Training and CBD: The Benefits In case you haven’t explored much of the CBD world yet, here’s a quick recap: CBD is one of the more than 100 compounds found in the Cannabis plant. Unlike marijuana, however, CBD won’t get you high. This is because although CBD comes from the same plant family, it is…
Alright, warrior fam. It’s official, it’s packaged, and it’s yours: the program that propelled me to where I am today. It’s the program that’s given me warrior-like strength, and that also keeps me lean throughout the year. It’s called the 6-Week Ripped Warrior Workout Program, and I wanted to give you an inside scoop into…
Fasted training has been debated for decades. Does it really increase fat burn? Will my muscles really waste away? Will I have any energy if I haven’t eaten? In reality, I’ve been training fasted for years. After diving into the real research behind what it actually does to your body, the conclusion remains: the benefits…
There’s a vitamin that regulates over 2,000 genes in your body and having a deficiency in it has been linked to almost every condition under the sun (pun intended). Unfortunately, it’s also one of the vitamins the majority of the population of the U.S. is deficient in. This vitamin is vitamin D, and it can…
Shredding equals sacrifice, in the form of more cardio. Or so we’ve been told. I know I’m not the first person to dread hour-long cardio sessions on the treadmill for weeks while cutting. We’ve all been there. But I’m here to tell you there’s a better way. HIIT, a specific style of working out, not…
A big reason that medical professionals recommend exercise for maintaining good health is because it benefits both the body and the mind. An increased heart rate, a focus on the present task, and a level of tired that can only be described as euphoric. Okay, that last one is a less common experience but we’ll…
Motivation is what we use to accomplish something. It’s a catalyst for action. It is fueled by our emotions. And emotions affect our logic whether we want to admit it or not. We are emotional beings so it’s no wonder that our feelings control our behaviors. What makes people successful is not always motivation, however,…
We’ve all been told at least once in our lives that we need to stretch before we exercise or we’ll pull a muscle. Is that true? Does stretching prevent injury or does it increase flexibility? Here are some perspectives to consider the next time you stretch before and after a workout and ways you can…
You know that feeling when you’re tired but you push yourself to keep going? It’s hard to do that over and over again. So that’s why we hire coaches or sign up for online programs to support our ambitions. For that same reason, we can also work out with friends or attend group class for…
Sometimes completing a task is easier to accomplish when you have a partner there with you. For me, working out can get daunting so I love to mix up my routine by working out with a friend. If you have someone in mind, great. If not, this list will help you determine the best fit…