The Oxygen Advantage

The science behind proper breathing is, well, breathtaking. We’re inhaling this book, “The Oxygen Advantage”, this summer and getting amazing results in our workouts, stress levels, and sleep patterns. Patrick McKeown’sscientific-based techniques can help you: Maximize the benefits of your fitness program Simulate high-altitude training for heightened athletic performance Improve your...

Why Everyone Should Lift Weights

Weight training brings many more benefits than simply helping you gain muscle or burn fat. We love James Clear’s take on the additional perks strength training can add to your life. https://jamesclear.com/why-lift-weights FROM THE ARTICLE: I'll say it plain and simple: you should be lifting weights. But not necessarily for the...

The New Rules of Lifting for Life

This book is a must-read for teens and adults who want to challenge their bodies in new ways and hate being held back by "beginner" programs. By focusing on strength and movement quality, it gives you a ton of great strategies and programming ideas for resistance training on your own....

Real Food Heals

An accomplished career master chef, Seamus Mullen  provides some “easily digested” takeaways on reducing added sugars, enhancing the taste of good nutrition and tips on professional recipes made doable in the average person’s kitchen!

Should I Exercise When I’m Exhausted?

Type: Article Title: Should I Exercise When I'm Exhausted? Author: KAY IRELAND Everyone knows that consistency is the key to getting your desired fitness results. But, what happens when you don't get enough rest? The Livestrong.com article below tackles the age-old question of whether it's better to push yourself through your...

Good to Go

Type: Book Title: Good to Go Author: Christie Aschwanden When it comes to workout recovery, there is a ton of misinformation floating around, which is why we are all about this month's featured book: "Good to Go" by Christie Aschwanden. Keeping it light and fun, Aschwanden tests each practice, from...