You have religiously attended your strength and conditioning classes week in and week out to achieve your dream physique. But beyond just performing the workouts, it is also important to understand how muscle building works…
Nutrition & Diet
8 Foods You Should Always Have On Hand For Good Health
For most of us, achieving a good lifestyle means we go to the gym or attend a martial arts class regularly, and we all try to eat as healthy as we can. Proper nutrition and…
5 Practical Tips To Curb Your Junk Food Cravings
One of the biggest obstacles martial artists face in their nutrition is fighting off junk food cravings. Who doesn’t want to just dive into a big bag of crisps? Or eat a whole chocolate cake…
Apple Cider Vinegar: Just How Healthy Is It?
There has been a recent rise in the use and popularity of apple cider vinegar to aid with weight loss program and overall general health and wellness. You’ve probably heard of it before, or have…
Plain Water vs Sports Drinks: Which Is Best?
We cannot stress the importance of being hydrated enough. Being well hydrated has so many benefits to the human body, and believe it or not, it can even help you lose the weight that you’ve…
Should You Switch To Plant-Based Proteins?
Everyone wants to lose weight, get fit, and lead a healthier lifestyle. People will go to great lengths and make great sacrifices in order to reach their goals. One of those sacrifices, for some, involves…
How To Manage Carbohydrate Intake: Should You Go On A Low-Carb Diet?
We’ve long been made to think that carbs (or carbohydrates) are the enemy and that we should stay away from them. It’s a very popular approach to weight loss and fitness, and for the most…
9 Keto-Friendly Foods You Can Use To Spice Up Your Meals
One of the most popular diet fads in recent memory has undoubtedly been the keto diet. Martial artists, like many people, have raved about its benefits, including weight loss, appetite reduction, a decrease in levels…
How Long Does It Take For Your Body To Digest Food?
As martial artists, have you ever wondered what happens to the food you eat, once it enters your body? It goes through a complex chemical process that transforms that food into energy. What you consume…
Is Intermittent Fasting Effective?
What we eat is important. A few or no refined carbohydrates work to maintain or restore your health. Nutrient-rich diets that include vegetables, fruit, lean meat, and white meat all but guarantee a healthy body….
