The Rules of Fitness REBORN
FitnessWant some insurance that exercises like squats and deadlifts won’t leave you hurt? The Valsalva maneuver is simple way to upgrade your fitness routine, lift more weight, suffer fewer injuries, and — potentially — even improve your digestion.
NutritionIf you’ve read a diet book you’ve probably been told to eat 4 to 6 times per day. But is a small snack diet really better than big meals? It depends.
NutritionSome protein sources are better than others, according to science. Here’s how to tell whether a protein is—or isn’t—high quality.
FitnessCan’t do a pull-up? We’re here to fix that. Here’s how to work up to a pull-up, with a training plan that will actually fit into your real life.
NutritionProtein is important for building muscle (and losing fat). But what do you do on a vegetarian diet? Eric Helms, Ph.D, shares how to follow a plant-based diet and still get all the protein, vitamins, and nutrients your body needs.
FitnessTraining in the gym is one of the safest things you can do. But bad movement patterns can make some exercises risky. Here’s how to correct issues before they become injuries.
FitnessUnderrated and underused, resistance band exercises can upgrade your workout without needing weights. Here’s how to use them to build more muscle, improve flexibility, and upgrade your workout.
Fitness NutritionMost people assume meal timing after your workout is essential. But new research shows that nutrient timing might now be as important as we once thought.
FitnessTaking every set in your workout to complete exhaustion might be a big mistake. Training to failure can build muscle and strength, but only if done right.
UncategorizedMuscle-building research isn’t always about people who love to build muscle. The year was 2004. The quote came from one of my esteemed professors at the University of Colorado during a late-night statistical analysis. Back then, I was just a young “professional research assistant.” Translation: I was helping write grants, designing experiments, running tests, and […]
Fitness NutritionIf you happen to follow me on Twitter, you know that I enjoy hosting random Q&A’s using the hashtag #AskBorn. And while I love the rapid fire interaction, sometimes 140 characters just isn’t enough. That’s why I cover certain questions more in-depth, providing you with the details that will help you understand my answers. Ask […]
Fitness NutritionThe notification hit my computer: Born… can you please give us clarification on deer-antler spray? Why are athletes using it? Immediately, I knew that Ray Lewis was to blame. And even worse? I was about to deflate all the media hype. The message was from Neema Yazdani. Some of you might recognize Neema’s name from […]