You spend a whole lot more of your life in a bed than you realize. And I hate to remind you that most of that time doesn’t have anything to do with sex, but rather recovering from it. The worst part about the morning after a one night stand, is waking up to a snoring […]
Guide to Reading Supplement Labels – Interview With Josh Hingst
Josh Hingst and Kimberly Mueller are the Authors of the book The Athlete’s Guide to Sports Supplements (Human Kinetics 2013). We consider this book to be the bible of understanding supplements, including how they work, performance benefits, and the health concerns attributed to them. Hingst is not only a nutrition specialist, but also the head […]
Lexus LFA Roaster Vs. Man
Perfect. Like You. High Performance. Like You Aspire To Be. There are many ways to boost performance. To push a machine to the point where amazing becomes its norm. One of the most cost effective ways to achieve this goal, is to streamline the function of the individual parts, so the whole can function better. […]
How Omega-3 Can Help Prevent Colon Cancer
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
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?
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?
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
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 […]
Reading on the Run Has Become Easier
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
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 […]