We see all sorts of people wearing wrist wraps while they work out. Some big guys lifting big weight with few reps and some small guys lifting a lot of small weights with a lot of reps, and everyone in between; all wearing wrist wraps. But, do they need to, and are they necessary? There…
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The Actual Resistance of Resistance Bands
Feel like a boss curling 50lbs resistance bands don’t you? Well, sorry to burst your bubble, but it’s far from actually 50lbs. So don’t run off to the gym and try to curl a 50lbs dumb bell, you may hurt yourself. But, there is a way to estimate how much ACTUAL resistance you are curling….
Do Masks Work?
Part of diet and fitness is your overall health. With so much hoopla about COVID and Face-masks, we want to know, supported by reliable data driven experts, if wearing a face-mask works, or does not work, or risks more harm or less harm; and how that can help you plan your safe, lower risk, workouts…
Women, stop with the weird selfies…
Just as the guys got roasted (Dudes, stop with the weird selfies…), Yes, women, it’s your turn. With all the comments and messages we’ve received from around the world. It’s time to call out all you females who take those annoying, awkward, weird, selfies!
It’s Flu Season!
Flu season is hitting hard. With the annual flu virus spreading, on top of China’s weaponized flu, what can you do to help prep your body AND what can you drink if you feel like you are coming down with the flu? This is what I’ve learned:
Do “Balance” Bracelets Work?
What are balance bracelets? Do they work? What does science say about them? My review of the Power Balance bracelet.
Antibiotic-Free, Cage-Free, GMO-free, Food
Is antibiotic-free, cage-free, GMO-free, food better? Are there any harmful side-effects to humans? Is it immoral and unethical? Are there health benefits? All these questions are important but we must focus on the science and hard data, not on our feelings and the emotionalistic aspect of the topic. I will answer, Is antibiotic-free, cage-free, GMO-free,…
What does science say about the best way to building muscle?
Here are some guidelines set forth by findings in studies about building muscle. These guidelines can be useful for creating a routine and exposing “for profit” exercise programs that harp on “You’ll lose all this weight!” but you are really just burning and losing muscle for energy. Build muscle, get toned, and doing it the…
Fun Stats and Data to Track For Motivation and Results
Before you can use any sort of bodily formulas and calculations, you need to collect, at a minimum, the following data points: Age, Height, Weight, Neck measurement, Waist measurement, and wrist measurement. From these 6 data points, you can calculate all kinds of cool stuff.
Resistance Bands
I have done the whole GYM thing, weight lifting, power lifting, heavy lifting, for some time now and I wanted to test out Resistance Bands now. So, I went out and got a whole ‘gym-like’ set up. I’ll explain each piece and the science behind this:
Apps to Track Progress and Results
I am a data nerd! I track every data point possible so I see trends and spot inefficiencies. Last thing I want to do is waste my time. Personally, I use Google Sheets to track everything but, if your not as nerdy as me, there are a couple of phone apps that can be just…
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