This week we continue from part 1 of how plyometrics can build better bodies. We will be looking at the power of the vertical jump, which can help in a variety of sporting activities, including skiing, basketball, track & field, baseball, rugby, bicycling, swimming, tennis, and competitive power lifting. There are many good things in store […]
How Omega-3 Can Help Prevent Colon Cancer
January 10, 2014 by
When it comes to health benefits, omega-3 fatty acids and all its glory has been known in the medical world. It has become a subject of many studies and has lined up a long line of diseases and conditions that it can benefit. The long chain omega-3 fatty acids found mostly in sea foods and […]
How Plyometrics Can Build Better Bodies
January 6, 2014 by
Plyometrics can be a real game changer in your daily workouts. Research has shown that such an addition to your workout can help you lose weight and improve your performance in the gym, on the track, court, and field. The explosive movements increase muscle strength and protect your joints, which also means they can help […]
Can Kinesiology Tape Improve Your Performance?
November 26, 2013 by
Kinesiology tape has recently found itself in the spotlight. This is due to the NBA’s decision to first ban the tape’s use on the court, and then a retraction of that decision, based on the fact that it may actually provide benefit to the players. The question is, can kinesiology tape really provide benefit to you? […]
Can an Ion Bracelet Improve Your Health?
November 25, 2013 by
I’m a man of science more than emotion, or at least I try to be. This is why when I received an PureStrength ion bracelet from ENDVER, I hit the books to understand how it was designed to work. Basically, there is nothing magical about these bracelets, as negative ions are surrounding you every day. […]
Bodyweight Strength Training for the Chest
November 20, 2013 by
Weight training is only one small part of developing an overall great physique. In fact, there is a lot to be said about the benefits of bodyweight training, which is a method of working out that requires only the use of your own weight as resistance. If done properly this type of workout can […]
How to Do Push-Ups Like a Man
October 21, 2013 by
Have you ever seen the average guy do 20 push-ups? It’s like watching a beached whale try to rock himself off a rocky shoreline. Don’t be this guy. Learn how to do push-ups like a man, by following the advice of personal trainer, Max Tapper. View How to Do a Basic Push-Up on Howcast
Fitness Myths Busted
October 9, 2013 by
Fitness myths are running rampant in the media and most circles. It’s time to set a few things straight.
Reading on the Run Has Become Easier
October 3, 2013 by
We at Urbasm do not recommend running and reading on the street, as it has the unfortunate side effect of crushing a lot of skulls on light poles and oncoming traffic. However, when you’re on a treadmill, that is another story. Run-N-Read is an innovative idea that tracks your head movement while you are running, […]
Rev Up Your Metabolism
October 1, 2013 by
Part of maintaining a lean physique is keeping your metabolism on a constant high. Aerobics and good genes can help with this. However, when all else fails, there are a couple of tricks you can fall back on. Find a Good Source of High Quality Arganine. The amino acid, arganine, is suspected to play a […]