of Internal Medicine that says vitamin or mineral supplements offer no discernible benefits; that they...

Why Food Isn’t Enough Health Supplements: Supplemental Or Fundamental? “Don’t take health supplements. Food can give you everything you need!” You’ve heard that before, and it sounds right. If supplements weren’t supplemental to food, we’d call them something else. The name implies they’re...

With the dark and cold months upon us, I figured it might a good time to write a quick piece on the subject of depression, or seasonal affective disorder and how training and diet might be helpful in overcoming those illnesses. As someone who has battled with mild, and not so mild depression...

A look at a few advantages of owning a home gym Hi there. Before I proceed any further, I feel I should just point out that I am in no way affiliated with any supplement companies, home gym equipment manufacturers, or any other health and/or fitness based communities. I’m simply an avid fan of...

I know there are some old bastards on musclemecca bodybuilding forums. I thought this article might help some of you older bodybuilders out! Body Building for Older People By Norma Holt One rarely would think that as you age it is far more important to do some body building than when...

One of the main excuses I hear when people are trying to explain themselves out of their negative lifestyle choices is “I travel too much to eat healthy or exercise” or “I am just too busy”. The look that emits from my resting bitch face is not exactly… sympathetic. It says something more...

Dads play many roles, and to their kids, they are ultimately a superhero of sorts. They are our example of what it means to be a leader, a man, a father, a husband, a friend. Every move a dad makes, a kid wants to emulate from a young age. With that in mind, you want to be sure that the moves...