The worst fitness trend is happening without much discussion, and it’s causing a great fitness divide. Here’s how to address and fix the problem.
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FitnessShould Your Workout Kick Your Ass?
What makes a great workout? For many people, it’s lots of sweat and soreness. But is that mentality doing more harm than good?
FitnessLife Happens
Sometimes you’re too busy to exercise. Or don’t feel like eating healthy. Life happens, and when it does, here’s what you should do.
Look At Me
Go ahead, look at me. Stare only at my biceps and wide back and tell me I have nothing to add to this meeting. Judge the protein shakes at my desk, and label me a freak as I order healthy items off a menu. Call me a meathead and a moron and misunderstand my interests […]
FitnessThe Art of the Deload
Most lifters hate taking days off or resting. Here are three tips to help you figure out when your body needs a break, and how to become stronger stronger and avoid unnecessary injuries.
FitnessWhat’s the Best Home Gym Equipment?
What’s the best home gym equipment? Here’s the best value as determined by your goal (fat loss or muscle gain) and budget.
FitnessHow to Build the Perfect Bodyweight Workout
No equipment? No problem. This 8 exercise routine will take you just 10 minutes and has everything you need to build the perfect bodyweight workout.
FitnessThe Dent
A new Jeep Grand Cherokee sits in my garage. When I walk by, I admire its appearance. I have a weird thing with the exterior of cars: I love it when they’re shiny and new, unblemished and perfect. I recently bought this car after trading in my silver Xterra. I loved that car so much […]
FitnessMinimum Effective Dose: Why Walking Is Good for Your Brain
Minimum Effective Dose is part of the Born Fitness mission to provide usable, simplified answers to common questions, add valuable information, and upgrade your health. Each week we’ll provide tips and thoughts (with links) that will improve your life without overload.
FitnessWarning for the Health Obsessed
There’s a fundamental flaw in most diet and fitness plans that needs to be corrected in order to prevent you from becoming health obsessed.
FitnessNo Equipment Home Workouts: Fat Loss Edition
Not every workout needs to occur at a gym, take 60 minutes, or even require any equipment. When I’m on the road, whether for business or pleasure, finding a fitness facility isn’t top priority. Or if I’m at home and tied to my desk, I’m not going to stress about getting dressed and ready to […]
FitnessCan Cell Phones Harm Your Health?
Get off your phone. That’s the message that needs to be spread after two recent studies found that roughly 176 million people check their phones more than 60 times per day. Let those numbers sink in. I’m not anti-phone or anti-technology. If my analytics tell me the truth, odds are you’re probably reading this on a mobile device right […]