Going Barefoot and 8 Other Ways to Improve Balance
Balance is something we don’t think much about after we learn it (as a child) or start to lose it (as a senior), but balance is crucial to healthy living
Stories by Get-Fit Guy Brock Armstrong
The Benefits of Applying Mindfulness to Exercise
If all of your workouts involve some type of distraction, it may be time to add some mindfulness into your workout regimen
How, When, and Whether to Use Cryotherapy
Cryotherapy is a recovery method that some pro athletes use nearly every day
Why Cross-Training Is Essential (and Improves Your DNA)
Including cross-training in your fitness program allows you to vary the stress placed on specific muscles and your cardiovascular system
Strain versus Sprain: What's the Difference?
They share similar signs and symptoms, but the difference comes down to ligaments versus tendons
10 Tips to Supercharge Your Running Routine
By rethinking our running habits we can maximize running’s benefits and minimize its shortcomings
Why Pre-Workout Static Stretching Is Actually Dangerous
While it is true that we should definitely warm up before exercise, holding a static stretch is definitely not the way to go about it
Should You Exercise in the Morning, Afternoon or Evening?
The optimal time to exercise is when your body temperature is at its highest
What Is Green Exercise?
Being outdoors can lower our levels of stress, our pulse rate, and even our blood pressure. But what happens when we exercise in a green space?
Supercompensation: Why a Break in Your Training Is Necessary
But how long does it take to lose fitness?
The Easiest Way to Get Fit? "Incidental Movement" is Key
Selling my car was one of the most beneficial things I have ever done for my health and well-being
The Best Way to Use Compression Gear
Tons of pro athletes are wearing compression gear and using compression machines to improve their performance. But do they really work?
Can the Placebo Effect Enhance Athletic Performance?
The placebo effect may be an integral part of what we call the Champion’s Mindset
Do Fitness Trackers Lead to Better Fitness?
Many fitness researchers and coaches believe that there is a disconnect between the wearable "fitness tracker" market and how people are using them
Body Fat: How to Use It and Lose It
A closer look at body fat: Where does it come from, why do we need it, what are the best ways to burn it off, and where the heck does it go?
