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According to the CDC, 7,233 people have died from heat-related deaths over the past 11 years (658 per year on average), with 5,201 of those being ruled as a direct result of heat exposure (1). While many of the individuals who died were aged 65 years old or older, every summer there are reminders that…
“Sleep is for the weak!”…probably one of the more common phrases in today’s society, right along with “I’ll rest when I’m dead!” I’m sure we’ve all heard these uttered at some point in our lives the glorification of an 80-hour work week, the grind, Hard Work Pays Off #HWPO…but does it? In this edition of…
In the locker room things start to…tingle. First your lips…then your entire face. One minute, you’re looking like Tyrone Biggums and the next you feel like you just picked up a Super Star. Is this it…are you finally leveling up?! Not quite; you’re feeling the effects of acute paresthesia, brought on by the beta-alanine in…
So now we finally come full circle. We’ve covered how strength training is necessary for kids to develop to their fullest potential and remain healthy. We’ve covered how the measure of an effective program is not pounds on the bar, but lack of injuries with increased performance on the field. Here at long last is…
Picking up where we left off in Youth Resistance Training, this article will peel the next layer of the onion back. We’ve established that kids should lift weights, but now we’re going to expand on why they should. The average coach would say they have kids lift weights to get stronger, but you’re not the…
“Don’t you know it’s unsafe for kids to lift weights? It will stunt their growth. If they don’t use protective equipment they’ll hurt themselves. It’s just not smart!” – Uninformed Parent Sound familiar? Chances are, if you’re reading this, you think that’s bullshit. And our mission here is to Battle the Bullshit. But, to win any…
Have you heard that creatine supplementation can cause kidney failure? What about how it’s as dangerous for kids to take as steroids? Or, has the meathead at your local supplement store been tirelessly trying to sell you on the new creatine because it will give you bigger #gainz? Well, I’m here to give you the…
Marcus Filly joins John to unpack his journey from pre-med student to CrossFit Games athlete and the creator of Functional Bodybuilding. Marcus explains why lived experience often outpaces “evidence-based” fitness science and how that realization shaped his approach to training and coaching. The conversation dives into the evolution of modern fitness, from the rise of hybrid athletes and Hyrox competitions to building a body that performs as well as it looks. This one is a masterclass in blending intellect, intuition, and intensity in the pursuit of lifelong performance.
As Lead Fluid Engineer for The Mud Dogs, Bobby Boucher knew a thing or two about proper hydration and the benefits that high quality H2O brought to his athletes. In fact, some research suggests the reason he was able to hit so hard himself was due to being fully hydrated all the time…but don’t quote…
Learn more about creatine supplementation, why it’s the most researched and effective performance supplement available, and how it can improve strength, recovery, and cognitive function when used consistently.