One of the most impressive athletic feats is the ability to dunk a basketball. People are amazed at the power to catapult oneself off the ground to reach a basketball hoop 10 feet high. But it’s more than just dunking that’s impressive. A high vertical jump is indicative of athletic prowess, explosive ability as a whole and will have spectators drop their jaw. If you’re looking … [Read more...]

Whether you’re an avid lifter or a complete novice, a home gym is a fantastic idea to help you reach your fitness and health goals. But actually setting one up is a big commitment. In this guide we lay out the steps and give you ideas for how to build a home gym. Benefits of a Home Gym What to Keep in Mind Equipment to Buy Flooring How You Can Afford Your Home … [Read more...]

You may think that doing well in track just involves running. But you would be wrong in thinking like this. You have to lift in order to be really successful in track and to reach your true potential. However it's not just any type of lifting, it's a specific routine and exercises that will help you become faster. If you follow the wrong routine then you can actually get … [Read more...]

In recent years, many people have embraced a lifestyle that is more in line with the way their ancestors lived thousands of years ago. In fact, you may have heard of the Paleo diet, where people mainly consume natural, whole foods that their ancestors would have eaten. The logic behind this movement is that the human body was designed to live a certain way. And in the last … [Read more...]

Six-Pack abs. They’re what women drool over, and what men envy. It’s perhaps the most sought after body part by both sexes and is something that everyone strives to get. But it’s easier said than done. In fact, at the beginning of every year, tons of people set ‘Getting a six-pack’ as there New Year’s Resolution. But if you look at the number of people in general who actually … [Read more...]